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Crain's Detroit Business | November 21, 2023



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*A new report gives Michigan's tax climate its best grade in a decade* [ [link removed] ]



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upjohn.org | November 22, 2023



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*Analysis: State incentives for Ford battery plant in Michigan should yield solid returns | Research Highlights | Upjohn Institute* [ [link removed] ]

Incentives expert Tim Bartik concludes that incentives for Ford to build an electric vehicle battery megasite near Marshall, Michigan will yield a positive economic payback for the people of Michigan because of some very specific factors. As presented, the project's benefits to s



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The Daily Telegram | November 21, 2023



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*Silbond Corp. to expand plant in Weston to make new products for semiconductor industry* [ [link removed] ]

The expansion will allow the company to manufacture new products that are used in the production of microchips, Gov. Whitmer's office said.



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WBUP-TV | November 21, 2023



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*A Copper Country fashion designer was invited to participate in a prestigious fashion show* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | November 22, 2023



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*From farm to fashionEntrepreneur opens a storefront after years online* [ [link removed] ]



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The Iron Mountain Daily News | November 22, 2023



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*Calumet Electronics plans expansion* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | November 22, 2023



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*Automation firm plans $2.5M expansion, 25 new jobs in Wyoming* [ [link removed] ]



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Concentrate | November 22, 2023



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*Washtenaw County tourism bureau uses community survey to strengthen marketing plan* [ [link removed] ]

Destination Ann Arbor is preparing to create a comprehensive marketing plan that will strengthen public awareness of Washtenaw County as a hotspot for travel.



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Lansing State Journal | November 21, 2023



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*A look inside the Ingham County Land Bank's first fully solar-powered home, now for sale* [ [link removed] ]



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cmlive.com | November 21, 2023



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*Park-and-ride commuting may be way of life for 10,000 Ann Arbor workers in the future* [ [link removed] ]



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abc12.com | November 21, 2023



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*Flint City Council approves $1 million for Berston Field House* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | November 21, 2023



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*Amphitheater takes ?big step? forward with $15M in support from Kent County* [ [link removed] ]



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WPBN | November 21, 2023



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*Pilot arrangement to help bring more affordable housing to Traverse City* [ [link removed] ]

Affordable housing got a win last night: that's the message from those on the front lines of homelessness in Traverse City.



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WPBN | November 21, 2023



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*Construction bid approved for new phase of the Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail* [ [link removed] ]

A longtime northern Michigan project is taking its first step to completion in years. Charlevoix County approved a construction bid for a new phase of the Boy



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Detroit Free Press | November 21, 2023



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*Ford to drastically scale back jobs, investment plans for Marshall EV battery plant* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | November 21, 2023



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*Stellantis Reveals Details about 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | November 21, 2023



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*U.S. Army Detroit Arsenal Places $160M Order for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 21, 2023



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*General Motors acquires Livonia-based Tesla supplier* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 21, 2023



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*Orion Township-based battery startup acquired by Komatsu* [ [link removed] ]



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Second Wave media | November 22, 2023



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*Delta College is growing in terms of students and programs* [ [link removed] ]



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Concentrate | November 22, 2023



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*Ann Arbor SPARK receives $5 million from state fund to support high-tech startups* [ [link removed] ]

SPARK and three other Michigan nonprofits received a total of $18 million from the Michigan Innovate Capital Fund.



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 21, 2023



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*Sterilization startup rises from a COVID-driven failure* [ [link removed] ]



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Inc.com | November 22, 2023



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*How Technology Transforms Mobility in Michigan--and Beyond* [ [link removed] ]

Small, hungry, and agile Michigan-based companies use technology to improve their businesses and shape the future of mobility.



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WJRT-TV | November 21, 2023



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*Deer processors see record business after first firearm hunting weekend* [ [link removed] ]



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WNEM-TV | November 21, 2023



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*A new spin on Small Business Saturday in Flushing* [ [link removed] ]



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WMYD-TV - TV20 Detroit | November 21, 2023



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*Detroit named among best places to go in 2024 by Conde Nast* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness Magazine | November 21, 2023



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*Boyne Mountain Unveils New Lifts, Snowmaking Equipment, and Mountain Kids Store - DBusiness Magazine* [ [link removed] ]

Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls added upgrades, attractions, and experiences meant to build on its legacy as top winter destination of Midwest.



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MLive.com | November 22, 2023



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*Michigan woman returns home in dream role playing Anna in Disney?s ?Frozen?* [ [link removed] ]



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crainsdetroit.com | November 21, 2023



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*Detroit Symphony Orchestra to embark on first tour in six years in early 2024* [ [link removed] ]



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mlive | November 21, 2023



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*Up North grower picks just the right Christmas tree for Detroit Lions, Ford Field* [ [link removed] ]

The tree is 35 feet tall.



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MLive.com | November 21, 2023



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*Mackinac Island Tree Lighting, Christmas Bazaar: How to join in the fun* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 21, 2023



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*Embrace holiday magic at these 5 small-town festivals in Michigan?s snowy Keweenaw* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 21, 2023



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*Musical fountain has big plans for next year, and you could be part of them* [ [link removed] ]



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Petoskey News-Review | November 21, 2023



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*Boyne City's Holly Jolly celebration to help launch holiday season* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | November 21, 2023



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*The Kennedy presidential limo has been on permanent display in Michigan for decades* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | November 21, 2023



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*National TV audience grows for Detroit's Thanksgiving parade* [ [link removed] ]



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