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RTI Biogenics Inc. Acquires Pioneer Surgical

About the Acquisition On June 12, 2013, RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading provider of orthopedic and other biologic implants, announced its intent to acquire privately held Pioneer® Surgical Technology (Pioneer), headquartered in Marquette, Mich. Pioneer is a leading medical technology company that manufactures and distributes metal and synthetic products…

Lundin Mining to Acquire Eagle Nickel/Copper Mine

Toronto, June 12, 2013 – Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX: LUN) (OMX: LUMI) (“Lundin Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Rio Tinto Nickel Company, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc (“Rio Tinto”) to purchase its 100% ownership stake in Rio Tinto…

Mining Companies Announce Joint Marquette County Community Fund

Mining Companies Announce Joint Marquette County Community Fund Ishpeming, MI – May 17, 2013 – Cliffs Natural Resources and Rio Tinto Eagle Mine announced today they have completed an infrastructure transaction that will benefit both the community and the companies. A new…

Bringing the U.P. to Lansing

The Marquette County Ambassadors are a privately funded group of business, education, community and government leaders from across Marquette County. Their mission is to promote and foster economic vitality throughout Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula, to carry the story of the Marquette County area to others, and salute…

Governor’s Economic Summit

On March 18 and 19, 2013, 789 business and education leaders, workforce and economic development professionals and other stakeholders came together for the first annual Governor’s Economic Summit at the Cobo Center in Detroit.  I had the pleasure of attending the conference along with 20 other representatives from…

FAA delays air traffic control tower closures

The closings of control towers at 149 small airports, due to begin this weekend because of government-wide spending cuts, are being delayed until June 15, federal regulators announced Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said it needs more time to deal with legal challenges to the…

2nd Annual Young Professionals Conference

40 Below: Young Professionals Conference   Talent, talent, talent. It’s the hot topic everywhere these days. How do we attract and retain top talent? How do we keep our young people in Michigan? How do we…

40 Below: Young Professionals Conference

Talent, talent, talent. It’s the hot topic everywhere these days. How do we attract and retain top talent? How do we keep our young people in Michigan? How do we integrate the next generation, our future workforce, into our businesses and communities? One way is to let them lead,…
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