Michigan Economic Development Corporation Success Stories

$11 Billion Dow Chemical, PIC of Kuwait Joint Venture to Locate HQ in Michigan

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

State and local incentives help Michigan land project over Louisiana and Texas.

A123Systems, Inc. plans to invest over $600 million in initial coating, cell manufacturing, and pack assembly.

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A123Systems, Inc. awarded $25.2 million for its expansion in Michigan and a $100 million battery cell state tax credit.

Aernnova Engineering Bringing Aerospace Engineering Center to Washtenaw County

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. subsidiary of Spain-based Grupo Aernnova will invest approximately $10 million to establish a new, state-of-the-art aerospace engineering center in Pittsfield Township.

Ameriwood's Homecoming is Great News for Southwest Michigan

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Assistance from the MEDC helps company reopen and expand in Dowagiac instead of going to Ohio or Ontario.

Ann Arbor Wind Power Company Attracts $200,000 in Pre-Seed Venture Capital Funding

Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor Wind Power Company Attracts $200,000 in Pre-Seed Venture Capital Funding

ArvinMeritor Investing $16 Million in Southwest Detroit, Creating 404 New Jobs

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ArvinMeritor will invest $15.9 million in new equipment at its facility in southwest Detroit to fulfill a multi-year contract with a major automotive manufacturer.

Asset Acceptance plans to invest $8.1 million in Warren

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A specialty financial services company to embark on an aggressive growth strategy building analytical and technical capabilities.

Attwood Corporation Consolidating Manufacturing from Texas to Kent County

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Watercraft supplier Attwood moves manufacturing from Texas to Michigan.

Automotive Supplier Proves Michigan is Fertile Ground for Expansion

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MEGA award helped convince company to invest in Michigan over competing sites in other states.

Autovan plans to invest $2.8 million to expand operations in Battle Creek

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The project is expected to create 469 new jobs.

AxioBionics investing $2.9 million in Scio Township

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

AxioBionics is investing $2.9 million to design custom-made electrical stimulation technology and orthotic and prosthetic devices in Scio Township

AxioBionics LLC

Sat, 16 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

is investing $2.9 million to design custom-made electrical stimulation technology and orthotic and prosthetic devices in Scio Township

Azure Dynamics Relocating from Ontario

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Canada-based Azure Dynamics plans to relocate its headquarters and certain parts of its development, testing and production operations from Toronto, Ontario to Oak Park.

Battery Systems Tech Center Coming to Van Buren Township

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ricardo Inc., will invest more than $2 million to establish a Battery Systems Development Center for hybrid and electric vehicle battery pack development and testing at its facility in Van Buren Township.

Behr-Hell a Thermocontrol to Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Wixom

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The subsidiary of Germany-based Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck HVAC electronic controls, will invest up to $7.9 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wixom.

Brose Group Investing $23 Million in Auburn Hills Expansion, New Building in Warren

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brose Group has recently announced expansion of North American headquarters in Auburn Hills.

Brownfield Credit Backs New Apartments, Art Gallery, Theater and Retail Development

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Developer to use state brownfield tax credit to support construction on a vacant and contaminated site.

California Software Firm Setting Up Operations in Ann Arbor

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

California-based MyBuys Inc., planning to invest $5.4 million to establish operations in Ann Arbor.

Caraco Moves Forward With $22 Million Expansion in Detroit, Will Add 600 Jobs By 2012

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Generic drug maker Caraco is going ahead with the previously announced expansion of its New Center manufacturing plant in Detroit.

Cascade Engineering: Harnessing the power of wind

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Grand Rapids plastic injection-molding firm has become an alternative energy pioneer.

CAS-MI Laboratories to expand to an 11,000 square-foot facility in Ypsilanti Township

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The independent testing laboratory plans to open an Innovation Center to help entrepreneurs and established companies create new specialty chemical products from concept to commercialization.

City Center Two Brownfield Project to Transform Major East Lansing Intersection

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A major downtown East Lansing intersection that was slowly slumping into blight will be overhauled and modernized into a residential and commercial hub including a theater.

Clairvoyant Energy Solar Panel Manufacturing Inc. to Invest $856 Million in Wixom

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Clairvoyant Energy Solar Panel Manufacturing Inc. plans to invest $856 million to manufacture solar panels.

Comau to Consolidate 175 High-Tech Jobs in Southfield

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

State and local tax capture dollars help save 175 Michigan jobs.

