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Leadership Lowdown | Pat O'Keefe - Environment Matters

Leadership Lowdown
October 22, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Pat O'Keefe, who is the CEO and Founder of O’Keefe.

He is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

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

Michigan Business Network
October 22, 2024 1:00 PM

Tahir’s newly established role leads credit union’s efforts to drive transformation, growth 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is pleased to announce the promotion of Umar Tahir to vice president of marketing, enterprise innovation and digital assets of the Michigan credit union.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces $6.5 Million for Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program to Improve Infrastructure

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 6:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $6.5 million award in funding to 27 municipalities and eight transit agencies as part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant (SSSG) program.

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LAFCU Announces Addition of Payroll and Benefits, Talent Acquisition Specialists

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 3:00 PM

Angela O’Neel, Candace Williams join LAFCU to refine internal processes and advance recruitment efforts 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Angela O’Neel as payroll and benefits specialist and Candace Williams as talent acquisition specialist, a newly-created position at the Michigan credit union. Both O’Neel and Williams bring key expertise that strengthens LAFCU’s human resources team.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Administration’s $325 Million Investment to Expand Semiconductor Industry in Michigan, Creating Over 1,000 Manufacturing and Construction Jobs

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 1:00 PM

Michigan company Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) secures first significant and largest proposed investment in the state from Biden-Harris administration’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to create jobs, grow Saginaw’s regional economy  

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ICYMI: LAFCU's Robyn Howell Named Crain's Notable Black Business Leader

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2024 11:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Robyn Howell, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been recognized as a Crain’s Notable Black Business Leader. The recognition highlights Howell’s outstanding leadership, community contributions, and dedication to fostering diversity in the workplace.

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LAFCU's Robyn Howell Named Crain's Notable Black Business Leader

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Robyn Howell, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been recognized as a Crain’s Notable Black Business Leader. The recognition highlights Howell’s outstanding leadership, community contributions, and dedication to fostering diversity in the workplace.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces $5.5 Million Investment for Upper Peninsula Projects

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 9:00 AM

Protecting 85 Jobs and Supporting Community Revitalization Efforts 

LANSING, Mich. – Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced business investment and community revitalization projects in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that will represent over $5.5 million of capital investment and protect 85 high-paying jobs in the region. 

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LRCC | Lansing Regional Chamber Supports Eaton County Tax Limitation Proposal on November 5th Ballot

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 9:00 AM

October 17, 2024 - The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) announces its support for the Eaton County Tax Limitation Proposal, which will be presented to voters on November 5, 2024. The proposal seeks to increase the county's tax levy by an additional 3.0 mills, generating approximately $12 million annually to fund essential services, address budget shortfalls, and support critical public safety and infrastructure.
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MCSB | Nominations Underway for 21st Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
October 15, 2024 11:00 AM

Lansing, Mich – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards program, a prestigious annual competition honoring thriving small businesses and their supporters. The nominations open with the addition of two new honors: the Disability-Owned Small Business Awards and the Micro Business Awards.

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