JACKSON, MI, April 29, 2024 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling on nonprofit organizations across the state to submit letters of intent for the 2024 People Awards. The grants will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more nonprofits or municipalities aiming to ensure all Michigan residents thrive economically and have access to basic needs.
Recognition program shines spotlight on region’s young professionals
(Flint, Mich. – April 29, 2024) This year marks the eagerly anticipated return of the Flint & Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40, a biannual awards program that celebrates the region’s brightest young talent. The 40 honorees – all under the age of 40 – will be publicly recognized as exceptional leaders through published profiles in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine.
Bee Pick-Up Day is Saturday, May 4
WHAT: A sure sign of spring is when bees from Fremont, Michigan’s, Great Lakes Bee Co.(GLBC), return home after pollinating almond crops in California and rebuilding of hives in Georgia. Upon the arrival of the bees, hundreds of beekeepers from the Great Lakes region will pick up bees to add to their colonies. The annual Bee Pick-Up Day for bee packages, five and nine frame nucs, and queen bees will take place on May 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Great Lakes Bee Company, 5973 S. Warner Ave., Fremont, MI 49412.
Town hall meetings continue in the Central UP for residents to share their input, opinions on your access to healthcare
Central Upper Peninsula, Mich. (April 29, 2024) – Residents in six counties across the Central UP are being asked to share their opinions and input regarding their use and needs surrounding health care and technology.
Over 1,000 Iron Poles to be Installed this Year
JACKSON, Mich., April 29, 2024 – Consumers Energy is introducing yet another new strategy to improve the reliability of the electric grid in Michigan. The energy provider has purchased 1,200 iron utility poles – a $3.5 million investment – to withstand the forces of mother nature and keep overhead power lines securely in place.
The Michigan state average is up 12 cents from a week ago
DEARBORN, Mich., (April 29, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2024-high of $3.72 over the weekend. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.71 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 12 cents more than this time last week. This price is 17 cents more than this time last month and 19 cents more than this time last year.
Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Keith, CVE, President & CEO at the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA), Lansing, MI.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) partnered with CVS Health and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit on Wednesday, joining local community members, business leaders and stakeholders to discuss Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s FY25 budget recommendations that support employment opportunities for Michiganders with disabilities.
LANSING, Mich. —The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced applications have opened for cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Michigan businesses can apply to receive a share of at least $11 million in funding to help them train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees.
