LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), PA 337 of 2018, schedule.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced today that approximately $50 million in funding is available for cycle 1 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Applications are now open and Michigan businesses have until Oct. 18, 2024 to apply for funding to help them train and upskill their workforce. Since its launch, the program has provided training opportunities for more than 175,000 Michigan workers and supported the growth of over 7,100 businesses throughout the state.
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent tributes to 12 Michigan schools for being named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
Drafted in 2007, Calvin Johnson earned the nickname “Megatron” and has become known as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer honored former Lions Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson by proclaiming September 30 as Megatron Day.
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Rivalry Bobblehead ahead of Saturday’s game between the two rivals in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The limited-edition bobblehead features vintage football players decked out in Michigan and Minnesota football uniforms with a replica of the Little Brown Jug between them. The bobblehead commemorates the rivalry, which goes back to 1892.
Michigan’s drive for innovation, talent growth and economic opportunity continues to garner international recognition. At this year’s International Economic Development Council (IEDC) annual conference, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) was honored with six Excellence Awards, highlighting MEDC’s work in attracting talent, forging strong partnerships and establishing Michigan as a leader in mobility, technology and clean energy.
Legislation will restore collective bargaining rights for 30,000+ Michiganders
LANSING, Mich. — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the Michigan House/Senate passed Senate Bills 790 and 791, which will support workforce development, expand training, and restore bargaining rights for home health care workers after they were taken away in 2012.
Event to offer expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, key resources, and new awards program
(FLINT, Mich. Aug. 29, 2024) Looking to transform your business idea into reality or take an existing operation to the next level? Don’t miss the first-ever Immerse Entrepreneurial & Small Business Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 25. This day-long event – hosted by the Flint & Genesee Small Business Support Hub in partnership with the eTEAM – aims to empower Genesee County entrepreneurs and small businesses by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to start, grow, and succeed in today’s competitive market.
Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund awards additional $500,000 to help small and diverse automotive suppliers scale their businesses
LANSING, Mich.— Small and diverse automotive manufacturers in Michigan will soon have support securing funding to grow their businesses and hire more workers thanks to $9.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and a $500,000 matching grant from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund.
