MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, January 25, 2024

State of the State: Make It in Michigan a Tool Worth Growing

Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State details the success and future roadmap for Make It in Michigan, the cornerstone of the MEDC’s strategy for economic prosperity.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

New Economic Development Projects Will Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs Across the State

Germany-based provider of EV charging stations EcoG establishing U.S. headquarters in Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, building on region’s mobility innovation ecosystem

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue

Company selects site in Detroit for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Three Business Expansions Bring 165 New Jobs to Lexington, Ithaca & Standish

Projects expected to generate a total capital investment of $17.6 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Cosmos in the Creek Project in Swartz Creek

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

179 New Jobs Coming to West Michigan with Three Business Expansions

Navico Group expanding production of its Attwood marine products in Lowell, adding 80 jobs; Aspen Surgical Products creating 75 jobs at Caledonia headquarters, builds on state’s work to position itself as a leader in the life sciences and medical device industry; Automation systems provider Koops expanding in Holland, creating 24 jobs

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Bringing The Michigan Opportunity to Statewide Airwaves

MEDC’s The Michigan Opportunity podcast to be aired on WJR’s The Great Voice

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Buena Vista Charter Township receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Unified Civic Monuments Project in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph

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

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

New Projects Continue to Drive Economic Prosperity Across Michigan

The Michigan Strategic Fund closes out 2023 with investments that support and grow businesses and communities across Michigan, while bringing new investment to the state

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