The Michigan Economic Development Corp. formally unveiled Thursday an initiative in development since last year to preserve or build upon the $8 billion of annual military spending on various operations and contracts in Michigan. The MEDC and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley announced the “Protect and Grow” strategic plan, launched via a new cooperative research and development agreement with officials at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center in Warren.

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