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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Remains Stable in March

Michigan Business Network
April 18, 2024 1:15 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was constant at 3.9 percent between February and March, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Employment advanced by 8,000, while unemployment fell by 3,000, resulting in a statewide labor force increase of 5,000 over the month.

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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow News: Former Cancer Patients Receive Founders' Award for Promoting Cancer Care

Michigan Business Network
April 18, 2024 9:00 AM

James and Judi Herbert honored with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Founders’ Award 

LANSING, MI – Community leaders Judith and the late James Herbert were recognized Wednesday with the 2024 Founders’ Award, the highest honor given by University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, for the incredible impact they’ve had on the health of Mid-Michigan.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association Recent News & Gearing up for Impact Awards!

Michigan Business Beat
April 17, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.

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DTMB Hosts Roundtable Discussion with White House National Cyber Director

Michigan Business Network
April 16, 2024 4:30 PM

Harry Coker, Jr., K-12 schools to promote cybersecurity

LANSING, Mich. – On April 16, the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) convened a roundtable discussion with White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., state cybersecurity professionals, and members of Michigan’s K-12 education community to promote cybersecurity and discuss ways to better protect local districts’ digital environments.

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Consumers Energy Prepares for Storms

Michigan Business Network
April 16, 2024 3:30 PM

Consumers Energy Preparing for Two Rounds of Thunderstorms to Hit Michigan Starting Late Tuesday

Consumers Energy is preparing for two rounds of spring thunderstorms to arrive in Michigan late Tuesday, ensuring that crews will be ready if strong winds cause power outages.

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LEO | Michigan Women’s Commission and Consumers Energy Partner to Promote Women

Michigan Business Network
April 16, 2024 3:00 PM

in High-Wage Jobs and Highlight Skilled Trades 

JACKSON, Mich.Today, the Michigan Women’s Commission in collaboration with Consumers Energy hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at advancing opportunities for more women to enter high-wage professions and highlighting skilled trades as a path to economic empowerment for women.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Melanie Duquesnel, Better Business Bureau: Tax and Business Scams Early '24

Michigan Business Beat
April 15, 2024 11:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Melanie Duquesnel, President and CEO, BBB of Eastern MI and Upper Peninsula, Southfield, MI.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Jennifer Maxson, Power of 100 Women, its Mission, Impact and More!

Michigan Business Beat
April 15, 2024 10:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes Jennifer Maxson, President, Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kim Hafley, Foster Swift Attorneys - Current Issues Businesses Should Watch

Michigan Business Beat
April 15, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly P. Hafley, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys, Lansing, but Foster Swift covers, six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and St. Joseph.

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AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Set a New 2024-High

Michigan Business Network
April 15, 2024 7:00 AM

The Michigan state average is 15 cents more than last week

DEARBORN, Mich., (April 15, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2024-high of $3.70 over the weekend. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.69 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is up 15 cents from a week ago. This price is 19 cents more than this time last month but still 2 cents less than this time last year.

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