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LEO | Gov. Whitmer Announces $64M in Grants Awarded to Michigan Community Centers

Michigan Business Network
February 29, 2024 12:00 PM

Funding builds on governor’s ‘Make it in Michigan’ Strategy to Win Projects, Invest in People, Revitalize Places 

Lansing, Mich.The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today announced $64 million in Community Center Grant funds for 100 Michigan municipalities and organizations to expand programming or work on capital projects to serve 1.6 million Michiganders.

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Foster Swift Selects Gast as Business Practice Co-Leader

Michigan Business Network
February 28, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC business attorney, Taylor A. Gast, has been elected the co-practice group leader for the firm’s Business & Tax practice group by his fellow shareholders. He will share responsibility for day-to-day management of more than 25 attorneys who work in the firm’s Business & Tax practice group.

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ICYMI: Foster Swift Elects EC Officers for 2024

Michigan Business Network
February 28, 2024 9:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. —The law firm of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has elected officers to serve on its executive committee for 2024:

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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims February 26 – March 1 as Michigan Supply Chain Week

Michigan Business Network
February 28, 2024 7:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed February 26 – March 1 as Michigan Supply Chain Week to highlight Michigan’s innovation and role in state, national, and international supply chains that affect countless industries from automotive to healthcare. 

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Foster Swift Elects EC Officers for 2024

Michigan Business Network
February 27, 2024 6:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. —The law firm of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has elected officers to serve on its executive committee for 2024:

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MBN On the Road | Choose Lansing(TM) 2024 Annual Meeting - Reports State of Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Michigan Business Network
February 27, 2024 5:00 PM

Tuesday, February 27th, MBN went on the road to East Lansing, MI. Visiting the Breslin Center as Choose LansingTM held its annual meeting on Feb. 27, sharing the state of the tourism and hospitality industry and 2023 local visitor economic impact. It also celebrated the CTA Star of the Year and recognized longstanding businesses in the community.

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Protect Children, Cut Red Tape,

Michigan Business Network
February 27, 2024 3:00 PM

Improve Environmental Review Process

LANSING, Mich.— Today, Governor Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills to better protect foster care children in Michigan and ensure they are receiving a high-quality education.

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Leadership Lowdown | Ben Leslie - Fun and Purpose

Leadership Lowdown
February 27, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Ben Leslie, who is the Chief Development Officer for Folds of Honor.

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

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Michigan Business Beat | Jeff Smith, MSU Research Foundation Working On MARS Tech Hub!

Michigan Business Beat
February 27, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Jeff Smith, Director of Research Parks at the Michigan State University Research Foundation.


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LEO | Residents in 9 Michigan Counties Can File for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Michigan Business Network
February 26, 2024 6:00 PM

Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne counties covered by disaster declaration

Those affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding last August must meet qualifications to apply

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Michigan residents affected by severe storms that struck parts of Michigan in August 2023.

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