Continental Automotive Systems Expanding, Adding Jobs in Auburn Hills

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

State and local tax incentives totaling $24.4 million over 10 years have been offered to encourage Continental Automotive Systems Holding US to expand operations in Auburn Hills.

Danotek - Wind Turbine Manufacturer expected to create 353 new jobs, 141 directly by the company.

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michigan blows Indiana away in luring Danotek's wind turbine-parts project.

DEARBORN GROUP EXPANDING IN FARMINGTON HILLS

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A leading supplier of in-vehicle network products, engineering, consulting and education for the automotive, truck & bus, commercial, military, construction, agricultural and fleet vehicle industries plans to invest more than $1.1 million to expand its operations in Farmington Hills.

Dexter Research Center is investing $2.9 million to expand into new markets

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Dexter-based designer and manufacturer of infrared sensors for automotive, medical, aerospace and security applications is investing $2.9 million to upgrade its operations and expand into new markets

DornerWorks Ltd. plans to invest $1.5 million to expand in Grand Rapids

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The high-tech engineering company anticipates doubling in size over the next five years.

Dow Set to Launch New Solar Energy Initiative

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A $1.7 million state brownfield tax credit will support Dow’s new solar energy initiative announced by the governor in her 2008 State of the State address.

Energetx Composites LLC plans to invest $37 million in Holland

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer of composite components plans to invest $37 million to ramp up production, in Holland, of utility-scale wind turbine blades and other composite parts for the wind energy industry.

Energy Components Group will invest over $20 million in St. Clair

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The company will invest over $20 million over five years to expand its manufacturing and R&D capabilities in St. Clair.

Essen Instruments plans to invest $3.1 million and open a new Discovery Services Unit

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The inventor and manufacturer of life science instrumentation equipment will open a new Discovery Services Unit, a team of contract research scientists, technicians and instrument operators in Pittsfield Township.

Evergreen Solar Building Plant in Midland for String Ribbon Wafer Technology Production

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Midland wins project over competing site in another state.

Eyesores to Opportunity

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Michigan to Benefit from Fed Clean-up Effort; Abandoned Flint GM Plant Getting New Life

Fab Masters Company Inc. awarded a Defense MBT tax credit to expand in Marcellus

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The MEGA board approved a Defense MBT tax credit to encourage the manufacturer of custom aluminum machined and fabricated parts for the defense, transportation and appliance industries.

Farmers Group Inc. plans to invest $84.4 million in their existing Caledonia location

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The insurance management services provider plans to invest $84.4 million to expand their operating capabilities on the grounds of their existing Caledonia location

Floor Care Product Supplier Expanding, Opening Innovation Center

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bissell, Inc. plans to invest approximately $9 million in an expansion and the opening of an innovation center at its facility in Walker.

Florida-Based Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. Expands in Michigan

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Florida-based food processor Boar’s Head will invest $25 million to acquire property and new equipment for expansion of its operations in Holland Township.

ForeSee Results to invest approximately $6.6 million; create up to 638 Michigan jobs, 275 directly by the company.

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Company expanding operations in Michigan as well as locating its new North American headquarters in Southeast Michigan over competing sites on the east and west coasts.

Former Leelanau County Complex Replaced by New Housing

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

State and local tax capture allows new development.

GE AVIATION EXPANDING IN HOUGHTON, 50 NEW HIGH-TECH JOBS

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

GE Aviation is expanding in the Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation SmartZone ^SM in Houghton. The expansion will result in 50 new high-tech jobs and $1 million in capital investment by GE, with an additional $3.7 million annually to operate the facility.

General Dynamics Expansion in Macomb County Supports Armored Vehicle Production, 1,149 New Jobs

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sterling Heights-based General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is investing $10 million to expand its operations in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township.

Genesee County Land Bank Authority Plans Development

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

State and local tax capture valued at more than $20.6 million will be deployed to revitalize and reuse tax reverted properties across Genesee County.

Gibbs Technologies to Locate $13 million R&D Center, expected to yield up to 250 direct jobs and spin off another 271.

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Builder of water-loving cars did not choose Alabama.

GM to Build New Plant in Flint as Part of $838 Million Expansion

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

State incentives have been approved to encourage General Motors to develop and produce the new Chevrolet Volt in Michigan along with additional advanced energy and conventional fuel vehicles and components.

Granholm's 2004 Trip to Germany Pays Off with Eberspaecher Expansion

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michigan says 'wilkommen' to Eberspaecher expansion in Brighton.

