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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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The finances of a city once the center of the automotive universe are in the hands of an unelected manager appointed by Michigan’s governor. Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores.

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

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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping to transform the Michigan economy by growing and attracting business, keeping talented residents in the state and revitalizing urban centers. billion in investments and add 4,590 jobs in Michigan. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Iowa and Mexico.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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success through an incentive agreement: lessons learned from an underground railway. Empirical analysis of traditional contracting and relationship agreements for. Journal of Retailing, 76(4), 549. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Building and environment, 41(12), 1924-1933. T., & Yeung, J. Construction.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. LED’S FASTSTART: DECADE-LONG GOLD STANDARD FOR TRAINING.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Some heavy business hitters also are placing huge wagers on Detroit’s recovery, most prominently Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert, a native son of Michigan, has spent more than $1 billion to acquire 3 million square feet of real estate in the heart of downtown Detroit. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Michigan, home to more than 100,000 supplier jobs, is the undisputed heavyweight champ of our new Auto Parts Supplier Leaders ranking, followed by Ohio (89,423) and Indiana (79,651). million agreement for Shelton State Community College to support Mercedes-Benz U.S. Earlier in the year, AIDT formalized a $1.6-million

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. Government leaders are committed to retaining, creating and expanding job opportunities for the service, retail and industrial sectors of the community. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus. Motorola Mobility, Plantation, FL.

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