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MiLEAP Welcomes Director Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, Announces Staff Changes

Michigan Business Network
July 8, 2024 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) welcomed its first director, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, known widely as Dr. Beverly, on July 1. As Dr. Beverly takes the helm, the department announced that Michelle Richard, who served as acting director since MiLEAP launched in December 2023, will serve as the department’s Deputy Director of Higher Education.

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Media Business | Jake Boss Jr. - How the Media Deals w/ Big 10 and Northern College Baseball

Media Business
July 8, 2024 1:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To wrap up his seventy-fifth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about Michigan State University baseball, the coach, his career, his legendary family, competing against warm weather schools, and how to navigate success in college baseball.

He welcomes Jake Boss Jr. who was appointed the 16th head coach in Michigan State baseball history on July 1, 2008, and has quickly become one of the most successful coaches in the program’s 130-year history.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - David Jurcak - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 5, 2024 6:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with David Jurcak, President of Operations, The Grand Hotel, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Jennifer Deamud - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 5, 2024 1:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Jennifer Deamud, Board Chair, Michigan Celebrates Small Business, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Erik Edoff Announced as New MEA Senior Executive Director

Michigan Business Network
July 5, 2024 11:00 AM

EAST LANSING — The Michigan Education Association, the state’s largest school employee union, is proud to announce the hiring of Erik Edoff as its new senior executive director.
 
Following a national search, MEA selected Edoff – who currently serves as Superintendent of L’Anse Creuse Public Schools – for its top staff position, providing executive leadership for MEA, MESSA and MEA Financial Services.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Dan Wyant - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 4, 2024 1:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Dan Wyant, Chairman and President, Edward Lowe Foundation, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Dr. Stephen Rapundalo - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 4, 2024 12:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with  Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, President and CEO, MICH Bio, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Elizabeth Bernhard - #MPC24

Michigan Business Beat
July 4, 2024 11:00 AM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Elizabeth Bernhard, Executive Director, Manufacturing Growth Alliance, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Reminder: LEO | UIA's Online Resources Are Available on July 4 When State Offices Are Closed

Michigan Business Network
July 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Workers and employers will be able to access the many online resources provided by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) over the Fourth of July holiday when state offices are closed. In-person and phone services will resume on Friday, July 5.

Workers will not be able to certify their job searches by telephone Thursday, July 4, but they can certify online using the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM), which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Log in at Michigan.gov/UIA.

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LEO | UIA's Online Resources Are Available on July 4 When State Offices Are Closed

Michigan Business Network
July 2, 2024 1:00 PM

Workers and employers will be able to access the many online resources provided by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) over the Fourth of July holiday when state offices are closed. In-person and phone services will resume on Friday, July 5.

Workers will not be able to certify their job searches by telephone Thursday, July 4, but they can certify online using the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM), which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Log in at Michigan.gov/UIA.

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