LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was constant at 3.9 percent between February and March, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Employment advanced by 8,000, while unemployment fell by 3,000, resulting in a statewide labor force increase of 5,000 over the month.

"Cautiously Optimistic" Outlook

• There was a slight increase in economic activity in the late winter and early spring, according to the latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve. The outlook is “cautiously optimistic.”
• Employment increased slightly with slowing wage growth, and the labor market is moving into better balance.

James and Judi Herbert honored with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Founders’ Award 

LANSING, MI – Community leaders Judith and the late James Herbert were recognized Wednesday with the 2024 Founders’ Award, the highest honor given by University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, for the incredible impact they’ve had on the health of Mid-Michigan.

Ascend strives to grow the Greater Lansing region’s economy while addressing systemic issues that prevent Latino and Hispanic community members from launching businesses 

LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 17, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has selected six entrepreneurs to participate in the inaugural cohort of its Ascend program—the Lansing Region’s first Hispanic and Latino business accelerator focused on increasing business revenue, growing visibility in the community, and identifying additional funding and investment opportunities.

The MBN Speaker Series 2024 Spring Business Sports Luncheon is coming up on April 23rd at the Capital Regional International Airport in their recently renovated Friendship Hall conference room located in the main terminal area near TSA.  Doors open at 11 am and will end at 1:30 pm.

Elevate gives entrepreneurs the chance to accelerate the revenue, profitability and prominence of their businesses

LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 17, 2024) — The Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP) has selected eight entrepreneurs to participate in the third cohort of its Elevate program—the Lansing Region’s first all-Black business accelerator designed to empower, refine, enhance and scale small businesses.

Vicki Hamilton has returned to Michigan Business Network with her new show. It shines a light on business ‘Hustlers’ who offer their advice for growing passions into side hustles and careers, and how to balance it all. Hamilton seeks to help listeners grow their own business hustle by inviting her local and international guests to share how they have built successful business careers, fulfilling side hustles and passion projects. Guests share their winning advice and lessons learned in this personal, conversational, yet informative podcast. Topics include side hustles, business startups, franchising, entrepreneurship, and of course a whole lot of hustling.

Vicki Hamilton has returned to Michigan Business Network with her new show. It shines a light on business ‘Hustlers’ who offer their advice for growing passions into side hustles and careers, and how to balance it all. Hamilton seeks to help listeners grow their own business hustle by inviting her local and international guests to share how they have built successful business careers, fulfilling side hustles and passion projects. Guests share their winning advice and lessons learned in this personal, conversational, yet informative podcast. Topics include side hustles, business startups, franchising, entrepreneurship, and of course a whole lot of hustling.