Autumn Economic Ecosystem Report
Traverse Connect published the fall Regional Economic Ecosystem Report to highlight the vibrant economy growing and flourishing in the Grand Traverse region. Traverse Connect’s public and private partnerships are highlighted within its pages, as well as updates on target industry clusters, such as outdoor recreation, rural health innovation, advanced aerial mobility, and more.
LANSING, Mich. – As part of an ongoing recognition of College Scholarship Month, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is celebrating the transformative impact of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative to lower the cost of college for high school graduates beginning with the class of 2023.
LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in 15 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“Michigan regional labor markets exhibited modest jobless rate advances during October,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.
October 9th, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to The Cadillac Room in the REO Town section of Lansing, MI.
While there he captured the latest Washington Avenue Advisors' Leadership Talk.
Michigan ranks 27th among all states, with gains driven by labor force participation and business growth
DETROIT – Business Leaders For Michigan’s 2024 Benchmarking Report released today ranks Michigan 27th in the nation across key indicators measuring the overall economic prosperity of the state and its people. Results reflect recent gains in workforce participation, modest GDP growth and ongoing strength in business creation.
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Launches Dedicated Resource Page to Help Businesses Navigate New Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Rules
LANSING, MI — The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has launched a dedicated webpage to assist businesses in understanding and adapting to significant changes in Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements.
LANSING, Mich. – A new partnership with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration will allow safety professionals to apply the credentials they earned from MIOSHA training toward their Grand Valley State University (GVSU) occupational safety and health degree.
Redevelopment Project in Detroit’s Eight-Mile-Wyoming Neighborhood to Revitalize Historic School, Creating 100 Units of Affordable Housing
On November 19, 2024, officials and community members gathered to break ground for the Higginbotham Art Residences, a transformative project that will convert the historic William E. Higginbotham School into 100 units of affordable housing.
