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Press Releases - July 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘City of Charlevoix Dog Park’ project
$17,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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Michigan grows its support for high-tech startups by building on the impact of the Pre-Seed III Fund
MSU Foundation receives additional funding from Michigan Strategic Fund for Pre-Seed III Fund to continue supporting early-stage tech companies
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Plymouth-based optics manufacturer EOTech establishing new operations in Traverse City
Expansion will create 165 new manufacturing jobs, generate $9.6 million in private investment in Northern Michigan
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Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Red's Jazz Shoe Shine – Activation and Restoration Project’ in Detroit
• Project will reactivate Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine Parlor in Detroit’s North End into home of Black Bottom Garden Center, shared community space • $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Mehr lesenWednesday, July 28, 2021
Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan #1 State for Automotive Manufacturing According to Business Facilities
• Michigan also takes top 10 rankings in additional manufacturing categories, food processing leaders, health care jobs and cybersecurity • Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids receive Top 10 honors in metro category
Mehr lesenTuesday, July 27, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: New grocery store in north Flint to provide healthy food options to area residents, lead to future economic growth
• New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents • Vacant site will be revitalized into food co-op, giving ownership opportunities to members of the community; 836 member owners already on board • Public-private partnership includes support from numerous government and nonprofit organizations
Mehr lesenTuesday, July 27, 2021
Michigan Emerges as a Leader in Battery R&D as Governor Whitmer Announces Support for Ford’s Global Battery Center of Excellence in Romulus
Ford Ion Park to be located in Romulus, locate 200 full time engineers at the site
Mehr lesenTuesday, July 27, 2021
Michigan’s economic recovery continues to gain momentum through wide array of projects approved today by Michigan Strategic Fund
• New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents • Support for Ford Ion Park demonstrates state’s commitment to leadership in electric vehicle R&D and manufacturing • Former Northland Mall in Southfield to be renovated into new mixed-use project, including new Hudson City Market • New much-needed spec industrial facility, community revitalization projects around state win MSF approval
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Michigan State Historic Preservation Office awards historic preservation grants to Birmingham, Manistee, Mason
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces economic development grants supporting 450 jobs in Sturgis
• Indiana-based Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles will add 450 new jobs, invest a total of $35.9 million in Sturgis with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund • MDOT TEDF grant to Heartland RV will help support infrastructure improvements • Projects are companies’ first operations in Michigan, underscoring strength of Michigan’s manufacturing workforce
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