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RACER Trust presented AUCH Construction with the second RACER’s Edge Award for redevelopment excellence at the 2019 National Brownfields Training Conference. (L-R) Bruce Rasher, RACER Redevelopment Manager; Patricia Spitzley, RACER Deputy Redevelopment Manager and Director of Government Relations; RACER Trustee Elliott P. Laws; AUCH Construction President and CEO Vince DeLeonardis; Pontiac (MI) Mayor Dr. Deirdre Waterman; AUCH Construction project manager Jacob Munchiando; and RACER Transaction Manager Steven Black.
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Latest Racer News
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Aug 12, 2011
Massena Incident Won't Slow RACER Progress
The RACER Trust remains fully committed to completing the environmental cleanup of the former GM Massena property and attracting new jobs, new investment and economic growth for the benefit of the entire North Country region. Thursday’s events will not slow RACER’s… -
Aug 09, 2011
Crain's Detroit Business Profile of RACER Trust
'I'M NOT INTIMIDATED. I'M EXCITED': TRUST'S POINT MAN HAS 89 OLD GM PROPERTIES TO SELL Crain's Detroit Business Aug. 8, 2011 By Daniel Duggan With 89 buildings across the country, funded with $770 million for environmental remediation and upkeep, the RACER… -
Jul 25, 2011
Former GM Property in Pontiac to be Redeveloped
PONTIAC, Mich. — A former General Motors Corp. facility in Pontiac has been sold to a Michigan firm that plans to redevelop and market the property for future redevelopment. The RACER Trust sold the property to Plant 25 LLC, an entity created for the purchase by North American… -
Jul 08, 2011
MEDA Annual Meeting
In a typical year, the educational content of our Annual Meeting provides updates on some economic development programs and a few sessions on new programs. This is not a typical year. The economic development slate was wiped clean, re-thought and re-envisioned, leaving much to learn for even the… -
Jul 06, 2011
RACER Sells Facilities in Ohio, Michigan
Sales by the RACER Trust set stage for new job creation and economic growth July 6, 2011 — Three former General Motors Corp. properties in Ohio and Michigan have been sold in separate transactions, with each of the purchasers planning to redevelop the sites to bring new jobs and… -
Jun 28, 2011
Former MI Official Selected for Key Role at RACER
Birmingham, MI / June 28, 2011 — Patricia A. Spitzley, who has served Michigan’s last three governors in a variety of environmental policy, legal affairs, communications and community outreach roles, has been named Deputy Redevelopment Manager of The RACER Trust. Ms.… -
Jun 20, 2011
Veteran Economic Development Leader Directing RACER Redevelopment Initiative
Birmingham, MI / June 20, 2011 — Bruce Rasher, a former mayor, community leader and senior official of the world’s largest real estate firm, has been named Redevelopment Manager of The RACER Trust. Mr. Rasher previously managed CB Richard Ellis’ North… -
Jun 20, 2011
Rasher to address Michigan Economic Developers Association Conference
Redevelopment Manager Bruce Rasher will be speaking at an August Michigan Economic Developers Association Conference about how the RACER Trust is conducting safe and effective environmental cleanups on the former GM properties where they are necessary and launching a national marketing… -
Jun 13, 2011
RACER Participates In Mayor's Automotive Coalition Webinar
RACER Provides Trust Overview and Discusses Strategy with Mayors Automotive Coalition On June 13, RACER personnel participated in the Mayors Automotive Coalition through MAC’s weekly webinar series. Elected officials, municipal personnel, and redevelopment figures from communities… -
May 10, 2011
Bruce Rasher Provides Expert Analysis
RACER Redevelopment Manager Bruce Rasher participated in a one-hour expert analysis by phone on May 10 to discuss New Opportunities for Contaminated Sites: RE-Powering America’s Land and the RACER Trust. This was an opportunity to obtain up-to-date information and practical insights from…