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Grand Rapids Business Journal | April 12, 2023
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*Economic developers work to build public trust in massive manufacturing projects* [ [link removed] ]
After spending months behind the scenes to lure major advanced manufacturers, Michigan economic development organizations now face another challenge to landing projects: public sentiment.
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) | April 12, 2023
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*Michigan?s Tourism, Hospitality Industries Underscore Importance of Being Welcoming to All at Pure Michigan Governor?s Conference on Tourism* [ [link removed] ]
Travel industry leaders recognized top hospitality individuals and entities for their contributions to Michigan?s tourism industry through the Governor?s Awards for Innovative Tourism Collaboration
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MEDC In the News
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Lansing State Journal | April 12, 2023
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*Tech company Niowave plans $20 million expansion in Lansing region* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | April 12, 2023
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*Michigan Announces Program to Electrify Watercraft and Marinas* [ [link removed] ]
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wjr.com | April 12, 2023
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*Pure Michigan Governor?s Conference on Tourism held in Grand Rapids* [ [link removed] ]
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | April 12, 2023
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*Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge introduced in Traverse City* [ [link removed] ]
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WLNS-TV | April 12, 2023
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*Niowave investing $20M in Lansing, creating 35 new jobs * [ [link removed] ]
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The Mining Journal | April 12, 2023
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*Velodrome nets small business grant* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | April 12, 2023
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*Large housing, retail project would transform aging, industrial stretch of Grand Rapids* [ [link removed] ]
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WWMT-TV | April 12, 2023
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*Match on Main grant to help Allegan business expand storefront, make upgrades* [ [link removed] ]
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Midland Daily News | April 12, 2023
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*Pure Michigan updating brand to reach younger audiences* [ [link removed] ]
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Grand Rapids Business Journal | April 11, 2023
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*Michigan State spin-off to invest $20 million in cancer, heart disease screening technology* [ [link removed] ]
Niowave, a 2005 spin-off from Michigan State University that makes parts for superconducting particle accelerators and radioactive isotopes for treating cancer, is investing $20 million into its Lansing operations.
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Business Development
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DBusiness | April 12, 2023
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*Proposed Clean Hydrogen Hubs Could Bring $200M, Thousands of Jobs to Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | April 11, 2023
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*Nl Opens Michigan Engineering Innovation Center in Novi* [ [link removed] ]
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Lansing State Journal | April 12, 2023
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*Lansing airport to get $13 million expansion* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | April 12, 2023
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*These Saginaw, Bay City companies are among 2023 ?Michigan 50 Companies to Watch?* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 12, 2023
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*Mothfire Brewing to open new Ann Arbor taproom* [ [link removed] ]
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Guess Who?s Back? Seasonal Leelanau County Businesses Come Out Of Hibernation For 2023 | The Ticker | April 12, 2023
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*Guess Who?s Back? Seasonal Leelanau County Businesses Come Out Of Hibernation For 2023* [ [link removed] ]
This week?s glorious sunshine and shorts-ready temperatures have us feeling like we?re closer to summer than to winter. Fittingly, most local businesses that close down for winter are in the process of coming out of hibernation and reopening for another season of perfect weather
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Community Development
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MiBiz | April 12, 2023
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*Michigan organizations receive $34.3M in federal funds to lend in low- and moderate-income communities* [ [link removed] ]
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Grand Rapids Business Journal | April 12, 2023
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*New MDARD director eyes opportunities to boost resilience of Michigan farms* [ [link removed] ]
Sixth-generation farmer Tim Boring is bringing firsthand knowledge of the industry to his new position in Lansing as director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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MLive.com | April 12, 2023
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*$250K grant to help restore nature on dozens of vacant lots in Flint* [ [link removed] ]
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Mobility & Automotive
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Petoskey News-Review | April 12, 2023
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*Partnership to produce expanded bus service in Northern Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
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Talent
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Manistee News Advocate | April 12, 2023
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*$4.7 million available to help Michigan businesses address talent shortages* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | April 12, 2023
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*These Michigan universities rank best in the world, per Times Higher Education* [ [link removed] ]
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mlive | April 12, 2023
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*More than 60 employers attending 2023 Great Lakes Bay Job Fair at Delta College* [ [link removed] ]
Delta College is hosting the Great Lakes Bay Job Fair April 18.
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Entrepreneurship
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | April 12, 2023
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*Marquette company produces TCNewTech win* [ [link removed] ]
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Travel
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 12, 2023
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*Workforce housing, staffing, inflation among top challenges for Michigan tourism industry* [ [link removed] ]
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Arts & Lifestyle
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CBS News | April 12, 2023
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*Downtown Street Eats kicks off in Cadillac Square* [ [link removed] ]
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