MEDC looks for firms to spearhead tourism, biz marketing campaigns

The Michigan Economic Development Corp spends most of its time helping local businesses, but now it's looking for help from local businesses.

The MEDC is searching for an advertising agency or two to run the state's tourism and business development activities. And it will give preference to companies that have a significant business presence in Michigan.

Those interested can bid on one or both campaigns, but must submit different proposals if applying for both. Tourism applicants must prepare media budgets of $20 million, $30 million and $40 million. Business development budgets must be $5 million, $7.5 million and $10 million.

Proposals are due at 5 p.m. March 30 at the MEDC's offices in Lansing. For information, click here or send an email to contracts&grants@michigan.org

Source: Bridget Beckman, spokeswoman for the Michigan Economic Development Corp
Writer: Jon Zemke
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