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Sparrow News: Sparrow Community Hospitals Offer Scholarships to High School Seniors

Michigan Business Network
February 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Sparrow Community Hospitals offer scholarships to high school seniors 

 

LANSING, MI – Sparrow Community Hospitals are pleased to announce a scholarship program for area students.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Foundation Adds Community Leaders As New Members

Michigan Business Network
February 16, 2024 9:00 AM

LANSING, MI – The Sparrow Foundation has named five noted business, medical and community leaders to its Board of Directors, overseeing the philanthropic endeavors that support Sparrow Health System in caring for our region.

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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims February 16 as National Caregivers Day

Michigan Business Network
February 16, 2024 7:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed February 16 as National Caregivers Day in Michigan to honor millions of Michiganders who serve as caregivers  both professionally and those who care for a family member. 

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Senator Peters Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Study Link Between Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence

Michigan Business Network
February 16, 2024 6:30 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) has reintroduced bipartisan legislation – called the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act – to help us better understand and respond to the connection between animal cruelty and acts of interpersonal violence in our communities. Peters’ AVERT Future Violence Act – which he reintroduced with U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) – would commission a Justice Department study to assess the link between acts of animal cruelty and future violence against others – such as domestic violence and gun violence.

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AAA Research Finds Flaws in Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Technology

Michigan Business Network
February 15, 2024 8:00 AM

AAA research finds flaws in vehicle technology designed to brake for you while backing up

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Senator Peters Issues Statement Following Senate Passage of the National Security Supplemental Package

Michigan Business Network
February 14, 2024 11:00 AM

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after the Senate passed the national security supplemental package with bipartisan support. The legislation provides aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza and Ukraine. It also includes provisions to help stem the flow of fentanyl in the United States and additional funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps to protect houses of worship and other nonprofits from security threats. Peters recently spoke on the Senate floor to advocate for passing the legislation.  

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Kile - Michigan 2-1-1 Reviewing Social Determinants of Health Month

Michigan Business Beat
February 13, 2024 9:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Sarah Kile, a director with Michigan 2-1-1, a free service that connects residents across the state with help from thousands of health and human resource agencies right in their communities.


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Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Kile - Michigan 2-1-1 Reviewing Social Determinants of Health Month

Michigan Business Beat
February 12, 2024 10:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Sarah Kile, a director with Michigan 2-1-1, a free service that connects residents across the state with help from thousands of health and human resource agencies right in their communities.


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Senator Peters Applauds Department of Defense Expansion of PFAS Cleanup Strategies Developed in Northern Michigan

Michigan Business Network
February 9, 2024 6:00 PM

to Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Camp Grayling

WASHINGTON, DC  U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after the Department of Defense (DoD) announced plans to expand use of PFAS mitigation strategies  pioneered in Northern Michigan at more than 30 DoD installations and National Guard facilities nationwide, including Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Camp Grayling. This follows a recent Air Force decision to utilize these locally developed methods to stem the flow of PFAS surrounding the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda.

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2024 Travel Trends: AAA Reports Strong Demand for Cruising

Michigan Business Network
February 8, 2024 7:00 AM

The majority of spring-summer vacations are booked in the first three months

DEARBORN, Mich., (February 8, 2024) — The new year is off to a hot start for the travel industry, particularly with cruising. Travel professionals with AAA – The Auto Club Group say cruise lines saw record breaking booking days last year, and that trend has carried into 2024.

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