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Leadership Lowdown | Dr. Pam Miklavcic - Little Gestures Building Hope!

Leadership Lowdown
September 20, 2023 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Dr. Pam Miklavcic, who is the Founder and CEO of The Davies Project.

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

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ICYMI: Michigan’s 20th Annual Save the Manatee 5K Returns In Person This Year on October 7th. Here’s What to Expect.

Michigan Business Network
September 14, 2023 7:00 AM

All Save the Manatee 5K proceeds go to Save the Manatee Club. 

On Saturday, October 7th, people from around the world and every single U.S. state will participate in the 20th Annual Save the Manatee 5K both virtually and in-person at the race’s home of Harrison Township, Michigan with the mission of saving an animal most of them have never seen in person!

In 2003, former local biology teacher Lesley Argiri, decided to combine her lifelong love for manatees and newfound desire for running into this cherished community event. “There are no manatees in Michigan, yet there are a lot of manatee lovers in Michigan,” says Lesley.

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Michigan’s 20th Annual Save the Manatee 5K Returns In Person This Year on October 7th. Here’s What to Expect.

Michigan Business Network
September 13, 2023 6:00 PM

All Save the Manatee 5K proceeds go to Save the Manatee Club. 

On Saturday, October 7th, people from around the world and every single U.S. state will participate in the 20th Annual Save the Manatee 5K both virtually and in-person at the race’s home of Harrison Township, Michigan with the mission of saving an animal most of them have never seen in person!

In 2003, former local biology teacher Lesley Argiri, decided to combine her lifelong love for manatees and newfound desire for running into this cherished community event. “There are no manatees in Michigan, yet there are a lot of manatee lovers in Michigan,” says Lesley.

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Wreaths Across America Invites All Americans to Wave the Flag on September 12th

Michigan Business Network
September 6, 2023 6:00 PM

Volunteers, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders, and their families will all participate in a national flag-waving event intended to recapture the American pride and unity felt on September 12, 2001.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – August 2023 – On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, between 9-10 am ET, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling for the nation to join them in flag-waving to remind all Americans of the feeling we had – the pride in country, the unity, and patriotism – which was expressed on the days following 9/11/01. The event will be hosted LIVE on WAA’s official Facebook page and broadcast over Wreaths Across America Radio. The broadcasts will include interviews and stories from volunteers, supporters, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders, and members of the next generation.

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Michiganders Encouraged to Volunteer for 9/11 National Day of Service

Michigan Business Network
September 6, 2023 2:00 PM

Michigan Community Service Commission funding 19 volunteer projects

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Community Service Commission will support 19 Michigan organizations hosting volunteer projects for the 9/11 National Day of Service and encourages all Michiganders to serve.

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MI Communities Encouraged to Apply for Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness Efforts

Michigan Business Network
August 23, 2023 3:00 PM

LANSING – The Michigan Community Service Commission announces the availability of up to $5,000 in funding for Michigan communities to develop comprehensive volunteer and donations management plans to be used in times of disaster. 

The Disaster Preparedness Grant Program aims to equip communities with disaster recovery plans and train local partners to effectively implement these plans.

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NEWITY | SBA 7(a) Webinar Recording is Now Available

Michigan Business Network
August 18, 2023 4:00 PM

NEWITY is happy to share that the webinar recording is now available online to view at your convenience.

Hear from Adam Zaabel, EVP of Credit & Underwriting, as he outlines our new prescreen application process and discusses the many uses of an SBA 7(a) business loan.

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ICYMI: Grand Rapids Public Museum Partners with the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association for Perseid Meteor Watch All-Nighter

Michigan Business Network
August 12, 2023 11:00 AM

As Part of the Veen Observatory Public Observing Nights

Grand Rapids, MI -The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA) will present an overnight observing session for the public at the James C. Veen Observatory from 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12 through 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 13.

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Ten Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen Tenants Earn $1,000 During The Start Garden 100 Grant Opportunity

Michigan Business Network
August 11, 2023 4:00 PM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 3, 2023 – The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is celebrating the success of ten Incubator Kitchen tenants during this year’s Start Garden 100 grant cycle. Each start-up received $1,000 and the opportunity to present their ideas for an additional $20,000 grant this September.  

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Grand Rapids Public Museum Partners with the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association for Perseid Meteor Watch All-Nighter

Michigan Business Network
August 9, 2023 5:00 PM

As Part of the Veen Observatory Public Observing Nights

Grand Rapids, MI -The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA) will present an overnight observing session for the public at the James C. Veen Observatory from 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12 through 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 13.

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