February 3, 2012

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Rep. Darany: Not “Ready on the Set”

January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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LANSING, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany said Wednesday that while the film incentive plan for 2012 is a good start, Michigan should do more to foster an industry that has proven to create jobs and put thousands of Michigan residents back to work. The Michigan Film Office said that they would stop accepting applications for 2012 film incentives until the Legislature provided guidelines on how the funds should be distributed. During the final days of session in 2011, lawmakers passed legislation that established these guidelines. However, the new plan severely limits the … [Read more...]

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Darany: Students Will Spur Economic Growth in Dearborn

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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LANSING, MI – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) thanked the City of Dearborn Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the University of Michigan - Dearborn for their collaboration and commitment to transform two obsolete Ford Land office buildings into new student housing structures and an activity center for residents and the general student population. The project will not only repurpose two currently fundamentally obsolete buildings, but it will also encourage additional students to live in Dearborn. "Establishing more student residency in Dearborn will help bring … [Read more...]

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Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Announced

May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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ANN ARBOR, MI -  The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, supported through the collaborative efforts of the founders, the Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan and the New Economy Initiative of Southeast Michigan and the premier sponsors, Business Leaders for Michigan and the University Research Corridor. Cash winnings, plus in-kind awards of services, staffing and software valued at more than $1 million will be awarded to top entrepreneurial businesses that make a commitment to locate and grow in Michigan.  The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition … [Read more...]

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Shop Dearborn Program Stimulates Local Economy

December 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Team members from Dearborn High involved in Shop Dearborn.

A new marketing initiative created by local creative economics team and students from Dearborn High School has been designed to stimulate the local Dearborn economy. In the backdrop of an ailing state economy, budget cuts and rising unemployment rates, Dearborn High School’s Intro to Marketing class has lead an innovative city-wide program that will generate new business for local establishments and offer impressive incentives and discounts at over 200 local business. Participating businesses range from restaurants to hotels and any patron brandishing a unique key-chain card is eligible for … [Read more...]

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