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Michigan's golf industry is pumping more than $6 billion into the state's economy, with Northern Michigan emerging as a golf destination that's creating jobs and drawing visitors from across the country. The region's 700+ courses are transforming rural communities into thriving tourism hubs.
Two Michigan companies are building facilities to recycle electric vehicle batteries, recovering valuable materials and creating green jobs in Flint. They're turning what could be a massive waste problem into a thriving circular economy.
Michigan just launched its first-ever maritime strategy to create thousands of jobs while protecting the Great Lakes. The 10-year plan aims to modernize ports, grow clean energy manufacturing, and safeguard the waters that hold 21% of the world's fresh surface water.
Michigan's 2023 clean energy law is cutting costs and boosting the economy, but some lawmakers want to repeal it. The data shows keeping it will save residents $5.6 billion and create half a million jobs by 2050.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula just landed $50,000 in federal grants to prove what locals already know: creativity drives economic growth. The funding will support artists across 15 counties while studying how culture shapes prosperity.
The U.S. Latino economy hit $4.4 trillion in 2024, surpassing Japan to claim the world's fourth-largest GDP spot. Growing three times faster than the non-Latino economy, this milestone shows how 68 million Americans are powering the nation's future.
Michigan is turning to immigrant communities to reverse decades of population decline and fuel its economic future. Bipartisan leaders say newcomers are essential to the state's plan to become a top 10 growth state by 2050.
Michigan is making immigration a cornerstone of its economic future after decades of population decline cost the state federal seats and jobs. Immigrants already drive 60% of population growth and fill critical gaps in healthcare, tech, and manufacturing.
A new report shows how immigrants are filling critical labor gaps and driving economic growth in Michigan, offering a roadmap to reverse the state's population decline. The findings highlight real solutions to workforce shortages affecting healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.
A new study shows Michigan's clean energy transition will create 85,000 well-paying jobs annually while only 350 fossil fuel workers need retraining each year. The math proves green energy is a massive job creator, not a job killer.
DTE Energy is pumping $1.6 billion into Michigan-made battery storage systems that will power the state's clean energy future while creating over 2,000 good-paying jobs. The partnership with LG Energy Solution's Holland plant proves the clean energy transition can boost local economies and strengthen the electric grid at the same time.
A new report shows Northern Michigan is making real progress on jobs, affordable housing, and infrastructure through smart collaboration. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance helped connect businesses, communities, and workers to build a stronger regional economy.
A new partnership between MichAuto and the University of Michigan is paying young creators $250 per video to showcase electric vehicle careers on social media. The campaign has already reached 20 million Gen Z viewers across Michigan.
Germany holds the global top spot for high-quality circular economy patents, pioneering breakthrough technologies in battery recycling and sustainable construction. East Asian countries are rapidly closing the gap with faster innovation rates.
When a beaver wandered onto a busy Michigan intersection, one Upper Peninsula resident grabbed the most practical tool he had: his car snow brush. The heartwarming rescue captured the resourceful spirit of Michigan's north country.
Google is partnering with DTE Energy to add 2.7 gigawatts of clean power to Michigan's grid while building a new data center that protects local ratepayers. The tech giant is also launching a $10 million fund to help Michigan families lower their energy bills.
Wind and solar power are bringing Michigan communities millions in new revenue while offering protection from volatile global energy markets. Battery storage technology now makes renewable energy more reliable than ever before.
South Africa's coastal city is bringing together innovators from across the globe to unlock sustainable ocean solutions. The three-day summit focuses on turning Africa's blue economy into a driver of prosperity and community resilience.
The International Monetary Fund just delivered a boost of confidence for Germany's economic future, forecasting stronger growth than even the country's own experts predicted. New government spending and smart planning are setting Europe's largest economy up for a comeback.
Nigeria's economy expanded by 4.07% in late 2025, driven almost entirely by agriculture, services, and industry rather than oil. The West African nation is proving that economic growth doesn't have to depend on fossil fuels.
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