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BWL Warns of Door-to-Door Solar Scams

Michigan Business Network
August 16, 2022 9:00 AM

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has received multiple reports of scam imposters going door-to-door falsely claiming to be an official BWL contractor selling solar panels. The scammers are identifying themselves with BWL, including wearing BWL logos on a vest and carrying fake BWL badges.

“This matter is being thoroughly investigated internally, and we want to ensure no one falls victim to their trap,” said BWL General Manager Dick Peffley.

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Cinnaire Comments on CRA Reform

Michigan Business Network
August 15, 2022 4:00 PM

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) remains a driving force behind private sector investment in underserved communities, including Cinnaire’s work to raise capital through equity investments and lending. The CRA has fundamentally been successful at increasing the level of bank activity that serves low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and has been essential to the success of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, the New Markets Tax Credit program, and the growth of CDFI activities and partnerships in underserved communities.

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BWL 13th Annual Hometown Power 5K on Saturday

Michigan Business Network
August 12, 2022 12:00 PM

The Lansing Board of Water & Light will host its 13th annual Hometown Power 5K tomorrow, Saturday, August 13 at 9 am. Proceeds for the event will benefit the McLaren Greater Lansing Healthcare Foundation.

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Convergence Networks Recognized on the 2022 CRN Fast Growth 150 List

Michigan Business Network
August 11, 2022 8:00 AM

Lansing, MI, Portland, OR, Ontario, CA,  – Convergence Networks, announced Monday that it has earned a prestigious spot on the 2022 Fast Growth 150 list, published annually by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, landing in 105th place. The CRN Fast Growth 150 list recognizes the fastest-growing North American IT solution providers and technology integrators for significant sales growth—driven by forward-thinking business strategy, strong technology know-how, and services prowess—demonstrated over the previous two years.

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Cinnaire Partners with CPC Mortgage Company and NEF To Form Industry’s Only Impact-Driven Multifamily Mortgage Lender

Michigan Business Network
August 9, 2022 2:00 PM

Sector-Defining Partnership of Nonprofit Companies Bring Social Responsibility Lens to Mortgage Lending With Focus on Affordable, Workforce Housing 

Today, Cinnaire, The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and National Equity Fund (NEF) announced a joint partnership in CPC Mortgage Company, a national mortgage lending company specializing in multifamily Agency finance products.

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Lansing BWL Opens 100 Year-Old Time Capsule from Former Moores Park Station

Michigan Business Network
August 8, 2022 8:00 AM

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) opened a 100-year-old time capsule from the former “Municipal Power Plant Moores Park Station,” later renamed Eckert Power Station, on the 100-year anniversary of the cornerstone of the plant being laid Friday, August 5 at 11:30 am.

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Two Cinnaire Projects Named Affordable Housing Finance Readers’ Choice Finalists

Michigan Business Network
August 4, 2022 5:00 PM

Two of Cinnaire’s investments have been selected as finalists for the 2022 Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) Readers’ Choice Awards. Kinser Flats, a 50-unit supportive housing project in Bloomington, IN, is a finalist in the Special Needs category and 1300 Residences, a 50-unit senior and veterans housing project in River Falls, WI, is a finalist in the Green category. AHF recently announced that 36 outstanding developments have been named finalists in the 2022 AHF Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Michigan Business Beat | Michelle Reynaert - Sparrow Foundation Shares about a Busy Summer 2022!

Michigan Business Beat
August 4, 2022 3:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Michelle Reynaert, VP, Sparrow Foundation, Volunteer Services, Health & Wellness, Lansing, MI.

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Michigan Business Beat | Patrick Dean Shares an Update on Dean Transportation

Michigan Business Beat
August 4, 2022 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Patrick Dean, Vice President of Business Development, Dean Transportation, Lansing, MI.

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Capital Region International Airport to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Center

Michigan Business Network
August 3, 2022 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan residents will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA PreCheck® application program inside Capital Region International Airport (LAN) from Monday, Aug. 29 through Friday, Sept. 2.

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