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PNC Senior Economist Kurt Rankin; CPI Inflation at 3.5% in March 2024,

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 1:00 PM

Strongest Pace since September 

  • Topline CPI grew at a 0.4% pace in March 2024 versus the month prior in seasonally-adjusted terms.
  • Core CPI, less Food & Energy, also posted a 0.4% monthly gain in March 2024 – it’s 3rd consecutive 0.4% monthly reading.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association Recent News & Gearing up for Impact Awards!

Michigan Business Beat
April 10, 2024 12:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.

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Walmart Partners with Consumers Energy to Power 44 Michigan Locations with Clean Energy

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 11:00 AM

JACKSON, Mich., April 10, 2024 – Consumers Energy and Walmart Inc. announced today they’ve reached an agreement for Consumers Energy to power 44 Walmart locations in Consumers Energy’s service territory in Michigan with clean energy. The agreement is a milestone for the Consumers Energy’s Renewable Energy Program, which now has similar commitments from over 30 large employers.

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31 Employers to Hire TeenQuest Graduates

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 9:00 AM

at the Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair
 
(Flint, Mich., April 8, 2024) Graduates of TeenQuest, a pre-employment program offered by Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, are invited to apply for the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) job fair
employers, including six new to the program, are looking to hire teens through SYI – giving these local students a chance to earn a paycheck and get introduced to the workforce.
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AEG | Economic Impact of 2024 Detroit NFL Draft to Exceed $160 Million

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 8:15 AM

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The net economic impact of the 2024 NFL draft in downtown Detroit is expected to exceed $160 million, according to new analysis from economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC.

AEG found that the draft will have a direct economic impact of $97,513,500 on Detroit, with an estimated $35,113,500 in total expenditures of attendees, after accounting for substitution. 

To complete this analysis, AEG followed a methodology that considers both direct investment and spending that will generate economic impact, and indirect economic activity.

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MPHI Receives Family Challenge Grant from Parents as Teachers National Center

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 8:00 AM

The grant will support MPHI’s Center for Quality Family Support in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the team.

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) announced that it has been awarded $10,000 from Parents as Teachers National Center for its Family Challenge Grant.

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MEDC | Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Masons Corner in Downtown Farmington

Michigan Business Network
April 9, 2024 6:00 PM

$75,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

LANSING, Mich. – After years in planning and development, the downtown gateway of Masons Corner in Farmington will be activated and completed to create a universally accessible public gathering space through the anticipated success of a new crowdfunding campaign.

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Michigan Business Beat | Dillon Li, AP Lazer, A Mason, MI, Hidden Gem's History, Services & Products

Michigan Business Beat
April 9, 2024 11:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Dillon Li, General Manager, AP Lazer, Mason, MI for an updated discussion about this business.

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Greg Kampe Oakland Golden Grizzlies Bobbleheads Unveiled

Michigan Business Network
April 8, 2024 6:00 PM

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a pair of officially licensed Greg Kampe Oakland Golden Grizzlies Bobbleheads as well as a bobblehead featuring Oakland’s mascot, Grizz. The bobbleheads celebrate the Golden Grizzles’ coach who has led the program for 40 years and was a tournament darling during March Madness after a stunning upset over Kentucky followed by a near-upset over NC State.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! New Roundtable-Style Discussion Podcast - Women in Workforce

Michigan Business Beat
April 8, 2024 11:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, of CAMW! - Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid Michigan.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back THEME: Carrie discusses CAMW!’s roundtable-style discussion podcast titled Women in Workforce.

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