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DTMB | Regional Michigan Unemployment Rates Increase Seasonally in January

Michigan Business Network
March 13, 2024 12:00 PM

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 Center for Data and Analytics.   

“All Michigan labor market areas exhibited typical seasonal unemployment rate increases in January,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “January nonfarm jobs also fell across all Michigan metro areas over the month.”

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LEO | Michigan Officials Appointed to Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II to Serve as Chair

Michigan Business Network
March 12, 2024 3:00 PM

Committee to assist FCC on telecommunications issues affecting local, state and Tribal governments

Lansing, Mich.—Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and his designee, Michigan’s Chief Connectivity Officer, Eric Federick were appointed as members on the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC), with the Lieutenant Governor selected as the committee’s Chair.

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MEDC | Bay City Achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities “Essentials” Status

Michigan Business Network
March 8, 2024 5:00 PM

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

LANSING, Mich. – For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the City of Bay City achieved the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation under the new RRC 2.0 framework, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced Tuesday.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Eric Lupher, New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit Results

Michigan Business Beat
March 8, 2024 10:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan.

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LEO | Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II Celebrates Biden Administration Paving Way for Michigan to Enhance High-Speed Internet Access

Michigan Business Network
March 7, 2024 6:00 PM

Michiganders encouraged to visit challenge portal to prepare for March 25 State Challenge Process launch

Lansing, Mich.Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) announced that the Biden Administration has approved Michigan’s proposed State Challenge Process, which will give Michiganders an opportunity to help identify locations across the state that are eligible for high-speed internet infrastructure expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Eric Lupher, New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit Results

Michigan Business Beat
March 7, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan.

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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Edges Down in January

Michigan Business Network
March 7, 2024 1:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.0 percent during January, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Michigan employment rose by 6,000, while unemployment fell by 5,000 over the month. The statewide workforce edged up by 1,000 during January.      

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MCAN Supports Advance Education for Incarcerated Adults

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 6:00 PM

Michigan College Access Network joins partnership to improve postsecondary education access for incarcerated adults

Initiative will provide resources for higher education institutions to effectively support marginalized populations  

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LEO | $3M in Grants Provide Education and Career Support to Michigan’s Adult Learners

Michigan Business Network
March 5, 2024 4:00 PM

Thirteen grant recipients will help Michiganders, age 23+, complete high school diploma and start career training programs

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the recipients of $3 million in state funding to help adults over the age of 23 obtain a high school diploma and get started in career training programs that lead to in-demand careers and bigger paychecks.

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MEDC | New Opportunities for College Students to Benefit

Michigan Business Network
March 4, 2024 5:00 PM

from The Michigander Scholars Incentive in 2024

MEDC announces new partnerships with Kettering University, Wayne State University and major employers to promote careers, recruit talent and fill jobs in semiconductor, electric vehicle industries that are key to helping grow state’s future population

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