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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

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

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

The retail industry has undergone significant changes in the past decade, largely due to the increase in online shopping. It is estimated that 80 percent of U.S. consumers now shop online, compared to only 22 percent back in 2000. The growth of e-commerce has led to an increase in demand for light industrial and warehouse

If you haven’t visited Taylor recently, you might want to check it out. The city has been undergoing a transformation over the past few years as a result of solid leadership and economic investment. Located within a 24 square-mile geographic area just a few miles east of Detroit Metro Airport, the city of Taylor lies

There are many indications that Michigan’s economy is strong, but one of the clearest indicators is the historically low industrial vacancy rate in Detroit and throughout southeast Michigan. In the first quarter of 2018, the average industrial vacancy rate for the Detroit market reached an all-time low of 1.95%. This represents a huge turnaround from