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Dalgleish Cadillac, last Cadillac dealership in Detroit city limits, shuts down

By Aaron Foley | MLive.com

November 21, 2009, 2:08PM
As of Friday, Motor City residents in search of a CTS or an Escalade can't buy one within the city limits. Dalgleish Cadillac, the last Cadillac dealer in Detroit, closed its doors on Friday. More than 50 employees will be out of a job, WDIV reports. As earlier reported, Dalgleish was one of dozens handed a closure notice from General... Full story »

This pre-Thanksgiving weekend is all about Black Friday 2009 ads and planning for blockbuster deals

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By John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Press

November 21, 2009, 11:39AM
Today, the expert moms who know how to research Black Friday 2009 ads and blockbuster deals are gearing up to establish their Thanksgiving shopping plan. But its not the same as days long ago. Full story »

New York Times columnist: Did Reaganomics kill Detroit?

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By Aaron Foley | MLive.com

November 21, 2009, 11:30AM
Columnist Bob Herbert has a piece in today's New York Times which explores a familiar topic in the national media: the decline of the Motor City. Usually this would be fodder for Detroit Cliche Watchdog, but instead Herbert offers a new perspective on why Detroit is suffering. Herbert visited the city, where University of California - Berkeley professor Harley... Full story »

Detroit City Council OK's Mayor Dave Bing's plan to sell $250M in bonds

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By The Associated Press

November 21, 2009, 10:12AM
Bing made the request Friday. The Detroit Free Press reports the council passed it by a 6-2 vote, with Council President Ken Cockrel Jr. and Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel voting against it. Full story »
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Job losses in state to persist for 18 months, U-M economists say

By Kalamazoo Gazette staff

November 21, 2009, 9:00AM
Michigan's nearly decade-long string of job losses will continue for at least 18 more months when a recovery will start to take hold, University of Michigan economists predict. Full story »

Help Michigan and buy a real Christmas tree, state urges

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By Ron Cammel | The Grand Rapids Press

November 21, 2009, 6:06AM
Officials are trying to extend the "Buy Local" movement to fresh Christmas trees. Full story »

City of Muskegon wants private group to maintain Marsh Field

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By Dave Alexander | Muskegon Chronicle

November 20, 2009, 10:33PM
Marsh Field, where Jesse Owens once dusted his toes and Satchel Paige trotted the bases, is about to get a facelift. Full story »

National City Bank branches to be converted to PNC branches in April

By The Associated Press

November 20, 2009, 6:46PM
Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Inc. announced this week it will convert its National City Bank branches into PNC branches in April. Full story »

Detroit Economic Growth Corp., NSF International among firms hiring in Southeast Michigan

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By Sven Gustafson

November 20, 2009, 4:58PM
The Detroit Economic Growth Corp., NSF International, Ypsilanti's Clean Energy Coalition and are hiring. Full story »

Capital, culture challenge Michigan's renewable energy development

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-business

November 20, 2009, 4:16PM
Michigan has some natural advantages that could help it become a significant player in the renewable energy sector, but challenges remain with the financing and public policy necessary to make it happen, according to a panel of entrepreneurs and industry... Full story »

Civil engineering firm Inland to host Detroit job fair to fill 30 infrastructure positions Nov. 24

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By Sven Gustafson

November 20, 2009, 3:52PM
Attendees, who must be Detroit residents age 18 and older, will have the opportunity to meet with several companies based in the city involved in infrastructure work. The companies, which include Inland, are looking to fill roughly 30 engineering, contractor, truck driver, project manager, laborer and equipment operator positions. Full story »

Michigan's 15.1% unemployment rate for October again tops among states

By Sven Gustafson

November 20, 2009, 3:16PM
Michigan was again tops among states for monthly unemployment figures in October despite falling slightly to 15.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. It marks the 44th consecutive month that Michigan has at least tied for the nation's highest jobless rate. Full story »

Can the Pontiac Aztek save General Motors?

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By Jonathan Oosting | MLive.com

November 20, 2009, 2:09PM
General Motors doesn't need another vehicle with a universally loathed design. Nor does it need another sales flop that makes the Edsel look like a success. But it does need another vehicle that "represents the kind of risk-taking design that the post-bankruptcy firm will need to move forward." Full story »

Taubman malls give store employees Black Friday perks

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-business

November 20, 2009, 1:50PM
Black Friday isn't just about shoppers, Michigan-based mall operator Taubman reminds us. It's also about the store and mall employees who have to get up even earlier than the shoppers to stock and staff the stores that open as early... Full story »
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