Upgrades, Lower Costs for Michigan Businesses
LANSING, Mich – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to assist schools with providing funds for school security improvements, acquiring and upgrading technology and vehicles used for transportation and school maintenance, and real estate purchases.
Mary Free Bed at Sparrow, Sparrow Specialty, Community Hospitals receive national honors for patient satisfaction
LANSING, MI – Mary Free Bed at Sparrow, Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Sparrow’s Okemos Emergency Department and all five community hospitals have been honored with numerous awards from a national organization that tracks top scores for patient satisfaction.
HAMILTON, MICH. May 2023 - Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI) is accepting suggestions for nominations to serve on the 2024-2025 American Egg Board (AEB), which is U.S. egg farmers’ link to consumers in communicating the value of the incredible egg. AEB is seeking a diverse group of candidates. Appointed members will serve a two-year term.
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce two business expansion projects expected to create a total of 75 new jobs and retain 44 existing jobs that have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Ithaca and Jonesville and are expected to generate a total private investment of nearly $2.5 million.
Hudsonville Fairgrounds to Host Two-Day Spring Flea Market with 150+ Makers, Live Music, Drinks & Food Trucks
The Farmgirl Flea two-day spring market on May 19th and 20th will feature antiques, farmhouse decor, furniture, vintage treasures, and more
Hudsonville, MI (May 19, 2023) - Farmgirl Flea Market Pickers & Makers, named one the Top 100 markets to attend by Flea Market Style Magazine, has been operating since 2016 and attracts vendors from all over the U.S. to their Spring, Fall and Christmas Markets.
Sparrow board member and donor James Herbert honored with Community Service Award
LANSING, MI – Sparrow Health System board member James Herbert, whose philanthropy has had an immeasurable impact on Sparrow and the health of the Mid-Michigan community, May 10th received this year’s Community Service Award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The following joint statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, and Kim Meeker, RN, BSN, MBA, president of the Michigan Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL).
A package of bills announced today in the Michigan Legislature has the potential to severely harm hospitals and access to important services for patients, if ultimately passed.
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a significant development in the state’s efforts to capitalize on federal grants to enhance and grow our electric vehicle charging network.
Sparrow Clinton Chief Nursing Officer named Rural Health Professional of Year
ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Mariah Hesse has been honored as 2023 Rural Health Professional of the Year for a lifetime’s work in promoting and improving health services in rural areas.
Provides Nearly 568,000 Direct Jobs, 219,000 in Hospitals Alone
LANSING, Mich. — The Partnership for Michigan’s Health reports healthcare directly employed nearly 568,000 Michigan residents in 2021, demonstrating that healthcare remains the largest private-sector employer in the state despite continued staffing losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
