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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kristina Johnston, Flint Genesee Group Attracting Jobs and Investments

Michigan Business Beat
March 15, 2024 5:00 PM

Chris Holman recently welcomed Kristina Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, Flint Genesee Group, Flint, MI.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces First Director of Office of Community Violence Intervention

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 2:00 PM

New office established by the governor will focus on reducing crime, building on $1.5 billion of public safety investments since she took office   

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Jennifer DeLaCruz as the director of the newly created Office of Community Violence Intervention Services. 

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PNC Senior Economic Advisor Stuart Hoffman: Industrial Output Rose by 0.1% and Manufacturing Output Rose by 0.8% in February;

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 1:00 PM

Both Failed to Reverse Much Bigger Declines in January

  • Industrial production rose by a scant 0.1% in February, with manufacturing output up by 0.8%, both failing to fully reverse much bigger declines in January.
  • Industrial output has been declining for more than a year due to higher interest rates and softening demand.
  • Industrial production is set to decline modestly further this year.
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LEO | 71 Students Honored in Michigan Career and Technical Institute’s Winter/Spring Graduation Ceremony

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 12:00 PM

MCTI’s student-focused approach results in postsecondary success for individuals with disabilities

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) hosted its winter/spring graduation ceremony Thursday, celebrating 71 students who successfully completed in-demand training programs and earned credentials that will help them access competitive, integrated employment opportunities.

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CAR | Hot Topics: EV Tax Credits, Battery Sourcing & More!

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 11:00 AM

Automotive Industry Hot Topics

March 15, 2024

This week we are joined by a special guest, Dr. Snehasis Ganguly, Senior Industry Analyst at CAR. Snehasis covers and shares his thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry.  

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ICYMI: Media Business | Tyler Theile How Media Deals with Economic Impact of Big Events

Media Business
March 15, 2024 10:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his sixty-eighth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation regarding the recent NFL playoffs for the Detroit Lions impacting Michigan's economy and what might be expected with the upcoming NFL Draft.

He welcomes back Ms. Tyler M. Theile, the vice president, COO, and director of public policy for Anderson Economic Group.

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ICYMI: Flint & Genesee Group Reports 2023 Successes in Business, Talent, and Place

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 9:00 AM

Highlights include $244.4M in private investment, group travel generating an estimated $12M of economic impact

(Flint, Mich., March 14, 2024) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group reported on its accomplishments in 2023 and shared its priorities moving forward during the organization’s annual meeting – themed “Connected for Good” – at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

“As the region’s lead economic development organization, the Flint & Genesee Group takes a holistic approach to our work by focusing on business, talent, and place,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group.

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Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites Celebrates Renovation Completion with a Full House

Michigan Business Beat
March 15, 2024 8:00 AM

Kalamazoo, MI - Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites of Kalamazoo, MI is delighted to announce the successful completion of its extensive renovation project, offering an enhanced experience for travelers and local guests alike. The multi-million dollar initiative, which began in 2020, has now transformed guest rooms, meeting & event spaces, and lobby areas, setting a new benchmark for upscale accommodations in the Southwest Michigan area.

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Eaton County & Barry-Eaton District Health Department Launch Substance Use Survey

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 7:00 AM

Focus groups scheduled to gather more information 

EATON COUNTY, MI – As part of its strategic planning initiative for substance use and misuse, Eaton County, in partnership with Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD), seeks input from county residents with experiences dealing with substance use.

The survey is open until April 13 for Eaton County residents, including those with a history of substance use or misuse, loved ones, providers, emergency responders, and the general community.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces 187 New Jobs w/ Two Business Expansions in Macomb, Oakland Counties

Michigan Business Network
March 14, 2024 6:00 PM

  • The Paslin company announces expansions at their Pontiac, Shelby Twp. and Warren facilities, creating 100 new jobs 
  • Quantum Fuel Systems announces first-ever Michigan facility in Wixom, creating 87 new jobs  
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