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The Detroit News | January 24, 2024



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*State of the State: Whitmer to push for reviving job creation program* [ [link removed] ]

Legislation pending in the Michigan Senate would let companies capture state income taxes for new jobs that pay 150% above regional median wages.



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Crain's Detroit Business | January 24, 2024



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*Fortescue CEO: Detroit is ?best place? for new $210M EV battery factory, 600 jobs* [ [link removed] ]



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Urbanize Atlanta | January 24, 2024



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*EV battery manufacturing center coming to Milwaukee Junction* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Freight company plans 352 jobs, new headquarters in West Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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Automotive News | January 24, 2024



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*German EV charging company plans $14.4M North American HQ in Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | January 24, 2024



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*Freight company secures $2M grant to add 352 jobs in West Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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WXYZ-TV | January 24, 2024



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*Detroit to become new global hub for advanced manufacturing, clean energy* [ [link removed] ]



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International Mining | January 24, 2024



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*Fortescue gets state funding from Michigan for new battery & electrolyser facility in Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Australian company turning old Michigan auto factory into $210M battery plant* [ [link removed] ]



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woodtv.com | January 24, 2024



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*Kentwood company receives $2M grant for new HQ* [ [link removed] ]

On Tuesday, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved a request from Fifth Wheel Freight for a $2 million Michigan Business Development Program grant.



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*German EV charging company to locate US headquarters in Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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The Detroit News | January 23, 2024



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*MEDC approves incentives for EV-related companies to move into Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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WKZO-AM | January 23, 2024



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*New housing project with child care center opens in the Kalamazoo Northside neighborhood* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | January 23, 2024



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*German EV charging company plans $14.4M North American HQ in Corktown* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | January 23, 2024



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*Southfield-based Atwell Expands via Acquisition of Maryland Firm* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*From blue collar town to Lake Michigan getaway: Muskegon hits its stride* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Grand Rapids car-share pilot will let people rent a vehicle for $5 an hour* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Michigan secures $1.8M to fix these 172 broken EV chargers* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*John Ball Zoo hosting on-the-spot hiring party for seasonal jobs* [ [link removed] ]



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mlive | January 24, 2024



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*1st enrollment gains since COVID-19 confirmed at Michigan colleges* [ [link removed] ]

For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan universities and colleges saw slight increases in enrollment, according to a national report.



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Crain's Detroit Business | January 23, 2024



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*Whitmer to ask lawmakers to make community college free for high school grads* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | January 23, 2024



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*Young Detroit artists could see $1,000 a year in new grants for supplies, training* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | January 23, 2024



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*Round 25 Motor City Match awardees represent variety of businesses* [ [link removed] ]



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crainsdetroit.com | January 24, 2024



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*Here's what's on the docket in Whitmer's State of the State address* [ [link removed] ]



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Governing | January 23, 2024



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*How Cities Can Thrive in the New Industrial Era* [ [link removed] ]

The nation is undergoing a massive shift in terms of building its advanced manufacturing capacity. Here's how metros need to position themselves to take advantage.



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Treetops Resort brings back Cool School package with lodging, meals, skiing and more* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Cardboard sled races, snow angel competitions and more at Grand Haven?s Winterfest* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain?s Grand Rapids Business | January 24, 2024



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*DeVos-backed group launches prize-based trails initiative to get people outdoors* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | January 24, 2024



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*Young Detroit artists could see $1,000 a year in new grants for supplies, training* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | January 24, 2024



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*Snowboard trick competition by Red Bull coming to Grand Rapids area ski hill* [ [link removed] ]



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