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MLive.com | December 8, 2023
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*Michigan State picks UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor, ?genius grant? winner as next president* [ [link removed] ]
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MEDC In the News
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Port Huron Times Herald | December 8, 2023
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*Boat manufacturer gets $350,000 state grant for Cottrellville expansion* [ [link removed] ]
According to the MEDC, Sunsation Powerboat's new build at Starville Road and Marine City Highway would yield 20 new jobs and a captial investment of $7.7 million.
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Second Wave media | December 7, 2023
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*Unique partnership serves up opportunity for dedicated pickleball courts in downtown Plymouth* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | December 7, 2023
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*Agribusiness expansion in Wayland: $8.3M investment, 31 new jobs planned* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | December 7, 2023
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*$5 million in grants available to Michigan communities that want more housing* [ [link removed] ]
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Business Development
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crainsdetroit.com | December 8, 2023
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*Dexter chemical company inks licensing deal with Kodak* [ [link removed] ]
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crainsdetroit.com | December 8, 2023
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*University of Michigan health system forms alliance with Holland hospital* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*Shaq?s Big Chicken is about to be all over Michigan: First 2 locations revealed* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*Bay City?s MI Table expanding into Saginaw market with pizzeria and taproom* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | December 7, 2023
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*Ludington metal fabricator buys Norton Shores-based Flairwood* [ [link removed] ]
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Community Development
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Port Huron Times Herald | December 8, 2023
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*New program working to keep families together in St. Clair, Sanilac counties* [ [link removed] ]
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[link removed] | December 8, 2023
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*Public Library receives grant to update kids collection* [ [link removed] ]
The library director said they asked some students what they would like to read, and they decided on books about sports.
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MLive.com | December 8, 2023
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*University of Michigan seeks $230M from state for new buildings, renovations* [ [link removed] ]
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WLUC-TV | December 7, 2023
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*NFWF announces $5.6M in awards through Acres for America program, Michigamme Highlands conservation project to receive funding* [ [link removed] ]
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WLUC-TV | December 7, 2023
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*UP nonprofits benefit from relief fund* [ [link removed] ]
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Talent
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MLive.com | December 8, 2023
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*$1M state grant funds literacy, technical training for immigrants in West Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
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WLUC-TV | December 7, 2023
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*Great Lakes Recover Centers hosts job fair* [ [link removed] ]
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Lansing State Journal | December 7, 2023
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*Lansing School District announces first enrollment increase in 30 years* [ [link removed] ]
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WPBN | December 7, 2023
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*'Relevant and responsive': Ferris State to expand educational opportunities* [ [link removed] ]
The popularity of working from home has changed the way business gets done at offices across northern Michigan, so maybe it only makes sense that education woul
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Economic News
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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | December 7, 2023
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*?Thriving? Grand Rapids region economy exceeds pre-pandemic levels* [ [link removed] ]
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Travel
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*New U.P. sauna destination with Lake Superior views offers spa-like escapes* [ [link removed] ]
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Arts & Lifestyle
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MLive.com | December 8, 2023
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*5 great places for holiday shopping in Flint* [ [link removed] ]
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[link removed] | December 8, 2023
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*Annual Candle Walk bringing holiday cheer to Flushing* [ [link removed] ]
A seasonal staple returned to Flushing Thursday night.
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Detroit Free Press | December 8, 2023
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*Holiday lights turn metro Detroit neighborhoods, streets into winter wonderlands* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*Amazon video of Mackinac Island?s horse-powered deliveries is still giving us all the feels* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*5 fun things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend (Dec. 8-10)* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*5 fun things to do in Ann Arbor this weekend (Dec. 8-10)* [ [link removed] ]
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WZZM-TV | December 7, 2023
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*Chabad of Western Michigan kicks off Hanukkah with lighting of giant menorah* [ [link removed] ]
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WOOD-TV | December 7, 2023
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*Whos, whiskers and winter fun: What to do in West Michigan this weekend* [ [link removed] ]
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WOOD-TV | December 7, 2023
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*Holiday shoppers enjoy Jolly Trolley, Uptown Shop Hop* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | December 7, 2023
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*Historic home tours and more fun things to do in mid-Michigan this weekend (Dec. 8-10)* [ [link removed] ]
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WNEM-TV | December 7, 2023
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*Community joins in solidarity as Hanukkah celebration kicks off* [ [link removed] ]
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