Granvic Investments Expanding Standish Operations

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The newly created, wholly owned subsidiary of PRA Company d.b.a. Vantage Plastics, a custom plastics thermoformer, will invest $2.7million to expand its operation in Standish.

Haviland, Centerline Engineering Expanding in Kent County

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

State Bonds Support Haviland, Centerline Engineering Expansions in Kent County

Healthcare Supplier Perrigo Investing $10.5 Million to Expand World HQ in Allegan

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Project expected to create 1,039 new jobs.

Hoo-Rah! Wolverine to Make Combat Boots in Big Rapids for the Marines

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MEDC assistance helps company get defense contract state tax credit.

Industrial Test Equipment Maker Moves to Larger Michigan Location

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wixom chosen as expansion site over competing sites in other states.

INERGY AUTOMOTIVE EXPANDING IN ADRIAN, CREATE 427 NEW JOBS

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

France-based Inergy Automotive Systems, the world's largest fuel systems supplier operating 24 facilities in 17 countries, is relocating its Ontario, Canada operations to its Adrian facility with assistance offered through the MEDC.

Integrated Fabric Resource plans to invest $3.7 million in Holland Charter Township

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The custom designer and manufacturer of fabric-based packaging products servicing the auto industry plans to invest $3.7 million to expand in Holland Charter Township to produce flexi-tanks for shipping bulk liquids

International Bancard Corporation Moving from Royal Oak to Next-Door Clawson

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rapid growth forces International Bancard move to bigger quarters.

Japanese Company Building Battery Factory in Battle Creek's Fort Custer Industrial Park

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

MEGA Board approves key incentives to encourage company to invest $70.1 million.

JB autotech LLC to invest $970,000 to expand its operations in Livonia

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JB autotech LLC, the Livonia-based designer and manufacturer of specialty machines and equipment plans to expand in Livonia.

JCS to invest $220 million in a new advanced-battery manufacturing facility

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions LLC (JCS) – Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based JCS, one of the leading independent suppliers of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, plans to invest $220 million in a new advanced-battery manufacturing facility to produce lithium-ion cells for automotive applications

Job Training Grants to Create, Retain 1,525 Manufacturing Jobs

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A total of $791,680 in Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) grants is being made available to upgrade the skills of 1,525 workers.

Kaiser Aluminum, Fabri-Kal Expanding in Kalamazoo, 877 New Jobs

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation and Fabri-Kal Corporation are investing a total of $118.7 million to locate or expand operations in Comstock Township and Kalamazoo. Combined, the projects are expected to create 877 new Michigan jobs.

Kilwin's Quality Confections Inc. plans to invest $7.5 million in Petoskey

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The candy company plans to expand and consolidate their manufacturing, administrative, and distribution operations.

Lansing, Muskegon Projects Get Assist from State with Ren Zone Amendments

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Renaissance Zone incentives allow work to begin on development.

Leader in Legal Technology Industry Set to Open New Location in Kalamazoo

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Business Intelligence Associates Inc., selects Michigan as the site for its new location over competing sites in New York, California, Washington and Missouri.

LeanLogistics Inc. Chooses to Grow in Michigan Instead of Florida

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Project expected to create 1,141 new Michigan jobs.

Magna Electronics to invest $20 million for electric and hybrid vehicles

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Magna Electronics plans to invest $20 million in Rochester Hills for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Magna Seating to Build New Plant on Site of Former Chrysler HQ in Highland Park

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The automotive supplier of complete seat solutions and seat mechanisms plans to invest $18 million in a multi-product facility in Highland Park.

Maker of Sealants, Adhesives Expanding Presence in Solar Panel Market

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Producer of sealants and adhesives for the roofing, transportation, construction and solar markets plans to further establish itself in the solar panel industry by investment into the photovoltaic panel adhesive market through consolidation of existing Michigan facilities.

Mann + Hummel USA plans to invest $19.8 million to expand in Portage

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The designer and producer of air-intake manifolds, air-cleaner systems and fluid reservoirs for the automotive and industrial markets

MARS Advertising/ Prize Logic Joint Venture Investing $1.7 Million to Expand

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A joint venture between MARS Advertising and Prize Logic wherein the company plans to invest $1.7 million in a new Web-based promotions enterprise.

Medical Billing Company Bringing Jobs to Detroit, Kalamazoo

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Chicago-based Accretive Health LLC, a leading provider of revenue-cycle management services to hospitals, plans to expand operations in Detroit and Kalamazoo.

