Gov. Whitmer Announces $129.1 Million Investment from the Administration to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Clean Air and Water

Michigan Business Network
July 24, 2024 7:00 AM

New Renewables Ready Communities Program will help Michigan build out more wind, solar, clean energy projects faster to meet climate goals, make more American energy using American workers

LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Michigan $129.1 million from the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy like wind, solar, and storage.

Leadership Lowdown | Paula Cunningham - What's Next...Keep Looking Forward!

Leadership Lowdown
July 23, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Paula Cunningham, who is the State Director for AARP Michigan.

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

2024 MVCA Impact Report Highlights Resilient Investment Activity and Record Fundraising in Michigan

Michigan Business Network
July 23, 2024 10:00 AM

Despite National Slowdown, Michigan Maintains Steady Investment Levels with Nearly $500 Million Raised and Detroit Ranking Second Globally in Startup Ecosystem Growth

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – July 22, 2024 - The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to increasing capital and talent for Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment sectors, has released its
2024 MVCA Impact Report, revealing that Michigan venture capital firms, defying national trends, experienced one of the best fundraising years in over a decade.

Michigan Business Beat | Lydia Michael Her Brand, Her Book, and Oakland Co. 40 Under 40 Recognition

Michigan Business Beat
July 23, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Lydia Michael, Speaker, Author, Founder & Owner, Blended Collective, Detroit, MI. MBN met her last year at the Michigan Inventors Coalition's 11th Annual Expo in East Lansing. Nine months after the last interview she has more news to share.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces New $50M Federal Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative

Michigan Business Network
July 23, 2024 8:00 AM

New jobs programs and pipelines to get Michiganders into needed manufacturing jobs

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. -- Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Labor to officially launch the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative, a more than $50 million partnership aimed at building a workforce ready to lead the future of defense manufacturing.

Grand Rapids Downtown Market Welcomes Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine to Market Hall

Michigan Business Network
July 22, 2024 4:00 PM

Women-Led Restaurant’s Expansion Brings Distinct Indian Cuisine to Downtown Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2024 – The Grand Rapids Downtown Market today announced Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine will open their second location inside the Market Hall later this month. Curry Leaf’s new downtown restaurant will offer a similar menu to its Kentwood location.

Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Leads Economic Mission to Europe

Michigan Business Network
July 22, 2024 2:00 PM

to Showcase Michigan as a Global Leader in Defense and Aerospace Innovation

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II kicks off a five-day investment mission in Europe, with a focus on capitalizing on Michigan’s leadership in the defense and aerospace sector. As part of this mission, Michigan is announcing that it is officially joining the Aerospace States Association (ASA), a nonpartisan organization made up of lieutenant governors, governor-appointed delegates, state legislators, and territorial and tribal representatives.

LAFCU’s Presents the 6th Annual Smooth Jazz Fete.

Michigan Business Network
July 22, 2024 12:00 PM

It's a Summer Vibe You Don't Want to Miss!

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Detroit Regional Chamber Welcomes New Board Chair and Members

Michigan Business Network
July 22, 2024 11:00 AM

This week, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne Shank, took over as Chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors, replacing Bank of America's Matt Elliott

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Lisa O'Connor, Publicom - Celebrating 45 Years in 2024

Michigan Business Beat
July 22, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Lisa O'Connor, President, Publicom, Inc., Okemos, MI.

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