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PMBC | Don’t Forget to Register for Kent County Purchasing & Business Networking Event

Michigan Business Network
October 23, 2023 3:00 PM

Kent County Purchasing & Business Networking Event - Sign up coming to an end by next Monday.
 
Event set for Nov. 1, 2023, 8:30-11:30 AM EST
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MEDC | 'You Can in Michigan' Talent Attraction Campaign Capturing National Attention

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2023 10:30 AM

Michigan is already seeing returns from “You Can in Michigan,” the state’s new national talent attraction campaign marketing the state to fill open jobs, grow Michigan’s population and drive the state’s economic future forward

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MEDC | Lt. Governor Gilchrist Awards $18 Million to Support High-Tech Startups

Michigan Business Network
October 21, 2023 9:00 AM

Michigan is home to the #1 emerging startup ecosystem in the country

LANSING, Mich. – Friday, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced four Michigan nonprofit organizations will receive initial awards from the Michigan Innovate Capital Fund (MICF), a new program to continue growing a vibrant and robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Michigan.

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Oliver Theiss - Andonix - Supporting Michigan’s Small Manufacturers

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
October 20, 2023 6:00 PM

In this fourth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' a trio of guests share two segments each. The batch is wrapped up with Oliver Theiss, a seasoned executive with a rich history in the automotive and technology sectors; and serves as Chief Revenue Officer, of Andonix.

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Prateek Sachdeva - Invisible.AI - AI Solutions for Manufacturing

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
October 20, 2023 3:00 PM

In this fourth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' a trio of guests share two segments each. We continue with Prateek SachdevaCo-Founder & CPO of Invisible AI

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Clean Drinking Water

Michigan Business Network
October 20, 2023 8:00 AM

 in Schools and Childcare Centers   

LANSING, Mich.  Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to protect children in Michigan by requiring the installation of water filters in childcare centers and schools to prevent lead contamination, known as Filter First bills.  

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DTMB | Michigan Jobless Rate Advances in September

Michigan Business Network
October 19, 2023 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.9 percent between August and September, according to data released today by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Total employment rose by 13,000 and unemployment advanced by 9,000 over the month. Michigan’s workforce rose by 23,000 during September.  

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Scott Phillips - I4.0 Accelerator, Powered by Centrepolis Accelerator, and Lean Rocket Lab

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
October 19, 2023 2:00 PM

In this fourth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' a trio of guests share two segments each. We begin with Scott Phillips, Expert-in-Residence; He's Founder of i4Score. 

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PNC Senior Economic Advisor Stuart Hoffman: Initial Claims Fell Just Below 200K in the Week Ending October 14:

Michigan Business Network
October 19, 2023 1:00 PM

The Job Market Remains Very Tight Albeit Better Balanced between Supply and Demand 
  • Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 13,000 to 198,000 in the week ending October 14, the first reading below 200K since mid-January 2023. The four-week moving average of initial unemployment insurance claims dipped by 1,000 to 206,000.
  • Continuing claims jumped by 29,000 to 1.734 million in the week ending October 7 and the four-week moving average jumped by 19,000 to 1.694 million.
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Historic Infrastructure Repairs for Highland Park,

Michigan Business Network
October 19, 2023 10:00 AM

Lowering Costs for Residents and Ending 10-Year Dispute with GLWA   

LANSING, Mich. — Wednesday, the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration helped broker a tentative deal between the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Highland Park to end a 10-year dispute over unpaid water bills.

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