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Crain's Detroit Business | August 14, 2023



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*Opinion: How the Upper Peninsula is helping drive digital future* [ [link removed] ]



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The Morning Sun | August 14, 2023



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*New jobs coming to Central Michigan after woodchipper manufacturer Bandit Industries expands in Union Township* [ [link removed] ]

Company chooses Isabella County for its investment, cites Michigan?s talented workforce and strength in advanced manufacturing



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MetalForming Magazine | August 14, 2023



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*Big Rapids Products Receives $480,000 Grant for Expansion* [ [link removed] ]

Per BigRapidsNews.com, metal forming company Big Rapids Products, a supplier of metal stampings and assemblies with three facilities in Big Rapids, MI, has received a Michigan Business Development Program grant of $480,000 through the Michigan Strategic Fund for a planned expansi



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MLive.com | August 14, 2023



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*Cybersecurity firm to move headquarters from Florida to Grand Rapids* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | August 14, 2023



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*Michigan Farm to Freezer cultivates plans to grow as it expands to West Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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Awesome Mitten | August 14, 2023



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*Craft Beer is Stimulating Local Economies Across the Midwest* [ [link removed] ]

With tens of thousands of jobs and more than $20 billion in economic activity, there's little doubt that craft beer equals big business in the Midwest.



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DBusiness | August 14, 2023



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*Lineage Logistics in Novi Announces JV with Vietnam?s SK Logistics* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*New wastewater infrastructure grant opportunity for Michigan's food and agriculture industry* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | August 14, 2023



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*Lineage Logistics enters joint venture with SK Logistics in Vietnam* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | August 14, 2023



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*YMCA's $40M Flint project aims to go way beyond sports* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*First deadline approaches for Michigan nonprofits, municipalities to apply for $500K in grants* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*All are welcome to take a seat at this table* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*Revitalized theater adds flare to downtown Clare* [ [link removed] ]



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Escanaba Daily Press | August 14, 2023



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*Historical U.P. state park marks 100 years* [ [link removed] ]



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Detroit Free Press | August 14, 2023



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*Long-planned riverfront path to Belle Isle set to open in October* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*These 6 projects will build out NW Michigan?s clean energy and electric boating infrastructure* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | August 14, 2023



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*Detroit-based home EV charging startup raises $10M* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | August 14, 2023



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*Solar-powered Boat Launched by Lilypad Labs in Northern Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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EnergyPortal.eu | August 14, 2023



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*Alpena County Regional Airport to Receive Electric Vehicle Chargers* [ [link removed] ]

Alpena County Regional Airport to Receive Electric Vehicle Chargers - EnergyPortal.eu



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The Detroit News | August 14, 2023



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*Automakers pursue energy reduction efforts in shift to renewable energy* [ [link removed] ]



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University of Michigan News Service | August 14, 2023



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*U-M?s MTRAC awards $1M to support mobility, transportation research projects* [ [link removed] ]



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Detroit Free Press | August 14, 2023



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*Consumers, companies will need more education during transition to electric vehicles* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | August 14, 2023



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*Macomb Community College Unveils $45M Skilled Trade and Tech Center* [ [link removed] ]



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The Iron Mountain Daily News | August 14, 2023



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*Northern Initiatives, Start Garden awarded $3 million* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | August 14, 2023



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*Automation transition requires ?digital mindset,? Michigan manufacturing leader says * [ [link removed] ]



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Radioresultsnetwork.com | August 14, 2023



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*Whitmer, U.P. Leaders Pleased With Federal Small Business Grants* [ [link removed] ]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan secured continued Small Business Administration (SBA) support for...



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WWMT-TV | August 14, 2023



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*Michigan counties to receive support from Small Business Administration HUBZone Program* [ [link removed] ]



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Escanaba Daily Press | August 14, 2023



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*Historical U.P. state park marks 100 years* [ [link removed] ]



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Travel Lens | August 14, 2023



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*16 Best Things to Do in Cheboygan, MI* [ [link removed] ]

Discover the best things to do and top-rated attractions in Cheboygan, MI, including Cheboygan Crib Light, Harvest Thyme Farm, and more!



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*Explore the wineries of St. Clair County* [ [link removed] ]



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Northern Express | August 14, 2023



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*Sweet Treats for Summertime* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | August 14, 2023



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*Explore local history: Free admission returns to 3 Port Huron Museums sites* [ [link removed] ]



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Lansing State Journal | August 14, 2023



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*Use the Lansing Craft Beverage Pass for local beer, wine and spirit makers* [ [link removed] ]

Download the new Lansing Craft Beverage Pass. Check in, gather points and redeem them for prizes.



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The Detroit News | August 14, 2023



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*Detroit News newsmakers 10: Billy Durant, co-founder of General Motors* [ [link removed] ]

A daily look at the people who've driven the news over the past 150 years, from the glorious to the notorious.



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Escanaba Daily Press | August 14, 2023



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*U.P. State Fair kicks off this week* [ [link removed] ]



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