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#MPC23 | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association

Michigan Business Beat
June 30, 2023 12:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with  Ryan Hundt, CEO, of Michigan Works! Association from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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#MPC23 | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley

Michigan Business Beat
June 30, 2023 10:00 AM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, President & CEO of Automation Alley from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Michigan Students at Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Michigan Business Network
June 29, 2023 4:00 PM

from Abuse, Keep Communities Safe

LANSING, Mich – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to protect Michigan students at schools, colleges, and universities from abuse. 

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Michigan Business Beat | Cale Sauter, Farm Bureau Insurance, the America & Me Essay Contest

Michigan Business Beat
June 28, 2023 7:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Cale Sauter, Public Relations & Social Media Strategist | Farm Bureau Insurance Lansing, MI.

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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next Week in Four Counties 

Michigan Business Network
June 28, 2023 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road and bridge repair projects next week in four counties including resurfacing work on M-28 in Chippewa County, rebuilding the I-94 Dearing Road exit ramp in Jackson County, rebuilding the I-96 exit ramp to Novi Road in Oakland County, and repairing the Bellevue Road on ramp to US-127 in Ingham County.

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#MPC23 | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 | Brandy Johnson, MCCA - Michigan Community College Association

Michigan Business Beat
June 28, 2023 3:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Brandy Johnson, President of MCCA - Michigan Community College Association from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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First Ever Flint Area Get Youth Outdoors Day A Huge Success

Michigan Business Network
June 21, 2023 8:00 AM

Flint, Mich —The Inaugural Flint Area Get Youth Outdoors Day, Saturday, June 10, drew more than 90 eager and excited youth, along with their parents or guardians, to the Bluegill Boat Launch on Mott Lake near Flint, Michigan.

Hosted by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), United Auto Workers Local 659 and the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission (GCPRC), in partnership with the Skuta Outdoor Alliance, Flint River Watershed Coalition, Pheasants Forever and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the free community event offered children and adults alike a hands-on learning experience in fishing, air rifle shooting, kayaking, dog training, wild turkey calling and more during the free community outreach event.

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Governor Whitmer Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase $14.2B Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption

Michigan Business Network
June 14, 2023 2:00 PM

Community Partners Encouraged to Sign up to Increase Awareness of Federal Program Providing $30 per Month Toward High-Speed Home Internet   

LANSING, Mich.  Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office announced the kick-off of a statewide Michigan ACP Act Now initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a $14.2 billion federal broadband benefit funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, that will connect more Michiganders to the long-term benefit that helps lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. 

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Leadership Lowdown | Dr. Wallace Kamau and Mary Kamau - Creating Hope in the Darkness of Despair

Leadership Lowdown
June 13, 2023 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Dr. Wallace Kamau and Mary Kamau, who are co-founders of Missions of Hope International.

They are the latest guests for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

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Maner Costerisan Launches Consulting Service to Support Government Clients

Michigan Business Network
June 13, 2023 10:00 AM

Rod Taylor joins firm to lead newly developed municipality consulting services team 

LANSING, Mich. – Maner Costerisan has launched a new consulting service to support its government clients in strengthening their fiscal and operational structures. Rod Taylor has been hired to lead Maner’s newly developed municipality consulting services team and serve as the firm’s senior governmental consultant.

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