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WJBK-TV | December 15, 2023



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*3 revitalization projects in Corktown to provide affordable housing, benefit local economy* [ [link removed] ]



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MITechNews | December 15, 2023



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*Developments In Detroit?s Corktown To Bring Attainable Housing Options Near Ford?s Central Station District* [ [link removed] ]

LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week announced three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The projects, expected to generate a total capital invest



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Area Development | December 15, 2023



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*Sunsation Products Expands St. Clair County, Michigan, Operations* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*New outdoor fireplace opens at park near Lake Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*German medical company plans $41M investment, 180 jobs in Holland* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*State adding $1.4M to restoration of historic downtown Owosso building* [ [link removed] ]



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mlive | December 15, 2023



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*Automotive company plans 163 new jobs, $7.9M investment in West Michigan* [ [link removed] ]

ATC Drivetrain, whose focus includes the remanufacturing, reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries, plans to expand with a new plant on Waverly Road in Holland.



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Second Wave media | December 15, 2023



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*Redevelopment of historic building in downtown Owosso wins $1.48M grant from state* [ [link removed] ]



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The Macomb Daily | December 15, 2023



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*American Rheinmetall Vehicles opens second location in Troy* [ [link removed] ]



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WKZO-AM | December 15, 2023



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*WK Kellogg investment in Battle Creek to save 170 jobs, create 43 others* [ [link removed] ]



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Battle Creek Enquirer | December 15, 2023



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*Grrrreat news! Local leaders celebrate WK Kellogg Co's further investment in Battle Creek* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*More housing being built near Ford?s tech hub at historic train station* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*New EV company resurrecting ?American icon? to set up Michigan facility* [ [link removed] ]



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WHTC-AM | December 15, 2023



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*Two Holland Projects to Receive State Strategic Fund Grants* [ [link removed] ]



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The Detroit News | December 15, 2023



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*Officials celebrate groundbreaking for UM Center for Innovation in District Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | December 15, 2023



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*Grand Rapids eyes 30 acres of riverfront property for future redevelopment* [ [link removed] ]



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WPBN | December 14, 2023



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*Housing organizations that support local veterans receive funding boost | WPBN* [ [link removed] ]

Thirteen percent of Americans considered homeless are veterans; men and women who have served our country, but then struggle.



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crainsdetroit.com | December 14, 2023



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*Detroit, Dearborn get $25M federal grants to make roads, bus stops safer* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | December 15, 2023



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*Auto industry analysts remain optimistic with tool and die outlook* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | December 14, 2023



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*Ford, Resideo Launch Partnership to Maximize Vehicle-to-home Energy Management* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | December 14, 2023



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*Australian company plans large EV battery systems plant in Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*?Back home in Detroit?: $250M University of Michigan Center for Innovation breaks ground* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | December 14, 2023



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*Regional workforce development effort launches with first focus* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | December 14, 2023



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*UM Center for Innovation breaks ground at ceremony in District Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | December 15, 2023



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*L.A.-based venture capital fund seeks deals, investors in Grand Rapids* [ [link removed] ]



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The Mining Journal | December 15, 2023



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*LSCP Perspectives: Marquette County is open for work* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*6 dates in 2024 when you can visit Michigan?s National Parks for free* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 15, 2023



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*Cruise ships bring 3,000 passengers, almost $1M in revenue to Muskegon* [ [link removed] ]



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mlive | December 15, 2023



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*Shanty Creek has Ski Free with Santa on Christmas, and 2 NYE fireworks displays* [ [link removed] ]

Do some turns with the big guy in the red suit on Christmas Day.



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mlive | December 15, 2023



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*Saginaw?s Santa?s Workshop getting ready to bring Christmas joy to families in need* [ [link removed] ]

Saginaw?s Santa?s Workshop is opening its doors once again this December, bringing Christmas joy, gifts and visits with Saint Nick to families in need.



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mlive | December 15, 2023



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*Michigan street known for having nearly every home decorated for Christmas* [ [link removed] ]

You won?t find any Clark Griswold-type decorated homes, but you will find almost an entire street lit up for the holiday season.



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The Detroit News | December 15, 2023



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*Artist Spotlight: Jessica Care Moore* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | December 14, 2023



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*The nation?s best bartender could already be creating cocktails in Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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