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Jeff Metts talks about the role of innovation in reviving Michigan's economy. Listen to the interview.
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The Midwestern state has the highest rate of unemployment in the nation due mostly to its dependence on the auto industry. But some have found a new way to stay alive by building machinery for green energy.
Dowding Industries sees bright future in alternative energy - and in Michigan
Governor links new jobs to alternative energy
Some companies trading business in auto industry for wind industry
Despite the hurdles, manufacturers in the wind business sense opportunity.
Obama's energy policy focuses on having 25 percent of the country's electricity come from renewable sources of energy by 2025.
Machining wind turbine parts can help machine shops diversify and grow.