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AAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists as Industry Faces Uncertain Future

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 11:15 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 28, 2024 6:00 AM

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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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Cathleen Edgerly, Downtown Lansing Inc. Receives Funding for Downtown Improvement Projects

Michigan Business Beat
March 27, 2024 12:00 PM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing Inc. Lansing, MI.

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DOE and DOL Announce New Effort to Support and Expand America’s Battery Workforce

Michigan Business Network
March 27, 2024 11:00 AM

The Battery Workforce Initiative Provides Standardized Training Guidelines, Ensuring Worker Safety and Opening Pathways for Family Sustaining Careers in America’s Fast Growing Manufacturing Sector 

LANSING, MI— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Tuesday announced the release of the Battery Workforce Initiative (BWI)’s National Guideline Standards for registered apprenticeships for battery machine operators.

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Stars of HGTV’s Bargain Block to Deliver Closing Keynote at MSHDA’s Annual Housing Conference

Michigan Business Network
March 27, 2024 10:00 AM

25th anniversary Building Michigan Communities Conference to close with passionate Detroit boosters

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority today announced the 25th anniversary Building Michigan Communities Conference will feature a closing keynote from Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, business partners, life partners, and co-stars of the hit HGTV series Bargain Block, which started in Detroit and has spawned a spinoff series in New Orleans.

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FEMA Deadline Coming Up

Michigan Business Network
March 27, 2024 9:00 AM

As FEMA continues to assist those affected by last August’s storms, Congresswoman Slotkin is sharing another reminder that federal resources are available for eligible residents and businesses.The deadline to apply for assistance is now less than two weeks away: Monday, April 8, 2024.

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