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Crain's Detroit Business | November 15, 2023



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*House speaker: Economic development is 2024 priority; so is Detroit land value tax* [ [link removed] ]



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WTVB-AM | November 15, 2023



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*City Council approves $100,000 for Four Corners fountain/sculpture, keeps design open* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | November 15, 2023



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*West Michigan metal fabricator growing with $3.4M expansion* [ [link removed] ]



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WGRT | November 15, 2023



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*St. Clair County?s EDA Secures $2.5M For Regional Small Business Boost | WGRT* [ [link removed] ]

The Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County celebrates its $2.5 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation?s Small Business Support Hubs program (SBSH).



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WWTV-TV | November 15, 2023



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*20Fathoms awarded millions in grants to support startups and small businesses* [ [link removed] ]



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Urbanize Atlanta | November 14, 2023



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*Six55 brings 36 new apartments to Midtown* [ [link removed] ]



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NewsBreak Original | November 14, 2023



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*Boosting Michigan's Economy: Local Initiatives Supporting Startups and Entrepreneurs | Michigan Updates | NewsBreak Original* [ [link removed] ]

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) recognizes the important role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in Michigan's economy. The MEDC supports these entities, especially through the Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative. This initiative aids high-tech startu



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | November 14, 2023



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*?Exponential growth? brings social media surveillance firm to West Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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crainsdetroit.com | November 14, 2023



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*With new expansions, high-tech company that grew out of copper-mining collapse is on the grow* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*New business specializing in brioche-filled doughnuts opens in Muskegon* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*Saginaw transit routes get boost as Memorial Cup approaches* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*Popular splash pad in downtown Muskegon set for spring reconstruction* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*Amazon announces its first Michigan solar farm project* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | November 14, 2023



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*Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 14, 2023



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*YMCA site with multi-story housing could be headed to downtown Royal Oak* [ [link removed] ]



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WZZM-TV | November 14, 2023



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*Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports and Inclusion Center groundbreaking* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | November 14, 2023



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*Michigan Central in Detroit Adds Bloom to Help Fill Niche in Micromobility Industry* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | November 14, 2023



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*General Motors Registers as a Formula 1 Engine Manufacturer Starting in 2028* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | November 14, 2023



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*Canoo Unveils American Bulldog Electric Pickup Truck* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 14, 2023



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*For Michigan's new mobility chief, EV charging infrastructure is among top priorities* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 14, 2023



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*Consumers Energy supports five Michigan Service organizations with electric vehicles* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 14, 2023



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*State grant backs Saginaw teachers? education at SVSU* [ [link removed] ]



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The Alpena News | November 14, 2023



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*PHOTO: Alpena Community College students practice utility work* [ [link removed] ]



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Rapid Growth | November 14, 2023



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*Local organizations and role models hope to put Michigan on the map for women in tech careers* [ [link removed] ]

There?s a clear gap in both pay and representation of women in technical careers. Local organizations and role model women are hoping to put an end to that by encouraging fellow females and future generations to engage with the technical industry.



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WPBN | November 14, 2023



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*Traverse City-based 20Fathoms receives $7.3M in grants* [ [link removed] ]

Traverse City-based 20Fathoms is getting $7.3 million in grant funding from the state and the U.S. Economic Development Administration



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WWTV-TV | November 14, 2023



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*20Fathoms awarded millions in grants to support startups and small businesses* [ [link removed] ]



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WJRT-TV | November 14, 2023



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*USDA spends $100 million on Michigan apples* [ [link removed] ]



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WJRT-TV | November 14, 2023



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*This year's Bay City bass fishing tournaments provided a major economic impact* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 14, 2023



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*Magical Christmas drive-through in Michigan has 2-million lights, animations* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 14, 2023



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*A bank-turned-boutique hotel draws a luxe clientele far up north* [ [link removed] ]



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Detroit Free Press | November 15, 2023



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*Michigan-themed gifts to consider this holiday season* [ [link removed] ]

The holiday season is almost here, meaning it's time to start looking for the perfect gifts. Check out these Michigan themed products.



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WOOD-TV | November 15, 2023



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*Christkindl Markt opens Friday at Downtown Market* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*See fireworks, tree lighting outside Michigan Capitol on Friday* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*Muskegon?s latest $316K art project is a ?portal? to city?s past and future* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 15, 2023



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*Magical Christmas drive-through in Michigan has 2-million lights, animations* [ [link removed] ]



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Detroit Free Press | November 14, 2023



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*Mad Nice restaurant opening a new space offering coffees, specialties and retail items* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 14, 2023



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*Eat, drink and be merry at these holiday pop-up bars* [ [link removed] ]



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