Scholarships Available to Students Pursuing Careers in Poultry Industry
East Lansing, Mich., Sept. 25, 2023 – Michigan Allied Poultry Industry (MAPI) announced its fifth annual fall scholarship program this week, aimed at encouraging college students to pursue careers in the poultry industry and supporting their education. The organization is now accepting applications for the $1,500 scholarships through October 20.
Majority of Michiganders support passing Reproductive Health Act, codifying cost-saving Affordable Care Act provisions, lowering cost of prescription drugs
LANSING, Mich. — A majority of Michiganders support the health care proposals in the ‘What’s Next Address,’ a speech Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently delivered on August 30 to lay out top legislative priorities for the fall and beyond.
LANSING, MI – Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded $21.5 million for blight elimination grants to communities across Michigan under the next round of the program. The funds are part of $75 million in blight elimination resources allocated in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2023 budget to make communities across Michigan more attractive to live and work.
Angela Waters Austin and Rev. Sean 'Mordecai' Holland share episode six of their newer show on Michigan Business Network. This is episode 1 of 6 for their newest series.
Transform MI shares a six-part series (36 segments) coming from content shared in three Town Hall meetings in March 2023.
Detroit creative recognized for his excellence in multicultural marketing, community engagement
DETROIT, Mich., Sept. 21, 2023—Boulevard Advertising Founder, President, and Managing Partner Fran Westbrooks will receive the Multicultural Marketing Award yesterday at Ajamu Group’s 12th Annual Multicultural Media Luncheon Awards during the North American International Auto Show. Born and raised in Detroit, Westbrooks has deep community roots and is known for his strategic and creative thinking and his commitment to leading cultural narratives.
With more than 15 years of agency experience, Westrbrooks has worked in Detroit and New York, overseeing the success of global companies like Chrysler, Chevy, Ford, Lincoln, HAP, Wal-Mart, Corona, Miller, Verizon, Subway. and Bermuda Tourism.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to hold agencies more accountable to the public on how they reuse excess personal property. Federally-owned personal property includes physical items such as office supplies, furniture, automobiles, and heavy machinery.
LANSING, Mich. –Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $553 million in Protecting MI Pension Grant awards are being sent to 123 Michigan communities, putting dollars back into the pockets of retirees and offsetting costs for local communities, keeping them from having to divert funds from critical public services.
Vic Verchereau welcomes Dr. Pam Miklavcic, who is the Founder and CEO of The Davies Project.
She is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.
Grant Awards Help Local Communities with Promises to Local Retirees, Provide Fiscal Stability for Other Important Services
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $553 million in Protecting MI Pension Grant awards are being sent to 123 Michigan communities, putting dollars back into the pockets of retirees and offsetting costs for local communities, keeping them from having to divert funds from critical public services.
LANSING, MI – As we head into respiratory virus season this fall, Sparrow Health System is seeing a sharp increase in demand for COVID tests and is reminding everyone on how best to get the vaccine.
Sparrow Laboratories is reporting a 36-percent rise in testing since the first week of August at its locations, including the innovative drive-thru site at Frandor.
