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

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FlintNOW was launched in January by Tom Gores, chair and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, to support immediate relief for victims of the water crisis as well as longer-term revitalization of the region’s economy. Flint, Michigan.

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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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Erickson, who founded Grayhawk Homes in 1992, grew it into the largest volume builder in Columbus, Ga., Hovnanian Homes , he offered buyers the opportunity to reserve their desired home site for 30 days or more (the length of time could be negotiated or determined by the builder) with a small refundable deposit.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site. At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9

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