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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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These have been dark days for Detroit. The finances of a city once the center of the automotive universe are in the hands of an unelected manager appointed by Michigan’s governor. The manager will determine what he can salvage from a legacy of decline that has left Motown on the cusp of bankruptcy.

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

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In addition, the initiative will launch a Flint Youth Financial Entrepreneurship Program aimed at teaching children and young adults about business, entrepreneurship, and money management. Source: FlintNow Foundation.

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

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Get more details 25th Annual Lean Construction Congress (Detroit, Michigan) October 24–27, 2023 The LCI Congress is held annually with a focus on Lean transformation in the built environment through Lean implementation. The 25th annual event will take place in Detroit, Michigan on October 24th through the 27th, 2023.

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UniFirst Investing $12M In Owensboro, KY Expansion

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This addition will allow us to service existing customers more efficiently and effectively as well as accommodate future business growth,” said UniFirst General Manager Dave Roberts. We extend our congratulations to the company’s local and national management teams and look forward to their continued success.”. Matt Bevin. “We

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development

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Additionally, we’ve dramatically enhanced LED’s business development approach, utilizing a highly customized project management process that delivers comprehensive, creative, fast and professional solutions for leading companies working to establish major new business operations. These have been dark days for Detroit.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.