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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Michael Finney, President And CEO, Michigan Economic Development

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Michael Finney, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development. BF: The Michigan Business Development program offers cash incentives in increments up to $10 million. MF: The program is open to virtually all business expansions with the exception of retail and retention projects. By the Business Facilities Staff.

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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

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According to reports, JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. The bank will direct half of the $100 million in loans and grants to community projects.

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

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Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. 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.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

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This past year ended with four straight monthly increases in consumer sentiment, according to the University of Michigan, and the preliminary January rate shows healthy growth over the December reading. Retail spending (even with some moderation in growth toward the end of the year) increased 7.7%

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. “The We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said. ThermoCalc, TIMET, Trumpf, Inc.,

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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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Pulse: 07/30/2012

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Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. Michigan The Edgewater Group is planning to build Harbor Village, a mixed-use development within the Harbor Shares community, located along the north bank of the St. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. -->.