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Senator Stabenow Delivers Farewell Speech

Michigan Business Network
December 5, 2024 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Wednesday delivered her farewell address to the Senate. 

Senator Stabenow’s remarks are available to view here, and her remarks as prepared for delivery are available below:

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2025 Economic Outlook for Greater Grand Rapids Shared at The Right Place’s Annual Event

Michigan Business Network
December 5, 2024 11:00 AM

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (Dec. 5, 2024) – Today, regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc. hosted its 2025 Economic Outlook for the Greater Grand Rapids Region. The event featured a state of the region presentation by The Right Place, Inc. President and CEO Randy Thelen,

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Senator Stabenow Delivers Farewell Speech at This Hour

Michigan Business Network
December 4, 2024 4:00 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) will deliver her farewell address to the Senate on Wednesday afternoon.

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PNC Senior Economist Kurt Rankin: ISM Services PMI Slipped to 52.1 for November 2024,

Michigan Business Network
December 4, 2024 1:00 PM

Expansion Intact but Momentum Slowed Across Components

*       The ISM Services PMI fell to 52.1 in November 2024

*       Employment gains eased in November 2024, clinging to expansion at 51.5
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LAFCU Strengthens Team with Hires in Professional Services and Finance

Michigan Business Network
December 4, 2024 12:00 PM

Danna Finney joins as compliance officer, Monica Roark hired as accounts payable specialist 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two experienced professionals in key roles—Danna Finney joins as compliance officer, and Monica Roark as accounts payable specialist.

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LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024

Michigan Business Network
December 4, 2024 9:00 AM

Lansing-based organization is two-time winner 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2024 by American Banker.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Amanda J. Dernovshek, Foster Swift - Corporate Transparency Act and Impact

Michigan Business Beat
December 3, 2024 12:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Amanda J. Dernovshek, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Lansing, MI with 6 offices across the state.

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Funding Available to Small Businesses through Flint & Genesee Small Business Hub Grant Program

Michigan Business Network
December 3, 2024 9:00 AM

Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance to award $210,000 in small business grants 

(Flint, Mich., Dec. 2, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Support Hub has launched a new grant program designed to support businesses at all stages of growth and empower them to thrive. Applications for the Flint & Genesee Small Business Hub Grant Program, which will award $210,000 in funding to eligible businesses, are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

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

Michigan Business Network
December 3, 2024 7:00 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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PNC Senior Economist Kurt Rankin: ISM Manufacturing Jumps to 48.4,

Michigan Business Network
December 2, 2024 1:00 PM

Strongest Reading Since June 2024
*       The ISM Manufacturing PMI increased to 48.4 in November 2024

*       Employment for November 2024 strengthened but remained in contractionary territory at 48.1

*       New Orders bounced into a mild expansionary stance at 50.4 for November 2024
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