November 5, 2020 – For Immediate Release             Kincheloe, MI – Chippewa County EDC Receives $75,000 MEDC Site Readiness Grant Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) was recently awarded a $75,000 site readiness grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).  CCEDC was one of ten industrial sites selected throughout the state to receive this award through the competitive Michigan Build Ready Sites program, the targeted grant program of the Site Readiness Improvement program, the grants are aimed at boosting Michigan’s inventory of available properties ready to compete for business attraction projects.  This grant will be utilized for Chippewa County… Read More »

  Space Industry Dream Team joins forces to bring Space Orbital Management Expertise to Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula Oakman Aerospace and Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation lead a team of industry experts in proposal to Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association for a Command and Control Center to be developed at Chippewa County International Airport   KINROSS, MI – November 2, 2020 – An outpouring of community support accompanies the announcement that Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and Oakman Aerospace, Inc. (OAI) have gathered a team of industry experts to lead Michigan’s race to space. The team responded to Michigan Aerospace… Read More »

https://spacenews.com/senate-bill-would-assign-space-traffic-management-work-to-commerce-department/

https://www.sooeveningnews.com/news/20200916/ground-station-to-be-built-in-kinross

UPDATE: Oakman Aerospace To Establish A Ground Station In Michigan

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDARD/bulletins/29ac433

“The vertical launch site will be located in Marquette County and the autonomous vehicle proving grounds will be located in Chippewa County.” Now two sites in the U.P. for future space launches and testing! To read the full story, visit: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2020/07/23/upper-peninsula-to-become-spaceport-launch-and-autonomous-vehicle-testing-site/    

In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the State of Michigan has allocated $100 million of CARES Act funding to implement the Michigan Small Business Restart Program to support the needs of Michigan Businesses directly impacted by COVID-19. The application for businesses to apply for funding will open on July 15, 2020. You may go to the website (https://www.michiganbusiness.org/restart/?fbclid=IwAR3SNnMYVgx5EAAFpYidva59GX_jeuLlDs-U9O3I9fpEjkvS3LdkQyLH47Q) for eligibility guidelines and further information. Those that received a Small Business Relief Grant (MSBRG) are thought to be eligible to apply for this Small Business Restart Grant. If you have questions, reach out to us directly. (906) 495-5631 Attached… Read More »