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DTMB Announces 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit to be Held Oct. 16 and 17

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 9:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. Michigan is recognized as a national leader in cybersecurity, and the summit serves as an annual platform for regional, national, and international thought leadership.

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MiLEAP | Michigan Awarded $33M to Expand Access to Quality, Affordable Child Care

Michigan Business Network
October 1, 2024 3:00 PM

Three-Year Grant from U.S. DHHS Administration for Children & Families Will Improve Pay, Benefits, Other Supports to Recruit and Retain More Child Care Professionals, Increasing Options for Families 

LANSING, Mich.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Director Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea today announced that Michigan has been awarded $33 million over three years to continue efforts to make high quality child care affordable and accessible in every community.

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Gov. Whitmer Sends Tributes to 12 Michigan Schools Honored for National Blue Ribbon Recognition

Michigan Business Network
October 1, 2024 10:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent tributes to 12 Michigan schools for being named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Treasury: The Michigan Education Savings Program Partners with the Detroit Lions

Michigan Business Network
October 1, 2024 8:00 AM

to Provide Nursing Rooms at Ford Field

LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) is proud to announce its partnership with the Detroit Lions to provide nursing rooms for mothers inside Ford Field. This initiative aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, ensuring that families feel comfortable and supported while attending games.

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Gov. Whitmer, MiLEAP Announce First Round of College Success Grants, Including Nearly $1M to MSU

Michigan Business Network
September 30, 2024 2:00 PM

 to Expand Support, Opportunities for Students Transferring from Community College

Grants Also Awarded to Diploma Equity Project, Schoolcraft College and Others to Enhance Capacity, Empower Student Success; Funding Still Available

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DOE Announces Bringing Back Clean Nuclear Energy, Creating Clean Energy Union Jobs Across the Midwest

Michigan Business Network
September 30, 2024 12:00 PM

$1.5 Billion Loan Guarantee from DOE Will Help First Ever Historic Restoration and Restart of a Nuclear Generating Station in Michigan

$1.3 Billion in Grants from USDA Will Reduce the Cost of Clean Electricity for Members of Two Rural Electric Cooperatives

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supporting and Creating Over 2,000 Clean Energy Jobs While Also Helping to Provide More Reliable, Affordable, Clean Baseload Power to Families and Businesses Across the Midwest

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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims September 30 as Megatron Day, Honoring Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson’s Induction into Pride of the Lions

Michigan Business Network
September 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Drafted in 2007, Calvin Johnson earned the nickname “Megatron” and has become known as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.   

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer honored former Lions Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson by proclaiming September 30 as Megatron Day.

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Michigan vs. Minnesota Football Rivalry Bobblehead Unveiled Ahead of Saturday’s Game

Michigan Business Network
September 27, 2024 11:00 AM

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Rivalry Bobblehead ahead of Saturday’s game between the two rivals in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The limited-edition bobblehead features vintage football players decked out in Michigan and Minnesota football uniforms with a replica of the Little Brown Jug between them. The bobblehead commemorates the rivalry, which goes back to 1892.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, CAMW! Job - Degree Requirements Moving Toward Skill Requirements

Michigan Business Beat
September 27, 2024 7:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton Counties.

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DTMB | Regional Michigan Unemployment Rates Decrease Seasonally during August

Michigan Business Network
September 26, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

“Michigan regions displayed typical seasonal jobless rate reductions in August, and payroll jobs advanced throughout most areas,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.

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