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Fly Lansing | MBN on the Road | Michigan Business Beat - Lynda Kroll Business Development Manager at ALG Vacations

Michigan Business Network
January 27, 2024 9:30 AM

Early Saturday morning, January 27th, MBN, "hit the road", (so to speak), heading upstairs at the Capital Region International Airport to near Gate 9 on the morning of the 2024 season's inaugural international flight to Cancun.  

This is interview 1 of 2 on the occasion.

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Cinnaire’s Policy Pulse – January 2024

Michigan Business Network
January 25, 2024 6:00 PM

Policy Pulse typically comes out once a quarter, but with multiple major developments at the federal level that could have significant impacts on affordable housing and community development, Cinnaire wanted to share some brief updates on what we know and what to watch in the coming weeks.
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Foster Swift Elects Three Shareholders for 2024

Michigan Business Network
January 25, 2024 11:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. –The shareholders of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C. have elected three of its attorneys as shareholders as the firm enters 2024: Michael A. Cassar, Alexander S. Rusek and Hilary J. Stafford. Both Cassar and Stafford have both been with Foster Swift since 2016 when they participated in the firm’s Summer Associate program.

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Cinnaire | WE Build Program Launches to Foster Growth in Detroit Women Developers

Michigan Business Network
January 24, 2024 6:00 PM

Historically, women have faced barriers to success in the commercial real estate development industry. Cinnaire, in collaboration with the Women’s Sustainable Development Initiative (WSDI), is addressing those barriers with the launch of the Women Empowered to Build (WE Build) Program in Detroit.

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LBWL | BWL Conducts Planned Transmission Line Work Along I-96/I-69 Interchange

Michigan Business Network
January 22, 2024 2:00 PM

Drivers should expect intermittent delays 

A Lansing Board of Water & Light contractor will be performing work adjacent to I-69 on power transmission lines to support the Ultium Battery Plant being constructed in Delta Township. Motorist traveling on I-69 on Wednesday, January 24 between Lansing Rd. and the I-96/I-69 interchange should be aware of intermittent traffic delays. 

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Cinnaire | An Invitation to Join Mark in Supporting Haven House

Michigan Business Network
January 12, 2024 3:00 PM

Please Join Me in Helping Local Homeless Families

Hello, It's that time of year again when Haven House gears up for its annual Pancake Palooza! Save the date and join me for what I consider the best breakfast of the year - February 24th at 8 am, Pancake Palooza will take place at 2 | 42 Community Church in Okemos, MI.

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Cinnaire Joins Michigan Business Network to Present Results for Q4 2023 Michigan Business Future Index Survey

Michigan Business Network
January 11, 2024 4:00 PM

In a recent statewide survey of 609 small to medium-sized businesses, respondents to the latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) indicated concerns over wage inflation, supply chain issues, and overall inflation continue to shrink. While sales and profits hit record lows over the past year, data indicates there are brighter days ahead, based on small business expectations.

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LBWL | BWL Announces New Electrification Rebate Program

Michigan Business Network
January 9, 2024 12:00 PM

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) proudly announces the launch of its new “Electrification Rebate Program,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and encouraging customers to adopt cleaner, electric home and business equipment options. Part of BWL’s Hometown Energy Savers®, this new program incentivizes BWL electric customers to transition to electric technologies that provide more energy efficient and environmentally friendly choices.

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Cinnaire | Michigan WAHN Chapter Meet & Greet

Michigan Business Network
January 4, 2024 5:00 PM

 

 


We're excited to announce the launch of the Michigan Women's Affordable Housing Network (MiWAHN)! The mission of state WHAN chapters is to empower and develop women working in the affordable housing sector through partnerships, networking, allyship, advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement. WAHN aims to transform the affordable housing landscape, ensuring equitable access to secure and sustainable housing for all.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Dick Peffley, Lansing Board of Water & Light Reviews 2023 Anticipates 2024.

Michigan Business Beat
January 3, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Dick Peffley, General Manager, Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI.

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