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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*Marshall businesses want an economic engine. They hope Ford is the answer.* [ [link removed] ]
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MEDC In the News
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The Macomb Daily | May 17, 2023
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*Velocity Center awarded MEDC Gateway Grant to support entrepreneurship in Macomb County* [ [link removed] ]
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Yahoo! Finance | May 17, 2023
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*Washtenaw Community College launches semiconductor training program to advance the electrification and automotive industry* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*Selfridge breaks ground on $28M jet hangar* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*Improvements to Veterans Memorial Park focus of crowdfunding effort in Muskegon* [ [link removed] ]
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Yahoo Finance | May 17, 2023
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*KLA and imec announce MOU to advance the electrification of the automotive industry* [ [link removed] ]
Today KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) and imec announced the intention to establish the Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research (STAR) initiative, focusing on developing the talent base and infrastructure necessary to accelerate advanced semiconductor applications for electri
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The Pioneer | May 17, 2023
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*Evart downtown revitalization funding support available through MEDC* [ [link removed] ]
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Business Development
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Detroit Free Press | May 17, 2023
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*Whitmer: Michigan's future depends on diversifying state economy* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | May 17, 2023
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*Gilbert eyes Apple to fill 3 vacant Woodward storefronts* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*23 local businesses receive grant funding through Moving Flint Forward program* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | May 17, 2023
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*LIFT in Detroit Extends DOD Agreement in $49.4M Deal* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | May 17, 2023
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*Michigan?s Natural Gas/Oil Industry Contributes Nearly $30B in Gross Domestic Product* [ [link removed] ]
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Community Development
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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*Ann Arbor ranks No. 1 in Michigan?s best places to live, U.S. News ranking says* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | May 17, 2023
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*Saline art center pursues "more vibrant downtown" in expanded new location* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | May 16, 2023
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*Improvements to Veterans Memorial Park focus of crowdfunding effort in Muskegon* [ [link removed] ]
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Mobility & Automotive
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103.3 WKFR | May 17, 2023
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*New EV Charging Network Will Stretch 860 Miles from Kalamazoo to Canada* [ [link removed] ]
EV drivers, rejoice! Charging while driving across Michigan is about to get a lot easier.
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Detroit Free Press | May 16, 2023
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*Proposed Detroit transit improvements include 1 key component* [ [link removed] ]
Detroit could boost bus service on key routes with bus rapid transit but getting to that level of service would take major changes.
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Yahoo Finance | May 16, 2023
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*KLA and imec announce MOU to advance the electrification of the automotive industry* [ [link removed] ]
Today KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) and imec announced the intention to establish the Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research (STAR) initiative, focusing on developing the talent base and infrastructure necessary to accelerate advanced semiconductor applications for electri
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Model D | May 16, 2023
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*These Detroit mobility startups just received $200K in grants to support high-tech projects* [ [link removed] ]
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Talent
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Second Wave media | May 17, 2023
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*NMU offers new online outdoor recreation degree* [ [link removed] ]
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MITechNews.Com | May 16, 2023
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*Businesses Can Apply For Going PRO Talent Grants To Upskill Employees* [ [link removed] ]
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Department of Forestry | May 17, 2023
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*Northern states collaborate with Finland: Michigan State University to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products* [ [link removed] ]
MSU Department of Forestry partners with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products.
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WLUC-TV | May 17, 2023
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*U.P. High schoolers earn cybersecurity scholarship* [ [link removed] ]
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Entrepreneurship
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Crain's Grand Rapids Business | May 17, 2023
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*Soldadera Coffee joins Target retail accelerator program amid Midwest growth spurt* [ [link removed] ]
A Grand Rapids-based maker of Mexican-inspired cold brew coffee hopes to learn best practices for scaling the brand for national growth as part of a new cohort in retailer Target Corp.?s accelerator program.
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Travel
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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*Want to see the Northern Lights in Michigan? Follow these 5 expert tips* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | May 17, 2023
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*Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Unveils $10.5M Renovation* [ [link removed] ]
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98.7 WFGR | May 16, 2023
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*12 Jaw-Dropping Waterfalls To Visit This Summer In Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
Did you know Michigan has more than 300 waterfalls? Here are the twelve top-rated waterfalls in the state that you have to visit this summer.
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Crain's Detroit Business | May 17, 2023
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*Popular Traverse City area resort wraps up $10.5M hotel renovation* [ [link removed] ]
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | May 17, 2023
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*GT Resort and Spa completes hotel renovation project* [ [link removed] ]
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Arts & Lifestyle
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DBusiness | May 17, 2023
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*Bedrock and Afro Nation Launching Music Festival in Detroit This Summer* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | May 17, 2023
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*Spring Lake unveils new kayak rentals at Tanglefoot Park* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | May 17, 2023
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*Learn to photograph stars, Northern Lights at U.P. dark sky park workshops* [ [link removed] ]
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