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Gov. Whitmer Announces $5.5 Million Investment for Upper Peninsula Projects

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2024 9:00 AM

Protecting 85 Jobs and Supporting Community Revitalization Efforts 

LANSING, Mich. – Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced business investment and community revitalization projects in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that will represent over $5.5 million of capital investment and protect 85 high-paying jobs in the region. 

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Faces of Manufacturing | Episode 15 - LCC West - Technical Careers

Faces of Manufacturing
October 18, 2024 7:00 AM

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.

Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with Guests: Lansing Community College - West Campus - Technical Careers Division.

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The 2024 State of US Manufacturing Report – A Critical Resource for Industry Leaders

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 4:00 PM

The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing is pleased to announce the release of our 2024 State of US Manufacturing Report. As the manufacturing sector faces unprecedented transformation, this report offers an essential analysis of the opportunities and challenges that will define the industry’s future.

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LEO | Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan Announces 2024 Nuestro Futuro Scholarship Recipients

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Celebrating Academic Excellence and Latino Leadership During Hispanic Heritage Month 

LANSING, Mich.The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Nuestro Futuro Scholarships. These prestigious awards recognize 20 outstanding Latino students from across Michigan, who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to bettering their communities.

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SBAM Launches Certification for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with NVBDC

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 12:00 PM

Lansing, Mich– The Small Business Association of Michigan today announced a new certification tailored to assist veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran small businesses. In partnership with the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), this certification aims to boost the visibility, credibility, and growth potential of veteran-owned businesses throughout Michigan.

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LRCC | Lansing Regional Chamber Supports Eaton County Tax Limitation Proposal on November 5th Ballot

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 9:00 AM

October 17, 2024 - The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) announces its support for the Eaton County Tax Limitation Proposal, which will be presented to voters on November 5, 2024. The proposal seeks to increase the county's tax levy by an additional 3.0 mills, generating approximately $12 million annually to fund essential services, address budget shortfalls, and support critical public safety and infrastructure.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston, Choose LansingTM - Cities of the Big10 Passport Initiative

Michigan Business Beat
October 17, 2024 7:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston, Choose LansingTM - Cities of the Big10 Passport Initiative

Michigan Business Beat
October 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Joe Steele, LIFT - Where Manufacturing Technology and Talent Matter

Michigan Business Beat
October 15, 2024 5:00 PM

On recommendation by Karl Klimek, MBN host of Education's Business – who has been working on some projects with Nigel Francis who among many other roles has served as inaugurator of the Automotive Industry Office in the State of Michigan. Detroit's LIFT, is the national manufacturing innovation institute where manufacturing technology and talent matter.

Chris Holman welcomes Joe Steele, VP of Comm and Govt. Affairs, LIFT, Detroit, MI.

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Leadership Lowdown | Emilie Wolscheid - Consistency is the Key!

Leadership Lowdown
October 15, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Emilie Wolscheid, who is the owner of Emilie’s Activewear Boutique.

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

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