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Consumers Energy Goes the Extra Mile to Find and Fix Issues on Michigan’s Electric Grid

Michigan Business Network
October 17, 2024 10:00 AM

Inspections Cover Enough Distance to Circle the Earth, with Room to Spare! 

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 17, 2024 – On foot, by vehicle and in all weather, Consumers Energy is working to inspect a record amount of low-voltage electric lines in Michigan this year. We plan to cover 25,500 miles –  more than the distance around the Earth at the equator.

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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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DTMB | 13th Michigan Cyber Summit Brings Together IT Experts to Collaborate on Cybersecurity Solutions

Michigan Business Network
October 16, 2024 5:00 PM

Team from Newaygo County Career-Tech Center, East Kentwood High School takes first place in Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge

NOVI, Mich. -- The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss solutions to protect Michigan businesses and individuals from ever-changing cyber threats.

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Senator Peters Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity at U.S. Ports

Michigan Business Network
October 16, 2024 3:00 PM

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped introduce bipartisan legislation to strengthen cybersecurity at U.S. ports. Port security is critical to the success of our nation’s economy, supply chains, industrial base, and national security. However, cybersecurity vulnerabilities continue to threaten their security. For instance, many U.S. ports, including strategic ports used by the military, utilize Chinese-made cranes that could expose the port to malicious cyber activity and disrupt port operations.

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Consumers Energy Foundation Announces $500,000 for Projects in Ogemaw, Genesee Counties

Michigan Business Network
October 16, 2024 10:00 AM

JACKSON, MI, Oct. 16, 2024 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation announced its 2024 Prosperity Award Winners today, with recipients in West Branch and Mundy Township each receiving $250,000 in grant funding for projects in their communities. The Prosperity Awards, one of three signature grant rounds offered by the Foundation each year, aim to support economic development and improve community welfare.

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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: DTMB Reminder: 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit to be Held Oct. 16 and 17

Michigan Business Network
October 16, 2024 7:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. Michigan is recognized as a national leader in cybersecurity, and the summit serves as an annual platform for regional, national, and international thought leadership.

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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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Eight Local Professionals Seeking Project to Help Build Leadership Skills

Michigan Business Network
October 14, 2024 2:00 PM

Proposals being accepted for Leadership Flint & Genesee capstone project 

(Flint, Mich., Oct. 14, 2024) — Leadership Flint & Genesee, a leadership development initiative of Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, launched its 2024/2025 cohort in September with eight local professionals working to hone their leadership skills.  
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38 Michiganders to be Honored at 2024 Governor’s Service Awards

Michigan Business Network
October 14, 2024 1:00 PM

Ceremony will take place on Nov. 14 at the Detroit Opera House

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced the 38 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations who will be honored at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy on Nov. 14, at the Detroit Opera House.

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