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Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Concludes Europe Investment Mission to Grow Michigan’s Defense and Aerospace Prowess

Michigan Business Network
July 26, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — Lt. Governor Gilchrist II concluded his investment mission to Europe this week, meeting with public and private sector leaders in England and the Netherlands. During the mission, the lieutenant governor focused on expanding on Michigan’s rich leadership in the aerospace and defense industry to bring critical jobs and supply chains home to Michigan. 

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Keep Communities Safe, Protect Michigan Families and Neighborhoods

Michigan Business Network
July 26, 2024 10:00 AM

Commonsense legislation bolsters public safety, ensures Michiganders are better protected from car theft, discriminatory acts of violence, and fire-related risks   

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer signed four bills this week to protect drivers from automobile theft, close loopholes that led to violence against LGBTQ+ Michiganders, and update standards for smoke alarms, making Michigan communities safer, stronger, and more inclusive places to live and work. 

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Lydia Michaels Her Brand, Her Book, and Oakland Co. 40 Under 40 Recognition

Michigan Business Beat
July 26, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Lydia Michael, Speaker, Author, Founder & Owner, Blended Collective, Detroit, MI. MBN met her last year at the Michigan Inventors Coalition's 11th Annual Expo in East Lansing. Nine months after the last interview she has more news to share.

[https:/lydiamichael.com/brand-love-book/]lydiamichael.com/brand-love-book]

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ICYMI: OFME | Michigan Mobility and Electrification Report Late July 2024

Michigan Business Network
July 25, 2024 7:45 AM

From the Desk of Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson

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This week the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) closed applications for the inaugural cohort of its Michigan Mobility Fellows Program, a highly selective 15-month fellowship that attracts talent from all over the country to gain real-world experience in transportation planning and mobility innovation.

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OFME | Michigan Mobility and Electrification Report Late July 2024

Michigan Business Network
July 24, 2024 4:00 PM

From the Desk of Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson

Hello  -

This week the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) closed applications for the inaugural cohort of its Michigan Mobility Fellows Program, a highly selective 15-month fellowship that attracts talent from all over the country to gain real-world experience in transportation planning and mobility innovation.

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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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Gov. Whitmer Announces $129.1 Million Investment from the Administration to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Clean Air and Water

Michigan Business Network
July 24, 2024 7:00 AM

New Renewables Ready Communities Program will help Michigan build out more wind, solar, clean energy projects faster to meet climate goals, make more American energy using American workers  

LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Michigan $129.1 million from the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy like wind, solar, and storage.

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Leadership Lowdown | Paula Cunningham - What's Next...Keep Looking Forward!

Leadership Lowdown
July 23, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Paula Cunningham, who is the State Director for AARP Michigan.

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

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Michigan Business Beat | Lydia Michaels Her Brand, Her Book, and Oakland Co. 40 Under 40 Recognition

Michigan Business Beat
July 23, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Lydia Michael, Speaker, Author, Founder & Owner, Blended Collective, Detroit, MI. MBN met her last year at the Michigan Inventors Coalition's 11th Annual Expo in East Lansing. Nine months after the last interview she has more news to share.

[https:/lydiamichael.com/brand-love-book/]lydiamichael.com/brand-love-book]

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