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Michigan dairy farmers are getting a $510 million boost.  Two new dairy processing facilities are scheduled to be built in St. Johns, north of Lansing.  The plants are expected to create more than 250 new jobs.

For those who have served time in prison, landing a job is an incredibly difficult task.  Fortunately, the organization Michigan Works! Southeast has provided opportunities to clean up criminal records and get people back in the workplace.  In this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Patrick Campion and Concentrate Media's Brianna Kelly talk about a recent expungement fair with Michigan Works! Southeast career advisor Herb Fluker and Walter Griffin, who has benefitted from this event.

A lot of people work are working hard to make sure you never know they are there.  They work lighting, costuming, sound, stage maintenance, and projection at the film and live events you attend.  It is an important component of the area's cultural sector and the focus on this week's "creative:impact" on 89,1 WEMU. 

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says getting high speed internet to rural communities in Michigan is a priority for her.

The retail giant Amazon is looking for a second home.  And that could mean thousands of jobs, and a new economic anchor for a city.  But cities like Denver and Atlanta are competing, but as we hear from Rick Pluta, leaders in some smaller cities think they have a shot – if only they can get Amazon’s attention.

Governor Rick Snyder has signed bills to create new business incentives in hopes of luring some very large employers to Michigan.

Michigan’s monthly jobless rate has dropped to its lowest rate in 17 years.  But, that has more to do with fewer people looking for work than new hiring.

The online giant Amazon is getting millions of dollars from Michigan to build a new performance center. 

Hundreds of job hunters and potential employers will meet at Eastern Michigan University tomorrow for the school's annual Teacher Job Fair.

Having a job in Michigan doesn’t mean you can make ends meet.  That’s the message of a new report released by the Michigan Association of United Ways.

Nearly 10,000 new jobs could be added to Washtenaw County's economy over the next year.

Lawmakers could be making changes to Governor Rick Snyder’s mission to scale back the use of tax incentives to attract jobs and investment.  Two packages of bills offering incentives to businesses passed in the Senate Tuesday.

Predictions for the future of Michigan's economy remain upbeat, despite political uncertainty in Washington, according to a University of Michigan report.

Michigan’s monthly jobless rate has edged upward -- not because more people have lost jobs, but because more people are looking for work.  

Michigan’s monthly job rate has dropped slightly.  But it’s not because more people are working.  

The announced sale of property at a historic Ypsilanti Township facility will help move the community forward in many ways.

Michigan’s monthly unemployment rate has dropped to 4.7%.  That’s the lowest it’s been in 15 years.   

The Ford Motor Company is trying to help match local veterans with meaningful jobs.  

The Summer 16 Youth Employment Program in Washtenaw County closed its enrollment after only two weeks because of high demand.  

Michigan’s monthly jobless rate remains unchanged at 4.8%. 

A Washtenaw County Brownfield program analysis revealed positive impacts that type of project has on the community.

The current unemployment rate in Michigan is about 4.8%.  It's lower in Washtenaw County.

Ann Arbor-based Duo Security is getting a $2.5 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, Michigan Works, and the Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered to bring employment to young people in the area.