As Inflation Continues to Ease
Grand Rapids, MI, July 26, 2024 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation unveiled the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids as one of their 2024 People Award winners today, distributing $250,000 to the area nonprofit to alleviate food insecurity in the community.
Dow investment to support at least 5,000 jobs in the Great Lakes Bay region, solidifying its presence in the state
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a project that will support Dow’s ongoing manufacturing and R&D operations in the state.
Pulled Lower by Transportation
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.
Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his seventy-fourth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about his guest's background, the latest presidential and U.S. Senate race polling, and his confidence in current national polling.
He welcomes back Bernie Porn, Founding Principal and President Bernie Porn is a partner and President of EPIC▪MRA.
In a recent statewide survey of 691 small to medium size businesses, respondents to the latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) survey indicated that while inflation is the biggest challenge for small businesses, finding customers and acquiring talent are close behind. While reports of increased profits and new hires over the past six months have ticked up slightly since Q4 2023, reports of sales and wage increases are unchanged since then.
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.
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Even as Inflation Slows
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.
