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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, MI DTMB Latest

Michigan Business Network
December 3, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman 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

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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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Treasury: Grants Available for Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 6:00 PM

Money for Special Projects to Free Up Funds for Important Services

LANSING, Mich. – Cities, villages and townships experiencing financial struggles can now apply for a grant to help fund special projects and free up tax dollars for important services, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).

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Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, MI DTMB Latest.

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman 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

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MiLEAP Announces 2025-26 FAFSA Now Available for Students and Families to Complete

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 12:00 PM

Completing the FAFSA Helps Michiganders Save Money While Earning a Skill Certificate or Degree Including up to $5,500 Annually Through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship or Nearly $7,400 Through the Federal Pell Grant

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today that students and families can now complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Treasury: A Chance to Snag a Black Friday Deal with $50 Bonus for College Savings

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 9:00 AM

Limited-time holiday offer jump-starts educational savings, provides unforgettable lasting value

LANSING, Mich. — As the holiday shopping season marks its traditional opening on Black Friday, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) wants to help shoppers put a little something extra under their tree on the way to a debt-free college future.

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Treasury: Joycelyn Isenberg Named Executive Director of the State Tax Commission

Michigan Business Network
November 26, 2024 3:00 PM

Three-Member Commission Supervises Property Tax Laws,  Provides Assessor Assistance and Certification

LANSING, Mich. – Deputy State Treasurer Kevin Smith today announced that Joycelyn Isenberg has been named the executive director of the State Tax Commission.

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DTMB to Host In-Person State Surplus Sale Friday, Dec. 6, Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

Michigan Business Network
November 22, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) will host an in-person state surplus sale Friday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. - noon. In-person sales are held in Lansing at 3111 W. St. Joseph St, Building 600.

The sale is a perfect opportunity to do some holiday shopping and features a wide array of items, including toys, clothing, cleaning supplies, sporting goods, tools, desks, file cabinets, chairs, bookshelves, and assorted fashion accessories.

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Michigan Municipal League Receives Michigan Top Workplaces Award for Third Year in a Row

Michigan Business Network
November 22, 2024 1:00 PM

Ann Arbor, Mich. — The Michigan Municipal League (the League) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow and empowered to execute.

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MiLEAP Celebrates Impact of Programs to Help Recent High School Graduates Pursue College Degree, Skill Certificate During College Scholarship Month

Michigan Business Network
November 22, 2024 7:00 AM

Students and Families are Encouraged to Explore Opportunities for Financial Support Through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Community College Guarantee

LANSING, Mich. – As part of an ongoing recognition of College Scholarship Month, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is celebrating the transformative impact of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative to lower the cost of college for high school graduates beginning with the class of 2023.

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