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LEO | Professional Trades Month Spotlights High-Wage, In-Demand Career Opportunities for Michiganders

Michigan Business Network
May 8, 2024 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — With more than 520,000 Michigan jobs and approximately 45,500 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2030, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month. The annual observance honors hard-working Michiganders in professional trades while encouraging students and adults to explore education and career opportunities leading to high-wage, in-demand careers.

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Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Southwest Michigan

Michigan Business Network
May 8, 2024 1:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Last evening, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties after a severe storm system, including large hail up to four inches in diameter and at least two confirmed tornadoes, swept through the area leaving significant damage to buildings and roads.

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LEO Launches First Statewide Effort to Partner with Regional Workforce Boards, Drive Collective Action

Michigan Business Network
May 8, 2024 11:00 AM

Through Michigan’s First Statewide Workforce Plan, the State is Leading the Charge Towards a Future Defined by Opportunity, Innovation and Sustainable Growth 

LANSING, Mich.— The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is launching a statewide effort to ensure regional workforce boards and agencies across the state have the information and tools they need to successfully implement the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Tony Robinson Sparrow Foundation Board Looks Ahead to Sparrow Golf Classic!

Michigan Business Beat
May 8, 2024 10:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes  Tony Robinson, Vice Chair of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Foundation board of directors.


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Senator Peters Slams United States Postal Service Announcement to Move Forward with Changes to Iron Mountain Processing Facility

Michigan Business Network
May 8, 2024 8:00 AM

that Could Harm Mail Service 

WASHINGTON, DC  U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it is moving forward with changes to mail processing operations at the Iron Mountain Mail Processing Center despite concerns Peters raised at a recent oversight hearing with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and other USPS officials:

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mike Maddox, Freedom Builders - Reviewing Services & Upcoming Events.

Michigan Business Beat
May 8, 2024 7:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Mike Maddox, Professional EOS Implementer, Freedom Builders, Lansing, MI.

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Clark Schaefer Hackett | IRS Announces Extended Relief for Beneficiaries of Inherited IRAs

Michigan Business Network
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM

Beneficiaries of Inherited IRAs to Receive Extended IRS Relief

For the third consecutive year, the IRS has issued guidance that extends relief to taxpayers subject to the "10-year rule" for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs and other defined contribution plans.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Tony Robinson Sparrow Foundation Board Looks Ahead to Sparrow Golf Classic!

Michigan Business Beat
May 7, 2024 4:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes  Tony Robinson, Vice Chair of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Foundation board of directors.


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Michigan Business Beat | Mike Maddox, Freedom Builders - Reviewing Services & Upcoming Events.

Michigan Business Beat
May 7, 2024 3:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Mike Maddox, Professional EOS Implementer, Freedom Builders, Lansing, MI.

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Michigan to Host Global Delegation to Spotlight Success in Economic Development, Innovation and Technology for Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) Visit

Michigan Business Network
May 6, 2024 3:00 PM

Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Host Weeklong Tour of State

WASHINGTON – About 70 senior-level government, business, policy and economic leaders from about 20 countries will visit sites throughout Michigan May 5-10, 2024, for the 18th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE). The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will serve as host for this year’s event.

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