Michigan
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High-tech jobs open up with major aerospace expansion in Oakland County
On May 9, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that Barron Industries, Inc. will expand its Industry 4.0 capabilities in Oxford, Michigan. A $9.1 million investment will see the aerospace and defense industry manufacturer…
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From food trucks to improv comedy: Flint small businesses receive $10K
On National Small Business Day, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and General Motors announced a new cohort of businesses for the Moving Flint Forward small business program. The event took place at the Berston Field House in Flint, Michigan,…
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Navigating Michigan’s local state of emergency declaration: What you need to know
Following severe weather, Governor Whitmer declared a local state of emergency in three MI counties. In a swift response to the destructive impact of multiple tornadoes in Southwest Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency across Kalamazoo County,…
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Michigan’s Unmanned Triple Challenge: The race for drone dominance begins
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a new state-sponsored competition called the Unmanned Triple Challenge at the Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), which took place at the end of April. The initiative is designed to spur innovation in the autonomous drone technology…
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Metro Detroit’s best breakfast & brunch spots for vegans
Start your day on a delicious note at one of these restaurants serving up Detroit’s best vegan breakfast and brunch dishes.
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Celebrate love & equality at these 8 Pride festivals in Michigan
1. Motor City Pride Festival
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Derby Day delicacies: Where to find the finest mint juleps in Michigan
It may be over 300 miles from the Motor City to Churchill Downs in Kentucky — a place where the preferred mode of transport has four legs instead of four wheels — but every year on Derby Day, it can…
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Capital city calm: 9 sensory-friendly spaces in Lansing
Everyone deserves a fun day in Michigan’s capital. We’ve got the scoop on inclusive resources and sensory-friendly spaces at Lansing’s attractions.
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8 farm-fresh egg suppliers in Lansing that’ll have you ruling the roost
Even if you’re no spring chicken, the hens at these farms sure are! Check out the Lansing-area farms stocking pasture-raised hens with personality.
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Black cowboy culture will be on full display at upcoming Flint rodeo
Flint, Michigan, is set to host an exciting and culturally significant event this June: the Midwest Invitational Rodeo. This eagerly anticipated rodeo promises a blend of thrilling rodeo action, family-friendly entertainment, and the celebration of Black cowboy culture. Organized by…