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MEDC | Business Expansion Creates 40 New Jobs in Marquette

Michigan Business Network
October 11, 2024 11:00 AM

Medical equipment manufacturer Able Medical Devices to expand its footprint in the Upper Peninsula with the construction of a new facility

LANSING, Mich. -- Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion project in the Upper Peninsula expected to create 40 new jobs and generate nearly $13 million in capital investment has received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project is in Marquette.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Support Michigan Students and Schools, Investing in Literacy Education, School Safety and Mental Health Programs, and More

Michigan Business Network
October 10, 2024 6:00 PM

These commonsense, bipartisan bills bolster Governor Whitmer’s commitment to Michigan’s students, schools, and educators by building on the historic investments made in the FY25 Budget.   

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed three bills that build on the most recent budget’s historic investments in Michigan’s students, schools, and teachers.

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LEO | Michigan Rehabilitation Services Honors Businesses and Michiganders with Disabilities

Michigan Business Network
October 10, 2024 4:00 PM

during 16th annual Champion Awards ceremony

LANSING, Mich. — Fourteen Michiganders with disabilities and three businesses were recognized during the 16th annual Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) Champion Awards ceremony for making an outstanding commitment to the state's public vocational rehabilitation system.

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Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity Celebrates Additional School Safety Funding

Michigan Business Network
October 10, 2024 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Peter Spadafore, executive director of the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity (The Alliance), issued the following statement today following Gov. Whitmer’s signature on legislation that invests in making schools safer, boosts mental health resources:

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Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance | ‘Welcome to the Bridge’ Event to Support BIPOC-Owned Businesses

Michigan Business Network
October 9, 2024 3:00 PM

(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 9, 2024) BIPOC business owners in Flint & Genesee are invited to connect, learn, and grow at “Welcome to the Bridge,” a special event happening Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sloan Museum of Discovery. Hosted by the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Support Hub, this event will spotlight resources and tools designed to help entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) access business opportunities and accelerate their growth.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces 40 New Jobs with Business Expansion in Marquette

Michigan Business Network
October 8, 2024 4:00 PM

Medical equipment manufacturer Able Medical Devices to expand its footprint in the Upper Peninsula with the construction of a new facility   

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion project in the Upper Peninsula expected to create 40 new jobs and generate nearly $13 million in capital investment has received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.

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Leadership Lowdown | Karin Hurt - Let's Talk Collaboration

Leadership Lowdown
October 8, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Karin Hurt, who is the founder of Let's Grow Leaders.

She is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

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Michigan State University Black Alumni Association Announces 44th Annual Homecoming Weekend Celebration

Michigan Business Network
October 7, 2024 3:00 PM

EAST LANSING, MI – September 30, 2024 – The Michigan State University Black Alumni (MSUBA) is thrilled to announce its 44th Annual Homecoming Weekend Celebration, taking place from October 17 - 20, 2024, on the MSU campus and in the East Lansing area. The weekend will culminate with the prestigious Shirley M. Rodgers Distinguished Alumni and Scholarship Awards ceremony at the Kellogg Center on Sunday morning, October 20th at 10 am.

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MEDC | Michigan’s Growth Office Announces Four Finalists to Compete at PitchMI Competition

Michigan Business Network
October 7, 2024 1:00 PM

Four startups to compete in pitch competition with one winner receiving a $100,000 investment

DETROIT, Mich. – At the closing ceremony of Michigan Tech Week today, Michigan’s Growth Office announced the four finalists selected to take the stage at PitchMI, a statewide shark tank-style pitch competition slated for this fall.

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MBN on the Road | LAFCU - Perry School What $10K Can Do for Their Elementary Kids

Michigan Business Network
October 4, 2024 5:00 PM

Wednesday, October 2nd MBN's Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Perry, Michigan.

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