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LEO | Michigan Leads the Way in Manufacturing, Employing Over 600,000 Workers Across the State

Michigan Business Network
October 4, 2024 2:00 PM

Growing Advanced Manufacturing Economy Creates Opportunities for Young Michiganders

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan is home to over 600,000 manufacturing workers employed by more than 12,000 companies, offering high-paying, successful career opportunities. As Michigan celebrates National Manufacturing Week from Oct.

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Gov. Whitmer Welcomes Leadership Transition in the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison, Celebrates Karen Aldridge-Eason's 21 Years of Leadership

Michigan Business Network
October 4, 2024 11:00 AM

The Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL) is the of its kind in the nation, designed to create connections and collaborations between the Governor’s office and philanthropic organizations.   

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer welcomed Dana Linnane, who served as the OFL’s director of planning and research, into the role of foundation liaison. She also celebrated Karen Aldridge-Eason's 21 years of service with the Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL).

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Six Commonsense Bills to Cut Red Tape,

Michigan Business Network
October 3, 2024 4:00 PM

Put Money Back in Michigander’s Pockets, Address Criminal Justice Reform, and More   

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed six commonsense bills into law.

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Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association! Reviews 2024 Annual Conference

Michigan Business Beat
October 3, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.

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MIOSHA Announces $500,000 in Grant Funding Available to Michigan Small Businesses for Enhanced Worker Protections

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. Small businesses in Michigan with 250 employees or fewer can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) matching grant up to $5,000 to purchase equipment and associated training they need to improve the safety and health of their employees.   

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Michigan Business Beat | Greg Collette, HR Collaborative's Evolution and Key HR Challenges for 2024

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Greg Collette, VP, Marketing & Technology, HR Collaborative, Grand Rapids, MI.

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MBN on the Road | Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon Election Part 1 & 2 with Jon Decker

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 1:00 PM

MBN's Jeffrey Mosher was on the Road to Join the Lansing Economic Club on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for an engaging conversation with Jon Decker, White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor at Gray Television.

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Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J. News - Nebraska Expansion and Promise Scholarships!

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 12:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, and now Nebraska!

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Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s Announces Plans for Center for Parkinson’s Wellness

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2024 7:00 AM

First of its kind facility in Michigan to open in 2025 

(BIRMINGHAM, MI – October 1, 2024) Tuesday, the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s proudly announced plans for the construction of The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness, the first of its kind facility serving the Parkinson’s community in Michigan.  

The center, which will be located at 31440 Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills, Michigan, will be a world-class facility where those impacted by Parkinson’s can access a range of activity-based programs — completely free of charge.

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MBN On The Road | Capital Area Manufacturing Council - Manufacturing Day Press Conference Oct. 2024

Faces of Manufacturing
October 1, 2024 6:00 PM

Tuesday, October 1st, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road for CAMC's Press Conference at Lansing Community College West Campus' Flex Lab.

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