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Gov. Whitmer Announces 200 New High-Paying, High-tech Jobs Coming to Novi

Michigan Business Network
December 13, 2023 6:00 AM

  •  Company selects Michigan for the project, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce 
  • Investment secured following Gov. Whitmer’s global economic mission in January 

LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Scout Motors, a Volkswagen-backed, independent American auto manufacturer headquartered in Virginia, is establishing a new research and development facility in the city of Novi with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. 

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Michigan Business Beat | Sheila Scott, LAFCU - Reviewing Their Back-to-School Extravaganza Event

Michigan Business Beat
December 11, 2023 3:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education & Business Development Officer LAFCU, Lansing, MI.

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Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Implementing Proposal 1, Improving Transparency in State Government

Michigan Business Network
December 8, 2023 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring Michiganders have a transparent, responsive state government. The bills will require public officials and candidates seeking elected office to file financial disclosure reports with the Department of State. 

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ATHENA Lansing Celebration Honors Choose LansingTM President & CEO Julie Pingston

Michigan Business Network
December 8, 2023 12:00 PM

Julie Pingston honored with 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award 

LANSING, MICH. – Dec. 7, 2023   Julie Pingston, President & CEO of Choose LansingTM  has been named the recipient of the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). Pingston formally received her award at the annual ATHENA Lansing Celebration on Wednesday, December 6th.

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Governor Whitmer Signs Bill Aimed at Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

Michigan Business Network
December 8, 2023 10:00 AM

Other bills protect vulnerable adults, keep religious communities safe, and more.  

LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting vulnerable adults, safeguarding religious institutions and communities, and more. 

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LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored for Second Time as Notable Leader in Michigan

Pure Lansing
December 7, 2023 4:00 PM

Crain’s Detroit Business recognizes Ellsworth Etchison as Notable Leader in DEI, also named 2023 Notable Leader in Marketing 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU’s chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer has been recognized for a second time this year by Crain’s Detroit Business, a leading business publication in Michigan.

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MBN Speakers Series | Jake Boss Jr. 2023 Fall Business Sports Luncheon Presentation

Michigan Business Network
December 6, 2023 1:00 PM

The MBN Speaker Series 2023 Fall Business Sports Luncheon was on Nov 30th at the Capital Regional International Airport.  Taking place in their newly renovated conference room located in the main terminal area near TSA.  Doors opened at 11 am with the event wrapping up at 1:30 pm.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Park Upgrades in Nine Michigan Counties

Michigan Business Network
December 5, 2023 3:00 PM

$6.4 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants will support park projects   

LANSING, Mich. –  Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that they recommended eight community parks, trails, and sports facilities and one state acquisition to receive a combined $6,461,500 in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. 

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Achievement Scholarship Lowered the Cost of College for More Than 25,400 Students This Semester

Michigan Business Network
December 4, 2023 3:00 PM

Students, on average, were awarded over $2,000 in scholarships this semester distributed to lower the cost of community, private, and public college   

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is lowering the cost of community, private, and public college by $2,093 on average for the fall semester for more than 25,400 students.

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TechTown Detroit | Get in the Holiday Spirit with TechTown and WSU💙

Michigan Business Network
December 1, 2023 4:00 PM

The Winter Art & Retail Market is back!

On Saturday, Dec. 2, Noel Night returns for its 49th annual winter celebration, and the Winter Art & Retail Market (WARM) is back! TechTown Detroit is a proud partner of WARM, along with Wayne State University.

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