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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*At $16B, Michigan top state for electric vehicle investments* [ [link removed] ]



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MITechNews.Com | March 20, 2023



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*ABB To Expand Robotics Factory In Auburn Hills* [ [link removed] ]



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WOOD-TV | March 20, 2023



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*$10M investment to create 50 new jobs near Kalamazoo * [ [link removed] ]



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WXMI | March 20, 2023



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*FlavorSum expansion project to add 51 jobs in Kalamazoo* [ [link removed] ]



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Iosco County News-Herald | March 20, 2023



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*State, private sector create $10M business loan program for women, people of color* [ [link removed] ]



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WKZO-AM | March 20, 2023



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*Governor Whitmer announces 150 new jobs with 51 of them coming to a Kalamazoo company* [ [link removed] ]



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Midland Daily News | March 20, 2023



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*$10M business microloan fund created for Michigan women, entrepreneurs of color* [ [link removed] ]



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The Oakland Press | March 20, 2023



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*MEDC helps Auburn Hills company* [ [link removed] ]

Auburn Hills officials agreed to expedite permits and electronic billboard advertising to support the project for the company.



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*At $16B, Michigan top state for electric vehicle investments* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | March 20, 2023



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*Rock Events Launches as Standalone Company in Downtown Detroit* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | March 20, 2023



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*Mackinaw Brewing Co. purchased by group that includes North Peak Brewing co-owner* [ [link removed] ]



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DBusiness | March 20, 2023



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*ABB to Expand Auburn Hills HQ and Robotics Facility* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*How a family turned a small prohibition-era distributor into one of Michigan?s largest* [ [link removed] ]



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news.nmu.edu | March 20, 2023



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*Alumni-Owned Small Business Among State's Best | Northern Today* [ [link removed] ]

A company formed by three Northern Michigan University alumni that is focused on keeping space clear of orbital debris has earned its second straight Michigan Best Small Business award. Marquette-based Kall Morris Inc. (KMI) will be among the honorees at the 19th annual Michigan



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The Detroit News | March 20, 2023



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*In Farmington Hills, a manufacturer's Japanese-inspired campus takes shape* [ [link removed] ]

Instead of drywall, paint and storm pipes, Japan Solderless Terminals' facility highlights wood, stone and natural light in \



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Crain's Detroit Business | March 20, 2023



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*New chief named for Michigan agriculture department* [ [link removed] ]



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The Ticker | March 20, 2023



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*Public-Private Partnership Proposed To Bring Indoor Sports Facilities to TC* [ [link removed] ]



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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | March 20, 2023



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*Networks Northwest gets $150k for child care planning* [ [link removed] ]



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mibiz.com | March 20, 2023



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*Ottawa County explores $27M public-private partnership to deploy broadband countywide* [ [link removed] ]

Ottawa County would extend broadband internet service to unserved and underserved areas of the county through a $27 million public-private partnership with a southeast Michigan firm. Ottawa County would extend broadband internet service to unserved and underserved areas of the co



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Crain's Detroit Business | March 20, 2023



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*Mackinac Island ferries to convert to electric motors with help of VW settlement fund* [ [link removed] ]



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Forbes | March 20, 2023



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*May Mobility Launches New, Smarter Robotransit Technology* [ [link removed] ]

Autonomous transport company May Mobility has launched the third generation of its self-driving system to make it safer, faster and more responsiive.



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Detroit Free Press | March 20, 2023



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*Fast facts about GM's virtual technology lab that can simulate the moon* [ [link removed] ]



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Fleet Equipment | March 20, 2023



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*The Shyft Group will build Blue Arc all-electric commercial vehicles in Michigan* [ [link removed] ]



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MiBiz | March 20, 2023



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*Shape CEO discusses EV transition opportunity, state incentives strategy, inclusion in Ottawa County* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*Bell?s founder gives $200K to Michigan State?s brewing program on Oberon Day* [ [link removed] ]



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Detroit Free Press | March 20, 2023



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*No money for college? No problem. Michigan training programs offer alternatives.* [ [link removed] ]

Dezmond Blair worked with NPower Michigan, a work training program that helps young people obtain certifications as they work toward tech jobs.



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*Lean Rocket Lab helps propel small businesses trying to get a start in Jackson* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*Cruise ships returning to Muskegon this year, including during Irish music fest* [ [link removed] ]



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The Traverse City Record-Eagle | March 20, 2023



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*Travel bookings on the rise* [ [link removed] ]



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Crain's Detroit Business | March 20, 2023



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*Oberon Day marks return of Bell's iconic beer brand ? and no, the recipe hasn't changed* [ [link removed] ]



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The Alpena News | March 20, 2023



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*Intro to Film is back at Art in the Loft* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*Saginaw Children?s Zoo opening soon for the 2023 season* [ [link removed] ]



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MLive.com | March 20, 2023



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*Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival returns to connect lovers with over 250 ?great flavors?* [ [link removed] ]



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