Articles tagged: economic development

Washtenaw County officials give initial OK to consolidation of 3 departments resulting in 8 job cuts

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Posted: Jul 07, 2011

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners gave initial approval Wednesday night to consolidate three county departments into one new service unit officially called the Office of Community and Economic Development. Read more »

Saline considers new downtown zoning

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Posted: Jun 21, 2011

Saline is considering a new zoning district for its downtown to encourage economic development and officials will host a workshop on June 29 to get input from the community. The city is considering the use ... Read more »

Q-and-a: Ambassador Bridge owner Moroun's son: Taxpayers would be 'annihilated' by Rick Snyder's bridge

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Posted: Jun 10, 2011

The debate over a legislative proposal that would authorize a public-private partnership to build a new bridge spanning the Detroit River is defined by misinformation. Both sides agree on that. Which side is perpetuating the ... Read more »

LivingstonDaily.com: Ann Arbor SPARK invites Brighton area communities to join economic development effort

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Posted: May 11, 2011

Washtenaw County's economic development group is inviting Brighton and four surrounding townships in the Livingston County community to join its effort, LivingstonDaily.com is reporting. Read more »

Freep.com: SPARK East's landlord warns of impact to Michigan downtowns if state tax credits end

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Posted: Mar 08, 2011

The landlords for SPARK East's headquarters in downtown Ypsilanti say in an article on Freep.com that the tax cuts proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder will stifle the type of development that now houses the business ... Read more »