Edge Partnerships welcomes Sabrina Kelly as digital media intern
Marquette, MI - Edge Partnerships, a leading public relations, marketing and design agency, has appointed Sabrina Kelly as the newest digital media intern at its Marquette office in the Upper Peninsula.
But Continuing Claims Fell; Solid Job Growth Expected for March
• Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose somewhat in the week ending March 30, but remained in their 2024 range.
• Continuing claims fell slightly.
• The US labor market remains very strong.
Unemployment Rate Remains Historically Low; No Red Flags
• The March jobs report was very strong, with job gains of above 300,000 and a small decline in the unemployment rate to 3.8%.
• The details were good, with a big increase in the labor force.
Missing Middle Housing Program supporting new homes, child care for Northside neighborhood
LANSING, Mich. — Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognized Zone 32, a new development now leasing in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood, providing 12 new homes and a child care center through a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo.
Lansing, Mich.—Today, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) announced the approval of Michigan’s first-ever Digital Equity Plan by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This landmark approval marks a significant step forward in Michigan's commitment to eliminating the digital divide and ensuring that every Michigan resident has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.
Thursday, March 14th, MBN was on the road to Flint, Michigan to join in on the celebration as the Flint & Genesee Group held their 2024 Annual Meeting, "Connected for Good". Highlights included $244.4M in private investment, group travel generating an estimated $12M of economic impact
Posting 51.4 in Second Consecutive Monthly Moderation
• The topline ISM Services PMI came in at 51.4 for March 2024.
• The Business Activity component of the ISM Services PMI remained solid at 57.4 as businesses continue to service current demand.
Lansing, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today announced it is partnering with the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council to offer its members a Women Business Enterprise certification.
LANSING, Mich.— Tuesday, Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to power economic growth and development within Kent County by giving local government the power to raise revenue for community improvement projects.
Since it was first rolled out in 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act has made a substantial impact to retirement saving – from the standpoint of a retirement saver, as well as an employer. Additional updates were rolled out in 2023, and 2024 is no exception. Some of the new provisions taking effect this year are adjustments to employer-sponsored roth plans, emergency withdraws, IRA catch-up contributions etc.
