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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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These have been dark days for Detroit. But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse — and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit — a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side. million-square-foot plant.

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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. billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side. cities for job-skills training.

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Downturn Revisited: Why Efficiency Wins Every Time

Pro Builder

Pundits may not agree on the severity of the coming downturn, but one thing’s certain: these 10 essential tactics will boost your business' efficiency, productivity, and profit. The question of what actions to take also found little agreement. For the first time that night, everyone nodded agreement. Thu, 08/04/2022 - 08:00.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

Investment in municipalities (such as municipal bonds) are some of the safest investments out there because these organizations will rarely default (I guess Detroit is an outlier). Hiring a lawyer can totally blow your entire profit margin, to which you are entitled. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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

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The MEDC was created as a public body corporate in 1999 through an Interlocal Agreement between the Michigan Strategic Fund and public agencies across Michigan. 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.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Google Fiber is another lifestyle asset to draw talented engineers and developers to our region,” said Ryan Weber, President of KCnext, a non-profit industry advocacy group for technology in the region. In addition to locations in Detroit and Newport Beach, Calif., operations,” said Hezi Himelfarb, CEO of IceCure Medical.