Tuesday, August 27, 2019

MEDC helps to bring 45 sites across Michigan closer to “shovel ready” status

$3.3 million in grants will help properties compete for business attraction projects • Michigan Build Ready Sites program aims to give Michigan competitive advantage in attracting new businesses

Monday, August 26, 2019

City of Hillsdale receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Friday, August 16, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Art on the Block-Arte en la Cuadra” project in Southwest Detroit

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

Monday, August 12, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Wilson Center Auditorium” project in St. Johns

$20,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Lean Rocket Lab Looking for Next Great Michigan Manufacturing Startup

Business incubator Lean Rocket Lab will host a pitch night Tuesday, August 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at its downtown Jackson location to provide exposure and support to Michigan’s most promising manufacturing-technology and hardware startups.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Business expansions around the state bring new investments, good jobs to Michigan

Two business expansion projects expected to generate total investment of $14.9M, create 188 jobs • Online marketing and software solutions company expanding existing footprint in Allendale • Leader in automation expanding facility in Port Huron

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Six companies awarded PlanetM grants to deploy mobility solutions in Michigan

Propelmee, Aveopt, GoKid, Intvo, Aerotronic and AKTV8 among the latest recipients of the PlanetM Mobility Grants

Monday, August 5, 2019

THIS JUST IN: Grand Rapids and Detroit are among the top 20 'superstar' metro areas nationwide

Michigan is home to two metro areas in the Top 20 MSAs

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

New business expansions in Shiawassee County, two community development projects bring investment, jobs to Michigan

Two business expansion projects in Shiawassee County expected to generate total capital investment of $10.1 million, create 80 jobs • Community development projects in Alma, Cheboygan will revitalize underutilized spaces, bring vibrancy to downtown

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Public-Private Partners Launch Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative #AVGR

Ten-Member Coalition Invites Public to Participate in Year-Long, Real-World Autonomous Transportation Project throughout Downtown Grand Rapids