• Three Business Expansions Create 91 Jobs in Michigan

    • August 7, 2018
    • Posted by: EJ Joier
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    Three Business Expansions Create 91 Jobs in Michigan Three companies are expanding around Michigan with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Expansions by Arconic, Michigan Metal Coatings and Diversified Engineering are expected to generate $115.2 million in private investment and create 91 jobs. “The decision by these companies

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  • Nachi Robotics to invest $12 million in Novi expansion

    • July 30, 2018
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    Nachi Robotics Systems Inc. is expanding in Novi with plans to invest $12 million and create 36 new jobs. The robotics supplier has outgrown its base at 42775 W. Nine Mile Road and is planning to lease another space nearby at 46200 W. 12 Mile Rd., according to company spokesman Andrew Candela. Its current space

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  • Computer technology legend puts expertise behind startups

    • July 17, 2018
    • Posted by: biz techmgt
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    Casey Cowell is a legend in the world of computer technology. Now he’s putting his time and money toward making Traverse City a hotbed of entrepreneurship. Cowell founded U.S. Robotics Inc. in 1976 when he was 23 and making it the world’s dominant maker of modems, is happy to lend his money, his time and

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  • GAC’s new R&D facility in Michigan Area

    • July 14, 2018
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    After announcing plans to enter the U.S. market in 2019 by unveiling an SUV and sedan at this year’s Detroit auto show, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. will open a research and development facility in Southeast Michigan. The Chinese automaker, known as GAC, plans to invest up to $4.45 million and create 62 jobs in

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  • Manufactured Housing Steadily Building Growth

    • May 27, 2018
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    The state's manufactured housing industry is churning along nicely after taking a body blow on sales during the recession. Although, it's nowhere near its peak in the mid to late 1990s in terms of unit shipments to Michigan. Bill Sheffer, executive director of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, attributed the increase in unit shipments —
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