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Revitalizing and Diversifying the Economy

with Don Jones, Associate Director of New Economy Initiative

The mission of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) is to grow a culture of entrepreneurship in southeast Michigan that benefits all residents and strengthens the regional economy

Posted on:

Mar 05, 2019

Hosted by: Laurel Hess

Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team

#Michigan #Community #Economy and Business #Local

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