https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-economic-development-corporation Michigan Economic Development Corporation en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:26:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-03/michigans-statewide-job-site-will-shut-down-this-month The online job portal began 2.5 years ago as part of the You Can in Michigan marketing campaign. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:26:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-03/michigans-statewide-job-site-will-shut-down-this-month Emma J Nelson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-21/legal-battle-escalates-over-botched-construction-of-mid-michigan-ev-battery-plant In a new legal filling, China-based company Gotion is seeking fiscal damages from Green Chart Township. They argue the township’s opposition to the plant constituted a contract breach and has rendered the plant “no longer viable.” Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:24:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-21/legal-battle-escalates-over-botched-construction-of-mid-michigan-ev-battery-plant Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/results-are-in-from-michigans-first-indigenous-pitch-competition The top prize went to Nokomis Everstory, a startup that preserves Native storytelling traditions with modern technology. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:57:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/results-are-in-from-michigans-first-indigenous-pitch-competition Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/state-scraps-controversial-ev-battery-plant-near-big-rapids The Michigan Economic Development Corporation said in a letter made public on Thursday that the Chinese company Gotion Inc. has not met its contractual obligations. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:52:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/state-scraps-controversial-ev-battery-plant-near-big-rapids Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-12/whitmer-touts-grant-to-build-infrastructure-across-michigan State environmental officials and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are touting a $25 million grant to build infrastructure and revitalize buildings in local communities. Mon, 12 May 2025 22:44:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-12/whitmer-touts-grant-to-build-infrastructure-across-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-16/grayling-township-sells-land-for-saab-munitions-plant A U.S. subsidiary of the Swedish defense company announced the project last year which has stirred debate between residents and officials with some calling for additional review. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:50:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-16/grayling-township-sells-land-for-saab-munitions-plant Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-11/state-launches-talent-attraction-ad-campaign "You Can in Michigan" is a new marketing campaign aimed at bringing more workers into the state. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:46:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-11/state-launches-talent-attraction-ad-campaign Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-21/make-it-in-michigan-supporting-area-community-revitalization-projects The state is investing in three affordable housing projects. Two of them are in west Michigan. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:35:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-21/make-it-in-michigan-supporting-area-community-revitalization-projects Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-25/michigan-launches-consortium-to-expand-semiconductor-industry-workforce Michigan economic and higher education leaders are joining forces to build up the state’s semi-conductor industry workforce. Thu, 25 May 2023 18:10:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-25/michigan-launches-consortium-to-expand-semiconductor-industry-workforce Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-18/rogers-city-pursuing-funds-for-downtown-expansion-project The Rogers City council recently approved a grant application to pursue a grant worth $2 million for it's downtown and marina expansion project. Tue, 02 May 2023 14:16:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-18/rogers-city-pursuing-funds-for-downtown-expansion-project Rick Brewer