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DTMB | Michigan Regional Unemployment Rates Advance during February

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 12:15 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.   

“Michigan regional labor markets displayed jobless rate increases typical for February,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “Employment gains were seen in most metro areas during February.”

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Physician Earns Athena Young Professional Leadership Award

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 10:00 AM

Outstanding Sparrow physician receives Athena Young Professional Leadership Award 

LANSING, MI – Family medicine physician Shimia Isaac, D.O., MPH, of Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) Lansing has been awarded the 2024 Athena Young Professional Leadership Award from the Lansing/East Lansing chapter of the Links, Inc.

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Additive Manufacturing in the EV Industry + More Industry Events

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 9:00 AM

NiFT Roundtable: Additive Manufacturing in the EV . Industry

Join NiFT and Automation Alley on the NiFT shop floor for a tour, roundtable session, and Q&A about additive manufacturing applications in the EV industry. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from experts on how these two developing technologies intersect. The event is free, but registration is limited. Secure your spot at the roundtable today

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AEG | Existing-Home Sales Jump 9.5% in February, Largest Monthly Increase in a Year

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 8:00 AM

Existing-home sales surged 9.5% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million, the largest monthly increase since February 2023, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. Sales declined 3.3% from the previous year. Other key findings from the report include:

  • The median existing-home sales price elevated 5.7% from February 2023 to $384,500 – the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
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AAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists as Industry Faces Uncertain Future

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 7:00 AM

Recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles strike safety concerns among the public

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 28, 2024) — Most U.S. drivers are still either afraid or uneasy about the idea of fully self-driving vehicles. AAA just released its annual autonomous vehicle survey. It revealed that 66% of drivers expressed fear about fully self-driving vehicles, while 25% were uncertain. This sentiment has not decreased since spiking last year.

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Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Edison Manufacturing & Engineering

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
March 27, 2024 6:00 PM

MCSB 2024 50 Companies to Watch,
Edison Manufacturing & Engineering

In a lead-up to the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration, Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on May 21st! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brandon Bartneck, VP & GM, of Edison Manufacturing & Engineering, Port Huron, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.

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Getting A Grip | Episode 9: Mike Maddox and Gabe Muller

Getting A Grip
March 27, 2024 4:00 PM

"Getting A Grip" is a brand new show for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox. Presented below is Episode 9!

In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health.

This week's guest Gabe Muller, Certified EOS Implementer from Virginia.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Receives National Awards for Patient Satisfaction

Michigan Business Network
March 27, 2024 3:00 PM

Sparrow hospitals and Mary Free Bed at Sparrow receive national honors for patient satisfaction

LANSING, MI – E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Mary Free Bed at Sparrow, Sparrow Emergency Center Okemos and Sparrow’s community hospitals have earned national recognition for patient satisfaction, fueled by its leading-edge medicine and highly skilled physicians.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Ahmed Issawi, LAFCU I.T. Manager Presents at International Conference

Michigan Business Beat
March 27, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Ahmed Issawi, I.T. Manager, LAFCU, Lansing, MI

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Gov. Whitmer Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Support to Help Re-Open Palisades, Protecting 600 Union Jobs and Clean Power for 800,000 Michiganders

Michigan Business Network
March 27, 2024 1:00 PM

Investment would make Palisades first successfully restarted nuclear power plant in US history 

COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, state Representative Joey Andrews (D-Saint Joseph), and Holtec International to announce the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to issue a conditional commitment for an up to $1.52 billion loan to restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant.

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