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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight

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Michigan has a rich history of innovation, a skilled workforce, and leading academic institutions prepared to engage in the emerging public UAS space. This is a great opportunity for Michigan to establish an ecosystem for UAS,” said MEDC CEO Steve Arwood. By Frank Provenzano. airspace. said NMUASC CEO Jim Makowske.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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BF: The Michigan Film & Digital Media Office has introduced the Creative Chambers Initiative, a pilot program to retain and attract new talent for creative industries in five MI communities. Jennifer Nelson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). BF: The U.S.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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Cleared for Takeoff?

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Cities across the nation are debating whether to convert aging municipal airports into prime sites for development. Read: Cleared for Takeoff?

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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According to site selection experts, logistics clusters are defined as an agglomeration of logistics activities in one geographic location. The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. I-69: Logistics Cluster in the Heart of Michigan. By Business Facilities Staff. From the May/June 2013 issue . Clair County.

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My Kingdom for a Horse

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7 at Boston’s Logan International Airport. The airline canceled the return trip—and a ceremony at O’Hare Airport that was to include airline officials and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. ” Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Plus, metro Atlanta is a digital supply chain leader as home to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport and a destination with an easily accessible port. With approximately four out of five manufacturers having less than 250 employees, West Michigan manufacturers are lean, innovative and offer a wide variety of capabilities.

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