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MBN Speakers Series | Don't Forget to Register for the Release of Michigan Future Business Index Webinar on Tuesday!

Michigan Business Network
July 20, 2024 8:00 AM

The survey has closed the data has been tallied, and you can now plan on attending the Q2 2024 Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) Release Virtual Statewide webinar event.

On Tuesday, July 23rd, we will be presenting the results of this economic survey. 

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LEO | UIA Phone Services Currently Limited Due to Internet Outage

Michigan Business Network
July 19, 2024 1:15 PM

Due to the recent internet outage caused by CrowdStrike, a Microsoft third-party security application, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) phone and online chat services are currently limited. Workers are not able to speak or chat online with agents due to the system issues. Technicians are currently working to resolve the issue, with no current resolution time.

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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Grant Tribal Governments Direct Access to FEMA Fire Assistance

Michigan Business Network
July 19, 2024 11:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation that requires FEMA to accept requests from Tribal governments to receive a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Declaration. Currently, FEMA can accept Emergency and Major Disaster Declaration requests from Tribal governments, but the agency is not authorized to accept FMAG requests directly from Tribes.

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MBN Speakers Series | Don't Forget to Register for the Release of Michigan Future Business Index Webinar on Tuesday!

Michigan Business Network
July 19, 2024 8:00 AM

The survey has closed the data has been tallied, and you can now plan on attending the Q2 2024 Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) Release Virtual Statewide webinar event.

On Tuesday, July 23rd, we will be presenting the results of this economic survey. 

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MBN Speakers Series | Release of Michigan Future Business Index Is This Coming Tuesday!

Michigan Business Network
July 18, 2024 3:30 PM

The survey has closed the data has been tallied, and you can now plan on attending the Q2 2024 Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) Release Virtual Statewide webinar event.

On Tuesday, July 23rd, we will be presenting the results of this economic survey. 

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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Advances in June

Michigan Business Network
July 18, 2024 11:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 4.1 percent during June, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment receded by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 8,000, resulting in an essentially unchanged workforce in June.

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LEO Hosts Roundtable with Kalamazoo Leaders to Discuss Opportunities to Support Clean Energy Transitions, FY25 Budget Investments

Michigan Business Network
July 17, 2024 1:30 PM

Stakeholders Gather to Highlight how Community & Worker Economic Transition Office Budget Investments will Support Efforts to Ensure Michiganders Benefit from Clean Energy Transitions 

KALAMAZOO, Mich. Following the passage of a historic budget agreement that provides funding for the newly created Community & Worker Economic Transition Office, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) convened a roundtable in Kalamazoo today to discuss how the new office will help Michiganders benefit from transitions in the auto and energy sectors. 

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Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Introduce the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act

Michigan Business Network
July 17, 2024 1:00 PM

Bill will Create a Tax Credit to Convert Vacant Commercial Buildings into Affordable Housing 

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) introduced a bill to take advantage of the widespread increase in vacant or underutilized commercial properties by converting these properties into affordable housing.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Hilary Doe - Mackinac Policy Reflections and Let's Grow Michigan

Michigan Business Network
July 17, 2024 8:15 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer for the State of Michigan, Detroit, MI.
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MBN Speakers Series | Release of Michigan Future Business Index In Six Days

Michigan Business Network
July 17, 2024 8:00 AM

The survey has closed the data has been tallied, and you can now plan on attending the Q2 2024 Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) Release Virtual Statewide webinar event.

On Tuesday, July 23rd, we will be presenting the results of this economic survey. 

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