Michigan Business Network Blog

MEDC | Michigan’s Small Business Strength, Affordable Cost of Living Continue to Receive National Recognition

Peters Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Public Buildings Utilize Energy Efficient Lighting

Governor Whitmer Issues Statement After the State Administers 2 Millionth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Bottom Line IT | Embracing Accessibility in a Digital World with Chris Knapp

9th Annual International Women's Day event on Monday, March 8

Josh Gembala | All Things Cybersecurity!

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Stimulus Payments Boosted Income and Consumer Spending in January

LAFCU CEO Patrick Spyke named Michigan MVP

LEO | Applications for New Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation Program Now Available

LEAP's Tech Startup Gateway Program Renewed as 3 Local Startups Named on Venture Capital (VC) Hotlist

Cinnaire Awarded $4.8 Million Capital Magnet Fund Grant from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

Statement from Governor Whitmer, MEDC Committee Chair Awenate Cobbina on MEDC CEO Mark Burton

Clark Schaefer Hackett | On-Time Delivery Is Critical for Operations Leaders

Treasury: Whitmer Administration Announces Launching of Michigan Small Emerging Manager Program

PRESS RELEASE: Mobility Council’s report addresses challenges state must meet to continue as global leader

PHOTOS: Governor Whitmer Visits Vaccine Site in Garden City Alongside Leaders and Elected Officials

MEDC | Supplier Applications open for upcoming events in Outdoor Rec & Healthcare

AAA: Today’s Vehicle Technology Must Walk So Self-Driving Cars Can Run

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Initial UI Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since November

Foster Swift | Unique Equine Liability Risks Involving Minors - What They Are And How To Protect Yourself

MEDC | MSF Approves Support for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Expansion, Community Vitality Projects, Entrepreneurship Programs to Continue Michigan’s Economic Recovery

PHOTOS: Governor Whitmer’s Update on COVID-19 Response and In-Person Learning

Sparrow News: Sparrow Eaton Offers Deep Tissue Massage

MEDA 2021 Capitol Day: MDHHS Sr. Public Health Physician to Speak on COVID Vaccine Progress, Workforce Impacts

Genomenon : 🧬 NEW PARTNERSHIP: BC Platforms & Genomenon Accelerate Genetic Research

Lansing Regional Chamber Urges Governor Whitmer and State Lawmakers to Authorize Full Reopening of Meeting/Event Venues

MichBio | Reminder: "Fund Black Scientists" - Commentary Article to be Discussed

Clark Schaefer Hackett | Tired of Excel spreadsheets? Power BI can help.

Lansing Regional Chamber Joins Call for National Infrastructure Package

PNC Economist Abbey Omodunbi: More Solid Housing Data; New Home Sales Up in January

Gov. Whitmer Delivers Remarks Before U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Sparrow COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Daily Update

Cinnaire | Celebrating Black History Throughout the Year

MEDC | SBA Provides New Opportunities for Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

RELEASE: Whitmer: Magna’s investment in St. Clair creating more than 300 jobs, strengthening Michigan as leader in EV manufacturing

NEWS RELEASE : MI Business Leaders predict Q3 return to in-person work, improved economic outcomes this year

NEWS RELEASE : New Pilot Program Helps Enhance State’s Vaccine Equity Strategy

NEWS RELEASE : Michigan Continues to Focus on Equity in Vaccination Strategy, Adds Race Data to COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard

MBN Speaker Series Tomorrow features Automation Alley's Tom Kelly

SBA | COVID-19 Economic Relief Webinars

Foster Swift | Firm Elects EC Members and Practice Leaders in 2021

Cinnaire | Cinnaire’s Comments on CRA Reform

LUNAFEST Benefiting Girls on the Run Mid Michigan

RELEASE : PHOTOS: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Toured Vaccination Operation at University of Michigan

OrVance Leverages Clear Retainers and Aligner Trays as a Delivery Device for New Oral Health Treatment Products

Maintenance Technicians available through Pro Services

Customer Service Done Right...Even When it Hurts

CAR | MBS 2021 Call for Speakers and Altair Enlighten Award

AAA: 62% of Michigan Residents are Uncomfortable Traveling During the Pandemic

PRESS RELEASE: U.P., Northern MI leaders applaud Michigan Reconnect and its regional impact

Gaylord Chamber | MemberShoutout: Treetops Resort

EMU Renames Engineering/Technology College to the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology

ConcoursUSA - Flex'in some Muscle for 2021!

SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

Funding for Global Youth Service Day Volunteer Projects Available from Michigan Community Service Commission

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order to Ensure Adequate Propane Distribution in Michigan

NEWS RELEASE : 16 Employers Cited for COVID-19 Workplace Safety Violations

Saturday’s Spartython Benefited Sparrow Children’s Center

NEWS RELEASE : Winter Storms Causing Delays in Vaccine Shipments

MEDC | Nearly 6,000 Small Businesses Receive Michigan Small Business Survival Grants

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Rise to Highest Since October 2019

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.4 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance

Peters to Chair Commerce Subcommittee Overseeing Key Michigan Priorities

Treasury: Working Families, Individuals Eligible for Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit

LEO | Over 40,000 Apply for Michigan Reconnect in First Two Weeks

AAA – The Auto Club Group Insurance Providers Receive Credit Rating Boost

LEO | MiSTEM Playbook Pilot Funding Opportunity Aims to Expand Education Efforts across the State

LEO | UIA Update: Trust Fund Remains Healthy, Michigan Unlikely to Borrow in 2021

Space Camp, Inclement Weather Machine Vision, & AI Shopping Algorithms

MCDC Has Record Month in January

Don DeCorte: Lessons Learned from a Career in International Manufacturing

Peters Leads Colleagues in Pressing Postmaster General to Restore On-Time Delivery and Stop Harmful Changes

MWF | Black HERstory Month, Pitch Competition winners, and more!

Governor Whitmer Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Michigan’s Response

AG Nessel Brings Awareness to Continuing COVID Relief Programs, Warns of Potential New Scams

MichBio | Michigan Forum for Digital Health

MBN Speaker Series Next Week features Tom Kelly on Feb.24th

Bitcoin and Crypto-Currencies in 2021

What is Renewable Natural Gas?

PNC's Gus Faucher: Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Increase Again

LEO | $2.5 Million Grant Will Support Michigan’s Rural Healthcare Workers and Employers

US Department of Labor undertakes several actions to strengthen Registered Apprenticeship Program, eliminate duplication

State task force urges new state policies to tackle root causes of poverty, bring opportunity to more Michiganders

CAR | A review of Administration policies that support the auto industry’s transformation to a low-carbon future

Cinnaire | Pancake Palooza – Serving up a Virtual Good Time to Help Homeless Families in Need (Support Mark Saturday)

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Nearly 6,000 Small Businesses across Michigan Awarded $52.5 Million through Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE : Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for the Wooden Nickel in Marquette for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

NEWS RELEASE: Area small businesses awarded Michigan Small Business Survival Grants

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Big Jump in January Retail Sales to Record High

LEAP | $3 Million in State Small Business Relief Grants from LEAP Help Clinton, Eaton and Ingham County Small Businesses Survive

CAMW! | How Employers Can Celebrate Black History Month

Michigan Diversity Council | CAMW! MVP for February 2021

NEWS RELEASE : MDHHS Identifies 90 Cases of COVID Variant

La-Z-Boy CEO Succession

Governor Whitmer Visits Vaccine Site in Grand Rapids to Watch Vaccination Efforts Firsthand

The Hill Street Group - As the Weeks Fly By

Clark Schaefer Hackett | Webinar: Power BI for CFOs

Sparrow Processes 400,000th COVID-19 Test; Nasal Swab PCR Test Continues to Be Most Accurate

Invest Detroit | Growing Our Team

Sparrow News: Sparrow Medical Group Potterville Adds Two Nurse Practitioners

Michigan will Receive Millions in Federal Grants in Support of Behavioral Health

Upcoming Training Makes the Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Check Your Ego at the Door

LAFCU Launches Unity Art Initiative

Foster Swift | Hot Employment Law Topics for HR Teams in 2021

AF Group / Johns Hopkins Research on COVID-19

NEWS RELEASE : MDHHS Announces New Program Starting March 1 to Help Enhance State’s Vaccine Equity Strategy

Sparrow COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Daily Update

MTA Proudly Announces Its Newest “Game Changing” Safety Improvements!

The Automotive Heritage Foundation | The Chevrolet Corvette C1 🚦

The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative

Sparrow News: Young Eaton Rapids girl named Sparrow's 2021 Miracle Child

SBAM | Paycheck Fairness Act could promote more lawsuits than equality

MichBio | How Do You Make Sure Your Fit Interview Isn't Weeding Out Diverse Candidates?

Sparrow News: Sparrow Eaton Pharmacy Earns Joint Commission Certification

Capital Area Michigan Works! Invests over $2.2 Million in Training for Local Businesses

U.P. Perspective | Good News to Share from the LSCP

Haworth | The DBI M.V.P. for February 2021

Students encouraged to explore education and career pathways during Career and Technical Education Month

SBA Economic Aid: Relief Report, COVID EIDL reaches $200B & Updated SVOG FAQ

Treasury: Individual Income Tax Filing Season Officially Begins

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Decrease Slightly

Attorney General Nessel Warns Consumers of New Credit Card Scam

NEWS RELEASE : Michigan residents have multiple options for vaccine sign-up

CAR | let's discuss this week's Hot Topics

MEDC | Michiganders Granted Relief from Unemployment Benefit Tax Penalties and Interest

PRESS RELEASE: State Celebrates Female Roles and Opportunities in Rewarding, Growing STEM Careers

Liberty Coin Service Seeks Public Suggestions On Which 20 Prominent American Women To Honor On US 2022-2025 Quarters

Business Leaders for Michigan: Executive Budget Recommendation Prioritizes Investments in K-12 Education, Talent and the Mobility Industry

SBAM | Action Alert: $15 Minimum Wage Introduced

Gov. Whitmer’s 2022 Budget Gets Michigan back to Work and Supports Our Schools

States That Had the Quickest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recovery

