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Gov. Whitmer Attends Departure Ceremony for Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers

Michigan Business Network
March 25, 2024 8:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. — Sunday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Commander-in-Chief of the Michigan National Guard, addressed 84 soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard’s 272nd Regional Support Group (RSG) along with their families and guests at Eastern High School in Lansing.

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MCSB | Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2024 Awardees

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
March 22, 2024 4:00 PM

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Program Announces 2024 Recipients

March 22, 2024 LANSING, Mich. - Small business owners and supporters from across Michigan will gather to celebrate the achievements of companies that make a positive impact and are positioned for continued growth and success, including the 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. The 20th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards Gala will be held on May 21st.

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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Michigan’s Low Unemployment Rate, Strong Year-over-Year Job Growth

Michigan Business Network
March 22, 2024 9:00 AM

Unemployment rate decreases to 3.9%, below 4% for the third period of time during Governor Whitmer’s tenure, and Michigan’s workforce rises at a rate more than double of the national rate year over year  

LANSING, Mich. — Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on the latest economic data showing Michigan’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in  February.

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Northwood U. | Economic Policy Experts Release National Energy Report Card

Michigan Business Network
March 21, 2024 7:00 PM

Grading the Grid: Natural Gas and Nuclear Top List of Reliable and Affordable Energy Sources

Northwood’s McNair Center and Mackinac Center for Public Policy rank the alternatives in new national energy report card 

MIDLAND, Mich. — Natural gas and nuclear power lead the rest of the class in generating clean and affordable energy, according to a new national energy report card created by Northwood University in partnership with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

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Michigan Business Beat | Bob Trezise, LEAP - Highlighting Activity and Success from Early 2024.

Michigan Business Beat
March 21, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing, MI.

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Michigan Business Beat | Carlos Sanchez Davenport University Developing Dynamic Latino Program

Michigan Business Beat
March 21, 2024 12:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director of its new Latino program, Davenport University, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI.

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CAR | Submit Your Entries for the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award!

Michigan Business Network
March 21, 2024 11:00 AM

Altair Enlighten Award Open for Submission

Great Minds Think Light: The Altair Enlighten Award


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MMDC | Reminder: Match on Main Business Worksheets Due Friday!

Michigan Business Network
March 20, 2024 5:00 PM

Calling all businesses and non-profits located in downtown Harrison, downtown Gladwin, in the City of Clare's DDA District, in the Lake Isabella Coldwater Road Corridor, the Mt. Pleasant's Central Business District, and the Evart Main Street District! Time is running out to get your business worksheet turned in. The deadline is this Friday, March 22nd. Please submit it to info@mmdc.org or by fax to (989) 773-2115. Have questions? Give us a call at 989-772-2858.  

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Michigan Business Beat | Ahmed Issawi, LAFCU I.T. Manager Presents at International Conference

Michigan Business Beat
March 20, 2024 3:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Ahmed Issawi, I.T. Manager, LAFCU, Lansing, MI

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Michigan Business Beat | Lindsay Case Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan's Policy Outlook 2024.

Michigan Business Beat
March 19, 2024 7:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Lindsay Case Palsrok, Vice President of Government Affairs, Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit, and Lansing, MI,

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