Michigan Business Network Blog

Peters, Stabenow Welcome Nearly $11 Billion in Funding for Michigan State and Local Governments Through the American Rescue Plan Act They Helped Enact Into Law

MEDC | Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Curtis Jones Park in Detroit

Sparrow Carson Hospital caregiver recognized for special vaccine assistance

Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

CAR | Let's Discuss This Week's Hot Topics

Peters & Portman Lead Members of Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to Encourage Administration to Fill Watchdog Vacancies

The SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards

Gov. Whitmer Announces 55% of Michiganders Vaccinated, First Milestone of MI Vacc to Normal Plan Achieved

SBAM | Action Alert: Permanent MIOSHA Rules

Michigan Selected for $15M Code.org Pilot Program Expanding AP Computer Science Offerings

Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Reentry Opportunities Through Skills Trainings & Apprenticeships

AAA | Memorial Day Holiday Travel to Rebound to More Than 37 Million

Treasury: State Individual Income Tax Deadline in a Week

NLEA | Celebrate Economic Development Impacts

CAR | Chip crisis highlights need for industry collaboration

SBAM | Returning to in-person work will happen soon. Are you ready?

NACCHO Awards Funding to Local Health Departments to Support Efforts to Increase Rates of Vaccination Against COVID-19

SBA | PPP and RRF Updates

Call For Entries & Industry Updates - AHF Bulletin #5 May 2021

World Trade Week Shines a Light on MEDC’s International Trade Programs

Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants for 88 Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

NEWS RELEASE: MDHHS Updates Testing Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities

MCDC | Here's the SBA 504 Rates for May and Employee Spotlight

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Jump 16 Cents

ICYMI: Lt. Governor Gilchrist Joins Jalen Rose to promote COVID-19 Vaccinations

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to Convene Second Hearing Examining Cybersecurity of Federal Agencies and Recent Breaches

Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking May 2 – 8 as Small Business Week

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill Providing Reimbursements to Michigan National Guard Soldiers who were deployed at the U.S. Capitol

Peters Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Across Michigan

Attorney General Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert as Scammers Threaten Service

LCC Leadership Honored at 38th Annual Founders Day Ceremony

Why Farmers Need the Growing Climate Solutions Act

‘Lead Now’ Informational Sessions Begin in May

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill Investing in Outdoor Recreation in 76 Communities Across Michigan

MICHauto Connects with Legislators; What to Know Before Returning to the Office

Treasury: Fostering Futures Scholarship Application Period Now Open

Clark Schaefer Hackett | What’s in President’s Far-Reaching Tax Overhaul?

PHOTOS: Governor Whitmer Visits U.S. 127 Rebuilding Michigan Project in Clare

MEDC | Michigan Business Report may 6

States That Had the Quickest Unemployment Claims Recovery – WalletHub Study

SBA | Economic Aid Update: Data for RRF, SVOG, PPP and Economic Injury

SBAM | Supplemental Offers Unemployed $1,000 To Go Back To Work

BBB® Business Tip: Small Business Week is Here - Are You Ready?

Lansing Regional Chamber Announces Annual Dinner Award Recipients

Michigan Festivals & Events Association | MDHHS Updates Epidemic Order

Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking May 6 – 12 as Nurses Week

SBAM |Updates issued to 'Gatherings & Face Mask' Order

TechTown Detroit | Celebrate the "tech" in TechTown! 🚀

LEAP Identified as Top 20 Economic Development Organization in the US

Cinnaire | Impact Jobs: CDFIs 101 Webinar Series

MEDC | International Trade: May Newsletter

Cinnaire's Resident Rental Relief Fund

NEWS RELEASE: From Sorenson Gross Company

Sparrow Receives “A” Grade for Patient Safety

LEO | Michigan's More Than Half a Million Jobs in High-Demand, High-Wage Industries

Environmental News: Wackerman Announces ASTI Environmental's New West MI Office

Statement in Support of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

Cellular Stimulation, Carbon Balance, & Funding Milestones

Manufacturing Sector Mitigates Risks and Remains Optimistic

MDHHS Updates Epidemic Order and Lifts Mask Requirements for Outdoor Gatherings of Under 100 People

Sparrow News: Sparrow Indoor Vaccine Site to Close for One-Day Only

Treasury: Detroit Individual Income Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadline May 17

Governor Whitmer Honored with John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award for Service During the COVID-19

AAA Urges Michigan Lawmakers to Pass New Distracted Driving Legislation

Sparrow News: Sparrow expands access to COVID vaccine through clinics at local high schools

Greater Lansing Welcomes National Golf Championship Event May 11-14

Lansing Regional Chamber/LEAP Release Landmark Research Report

MEDC | This Just In: Michigan Poised to Succeed in Key Industry Trends

Real Estate ALERT

Tax Credits and Guidance for Manufacturers

Grace, Class And A Little Honky Tonk

LEAP’s One and All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Initiative Welcomes 19 New Entrepreneurs to May 10 Program

SBAM |Return-to-office workgroup provides recommendations to governor

CAR | Let us honor your organization's sustainability and lightweighting achievements

Michigan’s Oak Trees Face Grave Danger from Deadly Oak Wilt

Clark Schaefer Hackett Acquires strategic HR!

