MEDC

Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Investors Gather in Detroit During the Draft to Discuss Working Together to Build Community and Generational Wealth

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Montag, April 29, 2024
Sports, Professional Services, Entrepreneur, Thought Leadership, Business, Consumer, State, Local, Destinations, Small Business, Travel, Football, Tourist Attractions, Public Policy, Government, Hope, NFL, Sport, STEAM, MEDC, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Athlete, Economic development, National Football League Draft, Multimedia, Organization

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429702793/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429702793/en/
    [from left] Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Dorian Giles, Alexa Turnage, Lt. Gov.
  • Garlin Gilchrist II, Johnnie Turnage, Dawn Batts and Hilary Doe attend the Winning Picks Luncheon during the Detroit draft.
  • The event was led by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Black Tech Saturdays and pro-football defensive end Charles Harris.
  • Using a moment like the draft to gather and share ideas will fuel economic impact not only in Detroit, but throughout Michigan, said Messer.

The American Center for Mobility's Demo Days Event

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Freitag, April 19, 2024
ACE, STEP, ACM, MEDC, ADAS, ATT, Michigan Technological University, EV, Interactivity, Economic development, American Center, ABB, IBM, CAV

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Center for Mobility (ACM) proudly announces its upcoming Demo Days on May 8 & 9, 2024. This signature event will showcase the latest in safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies, featuring the latest innovations in cybersecurity, ADAS, CAV, and electrification.

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  • Showcasing the Future of Mobility with Interactive Demos Focusing on Safe, Sustainable, and Secure Mobility
    YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Center for Mobility (ACM) proudly announces its upcoming Demo Days on May 8 & 9, 2024.
  • This signature event will showcase the latest in safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies, featuring the latest innovations in cybersecurity, ADAS, CAV, and electrification.
  • Demo Days will serve as ACM's grand reintroduction with a new emphasis and commitment to focusing on safe, sustainable, secure mobility.
  • Attendees can enjoy a tour of our global development center showcasing where the future of the mobility takes shape.

On the Clock: Pure Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Visit Detroit Team Up on New Campaign Showcasing Detroit Swagger

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Freitag, April 12, 2024
ESPN, ABC, Recreation, You Can, Travel, NFL, City, Marketing, Detroit City FC, MEDC, Meta, NBA, Culture, Family, Work, MLB, Food, Philip A. Hart Plaza, Music, Football, NHL, Barstool Sports, National Football League Draft, Interim, Emmy Awards, Quality of life, Pure Michigan, Architecture, Clothing, Nightclub

DETROIT, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Visit Detroit have teamed up on a once-in-a-lifetime campaign showing what makes Detroit both an epic sports town and an ideal place to live, work and play ahead of the NFL Draft presented by Bud Light in Detroit for the first time from April 25-27, 2024. The campaign follows Emmy-Award winning actor, comedian and Detroit native Sam Richardson around the city as he makes his picks on things to do, places to see and people to meet, with a special appearance from the one-and-only Barry Sanders.

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  • "From music and culture, to art and architecture, food and innovation, Detroit has a style that continues to influence the world.
  • This campaign offers a glimpse of that through the eyes of iconic Detroiters, and we hope visitors will experience it for themselves around the draft and beyond."
  • The integrated campaign has :15 and :30 spots that will run across Amazon, ABC, Barstool Sports, ESPN, Meta, and TikTok from April 15 through May 22 with corresponding content shared on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Pure Michigan, You Can in Michigan, Visit Detroit, Sam Richardson and Barry Sanders' social channels.
  • The main stage and viewing area will be in Campus Martius with additional viewing in Hart Plaza and South Woodward Corridor.

Michigan invests millions to build the United States’ strongest semiconductor workforce through higher education

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Mittwoch, Januar 10, 2024
Hardware, Semiconductor, State, Local, Manufacturing, Technology, Continuing, Human Resources, University, Training, Labor, Education, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Student, KLA, University of Michigan, Michigan Technological University, PACE, Employment, STEM, Assembly, Curriculum, MTU, Engagement, Delta College, GM, Delta, Investment, Oakland University, K-12, Michigan State University, MEDC, Lansing Community College, Wayne State University, Workforce, Washtenaw Community College, Growth

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.

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  • The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.
  • Michigan Technological University (MTU) is supporting a major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including introducing Flexible Semiconductor Technician and Maintenance Micro-Credentials programming.
  • Wayne State University is creating three new programs in direct response to the workforce needs of Southeast Michigan.
  • "The U.S. is in need of a stronger semiconductor workforce, and Michigan is prioritizing it and leading the way,” explained MEDC’s Higher Education Partnerships Director Avazeh Attari .

Bath Township Site Selected as Manufacturing Location for Norm Fasteners

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Dienstag, Dezember 12, 2023
MSF, Developer, Agriculture, Lansing Community College, Trustee, Michigan State University, MEDC, Fastener, LEAP, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, EV, Renewable energy

Today Norm and its partners proudly announce a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans — the establishment of their first U.S. manufacturing facility for Norm Fasteners in Bath Township in the Lansing, Michigan Region.

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  • Today Norm and its partners proudly announce a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans — the establishment of their first U.S. manufacturing facility for Norm Fasteners in Bath Township in the Lansing, Michigan Region.
  • Norm Fasteners, a division of Norm Group, has emerged as a leading manufacturer of high-quality fasteners, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, construction, agriculture, and more.
  • We are committed to sustainability and eager to become an important player in Michigan’s EV supply chain,” said Koray GÜRBÜZ, USA Business Unit Director of Norm Fasteners Co.
    “The Bath Township Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to partner with Norm Fasteners to bring new jobs and opportunity to Bath Township residents.
  • "We are thrilled to announce Norm Fasteners' selection of Bath Township as the cornerstone for their U.S. expansion," said John Fuentes, County Administrator / Controller, Clinton County.

