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The Michigan Talent Bank has been enhanced for the Michigan Careers in Transition Program. Companies and organizations interested in connecting with former Chrysler employees can now post a company profile and/or jobs on the Michigan Talent Bank.

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Novi's biz growth beats odds
Location, state tax breaks spur an uptick

(January 5, 2009)
For a community far flung from the urban center, Novi has done better than the odds might call for in commercial growth and economic attraction.
Read the full story:  Novi's biz growth beats odds
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Michigan Attracts Turbine Manufacturer
(January 2, 2009)
The wind energy supply chain is set to benefit from an initiative by the state of Michigan that will help companies create and retain an estimated 7,400 new jobs through expansion incentives, according to the office of Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Read the full story:  Michigan Attracts Turbine Manufacturer

State of Michigan Backs Expansion Projects Expected to Bring Thousands of New Jobs
(December 22, 2008)
The latest round of state tax credits could bring more than $2.3 billion in new investment to Michigan. 
Read the full story:  State of Michigan Backs Expansion Projects Expected to Bring Thousands of New Jobs

Fountain Walk retail center in Novi bubbles with life
(December 21, 2008)
It's hard to imagine while seated in the swanky Mexican restaurant Rojo that the Novi shopping center where it is located filed for bankruptcy in 2005.
Read the full story:  Fountain Walk retail center in Novi bubbles with life

Michigan Named 2008 State of the Year for Corporate Investment, New Jobs
Global site selection publication calls Michigan “crown of the Midwest”

(December 19, 2008)
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that Business Facilities has named Michigan the “2008 State of the Year” and the “resounding winner” of its second annual awards competition.  Click here to read the Press Release.

Three new investments to bring more than 600 jobs to Novi
(December 17, 2008)
New developments – Global Wind Systems, Inc, Kongsberg Automotive, and Novixus, LLC – will bring a combined more than 600 jobs to Novi.  Click here to read the Press Release.

New jobs in Oakland
(December 16, 2008)
Companies will invest millions in Commerce Township and three locations in Novi to create new jobs for the 21st century.
Read the full story:  New jobs in Oakland

ITC Midwest Assumes Operations of Transmission System
(December 15, 2008)
ITC Midwest LLC (ITC Midwest), a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ITC), today assumed operational control for more than 4,500 miles of transmission lines and 208 substations acquired last year from Alliant Energy's Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL) operating subsidiary.
Read the full story:  ITC Midwest Assumes Operations of Transmission System

 

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Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan.
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.