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DTMB | Regional Michigan Unemployment Rates Decrease Seasonally during August

Michigan Business Network
September 26, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

“Michigan regions displayed typical seasonal jobless rate reductions in August, and payroll jobs advanced throughout most areas,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.

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Education Leaders Celebrate Passage of School Aid Supplemental

Michigan Business Network
September 26, 2024 9:00 AM

Legislature Strengthens School Safety and Mental Health Funding

LANSING, MI —The Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity (MASO), the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA), the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA), the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP), and the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA)  applaud the Michigan House and Senate for passing a School Aid Fund Supplemental, which restores critical investments in school safety and mental health resources for students across the state.

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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Passage of Home Health Care Worker Legislation

Michigan Business Network
September 26, 2024 8:00 AM

Legislation will restore collective bargaining rights for 30,000+ Michiganders    

LANSING, Mich. — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the Michigan House/Senate passed Senate Bills 790 and 791, which will support workforce development, expand training, and restore bargaining rights for home health care workers after they were taken away in 2012.  

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Michigan Business Beat | Nick Chaffin, Micah Hefty, WIOA Program Details from CAMW!

Michigan Business Beat
September 25, 2024 5:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Nick Chaffin, program manager, and Micah Hefty, manager of intercounty operations, WIOA program leaders with CAMW! Lansing, MI

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Up to 242 Quality Jobs Coming to Detroit and Grayling,

Michigan Business Network
September 24, 2024 11:00 AM

Making Key Investments in Automotive Industry, Defense Leadership   

  • German auto parts manufacturer Laepple Automotive establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Detroit
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ICYMI New Report: Michigan Ranks 6th Nationally for Clean Energy Jobs

Michigan Business Network
September 23, 2024 5:00 PM

State home to nearly 128,000 clean energy jobs, clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as economy-wide employment    

LANSING, Mich. — The 2024 Clean Jobs America Report from E2, based on an analysis of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Energy and Employment Report (USEER), shows Michigan continues to lead the race for clean energy jobs.   

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DTMB | Michigan Jobless Rate Rises in August

Michigan Business Network
September 20, 2024 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.5 percent during August, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment declined by 12,000 over the month, while unemployment increased by 5,000, resulting in a workforce reduction of 7,000 during August.

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Free Bikes 4 Kidz Kicking Off 7th Season at Participating Meijer Stores

Michigan Business Network
September 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Organization has given over 12,000 bikes to kids in the last six years 

DETROIT - Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) Detroit, is once again calling on the public to donate used  bicycles on Saturday, September 28 from 9am to 1pm at 25 Meijer stores across  Southeast Michigan. Since 2018, FB4K Detroit has given away over 12,385 bikes to local kids  in need. Each bike includes a free, properly sized helmet.  

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8-Year-Old Henry and His Lemonade Stand Team Up with Detroit Salsa Company to Support the River Rouge Animal Shelter with Special Contribution from The Brady Hunter Foundation

Michigan Business Network
September 19, 2024 4:00 PM

Empowering Young Advocates and Strengthening Community Bonds to Help Animals in Need 

DETROIT, MI – September 19th, 2024 – Henry’s Lemonade Stand is teaming up with Detroit Salsa Company for a heartwarming event to benefit the River Rouge Animal Shelter, bringing the community together in support of a great cause.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan DTMB - Latest Analysis on MI Unemployment

Michigan Business Network
September 17, 2024 8:00 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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