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West Michigan software development company to add 27 new jobs
 (Grand Rapids Press) 21/10-2019

West Michigan software development company to add 27 new jobs Posted Oct 18, 2019 Michigan Software Solutions Joshua Hulst (left) and Mark Johnson (right) are the co-founders of Michigan Software Labs (Courtesy photo) 5 130 shares By Brian McVicar | bmcvicar@mlive.com ADA, MI — An Ada Township software development company is expanding its office space by 7,500 square feet and plans to hire 27 new employees over the next three years.

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MEDC In the News

 

Chamber donates to museum
 (IronMountainDailyNews.com) 21/10-2019

the $25,000 to qualify for the matching funds under the Public Spaces Community Places program. Proceeds from the effort will be used to

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Business Development

 

Small Business Summit coming up in Traverse City
 (Petoskey News-Review) 21/10-2019

TRAVERSE CITY — Small business owners are busy and often struggle to find time to work on their businesses or maybe even implement an idea that’s been rolling around in their heads.

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Garment customizer DO Apparel expands, moves to Livonia
 (The Detroit News) 21/10-2019

Livonia — Late roster adds. Missing jerseys. Misspelled names on uniforms. At least one of these mishaps seems to happen every season, and usually just before picture day. Owners of a local company that specializes in customized attire say their recently expanded business has the formula to cut

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Rust (still) never sleeps, but Ziebart diversifies its business
 (Crain's Detroit Business) 20/10-2019

Rust (still) never sleeps, but Ziebart diversifies its business

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Community Development

 

Holly’s Union Train Depot Among Finalists for American Express Restoration Grant
 (DBusiness) 21/10-2019

The Village of Holly’s 1886 Union Depot train station is one of 20 finalists from 19 states vying for shares of a $2 million American Express Partners in Preservation grant to help rehabilitate and transform the building into a welcome center touting Holly’s history. Grants from the fund will be

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Several W.MI cities rank among healthiest housing markets
 (WOOD-TV) 21/10-2019

Several W.MI cities rank among healthiest housing markets MICHIGAN by: Katherine Ducharme Posted: Oct 21, 2019 / 05:44 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 21, 2019 / 05:44 AM EDT generic house for sale generic housing market_1521079715858.jpg.jpg GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — According to the personal finance

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Mobility & Automotive

 

Electric chassis maker to open facility in Detroit area
 (Crain's Detroit Business) 20/10-2019

Electric chassis maker to open facility in Detroit area

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Making The C.A.S.E. For The Future of Mobility
 (MITECHNEWS.COM) 21/10-2019

LANSING – At this very moment, Michigan is in a race with companies in Silicon Valley, and in countries around the world, to revolutionize how people, goods, and services get from point A to point B. For decades, we’ve dreamt about what the future of mobility would look like — from the Jetsons to Back to the Future.

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"Electric Hummer" to help GM's move into EV trucks
 (ArchyNewsy) 21/10-2019

General Motors (GM) plans to build a new family of premium electric pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant beginning in late 2021, possibly reviving the imposing Hummer brand of some, several people familiar with the plans said . The so-called BT1 electric truck /

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The colossal Ford Rouge complex through the years
 (Detroit News) 21/10-2019

The colossal Ford Rouge complex through the years 87 PHOTOS 11:27 p.m. EDT Oct. 19, 2019 From 1917 to 1928, the Ford Rouge complex along the Rouge River in Dearborn grew into the largest industrial park in the world, as well as the most advanced, architecturally and technically. Generations of

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Talent

 

Corunna company receives grant from state for employee training
 (The Argus-Press) 21/10-2019

CORUNNA —Workers at Bourne Industries are receiving more on-the-job training through their employer thanks to a grant provided by Michigan Works. The Going Pro Talent Grant, worth $17,562, is meant specifically for job training for new and existing employees. Bourne Industries has already done

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Viable options: NMU hosts Women in Construction event
 (The Mining Journal) 21/10-2019

MARQUETTE — Operating a power drill is pretty much gender neutral. To prove this point, a Women in Construction career exploration event took place for area high schoolers on Friday at Northern Michigan University’s Jacobetti Complex, hosted by the NMU construction management program. “The mission

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Entrepreneurship

 

U-M in Ann Arbor Creates Investment Fund for Early-stage Capital for University Startups, Increases Endowment by $500M
 (DBusiness) 21/10-2019

U-M Tech Transfer of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, which commercializes U-M research discoveries and innovations, will create the Accelerate Blue Fund to provide seed capital to nascent U-M startup companies. The board of regents approved the creation of the fund on Oct. 17. “There are

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Economic Trends

 

Detroit Regional Partnership to recruit companies in industry and talent clusters
 (Crain's Detroit Business) 21/10-2019

About half are tied to strengths developed in automotive industry Lesser-known strength in research, engineering and design beyond auto is selling point for region Manufacturing areas build on strengths, provide jobs with opportunities for people without degrees

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Responsible eco-tourism encouraged
 (The Mining Journal) 21/10-2019

MARQUETTE — With 83 miles of Lake Superior shoreline, 150 miles of singletrack trails and 77 waterfalls spread across 1,872 square miles, Marquette County’s natural beauty often inspires visitors and residents alike to get outdoors. This is evidenced by data from Travel Marquette, which indicates

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Travel

 

Before the yard work starts, here's where to enjoy fall leaves
 (The Times Herald) 21/10-2019

The first chill after summer invokes hoodie weather, Halloween and a bright red and yellow skyline across the treetops. Michigan residents can expect to see peak colors for fall foliage in the next couple of weeks. "Nature provides a great canvas, if you will, for art," said Dennis Delor, St.

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Michigan set to build a $40M visitor center at state Capitol
 (Detroit Free Press) 19/10-2019

Michigan set to build a $40M visitor center at state Capitol

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Arts & Lifestyle

 

Isle Royale’s ferry boat to undergo spooky transformation for Halloween tours
 (MLive.com) 21/10-2019

HOUGHTON, MI – Isle Royale’s historic ferry will be transformed into a spooky ghost ship this Halloween. The second annual Halloween-themed Ranger III Big Boat Boo is scheduled to take place from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 30. Free guided tours will begin and end at the Houghton Visitor Center with times

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