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Business Leaders for Michigan | 2024 Business Leaders For Michigan Benchmarking Report Shows Progress, Along with Action Needed to Reach Top 10

Cinnaire | Higginbotham Art Residences Breaks Ground, Transforming Historic School into Affordable Housing

Now Underway, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 2024 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Detroit Regional Chamber | Introducing TalentEd

National Luxury Lifestyle Brand Expands its Michigan Retail Footprint

Solar Successes Across Ingham County, Across Michigan, & Across the Country

UM Health-Sparrow Foundation’s | Save the Date for the Wonder & Whimsy Gala!

Clark Schaefer Hackett | Stay on Track: Key Updates to 2025 Retirement Contribution Limits

AAA Michigan: AAA Will Rescue More Than 570,000 Stranded Drivers During Thanksgiving Holiday

TechTown Detroit | Check out Our Holiday Gift Guide!

Senate Passes Peters Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars

Freshly Launched, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Better Address Supply Chain Threats from Foreign Adversaries

Bank of America Grand Rapids Day of Giving Today ~ Volunteer Activities and $1.215 Million Investment

Explore Flint & Genesee | Visitor Spending in Genesee County Steadily Increasing Since 2020 According to New Report

Automation Alley | Adopting Additive Manufacturing & More Industry News

Consumers Energy Alerts Michiganders to Stay on Guard, Protect Themselves Against Scams

Leadership Lowdown | Joseph Yang - More Than A Job...It's Personal

The Right Place's Economic Outlook for 2025

LRCC | Public Opinion Poll Affirms Pivotal Role of Chambers of Commerce

CRC of MI | Facts Matter - Now More than Ever Before

Ann Arbor Area Achieves Historic “Destination Verified” Status for Accessible Travel

Pure Lansing : LEAP Graduates 14 Entrepreneurs from Elevate and Ascend Business Accelerator Programs

Freshly Launched, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

AAA: Nearly 2.6 Million Michiganders Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

Publicom Receives National Recognition for Marketing Excellence

Consumers Energy Postpones Power Outage System Upgrade Due to Weather Forecast

MCCA Names Kimberly Bezy as New Executive Director

Flint & Genesee Group Earns Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces Recognition for Second Year

Michigan Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with More Than 21,600 Apprentices and 800 Programs

ICYMI: Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals with New Services and Evolving Business

Freshly Launched, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

On 3rd Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Senators Peters and Stabenow Highlight Infrastructure Projects

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Dotty Wilinski, First Impressions Boutique - Provides People with Professional Attire

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Jump 9 Cents

DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Rises in October

Six Flint-Area Businesses Win a Collective $30,000 in Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition

ICYMI: Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals with New Services and Evolving Business

Treasury: The Michigan Education Savings Program Retains Silver Rating from Morningstar

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Industrial Production Down in October

MBA | Make Your Voice Heard on Paid Sick Leave Proposal in the Michigan Legislature

MiCareerQuest Capital Area Opens to the Public for the First Time

Freshly Launched, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

MWF | Applications Open for 2025 WomanUp and Pitch Competition

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Andria Romkema, The Right Place - Highlighting their Active Fall 2024!

State Can Do More to Address Direct Care Worker Shortages

Invest Detroit | Corporate Transparency Act - Deadlines Approaching

Gov. Whitmer Pardons Aidan Cluckinson, Rooting for a Lions Thanksgiving Win

National Apprenticeship Week News & Events

Rák Thai Expands Into Restaurant Space and Opens Additional Sweets/Snacks/Sips Merchant at Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Maner Costerisan Team Volunteers at 14 Nonprofits During Seventh Annual Maner Cares Day of Impact

Flint & Genesee Chamber Unveils 2024 ‘Favorite Things’ Gift Guide

Foster Swift | Fershtman Named to the 2025 DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyer”

MEDC | MBR: Tech Growth, Housing Expansion & Tribal Leadership

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Andria Romkema, The Right Place - Highlighting their Active Fall 2024!

Reminder: Foster Swift | Managing Digital Risk: A CEO's Guide to Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Growth

Freshly Launched, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

LEPFA and LAFCU introduce new Mamava® Lactation Pod at the Lansing Center

ICYMI: VIDEO: MBN Speaker Series | Howdy Holmes - CEO of Chelsea Milling Company "Jiffy" Mix - October 8, 2024

Foster Swift | Managing Digital Risk: A CEO's Guide to Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Growth

MEDC | Gov. Whitmer Announces 78 New Housing Units Across Five Revitalization and Placemaking Program-Supported Redevelopment Projects

ICYMI: VIDEO: MBN Speaker Series | Howdy Holmes - CEO of Chelsea Milling Company "Jiffy" Mix - October 8, 2024

PNC Senior Economist Kurt Rankin: CPI Inflation Matched PNC Expectations for October 2024;

Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Protecting Homeowners, Advancing Housing Needs, Supporting Public Health, and More

Nearly $2 Billion in Grants Allocated to Michigan School Districts So far This Fiscal Year

