Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Governor Whitmer announces XL Fleet’s new fleet electrification technology center in Wixom creating nearly 50 jobs, strengthens Michigan as leader in EV research and development

• XL Fleet adding up to 49 well-paying jobs, investing $1.2 million in Wixom with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • New state-of-the art facility will ramp up company’s production of commercial fleet electrification solutions • Project underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced auto R&D and future mobility

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Open the Eastside Lansing Food Co-op (ELFCO)’ project

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Friday, June 4, 2021

Five Michigan Main Street communities receiving a total of $100,000 in grants for downtown improvement projects

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Automation technology leader Mission Design and Automation creating 100 new jobs in Holland

Expansion will generate $5.3 million in private investment in West Michigan

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Downtown Williamston Old Mill Park Improvements” project

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Friday, May 28, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces Economic Development Grants Supporting 304 New Jobs in St. Clair County, 44 New Jobs in Marquette County

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “NTN-Carp River Bridge” project in Marquette

$30,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Afterglow Night Markets” project in Lansing

$13,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Governor Whitmer Appoints State Historic Preservation Officer

Appointee to help preserve Michigan history while growing economic development.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Detroit, Traverse City projects win support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, bringing new opportunities for economic growth, local vitality

• New mixed-use development in Detroit to provide attainable housing and entrepreneurial space in Bagley neighborhood • Development in downtown Traverse City will bring much-needed workforce housing, improved riverfront access • MSF also approves rules for State Historic Tax Program; key step in administrative rulemaking process for new program focused on preserving Michigan’s historic resources