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SPECIAL: COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES
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These
Four Northern Michigan Businesses Could "Win" Post-Pandemic   
(The Ticker) 30/06-2020
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Which northern Michigan businesses are best positioned to thrive in the aftermath of COVID-19? While the pandemic has been devastating for many industries, it has also created opportunities
elsewhere. The Ticker flagged four local businesses that are poised for growth going forward because of smart
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Made
in the USA customized face masks manufactured by Michigan company
(MLive.com) 30/06-2020
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WALLED LAKE., MI - A Michigan company is letting you show off your personality by getting creative with your face. You can design and personalize your own reusable and machine washable
face covering available with or without anti-microbial filter inserts. The founders of TVStoreOnline.com and
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MEDC In the News
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Two
TC companies among 50 Companies to Watch
(Record-Eagle) 30/06-2020
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LANSING — Michigan’s 50 Businesses to Watch will take on a new meaning in 2020. The 16th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards gala will be held virtually this year because of
the COVID-19 pandemic. The July 28 virtual gala begins at 6 p.m. The virtual gala celebrating the award winners
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Application
for LEAP One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program Open
(FOX 47 News) 30/06-2020
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LANSING, Mich. — Applications are now open for One&All, a new, inclusive entrepreneurship program [purelansing.com] approved last December for 2020 implementation. The Lansing Economic
Area Partnership (LEAP), in partnership with the Fledge [thefledge.com] and the Refugee Development Center (RDC) [
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Dickinson
economy draws national attention
(IronMountainDailyNews.com)
30/06-2020
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When the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance welcomed 2020, we certainly did not anticipate where this year would take us. As we all continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic and
the challenges that it has created, we know that a solid economic development program is needed now more than ever
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Business Development
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Grand
River Aseptic Manufacturing opens $60M fill-and-finish facility
(Grand Rapids Business Journal)
30/06-2020
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Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing opens $60M fill-and-finish facility By Rachel Watson -June 30, 2020 Grand Rapids-based Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing held a grand opening today for
its new 61,500-square-foot injectable fill-and-finish facility at 524 Butterworth St. SW. Courtesy GRAM A parenteral contract development and manufacturing organization for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries completed its 20-month, $60 million
expansion.
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Community Development
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LaFranier
Road Development Projects Moving Ahead in Traverse City
(The Ticker) 30/06-2020
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Two major proposed projects on LaFranier Road are moving closer to reality, including a 385-unit senior living complex that could get a final green light from Garfield Township officials
in July and a new transit and housing center next door under development by BATA and the Traverse City Housing Commission.
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Talent
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New
York’s Nest Launches Makers United Project Chapter in Detroit
(DBusiness) 30/06-2020
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The Makers United Project will launch in Detroit and create a maker community. Pictured is Shayla Johnson, owner of Scarlet Crane and ambassador of the project. // Photo courtesy of Makers
United Project Nest, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing global workforce inclusivity, is
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Entrepreneurship
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Javier
Evelyn: 'Hire more Black folks to write checks'
(Crain's Detroit Business)
30/06-2020
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Javier Evelyn sees some opportunity to change things quick when it comes to increased talk of diversity and inclusion. The co-founder and CEO of Detroit-based Alerje LLC focuses his work
on developing a smartphone case that carries a slim epinephrine auto-injector for those suffering from allergies
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Ann
Arbor robotics startup goes in on grocery delivery
(Crain's Detroit Business)
30/06-2020
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Customers of The Produce Station grocery story can now have their items delivered by a REV-1 robot The company has been using its autonomous machines to deliver takeout food from a handful
of local restaurants The new expansion into grocery delivery is because of COVID-19
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Traverse
Connect Launches Creative Coast Initiative
(The Ticker) 30/06-2020
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Traverse Connect on Monday announced the launch of the Creative Coast Initiative, a collection of regional programs intended to “attract creative and innovative business, highlight existing
creative and entrepreneurial culture, and attract and retain creative and cultural talent.” In a press
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Economic Trends
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Change
is "at your fingertips": 3 Grand Rapids activists speak out
(Rapid Growth Media)
30/06-2020
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Gershom Kisubi Uredi, 26, is a South African immigrant who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uredi moved to the United States in 2012 after having lived many years in a South
African refugee camp, and completed his education at Cornerstone University, majoring in bible and business
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Travel
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OPINION:
Interest surging for outdoor adventures
(Petoskey News-Review)
30/06-2020
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As we continue to navigate through these challenging times in the travel and tourism industry, we are seeing some very encouraging trends that should boost economic activity for the Gaylord
area. A recent story in the Detroit News indicated that sales of bikes, kayaks, fishing equipment and
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Big
sunset bonfires return to Ludington beach this summer
(MLive.com) 30/06-2020
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LUDINGTON, MI – The Sunset Beach Bonfire series is returning to Ludington’s favorite stretch of downtown sand this summer, with dates planned for July 23 and Aug. 27. Locals, day-trippers
and vacationers alike are invited to set up their beach chairs or spread out a blanket at Stearns Park Beach
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Arts & Lifestyle
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Agriculture
Forum: Include U-pick in weekend plans
(Record-Eagle) 30/06-2020
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Did you know that Michigan is the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation? Besides the wealth of vegetables we grow, Michigan also has a strawberry, cherry, apple and blueberry
season, among many other fruits. Take advantage of Michigan’s bounty by participating in one of my favorite
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Local
Eats: Delicious dishes from all over Michigan
(MLive.com) 30/06-2020
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Restaurants across Michigan are cautiously reopening for dine-in service, after months of either being closed, or exclusively doing take-out. It’s both an exciting, and still difficult
time for our local restaurants, as they work at a decreased capacity, or continue to only do food to-go. There’s
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Restaurant
Week sets dates, adds digital coupon program
(Grand Rapids Business Journal)
30/06-2020
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Restaurant Week sets dates, adds digital coupon program By Rachel Watson -June 30, 2020 Experience GR announced the 11th annual Restaurant Week Grand Rapids will take place Aug. 5-16 and
will feature a digital pass program to drive return visits to struggling local eateries. Courtesy Experience GR
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