Registration Opens Feb 15 - Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit

U.P. Perspective | Lake Superior Community Partnership Names Sarah Lucas Next CEO

MEDC | PMBC Connections Newsletter: February 2021

LEO | Michigan Women’s Commission Releases Results of Statewide Survey on Child Care Use

NEWS RELEASE : COVID Variant Detected in MDOC Facility in Ionia

Elaine Hardy Named 2020 ATHENA Award Recipient

Sparrow COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Daily Update

MBN Speaker Series features Tom Kelly on Feb.24th

Next Week! GBClub Feb 17: Talking Tech and IP in the U.S. & China

Michigan Works! Association | February is Career and Technical Education Month

New Findings Show Extended Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses

BWL’s New Strategic Plan Supports Becoming ‘Utility Of The Future’

Martha Gabrielse: The Role of Your Banker in Exporting…Beyond Getting Paid

Treasury: Michiganders Granted Relief from Unemployment Benefit Tax Penalties and Interest

Peters and Portman Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Transparency of Federal Spending

Engineering Society of Detroit | 13th Annual GVSETS and APBI

MEDC | Business Expansions Bring Jobs, New Investments to Ann Arbor Region

MMA | Thank You for Celebrating MFG Excellence

Treasury: Don’t Delay, Complete the FAFSA Today

PNC' Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Modest Inflation Again in January, With Core Prices Flat

SBA | New: Targeted EIDL Advance Frequently Asked Questions

K-12 Alliance: Senate’s Vague COVID-19 Spending Bill Appears to Ignore the Needs of Michigan’s Schools & Students

MCSB | Save the Date

PHOTOS: Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response

Erkan Kocas: Working With Today’s University Students

United Methodist Community House Invests in Family Success through Partnership with Family Promise of Grand Rapids

Governor Whitmer, Major General Paul Rogers and State Representative Julie Brixie Visit MSU Pavilion to Observe Ongoing Vaccination Efforts

TechTown Detroit | 💲New grant opportunity and resources to elevate your business💲

Michigan's Health Insurers Extend Agreements to Provide Coronavirus Testing and Treatment at No Cost to Patients

SBAM |State Projecting July-August Vaccination Start For 'Everyone Else' Category

Duke University Study: Governor Whitmer’s Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities “Making Lasting Structural Change”

Lansing Regional Chamber Announces Voice of Small Business Campaign

Attorney General Nessel: Do Not Fall For Rental Payment Assistance Scam

Impression 5 to Distribute STEM Education Kits to Head Start Children

CAR | Webinar Recording Available: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure a New Mindset – Sponsored by PwC

A Grand Lady

Maureen Lyon: Corporate Growth In Times of Uncertainty

EntryPoint Releases New Washtenaw County COVID-19 Business Impact Report to Support Small Businesses

CAR | Upcoming webinar series: Battery Enclosure Design for Electric Vehicles

MEDC | Scholarship Initiative Helps Michiganders Attend College or Skills Training Tuition-Free

‘Our Town’ Matches Gift Cards Purchased at 23 Genesee County Food-Based Businesses

Stephanie McClintock | Girls on the Run Mid Michigan Volunteer Coaches and Program Sites Needed

DTMB | Michigan launches free app to protect mobile devices from threats

LEO | Ford, Christman/Brinker, Building and Construction Trades Council, and MIOSHA Take Safety Partnership to the Next Level

U.P. Perspective | LSCP Annual Celebration and Meeting

2021 Grand Rapids Shows Postponed Amid Continued COVID-19 Concerns

AAA Issues A Michigan Statewide Arctic Air Advisory

NEWS RELEASE: 20 Employers Cited in Latest Round of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Violations

Alyssa Tracey: Resources for Michigan Companies Selling Abroad

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Continue Upward Spike

AG Nessel, UIA Alert Residents to Tax Form for Victims of Identity Theft in Unemployment Claims

Peters, Stabenow Reintroduce Legislation Providing $10 Billion to Support Small Business Lending

Michigan Reconnect at LCC

MEDC | International Trade: February Newsletter

TeenQuest Offers Final Chance to Earn Invite to 2021 Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair

Ryan Fewins-Bliss | MCAN COVID-19 Response Grants Initiative

NEWS RELEASE: Updated MDHHS Order Allows Contact Sports to Resume with Risk Reduction Measures

Governor Whitmer Creates the Student Recovery Advisory Council

Aeris Whitepaper: How to Scale Your IoT Solution: Best Practices to Follow and Pitfalls to Avoid

NEWS RELEASE : Liquor License and Permits Suspended for Businesses in Southfield and Oxford for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

Abdul Bakir: Strengthening Global Ties While Diversifying the Saudi Economy

Peters Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Firefighters from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals

SBAM | House R’s Announce Plan for $415 Million Grant Program

PRESS RELEASE: MIOSHA's Ambassador Program expands to cover child care centers

MichBio | BioLink - January 2021

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Fall for Third Straight Week

Jennifer Nash | New Laws in Place to Allow a Pathway for Foreclosed Property Owners

Laurie Strauss Baumer | Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Lansing

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