Business expansions get state aid
LANSING—Three projects expected to generate a total investment of $17.8 million and create 72 jobs in Michigan received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced. …
Two business expansions, community project get state aid
LANSING—Projects expected to generate a total of $9 million in private investment and create 125 jobs in Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development …
Aerospace Summit set for Wednesday
LANSING—Representatives from leading aerospace companies will attend the Pure Michigan Aerospace Summit on Wednesday, April 10. The gathering of teams from global companies looking to establish contracts with Michigan-based suppliers …
State launches site readiness program for economic development
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has rolled out a new Site Readiness Program as part of its ongoing effort to expand the state’s inventory of available properties ready to compete …
Robotic farming latest Roush Enterprises venture
LIVONIA—Self-driving robots are coming to the world’s farms. At least, that’s the goal of a new partnership between the Livonia-based engineering and prototyping firm Roush and FarmWise, a San Francisco-based …
Business expansions, community projects get state aid
LANSING—Projects expected to generate $242.5 million in total investment and support the creation of as many as 3,077 jobs in Michigan gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan …
Seven Michigan companies head to South America hunting deals
LANSING—Business leaders from seven Michigan companies will travel to Brazil and Colombia Sunday to meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers to increase export opportunities in these markets. The trade …
MEDC offers financial assistance to small business in Michigan Main Street communities
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has announced a new pilot program aimed at supporting small businesses looking to expand or establish themselves in a Michigan Main Street community. …
MEDC to exhibit at SXSW
LANSING – Officials of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. will head to Austin, Texas this week for the annual South by Southwest Music, Film, and Interactive Conference and Festival (SXSW) …
Michigan, Detroit in top 10 for economic development projects
LANSING — Site Selection magazine’s 2018 Governor’s Cup rankings were announced today with Michigan breaking into the top 10 states with the most economic development projects. This year’s ninth place …