News Releases

News releases from Saginaw Future are available to the public and we encourage you to review and refer to them as often as you like. Permission is not required to utilize them in full or in part in print and electronic media.

We do, however, encourage you to contact us directly if you would like to arrange an interview with JoAnn Crary, president, or any of our staff. We strive to be a trusted resource. 
 

• (February 17, 2012) Saginaw Future Celebrates 20 Years of Growth at ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon Saginaw Future Inc.
  (SFI) celebrated its 20th Anniversary at its ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon, which was attended by almost 400 business and community leaders at Saginaw Valley State University.

• (December 18, 2012) TEAMTECH Motorsports “Empowers” Dominican Republic School
  President and owner Curt L. Tucker of TEAMTECH Motorsports Safety, Inc., located at 6285 Bay Road in Kochville Township, recently traveled to Dominican Republic to assist in the development of an impoverished school. The TEAMTECH president traveled more than 12 hours to the City of Guaymate, to determine the feasibility for green energy resources and support continuing education for the students.

• (December 2, 2011) Saginaw Future’s Lindsey Zion Certified Economic Development Finance Professional
  Recently Lindsey Zion, economic development assistant for Saginaw Future, received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). EDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s intensive economic development finance training series.

• (November 11, 2011) Great Lakes Solar Technology Park Breaks Ground!
  Saginaw County, the Region and the State today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Great Lakes Solar Technology Park. Local leaders and economic developers worked with the State of Michigan to develop the 231-acre Solar Technology Park with parcels potentially available for no cost.

• (October 26, 2011) $365 Million Invested in Saginaw County Advanced Manufacturing
  State of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder attended back-to-back announcements that will have a significant impact on Saginaw County's automotive sector and all of the Great Lakes Bay Region. GM Saginaw Metal Casting Operations and Nexteer Automotive will invest a combined total of $365 million that will create and retain nearly 1,300 direct jobs.

• (June 17, 2011) $11 million Invested in Saginaw County
  In the 1st quarter of 2011, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $11 million, creating and retaining 927 jobs. Also, seven regional companies won 23 government contracts valued at more than $75 million.

• (June 2, 2011) New $3 billion initiative invests in Michigan businesses
  Michigan’s businesses will have new ways to buy and sell, raise capital and connect with each other through Pure Michigan Business Connect.

• (February 15, 2011) Saginaw Future Celebrates AWARDS Luncheon
  Saginaw Future (SF) honored 34 economic development projects that led to nearly $182 million invested in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Economic Excellence Awards were presented today at Saginaw Future’s 19th ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon, which was attended by over 400 business and community leaders at TheDow Event Center.

• LANSING (February 15, 2011) Morley Companies to Add up to 911 Jobs Over the Next Five Years
  The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Tuesday approved tax incentives for 15 companies choosing to expand or locate in Michigan, as well as two brownfield redevelopment projects.

• (February 14, 2011) MEDC President to Speak in Saginaw at Saginaw Future 19th ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon

• (January 24, 2011) 6th Annual Ruby Award Winners

• (January 11, 2011) Great Lakes Bay Regional Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Renewable Energy Strategy Public Input Meeting
  Bay, Saginaw, and Midland Counties are collaborating on the development and implementation of a Great Lakes Bay Regional Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Renewable Energy Strategy to conserve and reduce overall energy use, improve the energy efficiency of our buildings and transportation infrastructure.

• (January 6, 2011) Preparing A Quality Proposal
  If your company is interested in winning larger and more formal government contracts over a period of time, but are concerned that you do not have a solid grasp on understanding these regulations, then you should attend this training.