Flint & Genesee Chamber Celebrates Local Small Businesses All Month Long

MDHHS and MDOT Expand Travel Points Testing Program to Clare and New Buffalo Welcome Centers

Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announce Michigan has Administered 7 Million Vaccines

U.P. Perspective | Economic Development Week 2021 In Marquette County

SAE | What’s Next in Safety?

Gov. Whitmer Announces $2.7M Federal Grant for Hancock Area

Laurie Strauss Baumer | Community Foundation to Build First Universally-Accessible Playground in the Region

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Decline 2 Cents

Michiganders, Prospects Headline Projected Nuts Opening Day Roster

Adam York: MSU Army ROTC Program Providing Important Skills for Business and Life

Critical Support Available for Michigan Restaurants, Bars through Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund

VIDEO: Bipartisan Group of Midwest Governors Encourage Vaccines

Clark Schaefer Hackett | How Will the American Families Plan Impact You?

SBAM | Reopening metrics announced

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Personal Income Soared in March

MSU Health Care Announces Partnership with Higi to Address Health Access Challenges Across the State

Senate Passes Peters Provision to Bolster Cybersecurity of Public Water Systems

Project DIAMOnD Reaches 3D Printer Distribution Milestone

Danielle Lenz Shares Talents with Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority Board

Visual Job Descriptions Enable Companies to Attract Remote Talent

Hope Lewis | Sumdog : Math and Spelling Practice App Launches Free Pilot for Schools in Michigan

Still time to apply for free internet hotspots from LAFCU: Deadline May 8

Lansing Regional Chamber/LEAP to Rollout First Ever State of the Region Benchmarking Study/Tuesday May 4

MEDC | MSF approves support for business expansion in SE Michigan, regional grant funding to drive continued economic growth around state

LEO | Return-to-Office Workgroup Provides Recommendations to Governor to Keep Michiganders Safe

Eric Phillipson: Experience at MSU Helps Prepare Career in Supply Chain Management

Governor Whitmer Unveils Plan to Get ‘MI Vacc to Normal’

Tessa Opalka: MSU's International Business Center Prepares Student for Success

MBN Welcomes New Tourism Show "Michigan Corners" to the Network!

Global Life Sciences Innovator Investing $30M to Establish Headquarters along Grand Rapids’ Famed Medical Mile

MICHauto | Recent Updates

SBAM | Tax Credit Available for COVID-19 Vaccinations

SBA | RRF Application Portal Opens May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT

Protecting a Small Manufacturing Facility from a Cyber-Attack

LCC Continues to Hold Virtual Program and Career Showcase

GBClub | Africa-China-US Triangle: What You Should Know Today

LAFCU invites public to Shred Day May 1

2021’s Best Business Credit Cards & Bank Accounts – WalletHub

MMA | Achieve Operational Success

VIDEO: Peters Discusses How Auto Innovation Can Continue Driving Job Growth, Transform Mobility & Improve Safety

SBA Economic Aid: RRF to Open for Registrations on 4/30,...

Michigan-Based Charter Capital Partners' Client DENTCO Acquired by Powerhouse

Treasury: Taxpayers Should Consider Filing an Amended Return for Unemployment Benefit Tax Relief

NEWS RELEASE: MDHHS Partnering with Genesee Community Health Center

Governor Whitmer on Ford’s Announcement to Invest $185 Million in New Battery Research and Development Center Called Ford Ion Park

Connect with Emerging Mobility Startups

MEDC | City of St. Johns receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

MEDC | Manufacturers needed for meetings with buyers

PRESS RELEASE: Michigan Workplace Rights Week encourages health and safety for workers, celebrates historical efforts that created workplace protections

LAFCU's Response to Pandemic Recognized

AF Group: What to Expect From a Workers’ Comp Insurer

PNC Announces $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Lansing Regional Chamber Job Board to Help Region’s Employers Connect with Job Seekers

$200,000 in Grants Awarded to Nonprofits to Support COVID-19 Recovery

CAMW! MVP | April 2021 - Educational Child Care Center (EC3)

Treasury: Less Than A Week Left to Complete the FAFSA

Bay Future’s Strategic 2021 Action Plan: RECOVER Bay County

DBI's New Business Developments for 2021

2021 AAA Car Guide Offers Inside Track for the Latest in Vehicle Tech

CAR | Let's Discuss This Week's Hot Topics

Peters & Portman Introduce Legislation to Create Significant Cyber Incident Declaration for Major Cyber-Attacks

MEDC |Michigan Businesses Benefit from Renewed SSBCI Funding

CAMW! | Carrie Rosingana - Child Care’s Impact on Workforce

BREAKING: Nitro Circus Officially Set for October 1st in Lansing!

