Michigan wins jobs and investment over another state competing for the economic development
LANSING, Mich. – Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce funding approval for SMTAutomation, a provider of automation equipment and machining services, to expand their operations in Bruce Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Secures 2,500 good-paying jobs, builds up health care workforce, lowers cost of home repairs
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and House Speaker Joe Tate released the following statements after the passage of a bipartisan supplemental bill to power economic development, improve retention and recruitment in the health care workforce, lower the cost of energy-efficient home repairs, and more.
The service will provide personalized home and companionship care to adults and seniors in Michigan
East Lansing, Mich. – MSU Health Care has launched a new service that provides non-medical personal and companionship care for adults and seniors throughout Michigan. The new offering is available privately on an hourly basis in individual residences and senior living communities.
LANSING, Mich. — Wednesday, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced the launch of a new website, Michigan.gov/EVJobsAcademy, to connect Michiganders to good-paying career opportunities in the rapidly expanding automotive mobility and electrification industry. Today’s announcement builds on last year’s $5 million investment in the Michigan Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy (EV Jobs Academy).
The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Michiganders deserve local access to care from their hospitals, but that access has been threatened by a generational workforce shortage. On behalf of our member hospitals and health systems, we are very thankful our partners in the Michigan Legislature recognized this need and continue to be involved in developing solutions to retain and expand healthcare talent in Michigan.
Help MichBio Shape the Life Sciences Showcase Program
MichBio is welcoming submissions for innovative and inspirational topics and speakers for the Michigan Life Sciences Showcase on May 15th.
The Life Sciences Showcase will bring together five of MichBio's Signature events to celebrate the entirety of Michigan Life Sciences and provide opportunities for inter-sector networking and sharing of best practices.
Lowering MI Costs rolls back retirement tax, quintuples Working Families Tax Credit, puts thousands back in people’s pockets
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after Michigan Legislature passed the Lowering MI Costs plan to deliver a $1 billion tax break to seniors and working families.
ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine St. Johns is pleased to welcome highly skilled orthopedic surgeon, Alex Gilde, M.D., to its practice at 901 S. Oakland, St. Johns.
Dr. Gilde specializes in total joint hip and knee replacements and partners with his patients to determine the best course of treatment for them.
Projects will build affordable housing, remove blight, create commercial space
LANSING, Mich. – Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of projects that could lead to the creation or retention of 421 jobs and generate nearly $203 million in investment in Michigan.
Sparrow honors ICU manager with
DAISY Leader Award
LANSING, MI – An E.W. Sparrow Hospital Intensive Care manager has been recognized with the hospital’s DAISY Leader Award for her compassion and dedication to helping our sickest patients.
