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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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🧬 Genomenon | Uncover Updated Evidence and Speed Your Workflow

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 7:45 AM

Are you ready to unlock new insights into your diagnostic processes? 

We are thrilled to announce the latest release of Mastermind, featuring expanded content including ACMG secondary finding genes and a redesigned, sleek user interface making it more efficient for users to triage and report on actionable variants. The Product team at Genomenon has been working hard having in-depth client meetings, extensive brainstorming with in-house experts and intense design & development sessions. The result of these efforts is this next wave of updates with the release of Mastermind 3.1.

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Peters Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud,

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 7:00 AM

Recover Stolen Pandemic Funds, and Protect Taxpayer Dollars 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to address historic levels of fraud within federal funds that were passed to help Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LEO | State Leaders Celebrate New Rental Homes in Lansing

Michigan Business Network
April 9, 2024 5:00 PM

Missing Middle Housing Program supports riverfront rental homes in REO Town neighborhood

LANSING – Today the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Let’s Grow Michigan hosted a celebration of the REO Gateway development in Lansing. MSHDA CEO & Executive Director Amy Hovey and Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe were joined by Ingham County Treasurer Alan Fox, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, and the project’s developers for a press conference and tour this morning.

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Treasury: State Treasurer Announces Grants for Distressed Municipalities

Michigan Business Network
April 9, 2024 3:00 PM

$2.8 Million Awarded for Infrastructure and Public Safety Projects

LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced a total of $2.8 million is being awarded to 13 municipalities through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grant Program.

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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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LEO | UIA Regulation Agent Wins Federal Award for Role in Smashing Benefits Theft Ring

Michigan Business Network
April 8, 2024 3:00 PM

A senior investigator with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has been honored with a national award for helping expose an unemployment fraud ring that operated in Michigan and other states. The investigation landed 15 people in prison and halted a scheme to steal millions in taxpayer money during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ICYMI: MBN On the Road | Flint & Genesee Group Annual Meeting March 2024, “Connected for Good”.

Michigan Business Network
April 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Thursday, March 14th, MBN was on the road to Flint, Michigan to join in on the celebration as the Flint & Genesee Group held their 2024 Annual Meeting, "Connected for Good". Highlights included $244.4M in private investment, group travel generating an estimated $12M of economic impact

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AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Drop 8 Cents

Michigan Business Network
April 8, 2024 7:00 AM

The Michigan state average is still 9 cents more than this time last month

DEARBORN, Mich., (April 8, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 8 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.54 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 9 cents more than this time last month but still 7 cents less than this time last year.

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Federal Contracts

Michigan Business Network
April 5, 2024 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure federal agencies are buying high-quality products and saving taxpayer dollars. The senator’s bill creates a pilot program requiring federal agencies to consistently track whether they are getting a good return on investment when awarding contracts for these goods and services.  

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