University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nurses honored during Nurses Week 

LANSING, Mich. – During National Nurses Week (May 6-12), University of Michigan Health-Sparrow honored thousands of highly skilled nurses who tirelessly dedicate themselves to caring for our patients and their families. This year’s Nurses Week theme was “Better Together,” highlighting our team approach to ensuring our patients receive the quality and compassionate care that we are known for.

(FLINT, Mich. – May 10, 2024) – Today, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and General Motors (GM) celebrated National Small Business Day by awarding 24 small businesses in Flint a total of $205,000 through the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. This fifth round of grants brings the automaker’s total financial support of the initiative –which supports revitalization efforts across the city’s neighborhoods by strengthening local businesses – to nearly $1.2 million.

Carson City, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson celebrated National Nurses Week by honoring several of its highly skilled nurses with DAISY Awards.

The UM Health-Sparrow Carson Infusion Center was presented with the DAISY Team Award for their professionalism, respect and compassion and always going above and beyond expectations. Team DAISY Awards are designed to honor collaboration of a group, led by a nurse, who meet patients and family needs beyond the traditional role of nursing.

Center for Automotive Research Releases New White Paper: UAW's Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

Ann Arbor, MI (May 10, 2024) – The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused on automotive research and analysis, today announced the release of a new white paper co-authored with Wayne State University, titled "UAW's Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama."

Harris Nature Center Foundation fun run/walk June 5 weaves through forest, nature 

The deadline to register and guarantee a t-shirt is Friday, May 10.

Live music, refreshments greet participants at finish line; 
proceeds benefit Harris Nature Center educational programs  

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Harris Nature Center Foundation and Playmakers are presenting “Motivated by Nature,” a fun run/walk through the mixed forest of Harris Nature Center, Wednesday, June 5, 6-8 p.m. The 48-acre park is located at, 3998 Van Atta Rd., Okemos.

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.

Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with several members of the LaFontaine family of dealerships. The Family Deal: It’s Not Just What You Get, It’s How You Feel.

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) and Impression 5 Science Center will celebrate 30 years for the annual Adopt A River event this Saturday, May 11 from 8:30am to 1pm at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive in Lansing. Volunteers will help make the Lansing area even more beautiful by helping clean up the Grand and Red Cedar rivers along the 10.2 mile Lansing River Trail.