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A
day to make the case for a career in manufacturing   
(IronMountainDailyNews.com)
1/10-2019
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The Heavy Metal Tours will make a stop in Iron Mountain on Friday. No, it’s not the bands Metallica or AC/DC venturing into the North Woods. Instead, it’s a day at Bay College West that
aims to show area students what kind of opportunities might be available locally in skilled trades and technical
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MEDC In the News
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Calumet’s
facade grant moves forward
(Daily Mining Gazette)
3/10-2019
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CALUMET — With funding from a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has completed the process of seeking quotes to provide
complete grant administration for $305,709 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded project. The
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See
inside Studio Park, Grand Rapids' new downtown theater
(MLive.com) 3/10-2019
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Cory Morse | MLive.com GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The long-awaited downtown Grand Rapids movie theater and entertainment complex Studio Park fully opens today, Thursday, Oct. 3. The $180 million
development at 123 Ionia Ave. SW boasts a nine-screen movie theater, a 200-seat concert venue, a 960-space
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Business Development
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Monthly
index: Michigan retail sales picked up in August
(Unknown) 4/10-2019
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Monthly index: Michigan retail sales picked up in August BY MARK SANCHEZ Friday, October 04, 2019 11:08am Retail sales across Michigan picked up in August from the prior month, although
a monthly index shows activity lagging from a year earlier. The Retail Index from the Michigan Retailers
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Saline
maker of breathable mouthguards celebrates 10 years
(MLive.com) 3/10-2019
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SALINE, MI -- What started as a physician’s idea to help protect patients’ teeth has grown into a decade-old business that supplies oral safety equipment to sports teams all over the country.
Saline-based Akervall Technologies marked its 10-year anniversary last month, celebrating the successful
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Engineering
firm moves into market
(Grand Rapids Business Journal)
3/10-2019
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A Michigan engineering firm has opened its first West Michigan office. Flint-based Rowe Professional Services Company opened an office in Kentwood, at 4345 44th Street SE, according to
the firm last month. Rowe President and CEO Leanne Panduren said the Kentwood office will allow the firm easy
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Breaking
the mold: A look inside Sterling Heights new $12m bank
(secondwavemedia) 3/10-2019
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From cafes to apple orchards, the new Christian Financial Credit Union (CFCU) building in Sterling Heights is full of surprises. The $12 million headquarters opened at 15 Mile Rd and
Van Dyke Ave last month, and looks more like a trendy neighborhood than a traditional financial institution. The
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Long
awaited Grand Rapids theater, entertainment complex opens
(Mlive) 3/10-2019
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Seventy-five years after opening the now defunct Foto News Theater on Pearl Street, the Loeks family is once again showing movies in downtown Grand Rapids. J.D. Loeks,
whose grandfather launched the company that would eventually become the Celebration! Cinema chain, on Wednesday
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Mobility & Automotive
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New
Zoom Ride to launch service in metro Detroit
(Crain's Detroit Business)
3/10-2019
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Dearborn-based startup aims to hire 1,000 drivers by January launch Company will offer drivers the option of being paid on a percentage or a flat fee basis App will offer more safety features
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Economic Trends
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U.S.
adds 136,000 jobs; unemployment hits 50-year low of 3.5%
(Unknown) 4/10-2019
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U.S. adds 136,000 jobs; unemployment hits 50-year low of 3.5% Christopher Rugaber, Associated PressPublished 8:42 a.m. ET Oct. 4, 2019 | Updated 9:33 a.m. ET Oct. 4, 2019 CONNECT TWEET
LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Washington – U.S. employers added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, enough to help
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Travel
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8
ways to see sky-high fall color views in Michigan
(MLive.com) 4/10-2019
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Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Don't Edit By Tanda Gmiter Don't Edit When it comes to gorgeous fall color, Michigan has two peninsulas' worth of bragging rights. Whether it's the vibrant
hues that paint our Great Lakes shorelines, or the reds and yellows that blaze along the trails and forests
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Wave
goodbye to summer and say hello to the delights of fall
(secondwavemedia) 3/10-2019
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There is nothing quite like a Michigan autumn — even die-hard summer fans have to enjoy the fresh, brisk air; the colorful, crunchy leaves; and those incredibly vibrant fall sunsets. Autumn
brings out some of Michigan’s best natural features and fun events. There are many ways to enjoy this
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These
10 Michigan wineries should be on your list
(MLive.com) 3/10-2019
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John Gonzalez | gonzo@mlive.com Don't Edit BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ | gonzo@mlive.com Who needs Napa Valley or an expensive trip to Italy? Wait, let me reconsider that. I'm joking, of course.
I think we would all love to visit California wine country and global destinations for classic varietals,
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Arts & Lifestyle
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Our
top Weekend Picks
(Unknown) 4/10-2019
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Our top Weekend Picks By Grand Rapids Magazine Staff -October 3, 2019 Pulaski Days Grand Rapids queen and flag This weekend features a three-day celebration of Polish culture. And much
more. Pulaski Days (Friday-Sunday) Pulaski Days was founded to “support the local social clubs by sharing Polish
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U.P.
to break out the flannel for ‘Plaidurday’ celebration
(MLive.com) 3/10-2019
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MARQUETTE, MICH. -- Attention, all plaid-loving people: It’s time to button up into your favorite pattern. Friday, Oct. 4th marks the ninth annual ‘Plaidurday,' a “worldwide celebration
of plaid” that has begun to catch on far beyond Michigan. The holiday is yet another clever U.P.-pride idea from
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