Plug and Play Launches New Location in McKinney, Texas

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Donnerstag, Dezember 7, 2023
Human Development Innovation Fund, Entrepreneurship, Culture, MEDC, Ecosystem, City, Plug and play, Partnership, Play, Growth, AI, Government, Renewable energy, Enterprise

MCKINNEY, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play , the global innovation platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (McKinney EDC) to establish a new office in McKinney, Texas.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play , the global innovation platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (McKinney EDC) to establish a new office in McKinney, Texas.
  • "As Plug and Play expands its presence in the United States, we are excited to join forces with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation to launch a new office in McKinney, Texas.
  • This strategic partnership reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and nurturing startups in local communities," says Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play.
  • McKinney's partnership with Plug and Play is set to invigorate the local innovation landscape by connecting startups, partners, clients, and investors.

itselectric Accelerating Detroit's Sustainable Mobility Future with Strategic Alliances: Partners with Michigan Central, Newlab, DTE Energy, ChargerHelp!, and Grounded RV

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Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023
Carbon, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, IBEW, Ford, DTE Energy, Entrepreneurship, City, Workforce, SAE International, Episcopal Church, Multimedia, Public expenditure, MEDC, Partner, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Grounding, EVSE, RV, Partnership, Work, Michigan Central Railroad, Growth, DTE, EV, Michigan Central Station, High-visibility clothing, Business, Business Leaders for Michigan, 15th Street, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Tourism, Bosch

These strategic partnerships underscore how the mobility transition to electrification is ushering growth, innovation, and revitalization in the Motor City.

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  • These strategic partnerships underscore how the mobility transition to electrification is ushering growth, innovation, and revitalization in the Motor City.
  • Once a property is deemed eligible, at no cost to the property owner, itselectric installs and maintains a low-profile charger and shares proceeds with the property owners.
  • This work is being funded in part through grants provided by DTE Energy as an Emerging Tech Fund grant partner and the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP).
  • Grounded RV and Michigan Central Partnership:
    itselectric also announced its partnership with Grounded RV [ https://www.groundedrvs.com ], Newlab and Michigan Central [michigancentral.com], Detroit's leading innovation district and tech hub.

“You Can in Michigan” Talent Marketing Campaign Launches to Build the Workforce of the Future and Welcome New Residents to the Great Lakes State

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Dienstag, Oktober 10, 2023
Women, Men, Start-Up, Family, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Other Communications, Other Professional Services, Destinations, Business, Travel, Small Business, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Lifestyle, Professional Services, State, Local, Other Consumer, Investment, Multimedia, Student, African American Engagement Office, MEDC, EVS, Recreation, Economic development, EV, Education, Ecosystem, Policy, University, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Life, Work, Quality of life, Video game, Tourism, Michigander

“Michigan is a welcoming, inclusive state with strong career opportunities for workers and resources for cutting-edge, high-tech industries that will define the future,” said Governor Whitmer.

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  • “Michigan is a welcoming, inclusive state with strong career opportunities for workers and resources for cutting-edge, high-tech industries that will define the future,” said Governor Whitmer.
  • To welcome the next generation of Michiganders, we must be loud and proud of this dynamic state and all it has to offer.
  • It uses AI to guide future Michiganders through their journey to a rewarding career with a quality Pure Michigan lifestyle.
  • “Whether it’s career mapping, training and higher education, job placement, or building the life you dream of, we’re ready to welcome you.

Connected Nation broadband & data mapping work named among best in industry, finalist in U.S. Broadband Awards

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Mittwoch, Oktober 4, 2023
GREEN, Partnership, Telecommunications, Data collection, Digital divide, Library technical services, Multimedia, CN, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Organization, Data, Access, Digital, MEDC, Union, GIS, Internet service provider, Mobile phone

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN)'s Geospatial Services team was named a finalist on Oct. 3 in the U.S. Broadband Awards in the category of "best broadband & data mapping solution or initiative."

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  • BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN)'s Geospatial Services team was named a finalist on Oct. 3 in the U.S. Broadband Awards in the category of "best broadband & data mapping solution or initiative."
  • The U.S. Broadband Awards were established to honor "the best solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individuals throughout the broadband industry.
  • "   CN entered its work with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) into the broadband & data mapping category.
  • "It shows that CN is taking the correct approach to this critical need for better broadband mapping and data collection."

Michigan’s Investment in High-Tech, Founders, and Startups Paying off

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Donnerstag, August 24, 2023
African American, Start-Up, Other Education, Professional Services, Technology, Consumer, Education, Other Technology, Venture, EV, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, MEDC, Ecosystem, VC, Crunchbase, Cryptocurrency

In this spirit, Lightship Foundation , organizers of Black Tech Week, will host its first-ever Black Tech Weekend event in Detroit, Michigan, October 12-14, 2023.

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  • In this spirit, Lightship Foundation , organizers of Black Tech Week, will host its first-ever Black Tech Weekend event in Detroit, Michigan, October 12-14, 2023.
  • Sponsored by the Song Foundation , Venture 313 , Lightship Capital and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Black Tech Weekend will connect tech entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to education, resources, opportunities — and each other — in the Motor City.
  • Black Tech Weekend’s decision to host in Michigan is just one of many examples of how the state continues to build a leading ecosystem for business growth, rewarding careers, and quality lifestyle.
  • Lightship isn’t the only organization recognizing Michigan’s startup ecosystem; Detroit is ranked #1 as the top emerging startup ecosystem by Startup Genome’s 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Michigan as the fastest growing state for VC investment by Crunchbase.