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Gov. Whitmer Announces First Director of Office of Community Violence Intervention

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 2:00 PM

New office established by the governor will focus on reducing crime, building on $1.5 billion of public safety investments since she took office   

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Jennifer DeLaCruz as the director of the newly created Office of Community Violence Intervention Services. 

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LEO | 71 Students Honored in Michigan Career and Technical Institute’s Winter/Spring Graduation Ceremony

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 12:00 PM

MCTI’s student-focused approach results in postsecondary success for individuals with disabilities

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) hosted its winter/spring graduation ceremony Thursday, celebrating 71 students who successfully completed in-demand training programs and earned credentials that will help them access competitive, integrated employment opportunities.

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CAR | Hot Topics: EV Tax Credits, Battery Sourcing & More!

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 11:00 AM

Automotive Industry Hot Topics

March 15, 2024

This week we are joined by a special guest, Dr. Snehasis Ganguly, Senior Industry Analyst at CAR. Snehasis covers and shares his thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry.  

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ICYMI: Flint & Genesee Group Reports 2023 Successes in Business, Talent, and Place

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2024 9:00 AM

Highlights include $244.4M in private investment, group travel generating an estimated $12M of economic impact

(Flint, Mich., March 14, 2024) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group reported on its accomplishments in 2023 and shared its priorities moving forward during the organization’s annual meeting – themed “Connected for Good” – at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

“As the region’s lead economic development organization, the Flint & Genesee Group takes a holistic approach to our work by focusing on business, talent, and place,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces 187 New Jobs w/ Two Business Expansions in Macomb, Oakland Counties

Michigan Business Network
March 14, 2024 6:00 PM

  • The Paslin company announces expansions at their Pontiac, Shelby Twp. and Warren facilities, creating 100 new jobs 
  • Quantum Fuel Systems announces first-ever Michigan facility in Wixom, creating 87 new jobs  
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Flint & Genesee Group Reports 2023 Successes in Business, Talent, and Place

Michigan Business Network
March 14, 2024 5:00 PM

Highlights include $244.4M in private investment, group travel generating an estimated $12M of economic impact

(Flint, Mich., March 14, 2024) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group reported on its accomplishments in 2023 and shared its priorities moving forward during the organization’s annual meeting – themed “Connected for Good” – at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

“As the region’s lead economic development organization, the Flint & Genesee Group takes a holistic approach to our work by focusing on business, talent, and place,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kristina Johnston, Flint Genesee Group Attracting Jobs and Investments

Michigan Business Beat
March 14, 2024 2:00 PM

Chris Holman recently welcomed Kristina Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, Flint Genesee Group, Flint, MI.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Brian Peters, MHA, State Budget Addressing State’s Workforce Challenges

Michigan Business Beat
March 14, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI.

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ICYMI: LRCC | Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Applauds Lansing Mayor, Lansing City Council...

Michigan Business Network
March 13, 2024 6:00 PM

for Acceptance of Downtown Transformational Housing Developments 

(Lansing, MI) — The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) extends its appreciation to the Mayor and Lansing City Council for their action to approve transformational downtown housing developments. The $228 million housing developments includes $40 million of state appropriated investment to support economic growth in downtown Lansing.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Brian Peters, MHA, State Budget Addressing State’s Workforce Challenges

Michigan Business Beat
March 13, 2024 5:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI.

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