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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Support Michigan Students and Schools, Investing in Literacy Education, School Safety and Mental Health Programs, and More

Michigan Business Network
October 10, 2024 6:00 PM

These commonsense, bipartisan bills bolster Governor Whitmer’s commitment to Michigan’s students, schools, and educators by building on the historic investments made in the FY25 Budget.   

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed three bills that build on the most recent budget’s historic investments in Michigan’s students, schools, and teachers.

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Treasury: Free Drop-in Informational Session on College Savings Planned at Capital Area District Library — Okemos Branch

Michigan Business Network
October 10, 2024 5:00 PM

State’s prepaid tuition plan will match first $150 for new enrollees at the Oct. 12 event

OKEMOS — The Michigan Department of Treasury will host a free community event Oct. 12 as part of an informational road trip to bring awareness to college savings plans.

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Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity Celebrates Additional School Safety Funding

Michigan Business Network
October 10, 2024 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Peter Spadafore, executive director of the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity (The Alliance), issued the following statement today following Gov. Whitmer’s signature on legislation that invests in making schools safer, boosts mental health resources:

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Gov. Whitmer Announces 40 New Jobs with Business Expansion in Marquette

Michigan Business Network
October 8, 2024 4:00 PM

Medical equipment manufacturer Able Medical Devices to expand its footprint in the Upper Peninsula with the construction of a new facility   

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion project in the Upper Peninsula expected to create 40 new jobs and generate nearly $13 million in capital investment has received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.

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Michigan Business Beat | President Kevin Guskiewicz, MSU Investiture Speech and Fall '24 Focus

Michigan Business Beat
October 8, 2024 11:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., President, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

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Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan DTMB - Latest Analysis on Michigan Jobless

Michigan Business Network
October 8, 2024 9:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shibani Putatunda, Economic Specialist, with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, within
DTMB - the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the State of MI, Lansing, MI

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MEDC | City of East Tawas receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Michigan Business Network
October 7, 2024 11:00 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 City of East Tawas has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification designation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today.

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MBN on the Road | LAFCU - Perry School What $10K Can Do for Their Elementary Kids

Michigan Business Network
October 4, 2024 5:00 PM

Wednesday, October 2nd MBN's Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Perry, Michigan.

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Gov. Whitmer Welcomes Leadership Transition in the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison, Celebrates Karen Aldridge-Eason's 21 Years of Leadership

Michigan Business Network
October 4, 2024 11:00 AM

The Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL) is the of its kind in the nation, designed to create connections and collaborations between the Governor’s office and philanthropic organizations.   

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer welcomed Dana Linnane, who served as the OFL’s director of planning and research, into the role of foundation liaison. She also celebrated Karen Aldridge-Eason's 21 years of service with the Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL).

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Six Commonsense Bills to Cut Red Tape,

Michigan Business Network
October 3, 2024 4:00 PM

Put Money Back in Michigander’s Pockets, Address Criminal Justice Reform, and More   

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed six commonsense bills into law.

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