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LEO | $3M Going PRO Talent Fund Awards put MediLodge Workers on Track

Michigan Business Network
November 16, 2023 7:00 PM

to career success

LANSING, Mich. — Healthcare workers throughout Michigan are better prepared to provide patients with the care they need thanks to support and training made possible by the Going PRO Talent Fund.

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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Increases during October

Michigan Business Network
November 16, 2023 2:00 PM

as payroll jobs fall

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate advanced by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.1 percent during October, according to data released today by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment in the state rose by 9,000, and unemployment increased by 15,000 over the month. Michigan’s labor force rose by 23,000 between September and October.  

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LEO | Employment and Independence Achievements Celebrated

Michigan Business Network
November 16, 2023 9:00 AM

Michigan’s Bureau of Services for Blind Persons hosts annual Excellence Awards

LANSING, Mich. — Thirteen individuals who achieved their goals for employment or independent living after vision loss, as well as five organizations that represent the values of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, were honored by the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) during its annual Excellence Awards ceremony on Wednesday.

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LEO | Nonprofits, Labor Unions Awarded $870,000 in MIOSHA Training Grants to Bolster Worker Protections

Michigan Business Network
November 14, 2023 7:00 PM

LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) awarded $870,000 in training grants to 20 nonprofit organizations statewide to strengthen worker safety and health. The annual MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) grants are awarded for the development and implementation of safety and health training and services, specifically to help support small and medium-sized businesses. 

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U of M Innovation Partnerships | Innovation Partnerships Releases 2023 Impact Report

Michigan Business Network
November 14, 2023 11:00 AM

U of M Innovation Partnerships are pleased to share with you the Innovation Partnerships’ 2023 Impact Report, which contains highlights of our FY23 performance, as well as stories of impact from across the University of Michigan’s research enterprise.  

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My Community Dental Centers' Dr. Brown Brings Equitable Dental Care to Michigan

Michigan Business Network
November 14, 2023 10:00 AM

CEO of My Community Dental Centers Provides Accessible Dental Care Statewide

Dr. Deborah Brown, DMD, MHA, FACHE celebrates five years of practice in the dental industry 

Grand Rapids, MI., November 2023 – United States (U.S.) Army Veteran, Michigan Board of Dentistry Dentist, and My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) CEO, Dr. Deborah Brown, DMD, MHA, FACHE remains at the forefront of Dentistry statewide. Working to streamline access to Medicare Dental Benefits, Dr. Brown has been integral in the landmark budget proposal which was the first of its kind in 30+ years allocating more than $2 million toward contracts with Dental Health Plans and more than $4 million to increase the dental procedure reimbursement rate.

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Media Business | Hondo Carpenter | How Media Deals with Sports Issues in Michigan

Media Business
November 14, 2023 8:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content contributor and show-host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his Sixty-fourth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about sports related topics that are in the news and how the media handles getting and sharing these stories that go beyond the competition on the field, and other competitive platforms.

He welcomes back Hondo Carpenter, who covers the Las Vegas Raiders for Sports Illustrated & is the owner Spartan Nation which covers Michigan State athletics. Co-host Morning Tailgate on Raider Nation Radio.

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LEO | Gov. Whitmer Kicks off National Apprenticeship Week with 2024 Goal to Boost the Use of Registered Apprenticeship Training Model to Grow Needed Talent Statewide

Michigan Business Network
November 13, 2023 4:00 PM

Michigan looks to increase number of active Registered Apprentices by 10% in the state’s Race to Talent™ with Registered Apprenticeship

LANSING — As Apprenticeship Week kicks off, the State of Michigan is launching a Race to Talent™ with Registered Apprenticeship campaign to attract more employers in more sectors to offer the proven training model to help them secure the talent they need to ensure business success.  

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ICYMI: CRC of MI Honors Oakland U. President; Panel of Higher Ed Presidents Dive into Issues

Michigan Business Network
November 13, 2023 8:00 AM

Higher Education Challenges and Opportunities Take Center Stage at Annual Citizens Research Council Public Policy Dinner

Event honored Oakland U. President; Noted Population Research 

Plymouth, MI – The Citizens Research Council of Michigan today held its annual Public Policy Dinner where it presented the Eugene A. Gargaro, Jr. Public Service Award to Oakland University President Dr. Ora Pescovitz in recognition of her public service and commitment to civic engagement.

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LEO | UIA Offices Closed Friday in Honor of Veterans; Claimants Can Certify for Benefits Online

Michigan Business Network
November 9, 2023 8:00 AM

With Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) offices closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day, workers who receive jobless benefits can still certify online through their MiWAM account that they have searched for work. Certification by phone will not be available on the state holiday.

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