WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mitt Romney (R-UT), and James Lankford (R-OK) to reduce the United States’ reliance on China and adversarial nations for critical minerals. Critical minerals and rare earth metals are used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries, military equipment, and other technology that is vital to American economic competitiveness and homeland security.

Michigan Women’s Commission Hosted Roundtable with Small Business Association of Michigan to Highlight Pathways to entrepreneurship

LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Women’s Commission hosted a collaborative roundtable event with the Small Business Association of Michigan to explore entrepreneurship and small business opportunities for women in Michigan.

(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 17, 2024) – Tuesday, the Flint & Genesee Group unveiled the young professionals honored in its 40 Under 40 recognition program. Profiles and photographs of each honoree are featured in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine.

The class of 2024 recognizes leaders and innovators from diverse backgrounds and industries, including architecture, community and economic development, communications and marketing, education, engineering, finance, health care, law, municipal, nonprofits, and technology.

Peters Established the Program through his STORM Act & Secured Initial Funding Needed to Help Communities Address Flooding, Shoreline Erosion and other Natural Hazards

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced today that Michigan will receive $17.3 million – the largest allocation of the 12 states awarded – from the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program’s fiscal year 2024 cycle.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development team provides training opportunities to prepare Michigan job seekers for rewarding, in-demand careers.