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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. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle; and Aaron Johnson, MEDC Defense Center.

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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. percent in 2001 to an estimated 31 percent in 2013.

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Taking A Cue From The LGBT Community, EPA Needs To Focus On Creating A Receptive Audience For Its Clean Power Plan

Green Building Law Blog

Both Michigan v. However, EPA did submit a “Regulatory Impact Analysis” that estimated the regulation would cost the power industry $9.6 ” By contrast, in Michigan , EPA appears to have embarked on a battle with the coal industry without taking the regulatory context into consideration. EPA and Obergefell v.

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Taking A Cue From The LGBT Community, EPA Needs To Focus On Creating A Receptive Audience For Its Clean Power Plan

Green Building Law Blog

Both Michigan v. However, EPA did submit a “Regulatory Impact Analysis” that estimated the regulation would cost the power industry $9.6 ” By contrast, in Michigan , EPA appears to have embarked on a battle with the coal industry without taking the regulatory context into consideration. EPA and Obergefell v.

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Gearing Up for the New Year!

Construction Dive

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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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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For the past few years, we have issued a Metro ranking for our annual evaluation of aerospace/defense manufacturing leaders. More than 162,000 workers are directly employed in the aerospace/defense industries in the Golden State. Deloitte estimates that the U.S. aerospace and defense industry directly employed 1.05

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Over the course of the grant’s 12-year term, the project will grow the state’s economy by an estimated $6.3 secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana. The JDIG was approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee.