Wayfair to bring 500+ jobs to Lansing area
LANSING–Wayfair, the Boston-based online store for home furnishings and décor, announced it would establish a customer service center in Meridian Township, which the company says will create 500 full time …
Lansing insurer gets state aid for expansion
LANSING—The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Cos. Has received a $241,500 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to support a $6.8 million prouect to upgrade its existing headquarters. Included in …
Business, economic leaders celebrate opening of LTU manufacturing incubator
SOUTHFIELD—Welcome to the future of manufacturing. On National Manufacturing Day, Friday, Oct. 4, Lawrence Technological University and its partners dedicated the Centrepolis Accelerator—a bright, modern space with the latest in …
Packaging firm gets state grant for expansion
LANSING—Packaging materials supplier ITB Packaging has received a $365,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to support a $3.5 million expansion in Holland that is expected to create 65 new …
MEDC, Automation Alley lead five Michigan companies on trade mission to China and Thailand
LANSING—Business leaders from five Michigan companies joined Automation Alley and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. on a trade mission to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, China and Bangkok, Thailand to better understand …
Manufacturing-centered Centrepolis Accelerator to hold grand opening Oct. 4
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University—joined by the City of Southfield and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation—will cut the ribbon on its new manufacturing business accelerator Friday, Oct. 4 during an invitation-only ceremony …
Production Tool to establish HQ in Novi
LANSING–Production Tool Supply Co., a supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new headquarters and fulfillment center in the city of Novi, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced. The …
Six startups get Planet M Mobility Grants
TRAVERSE CITY—Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday announced the latest PlanetM Mobility Grant recipients during her opening remarks at the Center for Automotive Research’s annual automotive industry event, the Management Briefing …
Two business expansion projects get state aid
LANSING—Two projects expected to generate a total investment of $14.9 million and create 188 jobs in Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. …
Business expansions, community projects get state aid
LANSING—Four projects expected to generate a total investment of $12.4 million and create 88 jobs in Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. …