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Governor Whitmer Continues Mission to Pitch More Michigan Jobs, Advanced Manufacturing Industry Opportunities

Michigan Business Network
January 19, 2023 8:00 AM

During Day Two of European Investment Mission

ZURICH, Switz. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer arrived in Zurich Tuesday morning to meet with Swiss companies to discuss investment opportunities and collaboration in global industries, including executives from the Swiss company Güdel AG, a Zurich-based manufacturer of high-precision machine components and provider of automation solutions.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Carson Opens New Wound Care Clinic

Michigan Business Network
January 18, 2023 9:00 AM

CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Sparrow Wound Care Services Carson, responding to a rapidly growing healthcare need with leading-edge care.

Sparrow Wound Care Services Carson is an outpatient service offering a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, compromised tissue flaps/grafts, and bony or soft tissue wounds resulting from radiation treatment.

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Gov. Whitmer on Continuing Record Economic Development with Strong Leadership of MEDC CEO Quentin Messer Jr.

Michigan Business Network
January 18, 2023 8:00 AM

Team Michigan’s strong leadership won $13+ billion, nearly 13,000 jobs last year   

LANSING, Mich. -- Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee’s approval of a new, four-year contract for CEO Quentin L. Messer, Jr. Under his game-changing leadership, Team Michigan has brought home over $13 billion in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing investments, helping to secure nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs while empowering small businesses and uplifting entire regions of the state.  

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Gov. Whitmer Awards Funding to Keep Students Safe at School, Hire 195 School Resource Officers

Michigan Business Network
January 17, 2023 9:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 195 school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies will receive nearly $25 million to support the hiring of 195 school resource officers (SROs) for the next three years.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Awards to Build or Improve Nearly 700 Affordable Housing Units Across Michigan

Michigan Business Network
January 13, 2023 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced funding to build or improve nearly 700 affordable housing units across 17 projects from Cheboygan to Detroit. Overall, the total development costs of projects funded is anticipated to be around $176.6 million and will create over 60 permanent jobs and over 1,100 temporary jobs.

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Governor Whitmer Continues Push for a Fighter Mission at Selfridge

Michigan Business Network
January 12, 2023 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall III, to urge the Air Force to invest in a fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.  

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PHP | Physicians Health Plan and Corewell Health

Michigan Business Network
January 12, 2023 3:00 PM

Physicians Health Plan members now have in-network access to Corewell Health West

(LANSING, Mich. – Jan. 11, 2023) Physicians Health Plan (PHP), a mid-Michigan nonprofit health plan, announced today a new agreement that expands its provider network with Corewell Health West (formerly Spectrum Health) beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

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Governor Whitmer to Embark on First Economic Investment Mission to Europe to Bring Jobs Back to Michigan

Michigan Business Network
January 11, 2023 6:00 PM

Whitmer headed to Europe, Davos to tout economic development

LANSING, Mich.Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will be leading a five-day investment mission to Norway and Switzerland next week, focusing on attracting job-creating business investments, particularly in Michigan’s next-generation of automotive manufacturing and clean energy independence ecosystem.

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🧬 Genomenon Recognized as Top Tech Company to Watch in 2023 by Purpose Jobs

Michigan Business Network
January 11, 2023 9:00 AM

Ann Arbor, MI - Company recognized for successful fundraising, strategic partnerships, talented new hires, and expansive growth

Genomenon®, Inc., an AI-driven genomics company, has been named one of the Top Tech Companies to Watch in 2023 in Midwest tech by Purpose Jobs, the region’s largest startup and tech community. The list, which includes companies headquartered and hiring in cities such as Ann Arbor, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and more, recognizes companies based on notable company announcements including fundraising, partnerships, hiring, product development, and expansions.

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Substance Use Disorder Resource for Michigan Businesses

Michigan Business Network
January 10, 2023 5:00 PM

Substance use can get in the way of employees’ relationships, work, and responsibilities and significantly affect their health. They may reach out for support. When they do, they should know that treatment works, and recovery is possible.

People who use alcohol and other drugs may never become dependent. Others may start to crave drugs or alcohol, which can lead to misuse and dependency. When a person’s use of drugs or alcohol turns from an occasional activity to causing problems in day-to-day life, they may have a substance or alcohol use disorder.

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