Michigan Business Network

The MBN Speaker Series 2024 Spring Business Sports Luncheon took place on April 23rd at the Capital Regional International Airport in their recently renovated Friendship Hall conference room. The gathering ran from 11 am to 1:30 pm, as an opportunity for area business leaders to network, share news, and hear from the day's featured speaker.

to support employment opportunities for Michiganders with disabilities

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) partnered with CVS Health and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit on Wednesday, joining local community members, business leaders and stakeholders to discuss Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s FY25 budget recommendations that support employment opportunities for Michiganders with disabilities.

Core Inflation Is Gradually Slowing

• Nominal after-tax income rose 0.5% in March with the good labor market. Real after-tax income was up 0.2%.
• Nominal consumer spending rose 0.8%, with real consumer spending up 0.5%.
• Both the overall and core PCE price indices rose 0.3% in March.

Chris Holman welcomes back Tyler Theile, Vice President and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Policy at Anderson Economic Group, East Lansing, MI.

Applications for cycle 2 of Going PRO Talent Fund open on April 22

LANSING, Mich. —The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced applications have opened for cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Michigan businesses can apply to receive a share of at least $11 million in funding to help them train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees.

New Electric Vehicle Workforce Hub will Prepare Michigan Workers for the Clean Energy Future, Increase Access to Good-Paying Jobs, and Boost Michigan’s Economy

WASHINGTON – Thursday, Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded the announcement of a new Electric Vehicle Workforce Hub in Michigan, which will ensure that Michigan’s workers, unions, and businesses who power our auto industry continue to lead the clean energy future.

Domestic Demand Remains Strong; Inflation Is Up

• Economic growth slowed to a more sustainable pace in the first quarter. 

• Consumer demand eased but remained strong, and housing and business investment were positives.