EGLE to expand financing options helping communities replace lead pipes, upgrade water systems
LANSING, Mich. -- Last Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a $290 million expansion of the MI Clean Water Plan, utilizing existing authority from the bipartisan, voter-approved 2002 Great Lakes Water Quality Protection Bond.
Last week, I welcomed Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to Williamston, where we convened nearly 100 members of Michigan’s agriculture community to hear directly from the Secretary about the issues most important to Michigan agriculture.
The community in Williamston was of course affected heavily by the major storms and tornadoes that swept through Mid-Michigan last August, and it’s great to see how far the community has come thanks to the resilience of the farmers in the area and the dedicated work of emergency management workers.
Chris Holman welcomes Erica & Michael Lynn Jr. Co-Founders The Village Lansing, Lansing, MI. Welcome, Erica, Michael, tell us about The Village Lansing?
JACKSON, MI, April 29, 2024 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling on nonprofit organizations across the state to submit letters of intent for the 2024 People Awards. The grants will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more nonprofits or municipalities aiming to ensure all Michigan residents thrive economically and have access to basic needs.
Vic Verchereau welcomes Luanne Wills-Merrell, who is a Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration.
She is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.
MiLEAP and Michigan College Access Network partner to create the Michigan Retired Educator FAFSA Specialists Program
LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) announced the roll out of the new Michigan Retired Educator FAFSA Specialists (REFS) Program aimed at boosting FAFSA completion and enrollment of adult learners aged 21-24 in Michigan’s community and tribal colleges.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Anderson Economic Group (AEG) today released the results of their analysis on the state of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Michigan, finding that the number of charging stations around the state increased significantly in 2023.
AEG found that, as of April 2, 2024, there are currently 311 public DC fast charging stations and 1,141 Level 2 charging stations across Michigan. In 2023, the number of public DC fast charging stations increased by 102, about 52%, over the total of the prior years where there were 196 charging stations. An additional 13 stations came online in early 2024.
Executive Directive 2024-1 will grow Michigan’s workforce, help us harness federal resources
PONTIAC, Mich.—Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2024-1 to help train 5,000 new infrastructure workers, who will each earn an industry-recognized certificate or credential or receive on-the-job training.
Recognition program shines spotlight on region’s young professionals
(Flint, Mich. – April 29, 2024) This year marks the eagerly anticipated return of the Flint & Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40, a biannual awards program that celebrates the region’s brightest young talent. The 40 honorees – all under the age of 40 – will be publicly recognized as exceptional leaders through published profiles in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine.
Day one of the NFL draft saw record attendance of more than 275,000 fans in downtown Detroit
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The net economic impact of the 2024 NFL draft in downtown Detroit is expected to exceed $165 million, according to updated analysis from economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC following record attendance of more than 275,000 unique visitors in downtown Detroit over three days.
AEG found that the draft will have a direct economic impact of $100,146,418 on Detroit, with an estimated $37,746,418 in total expenditures of attendees, after accounting for substitution.