Medical Image Processing Firm Materialise USA Expanding in Wayne County

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Three-dimensional medical image processing company investing $12.5 million in its Plymouth Township facility.

Meijer Distribution Inc. plans to expand its distribution center

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

generating $27 million in private investment.

Michigan Wins California-Based Device Maker's Expansion

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Terumo Corporation to relocate and expands its R&D and manufacturing operations in Ann Arbor.

Molded Materials Consolidating Plymouth Operations to Saline

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

State and local tax credits helped convince company to expand in Michigan over a competing site in Ohio.

MyInsuranceExpert.com Relocating from Farmington Hills to Troy

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The choice was Florida or Michigan for MyInsuranceExpert: Michigan won.

New Wind Industry Supplier for Alpena

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Thunder Bay Development LLC is planning to invest $15 million to purchase and upgrade the former Thunder Bay manufacturing facility in Alpena.

Nine-Story Hotel Being Built in Grand Rapids

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Developer Hotel Holdings Monroe LLC will use a state brownfield tax credit valued at $3.5 million to demolish a vacant building and build in its place a nine-story, 238-room hotel.

North American Bancard Expansion to Create 1,899 New Jobs

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

North American Bancard to invest $25 million in an expansion expected to create 1,899 new jobs, including 1,500 directly by the company.

North Carolina-Based Supplier Locating New $15 Million Plant in Quincy

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Paragon Metals Inc., plans to invest approximately $15 million to locate a manufacturing operation in Quincy, creating 235 new jobs including 130 directly by the company.

Ohio Cookie and Cracker Maker Relocating to Tecumseh

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ohio-based Consolidated Biscuit Company (CBC)will invest $12 million in a new manufacturing center in Tecumseh, taking over the vacant Tecumseh Products plant.

ORT projects wind-related revenues to grow to as much as 18 percent

Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ORT, a leader in the machine tool industry

PolyCem LLC plans to invest $5.6 million to relocate to Norton Shores.

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The concrete-based technology company and manufacturer of concrete tile products plans to invest $5.6 million to relocate its manufacturing operations from Mississippi to Norton Shores.

Powertrain R&D Company Creating Electric Vehicle Powertrain Center in Ann Arbor

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

State tax credit valued at $298,559 over five years encourages company to expand in Michigan over a competing site in California.

Precision Aerospace's $10 Million Expansion Takes Flight

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Partnership with the state helps company secure new contract.

Quantum Learning will invest $930,000 to create 137 new jobs in Ann Arbor.

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

First educational virtual-world computer game for the consumer market

Quicken Loans and Parent Company Relocating HQ to Detroit

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

State and local tax credits helped win the project for Michigan over a competing site in Ohio.

Ralco Industries Inc. plans to invest $6.4 million in Pontiac

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The supplier of welded assemblies, metal stampings, design prototype and tooling for the automotive industry plans to invest $6.4 million to expand to a larger facility in Pontiac, which will serve as the company’s North American corporate and manufacturing headquarters.

Recaro North America Consolidating Some Operations from China

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

State tax credit valued at $519,000 over five years encouraged the company to stay and expand in Michigan.

Request Foods to Serve Up 437 New Jobs in New $26.1 Million Holland Twp. Expansion

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MEGA award helps Michigan win expansion over competing national sites.

Ricardo Inc. dynamometer project is expected to create 106 new jobs, 45 directly by the company.

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

State tax credit helped Michigan win company investment over a competing site in Germany.

Riverfront Student Housing will convert the closed Hyatt Regency Hotel

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Riverfront Student Housing LLC – A brownfield tax credit valued at $3.7 million will support the conversion of the closed Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Flint.

Royal Oak Lands New Saab Cars HQ Beating Out East Coast Competitor

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Swedish automaker to invest $2.4 million to establish its North American headquarters in Michigan.

Sakti3 to Commercialize Manufacturing Process for High-Power Battery Development

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sakti3 project expected to create 230 new jobs, including 112 directly by the company.

Secure-24 to create a new data center in Plymouth Township

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Secure-24 Inc. awarded a state tax credit valued at $7.1 million over 10 years

SoundOff Signal will invest $6.1 million to expand its current Michigan facility.

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SoundOff Signal will invest $6.1 million to expand its current facility in Jamestown Charter Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

State Bond Issue Supports Alternative Energy Supplier Expansion in Eaton County

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A $9 million allocation has been approved through the Private Activity Bond program to help finance the Eaton Rapids expansion of Dowding Machining LLC, a manufacturer of housings, components and platforms for the alternative energy industry.

