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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Create Family Treatment Court & Add Asbestos Protections for Michigan Workers, Among Other Legislation

Michigan Business Network
March 12, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation that expands access to drug treatment options and family support programs through the circuit courts.

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Governor Whitmer Proclaims March 8th 2024 as International Women's Day

Michigan Business Network
March 8, 2024 9:00 AM

LANSING, Mich.  – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March 8, 2024 as International Women's Day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality in Michigan and inspiring inclusion, the theme of International Women’s Day 2024. 

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CAR | Check Out Our Partner Whitepaper: Automotive Digital Transformation in Uncertain Times

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 2:00 PM

CAR is pleased to share with you a partner whitepaper from Infor and the Center for Automotive Research.

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LAFCU’s IT Manager among Presenters at International Conference

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 1:00 PM

Ahmed Issawi shares case study, expertise at Service Management World Conference 

LANSING, Mich. —LAFCU’s IT manager, Ahmed Issawi, was recently on the world stage after being selected to present at the Service Management World Conference in Orlando, Florida.

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During East Asia Investment Mission, Gov. Whitmer Announces 70 New Jobs Coming to Holland by Korea-Based LT Precision

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 11:00 AM

LT Precision Michigan, LLC will establish its North American headquarters in Holland, building on the state’s leadership in manufacturing and bringing supply chains home   

LANSING, Mich. – As Governor Whitmer continues her East Asia investment mission with a visit to South Korea, she announced today that LT Precision Michigan, LLC is creating 70 new jobs and investing $43.2 million to initiate new manufacturing operations and establish its North American headquarters in Holland, further bringing supply chains home to Michigan. 

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Gov. Whitmer Opens First-Ever Michigan Office on Mission to Taiwan

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 7:00 AM

to Compete for Jobs and Bring Supply Chains Home    

LANSING, Mich. — Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer began a five-day investment mission in Taiwan and South Korea. During the trip, the governor announced the opening of the Michigan Taiwan Office and focused on securing investments in key industries like automotive, semiconductors, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing to create good-paying jobs and bring critical supply chains back home to Michigan.  

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Gov. Whitmer Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Available Federal Funding

Michigan Business Network
March 4, 2024 12:00 PM

Amid the warmest winter on record, businesses in federally designated areas can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans     

LANSING, Mich. -- As Michigan continues to face record high winter temperatures, Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan small businesses impacted by lack of snow to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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MCSB | Get Your Tickets!

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
March 4, 2024 8:00 AM

Ticket Sales Now Live!

Register now to Join the Celebration

Tickets for the 20th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala are now available for purchase! Select your seats at the link below for you and your dedicated team to join us in recognition of Michigan small business success:

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Gov. Whitmer Announces 82 New Jobs w/ Three Business Expansions in West Michigan

Michigan Business Network
March 1, 2024 8:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three business expansion projects expected to create a total of 82 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $49.5 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Kentwood, Holland and Plainwell.

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Foster Swift Selects Gast as Business Practice Co-Leader

Michigan Business Network
February 28, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC business attorney, Taylor A. Gast, has been elected the co-practice group leader for the firm’s Business & Tax practice group by his fellow shareholders. He will share responsibility for day-to-day management of more than 25 attorneys who work in the firm’s Business & Tax practice group.

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