November 19, 2009
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We’re beginning to see a genuine resurgence in the auto industry. There are solid investments being made because companies believe there’s an opportunity to serve a market that has been struggling. These factors, in combination with innovative state and local economic development tools, help ensure the auto industry’s growth well into the future. For example, [...]
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Alternative Energy,
Economic Growth,
global automotive innovation
September 14, 2009
Industry Sectors
Plans to transform the former Ford Wixom Assembly plant into a $725 million renewable energy park anchored by Xtreme Power and Clairvoyant Solar are a testament to Michigan’s aggressive economic diversification strategy. The project is expected to provide up to 4,000 direct jobs and an additional 10,000 supplier and indirect jobs.
Governor Granholm is working hard [...]
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advanced battery,
Alternative Energy,
Economic Growth,
electric vehicle manufacturing,
electric vehicle R&D,
global automotive innovation,
green manufacturing,
Green Technology,
manufacturing diversification