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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant

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Michigan-based SK Siltron CSS, a manufacturer of semiconductor wafers used in power system components, will invest $302 million and create up to 150 jobs in Monitor Township, MI. million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.

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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). Commercial Service Offices.

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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. By Shana Daley. From the July/August 2014 issue.

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Drone Technology Improves Infrastructure Inspections

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In 2009, I was pursuing my aerospace degree and decided to build a drone for my senior design project. I pulled together a student group and for three years we led a team building drones at the University of Michigan.”. When asked why the team is building their company in Michigan, Ellis said there’s no better place.

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Gearing Up for the New Year!

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Construction Law -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has applauded Michigan Gov. “No American should be required to join a labor union just to keep a job, and no resident of Michigan should be forced to pay dues to an organization he or she does not believe in,” ABC National Chairman Eric Regelin said. .

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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I-69: Logistics Cluster in the Heart of Michigan. The I-69 International Trade Corridor, which spans four counties in eastern Michigan, serves as a strategic commercial gateway between the midwestern U.S. The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana. Through this major defense contract, our small businesses now have an ally in that fight, and we can provide real solutions to develop the cyber workforce of tomorrow.”.