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What's New COMMENTARY: Michigan emerging as the next great shipping hub in North America Forbes (3/21) While to some the idea of Michigan emerging as the next big North American transportation and logistics hub sounds ridiculous, the state is well suited to it's emerging role which could provide thousands of jobs and boost the state's economy. The Pure Michigan effect: 3.2 million out-of-state visitors, $1 billion economic impact MLive (2/19) Long dominated by in-state travelers, Michigan’s tourism industry has fundamentally changed in recent years. Out-of-state travelers now account for the majority of leisure travel spending in Michigan, according to state data. Great Lakes shipping industry sees increased cargo levels The Detroit News (2/17) As industrial operations across the country spring back to life after the recession, the Great Lakes shipping industry has seen an uptick in cargo levels. Lower lake levels don't necessarily mean more dredging jobs Door County Daily News (2/13) One might think declining water levels on Lake Michigan would result in more business for companies that perform dredging projects. However it may be more complicated for some companies. COMMENTARY: Mining plan would hurt vital wetlands The Courier Life News (2/13) Since Wisconsin appears poised to ignore the advice of wetlands experts on the probable outcome of mining in the Penokees, it might yet fall to the Native Americans to stand as a final barrier to protect this precious natural resource. Revenues down 22% from Watertown's hydroelectric plant WNYF-TV - Watertown, NY (2/12) Watertown, N.Y., usually sells excess electricity generated from the hydroelectric plant on the Black River, but this year, the city is buying power instead.
General Resources Coastal Business and Economic Development Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Sea Grant is the only program in the region specifically designed to transfer technology to marine industries and coastal businesses. National Center for Industrial Competitiveness NCIC helps technology based companies in Ohio and the Great Lakes region by providing financial, technical and management support. Northeast-Midwest Institute The Institute is a policy research center providing staff support to the House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces. Policy research focuses on invasive species, ecosystem restoration, island conservation, water management, brownfield redevelopment, economic benefits of sediment remediation, energy, and other issues important to the Great Lakes. Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence Economic Development Council) Established in November 1985, the SODES is a non-profit organization mandated to protect and promote the economic interests of the St. Lawrence. SODES represents the St. Lawrence maritime community, which includes all public and private agencies whose activities have a direct or indirect impact on the economy of the St. Lawrence within Québec, and voices its concerns to governments with regard to the economic development and life of the St. Lawrence. Transportation and Sustainable Development Program Great Lakes Commission The program promotes sustainable, resource-based economic activity and the use, development and maintenance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence transportation system.
Community Development Communities in PA Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Information on community development programs, initiatives and resources in Pennsylvania. Community Assistance and Financing Wisconsin Department of Commerce Information on Wisconsin's community development, and financial and technical assistance. Community Development Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development An overview of the community assistance programs provided by the state of Minnesota. Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Information on grants, job training, technical assistance for manufacturers, educational programs for local officials, and more. Community Development Division Ohio Department of Development Listing of community development programs in Ohio offered through the offices of Housing and Community Partnerships, Energy Efficiency and Community Services.
Rural Development Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs The Institute monitors conditions in rural Illinois, provides technical assistance in economic development and transportation, evaluates rural policies and is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues. Office of Community Development, Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture OCD provides community development support through field offices to rural communities across the nation. Rural Development Field Offices U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA's Rural Development program provides financial and technical assistance programs and promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses.
Publications Coming Clean for Economic Development Northeast-Midwest Institute A resource book on environmental cleanup and economic development opportunities. Environmental Defense Newsletters Environmental Defense is a leading, national, non-profit organization who links science, economics and law to create innovative, economically practical solutions to critical environmental problems. Publications: Economic Development, Northeast-Midwest Northeast-Midwest Institute Overview of the institute's publications dealing with economic issues.
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS MINNESOTA Economic Development Finance Training Program (PDF) Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development The MDTED sponsors a series of economic development finance training courses for economic development practitioners. New York Buffalo-Niagara Enterprise Highlights the Buffalo-Niagara region, focusing on information on regional demographics, employers, education and career opportunities in the region. OHIO Economic Development Division Ohio Department of Development Listing of economic development programs in Ohio offered through various state offices and a review of previous economic development projects. ONTARIO Starting a Small Business in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Information on legal, taxation, intellectual property and labor regulations. PENNSYLVANIA Building Better Communities Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development An overview of state community development programs.
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