News Archive

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.

• (December 7, 2010) First Large-Scale Michigan Wind Turbine Manufacturing
  Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced a significant power purchase agreement between Consumers Energy and Traverse City-based Heritage Sustainable Energy that will result in the first large-scale production of utility-scale wind turbines fully made in Michigan. The agreement was celebrated today by the parties, together with wind turbine manufacturer Northern Power Systems and key supplier Merrill Technologies Group, at a press conference in Lansing.
• (December 2, 2010) Understanding The Federal Bid
  If you’re interested in responding to Federal or Department of Defense solicitations this seminar will certainly be of interest to you. Todd Olson, Director of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments PTAC will give an overview of how to understand a solicitation and the information buried within it.
• (October 29, 2010) Granholm Announces Two New Centers of Energy Excellence Projects
  Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Greg Main today announced two new clean energy projects approved under the Centers of Energy Excellence (COEE) program. The program brings companies, academic institutions, national labs and the state together to support cutting-edge research and development and pioneer new clean energy technology.
• (October 21, 2010) Economic Development Impact of the Saginaw County Event Center
  As a major proponent of economic development in the City and County of Saginaw and the Great Lakes Bay Region, Saginaw Future would like to inform you of an exciting effort to continue Downtown Saginaw’s rebirth.
  
• (October 8, 2010) Saginaw Future’s Steve Jonas is Medalist of the Year
  The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) recently presented Steve Jonas, Executive Vice President of Saginaw Future, with its Medalist of the Year Award. As MEDA’s highest award, the Medalist Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the profession of economic development, dedication to the growth of his or her community, and has a demonstrated record of achievement over his or her career.
• (September 15, 2010) More than $11.3 Million in Government Contracts
  The Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) assisted eight regional companies attain more than $11.3 million in government contracts in the second quarter of 2010. The companies won a total of 271 state and federal government contracts.
• (September 7, 2010) Nearly $26 Million Invested in Saginaw
  In the 2nd quarter of 2010, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $26 million, creating 52 jobs and retaining 62 jobs.
• (September 3, 2010) Two Business Development Opportunities
  The Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center invites you to attend an informational seminar on Nuclear Power Small Business Opportunity Conference and Free Training in Supply Chain Technologies.
• (June 11, 2010) More Than $2.3 MIllion in Government Contracts
  The Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) assisted eight regional companies attain more than $2.3 million in government contracts in the first quarter of 2010. The companies won a total of 186 state and federal government contracts. The numerous products and services provided include technology services, metal fabrication and medical device products.
• (June 4, 2010) Nearly $7.8 Million Invested in Saginaw
  In the 1st quarter of 2010, Saginaw Future (SF) assisted eight companies that invested nearly $7.8 million, creating 58 jobs and retaining 58 jobs.
• (May 27, 2010) Two Community Impact Awards for Saginaw County
  Suniva's announced project and Nexteer Automotive's recent investment commitment received 2010 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Awards, presented by Trade & Industry Development magazine.
• (May 21, 2010) New Saginaw Future Procurement Technician
  Marcelle T. Smith has been hired as the new Procurement Technician for the Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).
• (April 1, 2010) Apply for Saginaw County Economic Development Recovery Bonds!
  As a response to the overwhelming need for public and private financing, the federal government provided Michigan with up to $2b in bond financing capability.
• (April 1, 2010) Suniva Selected for Loan Guarantee Program by the U.S. Department of Energy 
  Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced that the company has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program under the DOE’s Innovative Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Advanced Transmission and Distribution Technologies Solicitation.
• (February 19, 2010) dream Green Saginaw Future 18th Annual Business Meeting
  Saginaw Future (SF) honored 20 economic development projects that led to nearly $855 million invested in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Economic Excellence Awards were presented today at Saginaw Future’s 18th Annual Business Meeting, which was attended by over 400 business and community leaders.