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Gov. Whitmer Announces $6.5 Million for Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program to Improve Infrastructure

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 6:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $6.5 million award in funding to 27 municipalities and eight transit agencies as part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant (SSSG) program.

Martin Commercial Properties Expands Construction Services to Tampa, FL

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 5:00 PM

EAST LANSING, MI – October 11, 2024 – Martin Commercial Properties, a leading name in
commercial real estate services, proudly announces the expansion of its construction services division.
As part of the company's continued growth, this enhances its ability to offer comprehensive construction management solutions to clients nationwide.

LEO | Careers in Energy Week Spotlights High-Wage, In-Demand Opportunities Supporting Michigan’s Clean Energy Future

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — To raise awareness of the many high-wage, in-demand opportunities in one of the state’s most rapidly-evolving industries, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) joins the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium in celebrating October 21-25 as Michigan Careers in Energy Week.

LAFCU Announces Addition of Payroll and Benefits, Talent Acquisition Specialists

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 3:00 PM

Angela O’Neel, Candace Williams join LAFCU to refine internal processes and advance recruitment efforts

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Angela O’Neel as payroll and benefits specialist and Candace Williams as talent acquisition specialist, a newly-created position at the Michigan credit union. Both O’Neel and Williams bring key expertise that strengthens LAFCU’s human resources team.

PNC Senior Economist Jay Hawkins: Conference Board Leading Economic Index Falls

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 2:00 PM

Again in September

The Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.5% in September, well below the expected decline of 0.3%.
The LEI has declined for seven consecutive months, pointing to slower economic growth over the near term.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Administration’s $325 Million Investment to Expand Semiconductor Industry in Michigan, Creating Over 1,000 Manufacturing and Construction Jobs

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 1:00 PM

Michigan company Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) secures first significant and largest proposed investment in the state from Biden-Harris administration’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to create jobs, grow Saginaw’s regional economy

Cinnaire | Groundbreaking for Andy’s Place II Marks Major Milestone in Opioid Recovery Housing

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 12:00 PM

New Property to be Named The McDaniel Apartments in Honor of Mark McDaniel’s Commitment to Recovery Support

Local leaders, state officials, and community members gathered to break ground on Andy’s Place II, a groundbreaking expansion of Michigan’s first Permanent Recovery Supportive Housing (PRSH) initiative in Jackson.

ICYMI: LAFCU's Robyn Howell Named Crain's Notable Black Business Leader

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 11:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Robyn Howell, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been recognized as a Crain’s Notable Black Business Leader. The recognition highlights Howell’s outstanding leadership, community contributions, and dedication to fostering diversity in the workplace.

ICYMI: Stabenow Announces Over $2 Million For Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 10:00 AM

(Thursday, October 17, 2024) – Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Thursday announced more than $2 million across 23 grants to support Michigan specialty crop growers who produce fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, hops, flowers, and other nursery products. The grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which Stabenow created in the 2008 Farm Bill.

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Melissa Jones, MI's LEO, Tekea Norwood, CAMW! Explain the Rapid Response Program

Michigan Business Beat
October 21, 2024 9:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Melissa Jones, Rapid Response State Coordinator, for Michigan's LEO, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity along with Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces $6.5 Million for Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program to Improve Infrastructure

Martin Commercial Properties Expands Construction Services to Tampa, FL

LEO | Careers in Energy Week Spotlights High-Wage, In-Demand Opportunities Supporting Michigan’s Clean Energy Future

LAFCU Announces Addition of Payroll and Benefits, Talent Acquisition Specialists

PNC Senior Economist Jay Hawkins: Conference Board Leading Economic Index Falls

Gov. Whitmer Announces Administration’s $325 Million Investment to Expand Semiconductor Industry in Michigan, Creating Over 1,000 Manufacturing and Construction Jobs

Cinnaire | Groundbreaking for Andy’s Place II Marks Major Milestone in Opioid Recovery Housing

ICYMI: LAFCU's Robyn Howell Named Crain's Notable Black Business Leader

ICYMI: Stabenow Announces Over $2 Million For Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Melissa Jones, MI's LEO, Tekea Norwood, CAMW! Explain the Rapid Response Program

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