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LEO | Michigan Helps More than 30,000 Individuals Learn More and Earn More Through Adult Education Programming

Michigan Business Network
September 20, 2024 2:00 PM

Michigan provides employment services to more participants than any other state in the Midwest and is #2 in the nation for helping adults get employed

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan provides employment services to more participants than any other state in the Midwest and is #2 in the nation for helping adults get employed. These services and resources include providing Adult Education programming to more than 30,000 Michiganders annually.

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Faces of Manufacturing | Episode 14 - Lansing Board of Water & Light

Faces of Manufacturing
September 20, 2024 1:00 PM

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.

Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with several members of the LaFontaine family of dealerships. The Family Deal: It’s Not Just What You Get, It’s How You Feel.

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Free Bikes 4 Kidz Kicking Off 7th Season at Participating Meijer Stores

Michigan Business Network
September 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Organization has given over 12,000 bikes to kids in the last six years 

DETROIT - Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) Detroit, is once again calling on the public to donate used  bicycles on Saturday, September 28 from 9am to 1pm at 25 Meijer stores across  Southeast Michigan. Since 2018, FB4K Detroit has given away over 12,385 bikes to local kids  in need. Each bike includes a free, properly sized helmet.  

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LEO | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Opportunities for Women Highlighted

Michigan Business Network
September 19, 2024 3:30 PM

Michigan Women’s Commission Hosted Roundtable with Small Business Association of Michigan to Highlight Pathways to entrepreneurship

LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Women’s Commission hosted a collaborative roundtable event with the Small Business Association of Michigan to explore entrepreneurship and small business opportunities for women in Michigan.

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MEDC | MBR: MI Ranks #10 for Business, ArtPrize Evolves

Michigan Business Network
September 19, 2024 3:00 PM

Michigan Climbs to 10th Best State for Business

LuxWall and UL Solutions open cutting-edge facilities, boosting Michigan's clean energy and battery testing capabilities.

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LRCC | 10 Over the Next Ten Award Recipients Announced

Michigan Business Network
September 18, 2024 3:00 PM

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is thrilled to announce the 10 young professionals recognized as one of this year's 10 Over the Next Ten recipients. In a partnership between the LRCC and Lansing 5:01, this award recognizes Greater Lansing’s top 10 young professionals who are expected to contribute significantly to our community over the next ten years.
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Flint & Genesee Group reveals ‘40 Under 40’ class of 2024

Michigan Business Network
September 18, 2024 1:00 PM

(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 17, 2024) – Tuesday, the Flint & Genesee Group unveiled the young professionals honored in its 40 Under 40 recognition program. Profiles and photographs of each honoree are featured in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine.

The class of 2024 recognizes leaders and innovators from diverse backgrounds and industries, including architecture, community and economic development, communications and marketing, education, engineering, finance, health care, law, municipal, nonprofits, and technology.

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LEO | September is Workforce Development Month!

Michigan Business Network
September 17, 2024 2:00 PM

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development team provides training opportunities to prepare Michigan job seekers for rewarding, in-demand careers.

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Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Honors Contributions of Hispanic Communities

Michigan Business Network
September 16, 2024 10:00 AM

LANSING, Mich.   Sunday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan, celebrating the rich history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans in shaping Michigan’s diverse communities.   

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LEO | MIOSHA and Industry Leaders Unite for Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Addressing Mental Health Crisis in Construction Industry

Michigan Business Network
September 13, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich.— The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's (LEO) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) wrapped up Construction Suicide Prevention Week with a number of impactful events aimed at addressing the mental health crisis in the construction industry.

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