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Transportation Grants Help Create 880 Jobs In Metro Detroit

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grants totaling more than $2.7 million to the City of Detroit and the Road Commission for Oakland County. Eligible road agencies include MDOT, county road commissions, cities and villages.

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New Report Examines How To Create Manufacturing Jobs

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A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Woodward Announces New HQ In Fort Collins, CO

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The Colorado Office of Economic Development and Colorado Economic Development Commission arranged important business assistance associated with planned new jobs and investment and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation provided valuable site selection assistance.

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GM Suppliers To Create Over 300 Jobs In Northeast Indiana

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The Michigan-based companies, which established a facility for Android Industries in Indiana in 2012, will invest $14.7 Congratulations to Android Industries,” said Richard Beck, president of the Allen County Redevelopment Commission. Photo: Android. By working together towards a common goal, we all win.”.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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So this year we’re introducing our Cybersecurity Growth Potential ranking, which is based on an across-the-board evaluation of each state’s cyber ecosystem, including higher ed resources, research labs and innovation centers, and partnerships with national security programs, as well as employment. Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO.

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Global Auto Supplier Expanding In Southern Indiana

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The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6 The city of North Vernon approved additional incentives at the request of the Jennings County Economic Development Commission. We are excited about this new expansion, and we appreciate the support from the state of Indiana.”. million to lease and equip a 32,400-square-foot facility.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs. Foulke Jr.,

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