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Investor Activity Rose to a Record High in 2021

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But some of the most targeted Zip codes overall are in the Rust Belt, especially heavily minority neighborhoods in Detroit and Cleveland. One of the reasons housing prices have gotten so out of control, is that corporate America sensed an opportunity,” said Sen. “One Housing Markets. New-Home Sales. Market Data + Trends.

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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

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We took some ribbing last summer when we put up a post in this space entitled “ The Road to Recovery in Detroit ,” predicting that the Motor City would quickly rebound from its financial woes and become a magnet for new industries. The bank will direct half of the $100 million in loans and grants to community projects.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you saw Detroit, MI sitting at No. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said. Other allocations include $12.5

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

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In my home market of Detroit, which few consider a good market, there are just a handful of nationals and a few smaller regionals. At the end of the build cycle, however, they all contribute to daily operations, both in the field and office, that get houses built. . Strong locals have done well. People/culture .

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. MEDC touts recent projects such as Whirlpool, Two Men and a Truck, Stik.com and the creation of an urban innovation district in downtown Detroit as examples of its growing success. based think tank Brookings Institution, Detroit is among the cities leading the way.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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It offers specific country desks with multilingual staff to cater to foreign investors and it liaises with ten in-house government ministries on behalf of investors to ensure continuity of service. The BOI even offers on-site visa and work permits, with most permits being issued in under three hours!

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Bank of America. First Community Housing, Inc. USGBC Detroit Chapter. MBD Community Housing Crop. Alternative Energy Systems. Alternative Solutions. AlturaSolutions Communications. Benike, Inc. Alvin Holm AIA Architects. Balfour Beatty Construction. Banister Homes, Inc. Campagna/Architecture + Planning PLLC. DwellSmart.