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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. The new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D operation will help meet the demand for electric vehicle components and is supported by a $1.5

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Ford Makes Massive Electric Vehicle Investment In Tennessee, Kentucky

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Ford and SK Innovation will invest $11.4B and create 11,000 jobs in TN and KY to produce electric vehicles and advanced lithium-ion batteries. Plus, $90M will go to Texas for training.

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Detroit Electric Returns To Motor City; 180 Jobs To Be Created

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The new Detroit Electric sports car will be revealed in April 2013. PRNewsFoto/Detroit Electric). After an absence of over 70 years, Detroit Electric has returned to the legendary Motor City, promising job creation and a range of exciting 100% electric vehicles for the mass market. Rockerfeller Jr.

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Consumers Energy Offering New Policies To Encourage Economic Development In Michigan

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Consumers Energy is helping promote economic development in Michigan by reducing or eliminating up-front expenses for new and expanding manufacturers, farms and retailers. An estimated 600 Michigan businesses each year will see the benefits of Consumers Energy’s new, innovative approach. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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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).

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Smart Homes Could Help to Stabilize the U.S. Power Grid

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Extreme weather in Michigan, California, and Texas highlight the grid’s downfalls, says Forbes. power grid may be the largest machine on earth, its limitations have been revealed, making way for innovation. The country’s power grid struggles to meet the energy demands of today. And while the U.S. This is where housing comes in.

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How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders 

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New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Latest in Construction Industry Innovation. See Change: Innovation in Home Building. 3 New Innovations for the Construction Industry. How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. Dynamic Glass.