Press Releases - 2023

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

City of Negaunee receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Two Business Expansions Create 140 New Jobs in Genesee, Iosco, Ottawa Counties

Goyette Mechanical expanding operations, creating 60 new jobs in Flint, Oscoda Township; DeWys Metal Solutions expanding in Marne, adding 80 jobs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

This Just In: Team Michigan Continues to Deliver as Our Next Energy Rolls Out First Cell Production

The milestone comes one year after the home-grown Michigan energy storage technology company announced a transformational investment to build ONE Circle, its first-ever battery manufacturing campus in Van Buren Township

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Monday, October 30, 2023

MEDC, Michigan State University and Lansing Community College announce major new expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in capital region

MEDC hails $3.6 million statewide partnership as largest investment in Michigan history to promote cutting-edge learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities in surging semiconductor industry with a focus on Greater Lansing students in underserved communities

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Complete the Highland Park Multi-Sport Courts in Grand Rapids

$41,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Economic Development Projects Creating or Retaining Nearly 400 Jobs Across the State

Calumet Electronics to construct first-and-largest-of-its-kind in U.S. facility for organic substrate manufacturing, retaining 270 jobs.  |  Support for DENSO will expand production line to include Battery Electric Vehicle-compatible components in Battle Creek  |  MSU College of Human Medicine expanding with Flint campus, adding 129 jobs to downtown

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Factory Yards Project to Revitalize Godfrey Corridor, Bring 500 Homes & $146M Investment to Grand Rapids

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MEDC, Wayne State University, U-M, Oakland University and Washtenaw Community College announce major new expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit

MEDC hails partnership as largest investment in state history to promote cutting-edge learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities in surging semiconductor industry with a focus on Metro Detroit students in underserved communities

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Friday, October 20, 2023

'You Can in Michigan' Talent Attraction Campaign Capturing National Attention

Michigan is already seeing returns from “You Can in Michigan,” the state’s new national talent attraction campaign marketing the state to fill open jobs, grow Michigan’s population and drive the state’s economic future forward

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Awards $18 million to Support High-Tech Startups

Michigan is home to the #1 emerging startup ecosystem in the country

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