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MEDC Daily: New year brings economic development successes, opportunities for Michigan
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| Subject | MEDC Daily: New year brings economic development successes, opportunities for Michigan |
| Date | February 1, 2023 11:31 PM |
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Opinion: New year brings economic development successes, opportunities for Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
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The Detroit News | February 1, 2023
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*Novi battery maker Our Next Energy raises $300M in Series B funding round* [ [link removed] ]
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MEDC In the News
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Manufacturing Business Technology | February 1, 2023
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*Michigan Legislation Assists Global Manufacturer's North American Expansion* [ [link removed] ]
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Radioresultsnetwork.com | February 1, 2023
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*Whitmer Signs Spending Bill; Includes $200 Million For Escanaba Mill* [ [link removed] ]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks...
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*Michigan assembling 1,000-acre ?mega sites? to attract big investments* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | February 1, 2023
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*Billerud funding included in state budget* [ [link removed] ]
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WNDU-TV | February 1, 2023
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*Upgrades planned for Court Place Plaza, facades in downtown St. Joseph* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | January 30, 2023
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*Michigan Appoints Interim Chief Mobility Officer, Begins Hiring Search* [ [link removed] ]
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MoodyontheMarket.com | February 1, 2023
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*Mid-Michigan Township Ponders 1500-Job Industrial ?Mega-Site?: Prize vs. Price* [ [link removed] ]
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WTVB-AM | February 1, 2023
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*Children?s Museum could begin moving into Taylor?s building during March* [ [link removed] ]
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Metromode | February 1, 2023
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*Foundation donates $25K to Farmington park project in hopes of inspiring hometown pride* [ [link removed] ]
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Business Development
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Battery startup Our Next Energy raises $300 million in new funding round* [ [link removed] ]
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The Detroit News | February 1, 2023
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*GM's record profit sharing to boost Michigan economy as EV push intensifies* [ [link removed] ]
GM?s earnings of $14.5 billion reflect the strength of the industry with demand for new, pricey vehicles still strong despite higher interest rates.
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Whitmer signs $1.1 billion spending bill that has funding for businesses, housing* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*Land Bank event aims to add local, minority contractors for massive demolition program* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | February 1, 2023
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*Novi?s Our Next Energy Closes $300M Series B Equity Raise, Company Valued at $1.2B* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | January 31, 2023
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*Whirlpool sees improving profitability as materials costs ease* [ [link removed] ]
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Community Development
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Center on Rural Innovation | February 1, 2023
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*The Rural Edge: Marquette, Michigan - Center on Rural Innovation* [ [link removed] ]
A video case study of the exciting work happening to build a thriving tech economy ecosystem in Marquette, Michigan
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Crain's Detroit Business | January 31, 2023
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*New Joe Louis Greenway partnership seeks to raise $350 million* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Deal reached for Huntington Place renovations, new hotel* [ [link removed] ]
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The Detroit News | February 1, 2023
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*Board to vote on tax incentives for $1.5B District Detroit buildout* [ [link removed] ]
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Concentrate | February 1, 2023
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*New grocery stores, farmers market, community garden address food access in Ypsi Township* [ [link removed] ]
Businesses and nonprofits are finding creative ways to improve food access in Ypsilanti Township.
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Mobility & Automotive
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TechCrunch | February 1, 2023
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*Battery darling Our Next Energy lands massive $300M Series B to build gigafactory* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Auto supplier Gentex to open production facility in Grand Rapids neighborhood* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | February 1, 2023
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*GM Invests $650M in Canadian Firm to Develop Lithium in U.S.* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | January 31, 2023
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*GM Reports Nearly $10B in Income in 2022, $1.7B in Q4* [ [link removed] ]
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Talent
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Manistee News Advocate | February 1, 2023
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*New Northwestern Michigan College degree readies students for water technology jobs* [ [link removed] ]
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Entrepreneurship
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DBusiness | February 1, 2023
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*U-M Startup Joins White House Partnership for Lead Service Pipe Removal Project* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Motor City Match awards $1.3 million to 32 small businesses* [ [link removed] ]
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Detroit Free Press | February 1, 2023
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*TechTown Detroit names new board members and gives them a big task* [ [link removed] ]
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Travel
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tcbusinessnews.com | February 1, 2023
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*Michigan?s Tourism Industry on the Road to Recovery* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | February 1, 2023
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*Sault Ste. Marie looks beyond winter for snowmobile raceway* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*Small Michigan coastal town ranked among the 20 most beautiful in the U.S.* [ [link removed] ]
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Arts & Lifestyle
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Crain's Detroit Business | January 31, 2023
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*5 young Detroit designers headed to New York for Fashion Week runway show* [ [link removed] ]
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | February 1, 2023
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*TC a finalist in USA Today contests* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*5 fun things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend (Feb. 3-5)* [ [link removed] ]
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | February 1, 2023
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*Right Brain celebrating 15th year* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Opinion: New year brings economic development successes, opportunities for Michigan* [ [link removed] ]
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The Detroit News | February 1, 2023
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*Novi battery maker Our Next Energy raises $300M in Series B funding round* [ [link removed] ]
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MEDC In the News
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Manufacturing Business Technology | February 1, 2023
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*Michigan Legislation Assists Global Manufacturer's North American Expansion* [ [link removed] ]
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Radioresultsnetwork.com | February 1, 2023
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*Whitmer Signs Spending Bill; Includes $200 Million For Escanaba Mill* [ [link removed] ]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks...
