Michigan Economic Development Corporation - The Upper Hand BLOG

Michigan Economic Development Corporation - The Upper Hand BLOG

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Michigan Hits Back-to-Back Homers!

June 30, 2009 Advanced Manufacturing

The Detroit Tigers aren’t the only ones knockin’ the ball around…
Last Friday Michigan hit back-to-back homers as two companies, GM and GE, announced they had chosen Michigan over other states and countries to make significant investments and create and retain thousands of jobs here.
GM will manufacture a new small-car line at its Orion Township plant [...]

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Want some good economic news? How about 11,125 jobs coming to Michigan?

June 18, 2009 Advanced Manufacturing

Michigan’strategy aggressive strategy to diversify the economy and attract investment to our state has resulted in 15 job-creating projects announced this week generating more than 11,125 new jobs, retaining another 846 and bringing more than $247 million in new investment to communities across the state.
The projects span the upper and lower peninsulas and include aerospace, automotive [...]

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Driving the Alternative

September 28, 2007 Solar Energy

The other day as I was pumping gas I heard a gentleman behind me cursing the three-dollars-a-gallon he was going to have to shell out. Although I completely empathize, I also know that Michigan is fast becoming a leader in the development of alternative energy sources. Companies excelling in the solar, advanced battery, biofuel and [...]

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