((o
Knowledge • News • Insights
 o))
In Partnership With

What's New in the Blog

Applications Now Open for $10M MiLEAP Universal FAFSA Challenge

Michigan Business Network
October 31, 2024 11:30 AM

Local School Districts and Public School Academies Encouraged to Apply for Funding to Integrate FAFSA Completion in High Schools, Empower Students to Unlock Financial Aid Opportunities

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced today that applications are now open for the Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Challenge.

Read More

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

Michigan Business Beat
October 31, 2024 10:00 AM

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

Read More

Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Expanding Eligibility for Disabled Veteran Registration Plates

Michigan Business Network
October 29, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich.  – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 5127, which expands the eligibility of the Disabled Veteran registration plate to partially disabled veterans.

Read More

Treasury: Grand Rapids Griffins Team Up with GR Consumers Credit Union to Support Fostering Futures through Austin Czarnik’s On-Ice Performance

Michigan Business Network
October 28, 2024 12:00 PM

New season will see Marco Kasper continue the assist as scoring drives donations to scholarships

GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Griffins, in partnership with GR Consumers Credit Union, are excited to announce a $1,000 donation to the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, a result of center Austin Czarnik’s standout performance on the ice last season.

Read More

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Pat O'Keefe "State of Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets" - Event Tuesday!

Michigan Business Beat
October 28, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes Pat O’Keefe, CEO and Founder of O’Keefe, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Read More

Michigan Business Beat | Pat O'Keefe "State of Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets" - Event Tuesday!

Michigan Business Beat
October 25, 2024 5:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Pat O’Keefe, CEO and Founder of O’Keefe, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Read More

CRC of MI | Another Opportunity For Lawmakers to Make Funding More Fair for Low-Income Students

Michigan Business Network
October 25, 2024 3:00 PM

Lawmakers Can Ensure Federal Funding for Low-Income Students is Fair

This school year, the federal government will direct nearly a half billion dollars to Michigan public schools to address the learning needs of children from low-income backgrounds.

Read More

MiLEAP Receives Nearly $20M to Continue Successful Programs to Improve Child Care Access, Quality

Michigan Business Network
October 25, 2024 12:00 PM

Programs Will be Overseen by Early Childhood Investment Corporation 

LANSING, Mich.  The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced today that it will use nearly $20 million in federal grants to continue four programs to improve child care quality and access in Michigan.

Read More

LEO | Help Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders:

Michigan Business Network
October 24, 2024 2:00 PM

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for "Go For Launch!" Event in Grand Ledge, MI

Grand Ledge, MI – Higher Orbits and the National Defense Industrial Association - Michigan Chapter (NDIA-MI) are calling on local businesses and organizations to sponsor the upcoming Go For Launch! event, a two-day space-themed program that uses space exploration to ignite student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).

Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Build 450 New Housing Units in Detroit and Wyandotte

Michigan Business Network
October 22, 2024 6:00 PM

Increasing Supply to Help Lower the Cost of Housing in the Region   

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced approval for placemaking projects that will increase housing and community vitality in Detroit and Wyandotte, as well as additional federal funding to support startups and innovators. 

Read More