‘Dark Sky’ ad campaign, website touts Michigan stargazing
LANSING—As the sun goes down and the day ends, a luminous view is presented to the traveler who ventures out after dark. Michigan skies are home to one of the …
More than 40,000 expected at FIRST Robotics Detroit
DETROIT — More than 15,000 students in grades K-12, from 25 states and 45 countries, are headed to Detroit this week with their custom-built robots, to compete in the annual …
Pure Michigan website receives national recognition
LANSING – Less than a year after its launch, the new michigan.org website has received national recognition for outstanding achievement in web development. The site was named Best Travel Website …
Study Shows Pure Michigan Campaign Driving Travel
LANSING — The award-winning Pure Michigan advertising campaign continues to drive travel and spending to Michigan from out-of-state visitors and to improve the image of Michigan as a regional and …
Detroit Manufacturing, Hotel Projects Get State Aid
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced new support for several Detroit-based projects lats week. Adient, the world’s largest automotive seating supplier, will locate its operational headquarters in Detroit, …
State OK's Florida Company For Rewrite Of Tourism Website
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and the Michigan Strategic Fund have approved a Florida company’s nearly $400,000 proposal to rebuild the state’s tourism website, www.michigan.org. The state also …
State Aid OKd For 258 New Jobs; RFP Issued For Travel Website Redesign
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of business expansions, community improvement projects and a Request for Proposals for the redesign of the official Travel …
Pure Michigan Gets Clicktivated
LANSING — The award-winning Pure Michigan campaign announced a partnership with Birmingham-based Clicktivated http://clicktivated.com/ to offer a new way to explore travel opportunities in the state. The Michigan Economic Development …
MEDC Issues Formal RFP For Redesign Of Michigan.org
LANSING — Michigan.org had a long run as the nation’s No. 1 travel and tourism website. Now, the Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are looking for …
Google Street View Adds Iconic Michigan Tourism Spots
LANSING — Google Street View now extends to some of the most scenic, amazing spots in Michigan. Google’s Street View Trekker system has been on a little jaunt recently, shooting more …