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*Michigan assembling 1,000-acre ?mega sites? to attract big investments* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | February 1, 2023
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*Billerud funding included in state budget* [ [link removed] ]
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WNDU-TV | February 1, 2023
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*Upgrades planned for Court Place Plaza, facades in downtown St. Joseph* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | January 30, 2023
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*Michigan Appoints Interim Chief Mobility Officer, Begins Hiring Search* [ [link removed] ]
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MoodyontheMarket.com | February 1, 2023
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*Mid-Michigan Township Ponders 1500-Job Industrial ?Mega-Site?: Prize vs. Price* [ [link removed] ]
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WTVB-AM | February 1, 2023
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*Children?s Museum could begin moving into Taylor?s building during March* [ [link removed] ]
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Metromode | February 1, 2023
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*Foundation donates $25K to Farmington park project in hopes of inspiring hometown pride* [ [link removed] ]
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Business Development
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Battery startup Our Next Energy raises $300 million in new funding round* [ [link removed] ]
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The Detroit News | February 1, 2023
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*GM's record profit sharing to boost Michigan economy as EV push intensifies* [ [link removed] ]
GM?s earnings of $14.5 billion reflect the strength of the industry with demand for new, pricey vehicles still strong despite higher interest rates.
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Whitmer signs $1.1 billion spending bill that has funding for businesses, housing* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*Land Bank event aims to add local, minority contractors for massive demolition program* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | February 1, 2023
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*Novi?s Our Next Energy Closes $300M Series B Equity Raise, Company Valued at $1.2B* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | January 31, 2023
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*Whirlpool sees improving profitability as materials costs ease* [ [link removed] ]
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Community Development
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Center on Rural Innovation | February 1, 2023
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*The Rural Edge: Marquette, Michigan - Center on Rural Innovation* [ [link removed] ]
A video case study of the exciting work happening to build a thriving tech economy ecosystem in Marquette, Michigan
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Crain's Detroit Business | January 31, 2023
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*New Joe Louis Greenway partnership seeks to raise $350 million* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Deal reached for Huntington Place renovations, new hotel* [ [link removed] ]
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The Detroit News | February 1, 2023
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*Board to vote on tax incentives for $1.5B District Detroit buildout* [ [link removed] ]
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Concentrate | February 1, 2023
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*New grocery stores, farmers market, community garden address food access in Ypsi Township* [ [link removed] ]
Businesses and nonprofits are finding creative ways to improve food access in Ypsilanti Township.
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Mobility & Automotive
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TechCrunch | February 1, 2023
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*Battery darling Our Next Energy lands massive $300M Series B to build gigafactory* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Auto supplier Gentex to open production facility in Grand Rapids neighborhood* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | February 1, 2023
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*GM Invests $650M in Canadian Firm to Develop Lithium in U.S.* [ [link removed] ]
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DBusiness | January 31, 2023
SHARE: [ [link removed] ]? [ [link removed] ] ? [ [link removed] ] ? <?Subject=GM%20Reports%20Nearly%20$10B%20in%20Income%20in%202022,%20$1.7B%20in%20Q4&Body=Hi,%0AYou%20can%20view%20the%20article%20by%20clicking%20the%20link%20below:%0A%0Ahttps://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/gm-reports-nearly-10b-in-income-in-2022-1-7b-in-q4/%0A%0A%0A%0A>
*GM Reports Nearly $10B in Income in 2022, $1.7B in Q4* [ [link removed] ]
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Talent
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Manistee News Advocate | February 1, 2023
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*New Northwestern Michigan College degree readies students for water technology jobs* [ [link removed] ]
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Entrepreneurship
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DBusiness | February 1, 2023
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*U-M Startup Joins White House Partnership for Lead Service Pipe Removal Project* [ [link removed] ]
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Crain's Detroit Business | February 1, 2023
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*Motor City Match awards $1.3 million to 32 small businesses* [ [link removed] ]
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Detroit Free Press | February 1, 2023
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*TechTown Detroit names new board members and gives them a big task* [ [link removed] ]
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Travel
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tcbusinessnews.com | February 1, 2023
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*Michigan?s Tourism Industry on the Road to Recovery* [ [link removed] ]
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Second Wave media | February 1, 2023
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*Sault Ste. Marie looks beyond winter for snowmobile raceway* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*Small Michigan coastal town ranked among the 20 most beautiful in the U.S.* [ [link removed] ]
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Arts & Lifestyle
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Crain's Detroit Business | January 31, 2023
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*5 young Detroit designers headed to New York for Fashion Week runway show* [ [link removed] ]
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | February 1, 2023
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*TC a finalist in USA Today contests* [ [link removed] ]
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MLive.com | February 1, 2023
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*5 fun things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend (Feb. 3-5)* [ [link removed] ]
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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | February 1, 2023
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*Right Brain celebrating 15th year* [ [link removed] ]
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