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Transforming Workforce Development in Southeast Michigan

Michigan Business Network
December 13, 2024 6:00 PM

YEAR IN REVIEW 2024

2024 has been a year of milestones for the Workforce Intelligence Network! From advancing registered apprenticeships to driving clean energy workforce initiatives, WIN has continued to shape Southeast Michigan’s labor market with innovation and collaboration.

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Michigan Legislature Advances Bills Giving State Workers, Teachers, Corrections Workers a Better Retirement

Michigan Business Network
December 13, 2024 10:00 AM

LANSING – The Michigan House Labor Committee passed a series of legislation today that would ensure thousands of public employees have access to a more secure retirement. The multiple legislative packages include: 

  • House Bill 4665-67 – provides corrections officers and other certain law enforcement officials access to similar benefits currently provided to the Michigan State Police.

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SBAM | The Hits Keep Coming - Legislature Considers Expensive Workers' Compensation Overhaul

Michigan Business Network
December 13, 2024 9:00 AM

THE HITS KEEP COMING – ACT NOW: Legislature Considers Expensive Workers' Compensation Overhaul

The legislature continues its push for various public policy proposals that would threaten the small businesses in their own communities.
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Detroit Regional Chamber | Mary Culler and Josh Sirefman Added to the 2025 Conference Agenda

Michigan Business Network
December 12, 2024 3:00 PM

Hear About Michigan Central's Role as the Anchor of the Innovation Corridor, Jan. 23

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Clark Schaefer Hackett | New IRS Rules Could Impact Your Partnership’s Tax Plan

Michigan Business Network
December 12, 2024 2:00 PM

IRS Cracks Down on Partnership Tax Strategies

The IRS is ramping up its efforts to crack down on basis-shifting transactions, a tax strategy used by some partnerships to significantly reduce their tax liabilities. Potential new regulations, including proposed rules and reporting requirements aimed at curbing these abusive practices, will likely impact partnerships moving forward.

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Now Underway, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 2024 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Michigan Business Network
December 12, 2024 1:00 PM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

https://www.research.net/r/Q42024MFBIMBN  

Can I get a few minutes of your time today?

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Now Underway, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 2024 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Michigan Business Network
December 12, 2024 8:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

https://www.research.net/r/Q42024MFBIMBN  

Can I get a few minutes of your time today?

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Business Community Disappointed in Lame Duck Legislature’s Unemployment Tax Increase on Job Providers

Michigan Business Network
December 11, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – The state’s six largest business organizations, the Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Chamber, Small Business Association of Michigan and Business Leaders For Michigan, released the following statement expressing disappointment to the Michigan Legislature’s passage of legislation (Senate Bill 40) yesterday to drastically increase UI benefits – and costs to employers, who fund 100% of the cost of the UI system:

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Now Underway, Please Take a Few Minutes - Q4 2024 Michigan Future Business Index Survey!

Michigan Business Network
December 11, 2024 8:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

https://www.research.net/r/Q42024MFBIMBN  

Can I get a few minutes of your time today?

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Right Place Assists BENTELER with $105m Expansion in Wyoming

Michigan Business Network
December 10, 2024 3:45 PM

147 jobs being added at new 315,000 SF EV component plant at Site 36

(GRAND RAPIDS, MICH) -  Today, The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced that The BENTELER Group will expand its Grand Rapids area presence with the addition of a 315,000 SF plant on a 20-acre location at the Site 36 property in Wyoming.

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