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DBusiness | April 19, 2023
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*Record-breaking Year for Michigan Food and Agriculture Exports* [ [link removed] ]
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MEDC In the News
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MLive.com | April 19, 2023
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*The Royal Hotel lives again atop historic Schuler?s restaurant in Marshall* [ [link removed] ]
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Lansing State Journal | April 19, 2023
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*Developer proposes $16M renovation of former Barnes Street School* [ [link removed] ]
A Wisconsin developer wants to redevelop the former Shabazz Academy into 51 low-income senior apartments.
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WSJM-AM | April 19, 2023
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*SOAR Program Helping Attract New Business Projects* [ [link removed] ]
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Business Development
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 18, 2023
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*DTE Energy opens one of Michigan's largest wind parks* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 18, 2023
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*Pontiac funders group doubles commitment to city with second, $5.4 million round of funding* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Grand Rapids Business | April 19, 2023
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*Shareholder loyalty fintech Tiicker raises $5M to fuel aggressive growth strategy* [ [link removed] ]
The $5 million in new capital that Tiicker Inc. raised from investors will go to support the fintech?s ambitious growth plans over the next few years.
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DBusiness | April 19, 2023
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*OneStream in Birmingham Launches New Data Solution Exchange* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | April 19, 2023
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*Research scientist devotes career to silicon carbide industry and creating sustainable energy* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | April 19, 2023
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*DTE Energy Opens Michigan?s Largest Wind Park* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Grand Rapids Business | April 19, 2023
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*Developer plans second industrial building to maximize Walker site* [ [link removed] ]
An industrial property developer seeks to tack on a 45,000-square-foot building to an ongoing construction project as regional industrial vacancy rates remain low.
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 18, 2023
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*Metro Detroit automation provider fuels growth with Southwest Michigan acquisition* [ [link removed] ]
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Community Development
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Recycling International | April 19, 2023
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*Michigan boosts investment as recycling booms* [ [link removed] ]
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The Alpena News | April 19, 2023
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*Alpena applying for grant for Culligan Plaza improvements* [ [link removed] ]
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WNMU-FM | April 19, 2023
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*UP entities receive federal money to bolster economic growth* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | April 19, 2023
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*U.P. Food Exchange celebrates 10 years of supporting local foods, farms* [ [link removed] ]
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Detroit Free Press | April 19, 2023
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*Michigan's recycling surge hits all-time high ? and lawmakers are pushing for more* [ [link removed] ]
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Concentrate | April 19, 2023
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*National nonprofit gives initial OK for affordable artist housing development in Ann Arbor or Ypsi* [ [link removed] ]
Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti have been deemed viable for an artist-oriented affordable housing development, according to a preliminary feasibility study conducted by Artspace, a nonprofit real estate developer.
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The Sault News | April 19, 2023
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*City approves new Capital Improvement Plan and several major projects* [ [link removed] ]
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Mobility & Automotive
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The Detroit News | April 19, 2023
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*The shape of things to come: New GM design center aiming to help speed EV shift* [ [link removed] ]
The facility at the 67-year-old Warren Tech Center will give designers more capable technology, add multiple lighting options and aid collaboration.
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DBusiness | April 19, 2023
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*Roush Industries in Livonia is Working on New Lunar Terrain Vehicle* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | April 19, 2023
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*Ford Brings Hands-free Driving Tech to Roads of Great Britain* [ [link removed] ]
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Talent
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Concentrate | April 19, 2023
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*Tech company donates $250k in equipment to WCC, launches apprenticeship program with free tuition* [ [link removed] ]
German tech company ZOLLER Inc., whose North American headquarters are in Ann Arbor, is seeking to engage with the Washtenaw County community and spark interest in tech and manufacturing careers.
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Second Wave media | April 19, 2023
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*Boat-building school partners to promote marine careers* [ [link removed] ]
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Entrepreneurship
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 19, 2023
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*Detroit real estate tech startup raises $8.25M* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | April 19, 2023
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*Startup pitching investor perks for retail traders raises $5M* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | April 19, 2023
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*Entrepreneur transforms his former school into company headquarters and manufacturing operations* [ [link removed] ]
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Travel
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MLive.com | April 19, 2023
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*Sleeping Bear Dunes star parties return for 7 dates in 2023* [ [link removed] ]
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Arts & Lifestyle
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MyNorth | April 19, 2023
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*18 Events to Celebrate Earth Day in Northern Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
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Interlochen Public Radio | April 19, 2023
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*A morel for all seasons?* [ [link removed] ]
Morels are important to northern Michigan, but they have a limited season and can be hard to find. They're also difficult to farm, making them expensive and rare. Could a northern Michigan man's new technique make them easily growable?
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Detroit Free Press | April 19, 2023
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*Here are 9 new Michigan beers to try this spring* [ [link removed] ]
Many Michigan seasonal favorites have hit shelves this spring. But what if you want to try something new? Here are 9 craft beers that'll hit the spot.
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant | April 19, 2023
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*Fun Earth Day activities in Mt. Pleasant* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | April 19, 2023
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*New art studio in downtown Marine City offers creative outlet for local residents* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | April 19, 2023
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*5 fun things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend (April 21-23)* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | April 19, 2023
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*?Amazingly beautiful? Grand Rapids Lantern Festival now open to the public* [ [link removed] ]
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