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Report exposes serious gaps in Michigan water and sewer infrastructure investment

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Communities throughout Michigan face challenge of updating aging water and sewer systems. A new report commissioned by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association found that Michigan and its communities are not keeping up with the multimillion-dollar investments needed to ensure clean drinking water.

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5-Year, $3.7-Billion Chicago Capital Projects Plan Clears Finance Committee, Headed for Council Vote

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The city of Chicago's new five-year capital plan calls for road, sewer and Lake Michigan and Chicago river work, but requires $1.4 billion in new borrowing for the first two years alone.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Investing in infrastructure that lays the foundation for economic growth, including water and sewer infrastructure; these infrastructure challenges have been identified as impediments to investment in an area with otherwise strong growth potential. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements.

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A career in plumbing can lead to many paths | Sustainably Speaking

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” When on vacation visiting family and friends in Michigan a few weeks ago, I experienced firsthand what Thompson told me. When we go to someone’s home they are not having a good day, and our job is to turn it around for them.”

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. Natural Gas-Line Services. Electric Power Services.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Located on Interstate 74 between Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio, Greensburg is in the center of an automotive manufacturing hub that stretches from Tennessee to Michigan. Serviced by Decatur County REMC, Greensburg receives specialized attention by the REMC to facilitate advanced manufacturing locations, retentions and expansions.