MEDC | Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for The Giving Trees Park in Detroit

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Lights Up the Holidays

RentCafe📈 Lansing Is the 45th Most Livable Metro Area in America in 2024 — New Report

MEDC | FY25 International Trade Updates

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Dick Peffley Lansing Board of Water & Light Fall 2024 Update

AAA: Safety Progress in New Automatic Emergency Braking Technology

Cinnaire & Housing Partnership Network Launch Fall 2024 Next Gen Talent Academy: Shaping Future Leaders in Affordable Housing

Maner Costerisan Named ‘Best Firm to Work For’ for Ninth Year in a Row

Gov. Whitmer Announces 78 New Housing Units Across Five Revitalization and Placemaking Program-Supported Redevelopment Projects

UM Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Ionia Launches Innovative Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic

Deadline Extended for MCSB Awards Nominations

On Veterans Day, Senator Peters Presents Military Medals to Mid-Michigan Gold Star Family of Vietnam Veteran at Saginaw Valley State University

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Scott Spalding, Convergence - AI Pros and Cons from a Security Perspective

CDFI Fund Awards Cinnaire $7.5M in Capital Magnet Fund Grant 

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Scott Spalding, Convergence Networks - AI Pros and Cons from a Security Perspective

Gov. Whitmer Proclaims November 11 as Veterans Day in Michigan

Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of Veterans Day

Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Women Veterans,

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Cutler Martin, Martin Commercial Properties - Expands Services to Tampa, FL

MEDC | Village of Lexington receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Palencia Mobley, PE, MIC's Michigan's New Water Asset Management Council

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Drop 12 Cents

Michigan Business Beat | Palencia Mobley, PE, MIC's Michigan's New Water Asset Management Council

Flint & Genesee Group Reveals 2024 ‘Art of Achievement’ Awardees

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: FOMC Cuts Fed Funds Rate

UM Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Breaks Ground on New Health Care Center Near Grand Ledge

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: More Strong Productivity Growth in Q3

NLEA | Reminder: Regional Small Business Outlook Panelists Announced! Event Today.

Placemaking | Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships Coming to Kalamazoo

Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on the 2024 Election Results

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Happens Today!

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Stresses Importance of Establishing Financial Health Team

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Happens Tomorrow!

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Payton Heins, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance - 2024 Regional Small Business Outlook - Nov. 8th

MEDC | Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Byron Pocket Park in the Village of Byron

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | John J. Walsh, Michigan Manufacturers Association Gearing up for MFG Excellence Awards!

Michigan Business Beat | Cutler Martin, Martin Commercial Properties - Expands Services to Tampa, FL

Gov. Whitmer Announces Winner of Inaugural PitchMI Competition and New Initiatives to Develop Talent Pipeline, Support Emerging Companies

Michigan Business Beat | John J. Walsh, Michigan Manufacturers Association - MFG Excellence Awards!

Reminder: MCSB | Nominations Closing Soon for 21st Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards!

Leadership Lowdown | Adam Seyburn - From Books to Nuts

Michigan Business Beat | Payton Heins, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance - 2024 Regional Small Business Outlook - Nov. 8th

ICYMI: MBN on the Road | Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon Election Preview Part 1 & 2 with Jon Decker

MEDC Named a Power Partner in Michigan Business Success – Again!

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up Thursday!

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber - Supporting Secure Elections 2024

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announces Recipients of $15M Equitable Mobility Challenge

MBN On The Road | Michigan Manufactures Association Excellence Awards Breakout Clips #1 and 2 on Innovation!

LAFCU Earns National Recognition As Finalist for Credit Union Times Luminaries Award

Reminder: MCSB | One Week Left for Nominations for 21st Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards

Consumers Energy Completes Mid-Michigan Natural Gas Pipeline

NLEA | Reminder: Regional Small Business Outlook Panelists Announced!

MiLEAP Highlights Scholarship Programs to Support Michiganders

MEDC | Placemaking Projects Approved to Build 450 New Housing Units in Detroit and Wyandotte

Bay Future Hires New Operations Manager

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up Thursday!

MBN On The Road | Michigan Manufactures Association Excellence Awards Press Conference Part 1 & 2

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Rise Slightly

MEDC | Baldwin Achieves MEDC's Redevelopment Ready Communities "Essentials" Status

UM Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Eaton Welcomes New Hematologist/Medical Oncologist

Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski LifeCircles PACE Expands: New Wellness Center in Holland

MEDC | This Just In: Michigan Cracks Top 10 in National Site Selection Ranking

Michigan Corners | Sarah Pierce - Fall In 517 Living

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Very Weak Job Growth in October as Hurricanes, Boeing Strike Are Drags;

MSHDA | MSHDA Announces $30 Million in Funding for ‘MI Neighborhood’ Projects

Greater Lansing Hosting Unique Lineup of Sports Events This Month

LEO | Claimants Can Access UIA's Online Resources on Election Day

ICYMI: Media Business | Jeff Casey - How the Media Deals with Wealth Management & Financial Strategies

