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Aerotropolis Article: Foreign-Trade Zones Attract Businesses to Locate in the Aerotropolis Region

Michigan is a hotbed for global trade, exporting $59.8 billion worth of goods worldwide in 2017. Our shared border with Canada makes southeast Michigan an especially attractive location for companies seeking to expand their global footprint. Canada is Michigan’s largest trading partner with $24.8 billion in exports, followed by Mexico with $12.5 billion in exports.

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Aerotropolis Article: The Promise of Opportunity Zones in the Aerotropolis Region

Attracting significant investment to a region requires the right mix of workforce, location, a business-friendly environment, and incentives. Opportunity zones, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, are one way the federal government is creating incentives for the private sector to invest in geographic areas that are currently struggling economically, yet show great

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Aerotropolis Article: What Does it Take to Make Regional Economic Development Work?

Building a strong economy and attracting businesses to locate or expand in southeast Michigan requires a regional approach. The foundation of any successful regional approach is leadership. While many leaders offer lip service to the concept of regional economic development, it takes more than words to deliver on the promise of regional collaboration. “For regional

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Aerotropolis Article: 2019 Leadership Change at Aerotropolis

The Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation respectfully accepted the resignation of Executive Director Rob Luce on November 19, 2018 effective December 27, 2018 to pursue a new opportunity.  The board will be meeting later this week to discuss the next steps in the process of hiring a new Executive Director and a plan during the

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Aerotropolis Article: The Future of Small Cars

The automotive industry is a driving force in Michigan’s economy. While sales remain strong, there was a slight decline in 2017, compared to 2016. Total light vehicle sales in the United States were 17.25 million last year, a decline from 17.55 million in 2016. The decline is fueled by plunging sales of small cars and

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Aerotropolis Article: Huron Charter Township Offers 600 Acres of Mixed-Use Land Ready for Development

Fall is the perfect time to appreciate all that Huron Charter Township has to offer. Situated along the banks of the Huron River, Huron Township provides scenic views and abundant recreational activities, including hiking, biking and kayaking. It includes three distinct villages of New Boston, Waltz and Willow, all of which provide a safe and

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