Economic Development
MichAuto Priorities in the 2024 State of the State Address
January 25, 2024Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her annual State of the State address, which included proposals regarding R&D tax credits and EV…
MEDC Approves Incentives for EV-related Companies to Move into Detroit
January 24, 2024The Detroit News Candice Williams Jan. 23, 2024 The governing body of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. on Tuesday approved…
Michigan Kicks Off 2024 By Pulling in More National Recognition for Hydrogen, Clean Energy Wins
January 22, 2024Nel Hydrogen’s automated gigafactory in Plymouth Charter Township spotlighted in the Hydrogen Energy category of the publication’s annual Impact Awards.
Startup Synergy: Newlab Draws Tech Talent to Detroit
January 9, 2024Opened just last April, the Newlab building on the Michigan Central campus already houses about 50 startups plus supporting groups,…
EV Carmaker Scout Motors Will Locate Research Center in Novi
January 2, 2024Scout Motors Inc. will establish an 80,000-square-foot research and development facility at 29293 Haggerty Road, creating up to 200 jobs.
Norwegian Aluminum Recycler Opens $150M Plant in Southwest Michigan
December 19, 2023A Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company recently completed a $150 million processing plant in Southwest Michigan that brings the…
Outdoor Economy Hits New High in Michigan; Diverse Industry Demonstrates Growth and Resilience
November 28, 2023Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy continues to soar, according to 2022 economic data just released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of…
UAW Strike Casts Cloud Over Economic Development in Michigan
October 16, 2023Crain's Detroit Business Oct. 13, 2023 Kurt Nagl The United Auto Workers' intensifying strike against the Detroit 3 automakers and…
Michigan Among Regions Selected for $7B Hydrogen Hub Project
October 16, 2023Michigan is in line to receive up to $1 billion in federal funding to kickstart development and production of hydrogen…
State of Michigan Grows Clean Energy Economy With Investment in Nel Hydrogen
September 28, 2023Michigan has doubled down on its commitment to building a clean energy economy with a large investment in Norwegian company…
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