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An iconic lighthouse will get restored, all thanks to license plates
The historic South Pier Inner Light in Grand Haven, Michigan, is set to receive significant restoration work thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program (MLAP).The grant, announced by the Michigan State…
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Central Arizona College teams up with LG Energy for workforce training
Arizona's Governor, Katie Hobbs, has announced a new partnership between LG Energy Solutions and Central Arizona College in Apache Junction as the fourth of six total workforce accelerators. Launched under the Future48 Workforce…
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Underserved entrepreneurs in Michigan get a big financial boost
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have announced the Michigan Strategic Fund's approval of up to $22 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Michigan Small…
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New funding keeps the homeownership dream alive for Avondale families
In a unanimous decision, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved an additional $796,326 on March 27 to boost homeownership opportunities in Avondale. The funding, which is to be channeled through a Community Land Trust (CLT),…
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New aircraft conversion site in Marana to create over 300 jobs
Ascent Aviation Services, a significant player in independent aircraft aftermarket services globally, has initiated the construction of two new wide-body aircraft hangars at Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona. The hangars will serve as a…
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From tamales to cremation: Here are the bills Hobbs just signed into law
On March 29, 2024, Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona took decisive legislative action on a range of bills. Among the significant decisions included signing various bills into law while vetoing just one.Here's what she signed into lawGovernor…
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Whitmer announces 144 new jobs at four Kent & Bay County companies
Lansing, Mich. — Governor Whitmer has announced the expansion of four businesses in Kent and Bay counties. These projects, supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund, are predicted to bring about 144 new jobs and generate nearly $72 million…
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Biden Administration Adds Over 14.8 Million Jobs, Including 800,000 in Manufacturing Sector
President Biden's administration has overseen the addition of more than 14.8 million new jobs. The manufacturing sector has particularly thrived, with the addition of 800,000 jobs since 2021.The surge in manufacturing jobs underscores the!-->!-->!-->…
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WI towns to transform old motels and schools into affordable housing
Several Wisconsin communities — including Ladysmith, Rhinelander, and Elkhart Lake — are addressing their workforce housing needs with new revitalization projects. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp (WEDC) has awarded grants to support…
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Mild Winter Triggers Financial Support for Wisconsin Businesses
Businesses in Wisconsin that experienced losses due to this year's unusually mild winter may now be eligible for federal disaster loans. Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the U.S. Small Business…
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