Detroit’s mayor focused on the benefits of tax abatements while the city considers approving $800 million in incentives for a major downtown project.
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Detroit council vows ‘deep dive’ into District Detroit subsidies
A request for $616 million in public subsidies for District Detroit has made its way to the council table, kicking off what will likely be a heated debate over who benefits.
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New Michigan scholarship seeks to fill jobs at state’s EV companies
Michigan needs more electrical engineers and software developers for the companies it’s attracting to make electric vehicles. With this new plan, Michigan is turning to colleges for them.
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Black tech entrepreneurs host networking event to aid startups
“Changing the Narrative: Celebrating Black Founders and Inspiring the Future of Black Entrepreneurship in Michigan” will offer networking opportunities and funding tips.
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‘Transformational’ or ‘hostile?’ District Detroit benefits deal advances
Neighborhood advisory council approves benefits deal negotiated with District Detroit developers, setting the stage for debates on public subsidies.
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District Detroit offers ‘largest ever’ benefits deal. Some doubt the math.
A massive $1.5 billion development project in downtown Detroit is moving forward amid concerns about how community benefits are being evaluated.
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Henry Ford teams with Pistons owner, MSU on $2.5B development
Plan for a new hospital, medical research facility, housing and commercial space is pitched as the latest “transformative” investment in Detroit.
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Detroit arena workers want labor standards board
An industry standards board would create recommendations to improve working conditions at Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field and Comerica Park.
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Mayor promotes $100M in job training opportunities for Detroiters
An estimated 15,469 Detroiters don’t have jobs. Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted five key city programs aimed at getting more residents trained and into the workforce.
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Long term unemployed could get jobs through new Detroit program
Detroit residents can apply for “Jump Start,” a new workforce training program starting Jan. 31.