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Latest News: Aerotropolis Hires New Executive Director

Dec 12, 2019
The Detroit Region Aerotropolis Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Christopher Girdwood has been selected to serve as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective immediately. “Christopher brings a wealth of national experience and tremendous enthusiasm to the role,” said David Glaab, Chair of the Detroit Region Aerotropolis Board. “Under his leadership, I believe
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Latest News: How Our Regional Workforce Drives Business Growth

Jul 19, 2019

One of the most important assets of any organization is its people. As companies are seeking to locate or expand their operations in a region, they are increasingly focused on the local labor market and ensuring that there is access to a large talent pool that can support their business goals. In fact, site consultants

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

Jun 21, 2019

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

May 08, 2019

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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