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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bill Powering Economic Development in Kent County

Michigan Business Network
April 3, 2024 7:00 AM

LANSING, Mich.— Tuesday, Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to power economic growth and development within Kent County by giving local government the power to raise revenue for community improvement projects.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association Recent News & Gearing up for Impact Awards!

Michigan Business Beat
April 2, 2024 6:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.

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Leadership Lowdown | Keith Kirkpatrick - You Don't Need to Have a Title to be a Leader

Leadership Lowdown
April 2, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Keith Kirkpatrick, who is the President of the KPM Group.

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

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Michigan Business Beat | Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Power of 100 Women, its Mission, Impact and More!

Michigan Business Beat
April 2, 2024 12:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Jennifer Maxson, President, Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI

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ICYMI: empowHER Leadership Retreat 2024 is Coming Back to Michigan State University Campus April 20th!

Michigan Business Network
April 2, 2024 11:00 AM

The content below is shared by Michigan Business Network, in out ongoing support of the endeavors of empowHER. We proudly processed and publish this discussion recorded by MBN friend and contributor, Kristine Kletke.

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LEO | UIA Making Customer-Focused Renovations at 5 Local Offices

Michigan Business Network
April 2, 2024 9:00 AM

  • Detroit, Sterling Heights, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Saginaw locations will be remodeled

  • Claimants will be served by UIA staff in nearby temporary offices

  • New offices will be more welcoming and productive

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Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston Choose Lansing Recent Annual Meeting and Branding Strategy!

Michigan Business Network
April 2, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.

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LEO | Autism Acceptance Month Promotes a More Inclusive Michigan

Michigan Business Network
April 1, 2024 3:00 PM

Resources are available to support people with autism and their family members

LANSING, Mich. — To foster acceptance and encourage Michiganders to work together to build a more inclusive state that supports opportunities for all, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Education (MDE), Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Autism Alliance of Michigan to proclaim April as Autism Acceptance Month.

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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads

Michigan Business Network
April 1, 2024 12:00 PM

with Projects Starting This Week in Ten Counties

LANSING, Mich.  Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week including highway and bridge rebuilding in Cheboygan County, highway improvements in Huron County, highway maintenance in Kent County, bridge repairs in Mackinac County, highway repairs in Oakland County, bridge repairs in Osceola County, highway rebuilding in Ottawa County, road repairs in Otsego County, bridge and highway repairs in Roscommon County, and highway repairs in Wayne county. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 5,736 jobs.    

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Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in Villages and Small Cities Across the State 

Michigan Business Network
March 29, 2024 4:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 17 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 will receive road funding grants totaling $3.1 million, awarded through the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program.   
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