Treasury: Forgiven Paycheck Protection Loans Won’t Be Taxed

Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Domestic Production of Personal Protective Equipment

Redevelopment Opportunity in Ypsilanti Charter Township

Video: Rebuilding Michigan Bond Funds in Action

ShineWater® | Michigan Beverage Company Expands Distribution to North & South Carolina

Sparrow News: Law enforcement, first responders hold parade in support of caregivers during pandemic

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Rise Slightly

VIDEO: Peters Discusses Efforts to Support Postal Service with Board of Governors Nominees

Governor Whitmer Celebrates Earth Day By Announcing State of Michigan Offices Will Procure 100% Renewable Energy by 2025

DTMB | Regional Michigan Jobless Rates Display Mixed Trends in March

Beyond The Mission | Whitney Anderson-Harrell: The Desk Drawer Fund

Beyond The Mission | Mike Hess: Take a Breath with the COPD Dude

Beyond The Mission | Marissa Tawney Thaler: Illustrating & Advocacy

Cinnaire | Don't Miss This Opportunity for Recruiting CDFIs

Beyond The Mission | John Mashni: Fun, Family & Fairy Tales – A Wise Business Model??

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities; Launches ‘Making Real Change’ Tour

Beyond The Mission | Jermaine Ruffin: Urban Planning for Social Change

PHOTOS: Governor Whitmer Visits Community Vaccination Clinic in Flint

Beyond The Mission | Bernadette Johnson: Inspired Action Motivates

Back to the Bricks® GIVES BACK to the community we love!

States That Had the Fastest Unemployment Claims Recovery – WalletHub Study

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Extending State and City Income Tax Return Payment Deadlines to May 17, 2021

Company Culture – Why it Played an Important Role in ASK’s Decision to Merge

Insights from 2021 State of Automobility Report

Results of the 2021 MVCA Annual Report

Michigan Film Industry Association Names Executive Committee & Board Members

Peters Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ensure Military Reservists & National Guard Members Can Access Benefits After Completion of Service

Expand Your Talent Pool by Offering a Second Chance to a Skilled Workforce

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Another Drop in Initial UI Claims

MDHHS Launches Pilot Travel Points Testing at Michigan Welcome Centers and Airports

Cinnaire | Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Introduced in Congress

Automation Alley | Industry 4.0 is Taking Over!

Join CAR for an Earth Day Webinar: Sustainability – Emerging Technologies and Processes

SBA publishes Restaurant Revitalization Fund Info

Change Media Group: Hiring for Three Roles Right Now

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating Michigan Jail Reform Advisory Council

Peters & Thune Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Future Federal Workforce’s Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence

2021 MVCA Research Report RELEASE!

LEAP Awards $20,000 for Public Art, Artist-Entrepreneurs with Support from PNC Foundation

Foster Swift | Learn Employee Benefits Legal Trends and Policies in 2021

Bay Future | Bay Future Virtual Annual Meeting at Noon Today

SBA and HUD Resources for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses

Foster Swift | Meeting Myths, Mysteries and Misconceptions

Automation Alley | Tech Takeover: Enterprise Augmented Reality

SBA | Veterans Franchise Webinar: Is A Franchise Right for You?

Dave Heisey: Crestcom Free Webinar

SBA | 3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

State Seeking Vendors to Provide Mobile Vaccination Services for High-Risk Populations Across Michigan

Peters, Stabenow, Kildee, Slotkin Press Air Force to Comprehensively Address PFAS Contamination

Governor Whitmer Fills Potholes with Oakland County Road Commission

SBAM | DHHS Extends Mask, Gatherings Order; Kids 2-4 Must Mask Up

City of Evart Receives Certified Local Government Status to Bolster Local Historic Preservation Activities

MBN Speaker Series features Bill Beekman, Webinar opens at 11:30!

AF Group Names Nina Burnett as Director of Investigative Services

Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 6 Million Vaccines Administered

50 years of broadcasting, a lifetime of great learning!

SBA | Update on the Targeted EIDL Advance

LEO | Resources to Support Individuals with Autism Highlighted as Part of Autism Awareness Month

PHOTOS: Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Mid-Michigan Vaccination Clinics

Still time to register: Harris Nature Center fundraiser

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