State Helps Macomb County Supplier Win $94 Million Defense Contract

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A high-tech defense supplier has secured a major federal contract, thanks to assistance from the state’s Defense Contract Coordination Center (DC3).

STATE SUPPORTS IAC INVESTMENTS IN PORT HURON, ST. CLAIR AND WARREN

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority has approved a state tax credit valued at more than $23.4 million over 10 years to Dearborn-based International Automotive Components (IAC) Group North America Inc. to encourage the auto interiors supplier to create and retain jobs in Michigan.

Success Story - Adaptive Materials Inc.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A state tax credit valued at $760,000 over seven years helped convince Adaptive Materials to invest and grow in Michigan versus other competing states.

Success Story - Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A state tax credit valued at $6.8 million over 10 years helped convince Caraco to expand in Michigan over competing sites in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Success Story - Creative Merchandising Systems

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A $3 million allocation has been approved to help finance the expansion of Twin Birch LLC in Kentwood, through the use of the state's Private Activity Bond program.

Success Story - ePrize

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Michigan's next great company, ePrize, is a model for innovation, Internet success and sustainability.

Success Story - G. A. Richards Company

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Bond financing in the amount of $3.5 million has been approved to support the expansion of office furniture products manufacturer G. A. Richards Company and G.A. Richards Plant 1.5 LLC in Grand Rapids, through the use of the Private Activity Bond program.

Success Story - Issys

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Issys received a $2.75 million grant and equity investment in 2002 through the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor, predecessor program to the state's $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund.

Success Story - Kolbenschmidt Pierburg

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A state tax credit valued at $3.4 million over eight years helped Michigan win the expansion over competing sites in Indiana and South Carolina.

Success Story - MediaSpan Group Inc.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A state tax credit valued at $873,000 over seven years helped convince the company to relocate to Michigan over a competing site in Florida.

Success Story - Toyota

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The state's rich automotive heritage, innovation and expertise helped convince Toyota that this is the perfect place to expand its engineering development center.

Sysco Food Services of Detroit Expanding in Canton

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco Corporation is considering investing approximately $18 million in a 90,000 square-foot expansion of its facility in Canton.

Tax Credits Bringing Battery Industry Jobs to West Michigan

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Fortu PowerCell plans to invest $623 million in new integrated battery-cell manufacturing plant in Muskegon Township.

Three Communities Benefit from Home Furniture Manufacturer's Expansion

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Leggett & Platt d/b/a Genesis Seating plans to invest $9.1 million to expand operations in West Michigan.

Three Macomb Companies Join Tool & Die Recovery Zone Collaboratives, Gain Tax Relief

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Three Macomb County tool and die shops have been admitted to existing Tool & Die Recovery Zones, allowing them to operate virtually free of all state and local taxes.

Transonic Combustion, Inc. to invest $247,000 to open sales and technology office in Oakland County

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Transonic Combustion Inc. – The California-based, automotive cleantech firm plans to invest $247,000 to open a new-to-Michigan sales and technology office in Oakland County.

Unity Studios Inc. to invest $146 million to locate a new film, television and media production studio

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Unity Studios Inc. – The Burbank, California-based venture plans to invest $146 million to locate a new film, television and media production studio in Allen Park.

Universal Forest Products

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

State Grant Supports Universal Forest Products Expansion in White Pigeon

Urban Science Applications Inc. to invest $29.2 million to expand its operations in Detroit

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The provider of state-of-the-art business analysis serving clients’ retail networks, retail outlets and marketing abilities plans to invest $29.2 million to expand its operations in Detroit.

Velesco Pharmaceutical Services plans invest $1.8 million in Comstock Township

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The company plans invest $1.8 million to expand in Comstock Township to manufacture clinical trial supplies.

Ventra Ionia Main Acquires Four Former Meridian Supplier Plants in Mid Michigan

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The producer of plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies for the automotive industry plans to invest $42 million to acquire four former Meridian Automotive facilities located in Ionia, Fowlerville and two in Kentwood.

WJG Enterprises to invest $4 million in its facility in Charlotte

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The plastic-injection molding company will diversify into production of new high-tech medical devices used in MRI and lab equipment through GE Healthcare Supplier Diversity Initiatives

Worldwide Staffing-Service Leader Plans Troy Consolidation

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MEGA award helps to win the company's investment over competing sites in other states.

Xtreme Power Inc. to locate in Wixom.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Xtreme Power plans to locate in the renewable energy park at the former Ford Assembly Plant in Wixom.