Two business relocations to Michigan get state aid
LANSING – Two business expansions that will generate a total of $4.1 million in private investment and create 89 jobs in Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, …
Eight Michigan firms head for Middle East defense expo
LANSING — Business leaders from eight Michigan companies will join the Michigan Economic Development Corp. at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Feb. 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab …
Eckhart announces name change, expansion of Logic Plus subsidiary
LANSING — Eckhart Inc., the manufacturing technology developer, said it would change the name of its recently expanded Logic Plus controls subsidiary in Reed City to Eckhart. The Reed City …
MSU receives $1.5 million to predict damage in polymeric adhesives
EAST LANSING — Lightweight materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of modern automobiles while maintaining safety and performance. A 10 percent reduction in vehicle weight can improve fuel …
Business expansions, community projects get state aid
LANSING — Two business expansions and three community revitalization projects that will generate up to $30.6 million in private investment and create 275 jobs have received Michigan Strategic Fund support, …
Plex Systems rolls out software enhancements
TROY – Plex Systems, the Troy-based developer of manufacturing management software, announced updates and enhancements to its software products that the company says will improve inventory management, enable manufacturers to …
International business expansions get state aid
LANSING — Two global manufacturing companies that are planning expansions in Michigan have received Michigan Strategic Fund support, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced. The projects are expected to generate a total …
Business expansions, community revitalizations get state aid
LANSING — Support for two private business projects and more community revitalization programs won approval Tuesday from the Michigan Strategic Fund board. That business developments will generate total private investment …
LTU grant, Joe Louis demolition among projects OK’d by Michigan Strategic Fund
LANSING — A $100,000 grant for a manufacturing business incubator at Lawrence Technological University and a $10 million loan to the city of Detroit for the demolition of Joe Louis …
Whirlpool chairman Fettig to retire
BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) board chair Jeff M. Fettig today announced that he will retire from the company on Dec. 13. Whirlpool’s board of directors has elected …