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Revitalization projects to bring new housing options to U.P communities
 (Marquette Mining Journal) 3/02-2021

Revitalization projects to bring new housing options to U.P communities REGION FEB 3, 2021 LANSING — Projects that will provide housing while supporting growth and economic recovery in three communities in the Upper Peninsula have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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MEDC In the News

 

New housing options coming to three Upper Michigan communities
 (WLUC-TV) 3/02-2021

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Mecosta County's small businesses receive $144K in funding
 (Big Rapids News) 3/02-2021

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DDA change could bring more, smaller murals to Alpena
 (The Alpena News) 3/02-2021

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SPECIAL: COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES

 

Detroit food workers can get shots now; Duggan says city needs to 'close the gap' on vaccinations
 (Crain's Detroit Business) 3/02-2021

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Business Development

 

Greyson Clothiers Expands with New Location in Downtown Detroit
 (DBusiness) 3/02-2021

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Sonder USA Opens 125-unit Hospitality Residence in Downtown Detroit
 (DBusiness) 3/02-2021

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Greyson Clothiers, a boutique activewear brand, expands to Woodward location
 (The Detroit News) 3/02-2021

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Community Development

 

Midtown building across from Majestic Theatre to be renovated for 'future grocer'
 (Crain's Detroit Business) 3/02-2021

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DDA change could bring more, smaller murals to Alpena
 (The Alpena News) 3/02-2021

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Grand Rapids nonprofit considers housing development after recent property acquisition
 (MiBiz) 3/02-2021

Grand Rapids nonprofit considers housing development after recent property acquisition BY ANDY BALASKOVITZ Wednesday, February 03, 2021 10:29am facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing buttonsharethis sharing button GRAND RAPIDS — After acquiring two other Grand Rapids nonprofits over the last year, Mel Trotter Ministries is considering plans for a housing development after purchasing an abandoned property on the city’s south side.

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Mobility & Automotive

 

Ford and Google Establish Team Upshift to Boost Connected Vehicle Experiences
 (DBusiness) 3/02-2021

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GM’s EV Platform BrightDrop Gains Second Customer
 (DBusiness) 3/02-2021

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Talent

 

As more people work from home, communities focus on attracting residents
 (Lansing City Pulse) 3/02-2021

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Michigan launches tuition-free program for adults 25 and up
 (The Alpena News) 3/02-2021

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Michigan residents over 25 without degrees can now apply for tuition-free community college, skills training
 (MLive.com) 3/02-2021

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Michigan Works! Southeast receives record state funding to upskill local workers
 (secondwavemedia) 3/02-2021

Michigan Works! Southeast will receive more than $3 million this year from the state of Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund, which provides funds to help employers train employees and thereby grow their businesses. It is the most Going PRO funding the workforce development agency has been awarded to date

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New state scholarship pays for community college education
 (secondwavemedia) 3/02-2021

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Entrepreneurship

 

As Telehealth Explodes, A Traverse City Incubator Dives In
 (The Ticker) 3/02-2021

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20FATHOMS ANNOUNCES HEALTHSPARK ACCELERATOR FOR DIGITAL AND TELEHEALTH STARTUPS
 (20Fathoms) 3/02-2021

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the HealthSpark Accelerator, a new accelerator program for digital and telehealth startups. The line-up of keynote speakers for the accelerator includes global leaders in tech innovation, rural healthcare, and digital health. “20Fathoms is committed to strengthening rural communities and economies in Northwest Michigan by providing programs and resources that foster technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship,” said Lauren Bigelow, Executive Director of 20Fathoms. “Healthcare is one of the most critical industries for supporting rural innovation, where we can help bring world-class healthcare solutions to patients in rural areas through advanced technology. We’re thrilled to be kicking off the HealthSpark Accelerator with this incredible slate of speakers.”

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Economic Trends

 

U-M students launch LGBTQ+ newspaper The Michigan Gayly
 (secondwavemedia) 3/02-2021

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Arts & Lifestyle

 

Michigan DNR to mark 100 years
 (IronMountainDailyNews.com) 3/02-2021

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Traditional Irish food, tacos and great service at this Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining spot
 (MLive.com) 3/02-2021

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Where to take a magical winter river rafting trip in Michigan
 (MLive.com) 3/02-2021

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New free app aims to help Ann Arbor and Ypsi creatives promote events, products, services to locals
 (secondwavemedia) 3/02-2021

The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber (A2Y Chamber) has moved one step closer to rolling out NEEDEE, an app designed to connect Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti residents directly to the local creative community. NEEDEE, which was designed by Ann Arbor company NewFoundry, aims to create a centralized platform

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