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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Tekea Norwood, CAMW! Explains the Rapid Response Program

Michigan Business Beat
November 30, 2024 8:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties.

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ICYMI: Build Smart, Lead Strong | Completing the Puzzle: A New Electrical Maintenance Standard (NFPA-70B)

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
November 29, 2024 12:00 PM

In this seventh episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong', Elizabeth continues to connect with a dynamic batch of guests. For this portion of the program she has two guests and they discuss  NFPA-70B.

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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER: The Right Place's Economic Outlook for 2025

Michigan Business Network
November 29, 2024 11:00 AM

December 5, 2024 | 7:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. 
JW Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

Join The Right Place for one of the most anticipated economic forecast events in our community.

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City of Flint Awards Sen. Debbie Stabenow Key to the City

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 5:00 PM

FLINT – Senator Debbie Stabenow received the Key to the City from the City of Flint today for her lifetime of service to our state and her decades of leadership improving the lives of the people of Flint 

“The City of Flint has a rich, vibrant, and resilient history. Throughout my career in the Senate, the city has been such a critical partner,” said Senator Stabenow.

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Senator Stabenow Honored as Grand Marshal of 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 4:00 PM

DETROIT – Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) served as Grand Marshal for the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade this Thanksgiving Day. This honor is in recognition of her lifetime of service to the State of Michigan. Senator Stabenow served as Grand Marshal alongside Daniel J. Loepp, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Mike Tirico, one of America’s most recognized sports announcers.

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ICYMI: Explore Flint & Genesee | Visitor Spending in Genesee County Steadily Increasing Since 2020 According to New Report

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 3:00 PM

According to the 2023 Tourism Economic County Report, visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County in 2023

(Flint, Mich. Nov. 19, 2024) – new report  published by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation shows tourism spending in Genesee County has increased yearly since 2020, with an increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023. Visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County in 2023, generating $73 million in state and local tax revenue.  
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Michigan Business Beat | Amanda J. Dernovshek, Foster Swift - Corporate Transparency Act and Impact

Michigan Business Beat
November 28, 2024 9:00 AM

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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Gov. Whitmer Strengthens Economic Ties with Spain to Boost Foreign Investment and Job Creation in Michigan

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 6:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan delegation led by Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently concluded its successful economic mission to Spain, reinforcing Michigan’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and attracting foreign direct investment to the state.

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Gov. Whitmer and Gov. DeWine Place Wager on Michigan Wolverine’s Rivalry Game Against Ohio State Buckeyes

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Ahead of the Michigan Wolverine’s rivalry game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has placed a friendly wager with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. 

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PNC Senior Economist Jay Hawkins: Consumer Confidence Increased Modestly in November

Michigan Business Network
November 26, 2024 4:00 PM

  • The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index improved to 111.7 in November to the highest level since July 2023. The increase was broad-based with both the Present Situation and Expectations Indexes increasing.
  • Consumers were significantly more optimistic about future job availability, which reached its highest level in nearly three years.
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