– WalletHub Study
With states gradually reopening but around 100,000 businesses having closed permanently during 2020, WalletHub today released its report on the States With the Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses, along with accompanying videos.
MDHHS leverages mobile network to increase vaccination of vulnerable populations
LANSING, MICH. With all Michiganders eligible to receive one of the three safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is continuing its efforts to equitability distribute and increase vaccine accessibility. This now includes vaccine allocation to universities and colleges and expanded mobile sites in communities across the state.
With increased vaccine eligibility and the gradual lifting of restrictions on businesses, new unemployment claims increased slightly week-over-week on March 29, but were still 89% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help add some context to these statistics, WalletHub just released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest, along with accompanying videos and audio files.
With 71% of people whose jobs can be done remotely working from home all or most of the time during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best States for Working from Home, as well as accompanying videos, in order to highlight which areas are thriving and which are struggling in this pandemic economy.
Cathy Zell, MBA, CFRE, and Executive Director of Lansing Community College Foundation, joins on the Michigan Business Beat with Chris Holman. The LCC Foundation is celebrating its 40th Anniversary by creating a Circle of Stars. The foundation's goal is to commemorate 40 founding members for each of the 40 years. Chris and Cathy talk in detail about the new initiative, LCC's STAR DAY of Giving, and the value of being an LCC alumni.
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Vickie Bennett, of Lavender Life Company which was founded in 2017 when they simply couldn’t contain their love of lavender any longer. Their lavender farm is located in Caledonia, Michigan, and features plants that they use to design, grow, and create all-natural and organic USDA ingredients. The farm offers products from culinary to spa essentials, baby care to stuffed animals, and everything in between.
The conversation goes on to cover Xander Bunny and Xander Dog which are great therapeutic gifts year-round, but certainly quite special as Easter basket gifts.
Keynote speaker shared practical advice on building a diverse organization
(FLINT, Mich. – March 31, 2021) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will become the Flint & Genesee Group, effective April 1. The newly branded organization will market its network of services through four divisions dedicated collectively to advancing the region’s attractiveness as a great place to live, work, play and invest.
Jeffrey Mosher catches up again with Mike Larson, President & CEO, Michigan Association of United Ways, based out of Battle Creek, MI, but serving statewide.
They discuss the 2021 ALICE Report for Michigan that shows progress still needed to help working people.
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