Escanaba (United States)

Type: City

Name: Escanaba (United States)

Country: United States

Latitude: 45.75

Longitude: -87.080002

population: 12,622

First Reported Feb 17 2010 - Updated Feb 17 2010 - 1 Documents

American Iron and Steel Institute

Great Lakes iron ore trade improves

The Lake Carriers Association said iron ore shipments were up in January when compared to the same period in 2009, but still well below the prior five-year average.Loadings totaled 1.9 million tons, a 168 percent increase from a year ago, but far below ... [Published Feb 17 2010 by American Shipper]

Entities: Iron Ore, Escanaba (United States), American Iron and Steel Institute, Sault Ste. Marie (United States)

First Reported Feb 11 2010 - Updated Feb 12 2010 - 1 Documents

Great Lakes ore shipments up

The steady climb in operating rates at steel mills produced a big increase in iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes in January. Loadings totaled 1.9 million tons, an increase of 168 percent compared to levels one year ago.To date this year, a small increase ... [Published Feb 11 2010 by Business North]

Entities: Iron Ore, Steel, Escanaba (United States), American Iron and Steel Institute, Sault Ste. Marie (United States)

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...on the creation of this innovative dual-use technology for both military and commercial applications,' said Ralph Bedogne, vice president, EMP. "Through the continued support of U S Sen. Carl Levin and U S Rep. Bart Stupak, we now have a robust and viable technology for use on municipal transit buses. EMP's mini-Hybrid Thermal System improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and improves safety. Most importantly, the mini-Hybrid initiative has helped us retain at least 12 full-time jobs."

Three Michigan Bus Systems Go Greener and Cleaner, Thanks to Recovery Act Funding [Mass Transit Magazine - Mar 15 2010]

...unmatched coverage across the greater Grand Rapids/Holland area," said Greg Haller, president-Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. "Now our high-speed 3G broadband wireless network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and network reliability is the No. 1 reason customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless. We are committed to continuing to perfect our network so that our customers in Michigan know they can depend on us every time they use their wireless devices."

Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better for Customers in G... [Zibb - Mar 11 2010]

...and small businesses are becoming increasingly important contributors to our economy," said Richard Temkin, SBA Michigan District Director. "I am very proud that one of our Michigan award winners has won SBA's Midwest regional award."

SBA Names Winners of 2010 Michigan Small Business Person Of Year [Michigan Technology News - Mar 10 2010]

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