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$25 Million Pledged for Economic Development Partnership in Flint, Michigan Amid Water Crisis

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The FlintNOW Foundation and Huntington Bank have announced a multi-million economic development partnership aimed at boosting the economy of Flint, Michigan, and providing relief to local businesses and residents affected by the ongoing water crisis in that city. Source: FlintNow Foundation.

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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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Michigan’s URC Contributes $958M, 11,600 Jobs In Detroit

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Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) added $958 million in economic activity to the city of Detroit in 2015, or the equivalent of $1,400 per Detroit resident, along with hundreds of programs that improve lives and advance neighborhoods, according to a new report. ” Universities Invest In Detroit. Roy Wilson.

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

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In addition to the CEO Council and EFI, the FL Sports Foundation, which was the state’s first PPP, and two other PPPs—Visit Florida and CareerSource Florida, have been equally successful in meeting the needs of their customers and in positively impacting the state’s economy. Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership that secured the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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

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Austin is becoming well known for its development of mobile Internet technology, the technology that is rapidly changing how people access the Internet and communicate with friends, bank and make purchases. Austin’s 30-year software and semiconductor industry has proven to be a strong foundation for some of the newer-generation companies.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Bank of America. Green Education Foundation (GEF). Green Hive Foundation. USGBC Detroit Chapter. American Architectural Foundation. Foundation Communities. Alternative Energy Systems. Alternative Solutions. AlturaSolutions Communications. Benike, Inc. Alvin Holm AIA Architects. Balfour Beatty Construction.