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Gov. Whitmer Announces 390 New Jobs with Five Business Expansions in Oakland, Wayne, and Delta County

Michigan Business Network
May 2, 2024 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced five business expansion projects in Southeast Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

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Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Honors Four Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan

Michigan Business Network
May 2, 2024 12:00 PM

Annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan    

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II awarded four Michigan preservation projects for the Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Communities represented by the projects include the Hiawatha National Forest region, Inkster, the Keweenaw Peninsula, and Ludington.  

“It’s an honor to recognize this group of outstanding historic preservation achievements,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. “Today’s honorees represent the rich diversity of our communities, our inclusive heritage and the welcoming culture that has long defined us in Michigan.

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Dave Heisey: Crestcom Michigan - As a Leader, Do You Really Capture Your Teams Attention?

Michigan Business Network
May 1, 2024 6:00 PM

  May Crestcom International Webinar - Free

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Steelcase Foundation Investment in Families Initiative Partners with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Hires Two Staff

Michigan Business Network
May 1, 2024 12:00 PM

New partnership, team members will help cohort navigate current systems

GRAND RAPIDS. Michi. The Steelcase Foundation has partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Women’s Resource Center to fill two new positions as part of their $10-million, 10-year Investment in Families Initiative. The Initiative will partner with a group of 30 Black and Latina mothers in Kent County to identify changes to existing systems and policies that will positively impact the well-being of Michigan families.

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ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Announces $290 Million to Rebuild Water Infrastructure, Supporting 4,350 Jobs

Michigan Business Network
May 1, 2024 8:00 AM

EGLE to expand financing options helping communities replace lead pipes, upgrade water systems    

LANSING, Mich. -- Last Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a $290 million expansion of the MI Clean Water Plan, utilizing existing authority from the bipartisan, voter-approved 2002 Great Lakes Water Quality Protection Bond.

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ICYMI: Leadership Lowdown | Luanne Wills-Merrell - Cleared For Takeoff, Enjoy Your Leadership Journey

Leadership Lowdown
May 1, 2024 7:00 AM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Luanne Wills-Merrell, who is a Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration.

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

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Gov. Whitmer Announces $290 Million to Rebuild Water Infrastructure, Supporting 4,350 Jobs

Michigan Business Network
April 30, 2024 6:00 PM

EGLE to expand financing options helping communities replace lead pipes, upgrade water systems    

LANSING, Mich. -- Last Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a $290 million expansion of the MI Clean Water Plan, utilizing existing authority from the bipartisan, voter-approved 2002 Great Lakes Water Quality Protection Bond.

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Leadership Lowdown | Luanne Wills-Merrell - Cleared For Takeoff, Enjoy Your Leadership Journey

Leadership Lowdown
April 30, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Luanne Wills-Merrell, who is a Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration.

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

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Train 5,000 Infrastructure Workers

Michigan Business Network
April 30, 2024 11:00 AM

Executive Directive 2024-1 will grow Michigan’s workforce, help us harness federal resources    

PONTIAC, Mich.—Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2024-1 to help train 5,000 new infrastructure workers, who will each earn an industry-recognized certificate or credential or receive on-the-job training.

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Nominations open for Flint & Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40

Michigan Business Network
April 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Recognition program shines spotlight on region’s young professionals

(Flint, Mich. – April 29, 2024) This year marks the eagerly anticipated return of the Flint & Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40, a biannual awards program that celebrates the region’s brightest young talent. The 40 honorees – all under the age of 40 – will be publicly recognized as exceptional leaders through published profiles in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine.

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