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CAR | Updated Study Finds FTC Final Rule on Auto Retail Would Significantly Increase Consumer’s Time and Costs

Michigan Business Network
June 4, 2024 4:00 PM

When Purchasing a Vehicle
 
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – June 3, 2024 – The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has released an updated study assessing the costs and impacts associated with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Vehicle Shopping Rule (VSR), also referred to as the Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule (“Final Rule”).

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Gov. Whitmer, Sec. Vilsack Announce Expansion of Rural Readiness Program to Win Projects, Build Infrastructure, Create Jobs in Rural Michigan

Michigan Business Network
June 4, 2024 3:00 PM

Program will build capacity in rural communities, helping them land federal investments, projects  

Washington, DC. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced an expansion of Michigan’s Rural Readiness Program which provides resources to rural communities, helping them apply for federal funding to improve housing, energy, roads, economic development and so much more.

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Leadership Lowdown | Melanie McNamara - A World Full Of Choices

Leadership Lowdown
June 4, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Melanie McNamara, who is a Founder & Life Coach at Melanie McNamara Coaching.

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

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MCSC | Michigan Receives $18 Million in AmeriCorps Funding

Michigan Business Network
June 4, 2024 1:00 PM

LANSING – The Michigan Community Service Commission today announced that Michigan has received $18 million in AmeriCorps funding to support the work of over 1,100 AmeriCorps members as they tackle some of the state’s toughest challenges, including disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, education, health and public safety.

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Please Take a Few Minutes - Q2 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Michigan Business Network
June 4, 2024 7:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

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LEO | Youth Employment Month Highlights Opportunities for Youth to Gain Valuable Work Experience

Michigan Business Network
June 3, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — An estimated 250,000 Michigan youth, ages 16-19, are expected to participate in the state’s labor market this summer, and to help raise awareness about the importance of youth earning valuable skills and training for the future while doing so safely and legally, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed June 2024 as Youth Employment Month in Michigan.

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Please Take a Few Minutes - Q2 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Michigan Business Network
June 3, 2024 4:00 PM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

https://www.research.net/r/MFBIQ22024MBN  

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#MPC24 | ICYMI: Detroit Regional Chamber Poll Pre-Mackinac Policy Conference

Michigan Business Network
May 31, 2024 5:00 PM

NEW STATEWIDE POLL: PERCEPTION-REALITY GAPS POINT TO ‘ERA OF MISINFORMATION’ ACROSS ECONOMY, EDUCATION, AND DEMOCRACY

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ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Appoints Director of Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential 

Michigan Business Network
May 31, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — Thursday, May 23rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, known widely as Dr. Beverly, as the director of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP.   

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Please Take a Few Minutes - Q2 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Michigan Business Network
May 31, 2024 9:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

https://www.research.net/r/MFBIQ22024MBN  

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