MiLEAP Announces 500 PreK Classrooms to be Added, Expanded

Michigan Business Network
August 1, 2024 12:00 PM

and Celebrates PreK for All Investment in Michigan’s FY2025 Budget

DETROIT, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced that 500 PreK classrooms will open or expand thanks to the fourth and final round of Great Start Readiness Program Start Up Grants. Yesterday at the childcare center Someplace Else Learning Factory (S.E.L.F.) in Detroit, the Department and local lawmakers celebrated this accomplishment and the investments in PreK for All in the new budget recently signed by Governor Whitmer.

Explore the 2024 Detroit Regional Dashboard

Michigan Business Network
August 1, 2024 7:00 AM

The 2024 Detroit Regional Dashboard  is a collaborative tool that measures economic and social progress and provides data that informs business, community, and policy recommendations to drive strategic change and collective action for a thriving and equitable Detroit Region.

LEO | Black Leadership Advisory Council Makes Policy Recommendations to Build a Stronger, More Inclusive Michigan, Remove Barriers for Black Michiganders

Michigan Business Network
July 30, 2024 6:00 PM

State, local Flint leaders hold roundtable to discuss supporting recommendations, lifting up Black communities

FLINT, Mich. — Tuesday, Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) members joined state and local Flint leaders to launch their latest policy recommendations to remove barriers for Black families and communities and build a stronger, more inclusive Michigan.

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Grants Under Federal Partnership to make Michigan’s National Parks More Accessible

Michigan Business Network
July 30, 2024 8:00 AM

National Park Mobility Challenge grants will enhance access and visitor experience

LANSING, Mich.— Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the National Park Service (NPS) to announce the first round of grant funding under the National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program,

LEO | New Opportunity for Michiganders to Help Create Michigan’s First-Ever Statewide Community and Worker Economic Transition Plan

Michigan Business Network
July 29, 2024 3:00 PM

Lansing, MICH – The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is seeking applications for the new Community and Worker Economic Transition Office Advisory Committee.

Authorized as part of Michigan’s historic clean energy and climate action legislation, the Advisory Committee will help create Michigan’s first-ever statewide transition plan that will support communities, workers and employers in the fossil fuel and automotive industries who are subject to significant economic transition.

LEO | Nearly $15M Awarded to Michigan Fire Agencies to Better Equip Firefighters, Save Lives

Michigan Business Network
July 29, 2024 1:00 PM

Lansing, MI — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is pleased to announce the award of $14,926,451 in grant funds to 187 fire and safety agencies across the state. These funds will be used to purchase an additional set of turnout gear for full-time career firefighters, enhancing their safety and readiness as they serve our communities.

Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Concludes Europe Investment Mission to Grow Michigan’s Defense and Aerospace Prowess

Michigan Business Network
July 26, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — Lt. Governor Gilchrist II concluded his investment mission to Europe this week, meeting with public and private sector leaders in England and the Netherlands. During the mission, the lieutenant governor focused on expanding on Michigan’s rich leadership in the aerospace and defense industry to bring critical jobs and supply chains home to Michigan.

DTMB | Regional Michigan Unemployment Rates Advance in June

Michigan Business Network
July 25, 2024 11:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose 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 experienced typical jobless rate gains during June,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.

Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Leads Economic Mission to Europe

Michigan Business Network
July 22, 2024 2:00 PM

to Showcase Michigan as a Global Leader in Defense and Aerospace Innovation

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II kicks off a five-day investment mission in Europe, with a focus on capitalizing on Michigan’s leadership in the defense and aerospace sector. As part of this mission, Michigan is announcing that it is officially joining the Aerospace States Association (ASA), a nonpartisan organization made up of lieutenant governors, governor-appointed delegates, state legislators, and territorial and tribal representatives.

Detroit Regional Chamber Welcomes New Board Chair and Members

Michigan Business Network
July 22, 2024 11:00 AM

This week, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne Shank, took over as Chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors, replacing Bank of America's Matt Elliott

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