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MEDC Creates Michigan's Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives Focused on Policy, Programs and Storytelling

Michigan Business Network
July 24, 2024 12:00 PM

The Growth Office builds on the Growing Michigan Together Council's recommendations to retain and attract talent in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Friday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the Growing Michigan Together Council’s blueprint for growth, passed 19-1 in December 2023.

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MEDC | Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Over $6 Million to Four Projects Furthering the State’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Leadership

Michigan Business Network
July 24, 2024 10:00 AM

Funding will support companies advancing the development and deployment of AAM technologies and infrastructure

LANSING, Mich. -- Last Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical AAM infrastructure and deploy pilots that will generate operational data to validate the commercial potential of key AAM use cases and help inform the state’s AAM policy.

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ICYMI: Build Smart, Lead Strong | In the Crosshairs: Cybersecurity and the Threat to Manufacturing

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
July 17, 2024 9:00 AM

In this sixth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong', Elizabeth continues to connect with a dynamic batch of guests. For this portion of the program she has three guests and they discuss cybersecurity and the threat to manufacturing.

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PNC Senior Economist Kurt Rankin: PPI Inflation Up 0.2% in June 2024,

Michigan Business Network
July 12, 2024 1:00 PM

Pace is Still Cooling from early 2024 Trends

  • Topline PPI rose by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in June 2024. 
  • Core PPI, less Food & Energy, gained 0.4% in June 2024, May 2024 growth was also revised up.
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PNC Senior Economic Advisor Stuart Hoffman: Initial UI Claims Fell by 17K

Michigan Business Network
July 11, 2024 3:00 PM

in Holiday Week Ending July 6.

  • Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 17,000 in the holiday week ending July 6. 
  • Continuing claims for unemployment insurance fell by 4,000 in the week ending June 29.
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PNC Senior Economist Kurt Rankin: CPI Inflation Weaker than Expected in June 2024; Topline Down 0.1%,

Michigan Business Network
July 11, 2024 1:00 PM

Core Gained 0.1%

  • Topline CPI fell by 0.1% in June 2024 in seasonally-adjusted terms 
  • Core CPI, less Food & Energy, rises at its weakest pace since January 2021, up 0.1% in June 2024
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Pure Lansing : Global Auto Supplier Gestamp Expands in Mason, Michigan

Pure Lansing
July 9, 2024 5:00 PM

Announcement with Michigan Governor Whitmer at a National Investment Summit Raises Lansing Region’s Profile in Automotive Innovation, Reinforcing Its Status as a Premier Mobility Hub 

Lansing, Mich. (July 9, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), announced today that the international auto supplier, Gestamp Mason, LLC, will expand its Mason, Mich. location, creating 100 new jobs for the region.

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Integr8 Playbook: Exploring Big Data and IoT & More News

Michigan Business Network
July 9, 2024 11:00 AM

INTEGR8 2024 Playbook - Transformative Synergy: Exploring Big Data and IoT

Big Data Article by Automation Alley

Automation Alley is proud to present our Integr8 Playbook on Big Data and IoT in partnership with Omron. Supported by insights from roundtable participants in industry, academia and government, this playbook dives into data security, data monitoring, AI analysis of data and much more.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Erin Skene-Pratt - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 9, 2024 7:00 AM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Erin-Skene Pratt, Executive Director, Michigan Afterschool Partnership, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - David Jurcak - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 5, 2024 6:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with David Jurcak, President of Operations, The Grand Hotel, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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