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Michigan’s URC Contributes $958M, 11,600 Jobs In Detroit

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Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) added $958 million in economic activity to the city of Detroit in 2015, or the equivalent of $1,400 per Detroit resident, along with hundreds of programs that improve lives and advance neighborhoods, according to a new report. ” Universities Invest In Detroit. Roy Wilson.

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How Cities Will Thrive, Thanks to Coronavirus

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After both the Great Depression and World War II, the suburban wave brought economic growth and the Long Depression spurred the rise of industrial cities such as Detroit and Pittsburgh. This is because the clustering force—of talent and innovation—is a core characteristic of this new reset.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn, Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award, the organizations ultimate and most prestigious, recognizing innovation at the highest level. MEDC: LEADING INNOVATOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. More accurately, it came with their departure from Silicon Valley and a return to Detroit.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. The end of the Iraq war and the impending end of the U.S.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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The five Creative Chambers communities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City and Marquette. Creative work” is not exclusive to the arts; creative services are among the many job roles that support nearly any commercial/business enterprise, e.g. a graphic designer is an artist employed by a manufacturer.

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Danish Manufacturer Picks Georgia For North American HQ

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Headquartered in Skanderborg, Denmark, Kamstrup manufacturers high-tech solutions provider of water, district heat and electricity intelligent metering solutions for commercial and residential use. Detroit’s “Big 3” automakers to lose North American production crown for first time. Related articles across the web.

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