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MEDC | Business Expansion Creates 40 New Jobs in Marquette

Michigan Business Network
October 11, 2024 11:00 AM

Medical equipment manufacturer Able Medical Devices to expand its footprint in the Upper Peninsula with the construction of a new facility

LANSING, Mich. -- Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion project in the Upper Peninsula expected to create 40 new jobs and generate nearly $13 million in capital investment has received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project is in Marquette.

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Next Leadership Talk - Today!

Getting A Grip
October 9, 2024 7:00 AM

Brian Smith, founder of the world-renowned UGG Australia brand, will share his journey and roadmap to success with stories of achievements, failures, lucky breaks, and near disasters. Brian's guiding principle: You can't give birth to adults. Every company is conceived as an idea and birthed into reality, and the baby business grows through its infancy, toddler years, early youth, and tumultuous teens, to eventually arrive at maturity.

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Leadership Lowdown | Karin Hurt - Let's Talk Collaboration

Leadership Lowdown
October 8, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Karin Hurt, who is the founder of Let's Grow Leaders.

She is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications - Crisis Management

Michigan Business Beat
October 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer (hoarder), community advocate (vigilante), and proud (obsessed) business owner, 8THIRTY FOUR Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI.


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MCSB | Nominations Open for 21st Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
October 7, 2024 5:00 PM

Lansing, Mich – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards program, a prestigious annual competition honoring thriving small businesses and their supporters. The nominations open with the addition of two new honors: the Disability-Owned Small Business Awards and the Micro Business Awards.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications - Crisis Management

Michigan Business Beat
October 7, 2024 4:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer (hoarder), community advocate (vigilante), and proud (obsessed) business owner, 8THIRTY FOUR Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI.


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MEDC | Michigan’s Growth Office Announces Four Finalists to Compete at PitchMI Competition

Michigan Business Network
October 7, 2024 1:00 PM

Four startups to compete in pitch competition with one winner receiving a $100,000 investment

DETROIT, Mich. – At the closing ceremony of Michigan Tech Week today, Michigan’s Growth Office announced the four finalists selected to take the stage at PitchMI, a statewide shark tank-style pitch competition slated for this fall.

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ICYMI: MBN On The Road | Register for the Next Leadership Talk

Getting A Grip
October 4, 2024 4:00 PM

Brian Smith, founder of the world-renowned UGG Australia brand, will share his journey and roadmap to success with stories of achievements, failures, lucky breaks, and near disasters. Brian's guiding principle: You can't give birth to adults. Every company is conceived as an idea and birthed into reality, and the baby business grows through its infancy, toddler years, early youth, and tumultuous teens, to eventually arrive at maturity.

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Michigan Business Beat | Greg Collette, HR Collaborative's Evolution and Key HR Challenges for 2024

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Greg Collette, VP, Marketing & Technology, HR Collaborative, Grand Rapids, MI.

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Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J. News - Nebraska Expansion and Promise Scholarships!

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 12:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, and now Nebraska!

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