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PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Upward Revision to Q1 GDP,

Michigan Business Network
June 4, 2023 12:30 PM

Profits Down
  • Real GDP growth in the first quarter was revised slightly higher, to 1.3% from 1.1%.
  • Demand was strong in the first quarter, but inventories were a drag.
  • Corporate profits fell for a third straight quarter.
  • PNC expects a mild recession starting later this year.
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#MPC23 | Gov. Whitmer Outlines Strategy to Tackle Michigan’s Population Growth,

Michigan Business Network
June 2, 2023 10:00 AM

Announces First-Ever Chief Growth Officer

Key Takeaways

  • ‘Growing Michigan Together’ is about investing in our people, places, talent, and education.
  • Hilary Doe will lead charges as the new Chief Growth Officer; Shirley Stancato and former U.S. Ambassador John Rakolta Jr. will serve as Growing Michigan Together Council Co-chairs.
  • The Governor is focused on continuing efforts to make Michigan attractive to future talent that transcends partisan divides.
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Get Your Opinion Heard - Take the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index Survey

Michigan Business Network
June 2, 2023 9:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

At the  Michigan Business Network , we understand how busy you are, so I won't take up much of your time. However, I'd appreciate it if you can find just a few minutes today to provide your opinions in the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index. We also want to thank  Cinnaire  for their continued support of the  MFBI  Survey!
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PNC Senior Economist Abbey Omodunbi: Construction Spending Up in April;

Michigan Business Network
June 2, 2023 7:00 AM

Residential Investment Will Weigh on GDP Growth Through 2023.
  • Construction spending rose 1.2% in April to $1.908 trillion.
  • Residential investment will continue to be a drag on GDP through 2023.
  • Infrastructure spending will provide support to public construction spending over the next decade.
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DTMB | Michigan Regional Jobless Rates Fall in April

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates receded in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

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#MPC23 | The Power of & Brings Profitability,

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 3:00 PM

Growth, and Sustainability

Key Takeaways

  • The public and private sectors can — and must — work together using the “Power of &” to speed progress in sustainability and profits. They’re not mutually exclusive. 
  • Diversity of representation helps drive company culture and should be reflective of a company’s client base. 
  • Sustainability makes economic sense.
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#MPC23 | CEOs on Embracing the Power of &

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 2:00 PM

in Business and Civil Discourse

Key Takeaways

  • Future-thinking, simplification, innovation, and compromise are opportunities within business. 
  • Engaging others with differing political views with your core values encourages civility.
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#MPC23 | Embracing Immigration, Increased Postsecondary Education Attainment

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 1:00 PM

Key to Region Winning ‘Fierce Competition for Talent’

Key Takeaways: 

  • Michigan must continue to be a welcoming place for immigrant talent of all levels. 
  • Winning the talent competition requires embracing untraditional methods and different kinds of educational levels while building a talent pipeline within your organization. 
  • For Michigan to stay competitive, there needs to be considerable more attention to K-12 education, along with postsecondary credential and degree attainment.
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PNC Senior Economist Abbey Omodunbi: U.S. Initial Claims Up in Week Ending May 27;

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 10:00 AM

ADP Report Shows Strong Private Employment Growth in May
  • Initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 2,000 to 232,000 in the week ending May 27. The four-week moving average of initial claims fell to 229,500 from 232,000.
  • Continuing claims increased by 6,000 to 1,795,000 in the week ending May 20.
  • The labor market is cooling but labor demand remains too strong.
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Get Your Opinion Heard - Take the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index Survey

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 8:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

At the  Michigan Business Network , we understand how busy you are, so I won't take up much of your time. However, I'd appreciate it if you can find just a few minutes today to provide your opinions in the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index. We also want to thank  Cinnaire  for their continued support of the  MFBI  Survey!
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