Michigan Association of State Universities Receives Kresge Foundation Grant to Promote Assured Admission Pact

Michigan Business Beat | Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber - Supporting Secure Elections 2024

MiLEAP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Child Care Licensing Rules

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan DTMB - Latest Analysis on Michigan Jobless

Senator Peters Helps Lead Legislation to Protect Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

MMDC | Join Us for the Clare County Breakfast November 5th

Michigan SBDC's Business by the Bay Pitch Competition: November 13, 2025

PNC Senior Economist Jay Hawkins: Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline

Applications Now Open for $10M MiLEAP Universal FAFSA Challenge

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Nick Chaffin, Micah Hefty, WIOA Program Details from CAMW!

Michigan Business Beat | Andria Romkema, The Right Place - Highlighting their Active Fall 2024

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon a Week from Today!

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski, LifeCircles PACE - Dealing with Older Adult Fall Issues

Michigan Health and Education Leaders Urge School Administrators to Prioritize School Nurses in Their Budgets

New Citizens Research Council Analysis Documents Detroit’s Frequent Use of Tax Abatements

AAA Reminds Motorists: Don't Veer for Deer

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up a Week from Thursday!

Senator Peters Announces Nearly $119 Million in Federal Funding

PNC Senior Economist Jay Hawkins: Consumer Confidence Soars In October

Senators Peters and Stabenow Announce Michigan Will Receive Nearly $134 Million to Upgrade Water Infrastructure

Clark Schaefer Hackett | Avoid Costly ACA Penalties - What You Need to Know

Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Expanding Eligibility for Disabled Veteran Registration Plates

LEO | New $5.65 million Economic Support Available for Symphony Orchestras

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski, LifeCircles PACE - Dealing with Older Adult Fall Issues

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up a Week from Thursday!

AAA Shares Halloween Safety Tips 2024

Flint & Genesee Group Announces over 200 Nominees for 10th Annual Art of Achievement Awards

Nominate an Outstanding Small Business for the 21st Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards!

Youth Solutions Proudly Hosted Annual Leadership Event Across Michigan

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up a Week from Thursday!

Treasury: Grand Rapids Griffins Team Up with GR Consumers Credit Union to Support Fostering Futures through Austin Czarnik’s On-Ice Performance

LAFCU’s DEI Internal Communication Initiative Wins International Award

Pure Lansing : Capital Area Startup Studio Announces Initial Cohort of Startups

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Pat O'Keefe "State of Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets" - Event Tuesday!

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Greg Collette, HR Collaborative's Evolution and Key HR Challenges for 2024

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Drop 15 Cents

Michigan Business Beat | Pat O'Keefe "State of Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets" - Event Tuesday!

Senator Stabenow, Congressman Kildee Visit Hemlock Semiconductor to Celebrate Major Federal Manufacturing Investment

CRC of MI | Another Opportunity For Lawmakers to Make Funding More Fair for Low-Income Students

Automation Alley | International Business Trade Mission to India + More Industry Events

MEDC | Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Hickory Creek Park Pavilion in the Village of Stevensville

MiLEAP Receives Nearly $20M to Continue Successful Programs to Improve Child Care Access, Quality

LAFCU’s New Listen & Learn Program is a Sweet Success, Helps Kids Learn about ‘Making the Donuts’

The Grand Rapids Public Museum Announces Return of Cultural Heritage Festival

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J. News - Nebraska Expansion and Promise Scholarships!

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Jennifer Maxson, Qualities That Distinguish Great Bosses from Merely Good Ones

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up Thursday November 7th!

Reminder: MCSB | Nominations Underway for 21st Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J. News - Nebraska Expansion and Promise Scholarships!

LEO | Help Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders:

PNC Senior Economist Jay Hawkins: Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline

Michigan Business Beat | Jennifer Maxson, Qualities That Distinguish Great Bosses from Merely Good Ones

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up Two Weeks from Today!

Cinnaire | Advancing Communities Podcast: Asset Management With A&M – Understanding NMTC

Consumers Energy Uses Infrared Cameras to Detect, Fix Issues on Michigan’s Electric Grid

LAFCU’s Write to Educate Essay Contest Winners Announced, $20K in College Scholarships to be Awarded

Senator Stabenow Statement on Treasury Department Actions on the 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit

MBN Speakers Series | Small Business Luncheon Coming up November 7th!

Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Build 450 New Housing Units in Detroit and Wyandotte

AIAM Appoints Executive Director of Member Relations

MSHDA | Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Partners with Michigan State Housing Development Authority to Launch Rate Relief Mortgage Program

MiLEAP Announces More Than $105K Investment to Unlock Career Opportunities in Skilled Trades for Flint Youth

Leadership Lowdown | Pat O'Keefe - Environment Matters

LAFCU Promotes Umar Tahir to Vice President of Marketing, Enterprise Innovation and Digital Assets

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