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MEDC | Village of Lexington receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Michigan Business Network
November 11, 2024 9:00 AM

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

LANSING, Mich. – For its efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the Village of Lexington has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced on Nov. 4.

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

Michigan Business Network
November 8, 2024 12:00 PM

(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 7, 2024) – After receiving more than 200 nominations for the 10th annual Art of Achievement Awards, the Flint & Genesee Group tonight awarded 17 awards to some of the many organizations and individuals making a positive impact in Genesee County.

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PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: FOMC Cuts Fed Funds Rate

Michigan Business Network
November 8, 2024 11:00 AM

by 25 Basis Points as Expected

  • Productivity growth remained strong in the third quarter, up 2.2%. 
  • Unit labor cost growth is slowing, with a 1.9% increase in the third quarter.
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PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: More Strong Productivity Growth in Q3

Michigan Business Network
November 8, 2024 9:00 AM

is Good News for Inflation, Living Standards

  • Productivity growth remained strong in the third quarter, up 2.2%. 
  • Unit labor cost growth is slowing, with a 1.9% increase in the third quarter.
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NLEA | Reminder: Regional Small Business Outlook Panelists Announced! Event Today.

Michigan Business Network
November 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Regional Small Business Outlook Panelists Announced

The NLEA is excited to cohost a Regional Small Business Outlook event with Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, taking place on November 8th at Gypsy Distillery.

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Placemaking | Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships Coming to Kalamazoo

Michigan Business Network
November 8, 2024 7:00 AM

Event to be held Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025 at Wings Event Center

Kalamazoo, MI – U.S. Figure Skating has selected Kalamazoo as the site for the 2025 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. The event will be held Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025 at Wings Event Center. Hosted by the Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association (GKSA), the event will showcase teams from throughout the Midwest and Plains states ina spectacular display of beauty and elegance on ice.

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Michigan Business Beat | Cindy Hales Capital Region Community Foundation “Beacon of Hope Grant”

Michigan Business Network
November 7, 2024 11:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Cindy Hales, Ed.D., Vice President of Community Investment with the Capital Region Community Foundation.

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Michigan Business Beat | Reyna Masko, Reyna's Michelada Mix - Meijer's "Local Favorites" Program

Michigan Business Network
November 7, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes Reyna Masko, Founder and CEO of Aurora International Foods, Aurora International Foods , Grand Haven, MI. The holidays are on their way what better way to celebrate than with a fresh, cold Michelada (AKA the Mexican Bloody Mary) in your hand?


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

Michigan Business Network
November 6, 2024 9:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Payton Heins, NLEA, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Boyne City, MI.

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

Michigan Business Network
November 6, 2024 8:00 AM

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

LANSING, Mich.  The Village of Byron DDA will transform a vacant lot in Byron's downtown district into a community gathering space and gateway for a future riverwalk along the beautiful Shiawassee River.

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