Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap-up his sixty-ninth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about gasoline prices in Michigan, trends, why Detroit has a different price, and other timely topics from the petroleum world.
He welcomes back Patrick DeHaan, the Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com. He is the gas price guy for oil and refined products which includes gasoline. Patrick is the gas price myth buster and fact checker.
Recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles strike safety concerns among the public
DEARBORN, Mich., (March 28, 2024) — Most U.S. drivers are still either afraid or uneasy about the idea of fully self-driving vehicles. AAA just released its annual autonomous vehicle survey. It revealed that 66% of drivers expressed fear about fully self-driving vehicles, while 25% were uncertain. This sentiment has not decreased since spiking last year.
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
Discover Kalamazoo Sports Reports $28.5 Million in Estimated Visitor Spending in 2023
Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports hosting 70+ sports events in 2023, which resulted in $28.5 million in estimated direct visitor spending.
Amway to add 260 jobs, invest $127 million to expand location in Ada Township
(GRAND RAPIDS, MI.) - Today, The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced that Alticor, the parent company of Amway, is increasing manufacturing and research and development capacity through renovation and expansion of its existing facilities in Ada Township near Grand Rapids.
Jeffrey Mosher was "on the road" to the Friendship Room of Capital Region International Airport Tuesday, March 26th gathering with leaders and media from the region for this announcement.
The Michigan state average is still 32 cents higher than this time last month
DEARBORN, Mich., (March 25, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 7 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 32 cents more than this time last month and 18 cents more than this time last year.
Northern Michigan Wines Savor TEXSOM Awards
Lansing, MI - It is with sadness and gratitude that the Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA) Board of Commissioners announces Scott Keith’s departure as President & CEO with the Authority effective April 12, 2024. Scott started with LEPFA in July 2001 as the Operations Manager, promoted to Vice President of Operations in April of 2005, and became the President & CEO in March 2010. Scott played a critical role in the development, changes, and success of the organization, and while we will miss his leadership and steadfastness, we wish him all the best in his new endeavor as General Manager of the North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston Performing Arts Center, and Charleston Area Convention Center with ASM Global.
DLI unveils its new vision for downtown, blending community, commerce, arts, and entertainment to lead the way forward for the state
LANSING, Mich. (Mar. 18, 2023) - Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI), the management agency championing the revitalization of Downtown Lansing, announced today a new website and refreshed brand, introducing the state of Michigan to a new era of transformation for the Capital City’s downtown region.
