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LEO | ICYMI: UIA Director Julia Dale: How Surviving on Food Stamps Helped Me Lead Michigan's Unemployment System

Michigan Business Network
February 23, 2024 6:00 PM

This column appeared in Thursday's Detroit Free Press.

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MEDC | Michigan Delivers on Federal Funding for Battery and Chip Manufacturers

Michigan Business Network
February 23, 2024 11:00 AM

Michigan grows programs and marks wins in bringing federal funding home to expand semiconductor and battery pack manufacturing

It’s never been clearer that the key to business success is to make it in Michigan than with the announcement of the Battery and Advanced Manufacturing Challenge and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) support to expand semiconductor chip and battery pack manufacturing.

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LEO | Gov. Whitmer Awards $72.5M in Blight Elimination Funds to Create Housing Opportunities, Strengthen Communities Across Michigan

Michigan Business Network
February 22, 2024 11:00 AM

LANSING, MI – Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced recipients of $72.5 million in grants from the State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) to support projects that convert underutilized land into affordable housing opportunities and build safer, more prosperous communities through the final rounds of the Blight Elimination Program

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Michigan Business Beat | Eric Lupher, New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit Results

Michigan Business Beat
February 20, 2024 4:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan.

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MEDC | New ‘Make it in Michigan’ Investments to Create 159 Good-Paying Jobs around the State

Michigan Business Network
February 19, 2024 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Three business expansion projects expected to create a total of 159 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $25.4 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Friday. The projects are in Newaygo, Kent County and Farmington Hills.

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ICYMI: Media Business | Gary Wolfram - How the Media Deals with the Economy & Debt

Media Business
February 19, 2024 8:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his sixty-seventh episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the US and Michigan economy and impact of debt.

He welcomes Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Director of Economics, Professor of Political Economy at Hillsdale College.

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ICYMI: Media Business | Gary Wolfram - How the Media Deals with the Economy & Debt

Media Business
February 17, 2024 10:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his sixty-seventh episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the US and Michigan economy and impact of debt.

He welcomes Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Director of Economics, Professor of Political Economy at Hillsdale College.

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Media Business | Gary Wolfram - How the Media Deals with the Economy & Debt

Media Business
February 16, 2024 2:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his sixty-seventh episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about the US and Michigan economy and impact of debt.

He welcomes Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Director of Economics, Professor of Political Economy at Hillsdale College.

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LEO | Claimants Can Certify Online for Jobless Benefits on Presidents Day

Michigan Business Network
February 15, 2024 11:00 AM

Filing for first time? UIA Claimant Roadmap, coaching session sign-up also available during the holiday

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) reminds workers they can certify their job searches online on Presidents Day, which is Monday, Feb. 19. Certification by telephone will not be available since state offices will be closed on the holiday.

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ICYMI: Leadership Lowdown | Barb Schmidt - You're Never Too Old to Learn

Leadership Lowdown
February 14, 2024 10:00 AM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Barb Schmidt, who is the Executive Director at the Capital Area Literacy Coalition.

She is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

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