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Peters Bipartisan Bill to Ensure DHS Can Procure Advanced Technologies

Michigan Business Network
April 12, 2024 9:00 AM

to Strengthen National Security Passes Committee 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend its use of a procurement tool for acquiring leading-edge technology has advanced in the Senate. This procurement tool, known as other transaction authority (OTA), provides DHS with the flexibility to work with the most innovative businesses, including those that have not previously contracted with the federal government.
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Michigan Business Beat | Tony Robinson Sparrow Foundation Board Looks Ahead to Sparrow Golf Classic!

Michigan Business Beat
April 11, 2024 3:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes  Tony Robinson, Vice Chair of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Foundation board of directors.


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ICYMI: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow News: Sparrow Unveils New Name as University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

Michigan Business Network
April 11, 2024 6:30 AM

Sparrow Health System marks a new era in unveiling new name as University of Michigan Health-Sparrow 

LANSING, MI – Today is another milestone for local health care as leaders of Michigan Medicine and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow began celebrations to mark Sparrow’s new name and rebranding.

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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow News: Sparrow unveils new name as University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 2:00 PM

Sparrow Health System marks a new era in unveiling new name as University of Michigan Health-Sparrow 

LANSING, MI – Today is another milestone for local health care as leaders of Michigan Medicine and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow began celebrations to mark Sparrow’s new name and rebranding.

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🧬 Genomenon | Uncover Updated Evidence and Speed Your Workflow

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 7:45 AM

Are you ready to unlock new insights into your diagnostic processes? 

We are thrilled to announce the latest release of Mastermind, featuring expanded content including ACMG secondary finding genes and a redesigned, sleek user interface making it more efficient for users to triage and report on actionable variants. The Product team at Genomenon has been working hard having in-depth client meetings, extensive brainstorming with in-house experts and intense design & development sessions. The result of these efforts is this next wave of updates with the release of Mastermind 3.1.

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Peters Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud,

Michigan Business Network
April 10, 2024 7:00 AM

Recover Stolen Pandemic Funds, and Protect Taxpayer Dollars 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to address historic levels of fraud within federal funds that were passed to help Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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$1 Billion Tax Cut for Michigan Parents Has Broad Bipartisan Support

Michigan Business Network
April 8, 2024 2:00 PM

At a time of stark partisan divide an overwhelming majority of Michiganders unite in support of a significant tax cut for Michigan’s working parents

LANSING, Mich. – Recent polling of likely 2024 voters in Michigan, conducted by Impact Research for Michigan Future, Inc., finds strong support for a $1 billion Working Parents Tax Cut (WPTC) to help parents raising young children afford household necessities including child care.

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MiLEAP Announces Grant Opportunities for Public and Tribal Colleges to Grow College Enrollment and Support Students

Michigan Business Network
April 8, 2024 1:00 PM

New Barrier Removal—Growing Institutional Capacity and Reconnect Community Action Grants will help colleges increase student success 

LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced the launch of two grant opportunities: Barrier Removal – Growing Institutional Capacity Grants and the Reconnect Community Action Grants, which offer public and tribal colleges fund to grow college enrollment, strengthen institutional systems to eliminate barriers, such as housing, transportation and child care, and support adults as they earn a skill certificate or degree.  

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Federal Contracts

Michigan Business Network
April 5, 2024 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure federal agencies are buying high-quality products and saving taxpayer dollars. The senator’s bill creates a pilot program requiring federal agencies to consistently track whether they are getting a good return on investment when awarding contracts for these goods and services.  

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MichBio | MI Life Sciences Link

Michigan Business Network
April 5, 2024 10:00 AM

A Tribute to a Giant of Michigan’s Biosciences Community

James (Jim) Herbert, who passed away recently, was a founding father of Michigan’s biotechnology ecosystem. He brought to his work, and to his life, a passion, a vision and a perseverance rooted in his belief that biotechnology was the way of the future. In so doing, Herbert co-founded and built Neogen, a pioneering multi-national food and animal safety products company headquartered in Lansing.

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