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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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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development

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For example, we’ve worked to adopt comprehensive governmental ethics reforms, eliminate unconventional business taxes, create national-caliber workforce development programs (such as the number one-ranked LED FastStart program), and implement comprehensive education reforms to improve student achievement and graduation rates.

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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. Detroit was named one of the best places to live for tech entrepreneurs. Is Michigan working with businesses and higher-education resources to produce graduates with the skills to fill STEM-oriented jobs? BF: The U.S.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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A recent plant upgrade at the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant led to the production of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, named the 2014 North American Car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In addition, pre-employment services were provided to over 92,000 Kentuckians last year.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Austin, Baton Rouge, Mobile Leaders In Growth Potential

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2 in BF ‘s metro Economic Growth Potential category, has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. DETROIT, MI. Baton Rouge, LA, ranked no. ECONOMIC GROWTH POTENTIAL. AUSTIN, TX.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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Patent Office in Detroit, the only one outside of the nation’s capital, came into being as a result of Michigan’s annual leadership position in intellectual property applications. It enjoys strong support from and close cooperation among government, industry, labor, education and community leaders. 30 minutes to downtown Seattle.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Carnegie Learning: 105 new jobs, additional space in the Frick Building; provides innovative, research-based math curricula for middle school, high school and post-secondary students; recently teamed up with NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, to produce ‘Decision 2012: Election Math.’. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.