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Q&A with David Hockenbrocht: Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth Seed Fund ... - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


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Q&A with David Hockenbrocht: Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth Seed Fund ...
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Katie Rausch | Jackson Citizen PatriotDavid Hockenbrocht is chairman of the board of directors of the Jackson Seed Fund, a fund created by the Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth which helps entrepreneurs start businesses. The Jackson Citizens for ...

Jackson School Board vows to explore ways to share services with other county ... - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


Jackson School Board vows to explore ways to share services with other county ...
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The board voted 7-0 this week to approve a resolution from Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth saying the district's superintendent will discuss cooperating and collaborating with other districts. The group of community leaders who promote business ...

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Teachers seek more details about new evaluation process being considered by ... - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


Teachers seek more details about new evaluation process being considered by ...
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The board voted 7-0 to approve a resolution from Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth saying the district's superintendent will discuss cooperating and collaborating with other districts. The group of community leaders who promote business development ...

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Jackson County rail line could see upgrades with help of $360 million in ... - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


Jackson County rail line could see upgrades with help of $360 million in ...
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Local leaders, including Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth, have shown support for the plan to build a high-speed or commuter rail. “It's good news,” said Dr. Salah Huwais, JCEG's executive director. “Having Jackson as a stop on a high-speed rail is ...

Obama administration awards Michigan, other Midwest states $268M for high-speed trains - MLive.com

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Michigan nearly $200 million to upgrade tracks between Dearborn and Kalamazoo for a future Detroit to Chicago high-speed rail corridor.

On Wednesday, the department awarded Michigan and four other Midwest states a combined $268.2 million to purchase next-generation, American-made trains to ride those rails.

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Jackson City Council candidates Derek Dobies, Larry Lloyd draw contributions ... - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


Jackson City Council candidates Derek Dobies, Larry Lloyd draw contributions ...
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Lloyd's biggest contribution was $500 from Salah Huwais, executive director of Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth. The council seat pays $7850 per year. John Polaczyk, who currently holds it, is not seeking re-election. The third candidate for the ...

Worth Noting: Jackson County's April unemployment number's to be released - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


Worth Noting: Jackson County's April unemployment number's to be released
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Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth will hold its annual membership meeting Thursday at the Country Club of Jackson. Networking begins at 6 pm with a buffet dinner at 6:30 pm 1. Macsteel is no longer. Don't worry, the mill is still there, ...

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Worth Noting: CMS Energy board to hold annual meeting Friday - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


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Worth Noting: CMS Energy board to hold annual meeting Friday
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Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth will hold its annual membership meeting May 26 at the Country Club of Jackson. Networking begins at 6 pm with a buffet dinner at 6:30 pm Guests are asked to RSVP by Friday. To do so, call Shari Smith-Walters at ...

Worth Noting: Consumers Energy benefits when customers use less energy - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


Worth Noting: Consumers Energy benefits when customers use less energy
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Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth will have its annual membership meeting May 26 at the Country Club of Jackson. Networking begins at 6 pm with a buffet dinner at 6:30 pm Guests are asked to RSVP by May 20. To do so, call Shari Smith-Walters at ...

Community already has tools to become prosperous, leaders say - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com


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Community already has tools to become prosperous, leaders say
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Dr. Salah Huwais, executive director of the Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth, a local grassroots group, said they are working to change the mind-set and culture toward higher education. “Parents are the key to Jackson thriving in education,” he ...