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 MBN shares with you video footage of the March 21st 2024 celebration at the Michigan State capitol -- Rosie the Riveter Day at the Capitol.

Livonia, MI – Madhu Anderson this week joins the Citizens Research Council of Michigan as the Senior Research Associate for Local Affairs.

Madhu is well known in public policy, state government and non-profit and conservancy circles, holding several leadership positions in state government and the non-profit sector prior to joining the Citizens Research Council.

Revenue Projections and Economy Strong and Stable

State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks, Senate Fiscal Agency Director Kathryn Summers and House Fiscal Agency Director Mary Ann Cleary today reached consensus on revised economic and revenue figures for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and for the upcoming 2025 and 2026 fiscal years.

With Soft Details

• Industrial production was flat in April from March, with drops in manufacturing and mining output and an increase for utilities.
• Industrial production has been flat over the past couple of years as high interest rates are weighing on the industrial sector.
• The capacity utilization rate fell in April from March; the industrial sector is not contributing to U.S. inflation.
• Industrial production should pick up in 2025 with lower interest rates.

LANSING, Mich. – Kira Carter-Robertson, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing’s chief operating officer, has earned a prestigious statewide honor for outstanding leadership and for paving the way for future generations.

Carter-Robertson was named as a Leadership In Action Award honoree, part of Career Mastered National Women's History Leadership Awards Class of 2024.

Chris Holman welcomes back John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI.