((o
Knowledge • News • Insights
 o))
In Partnership With

Reports & News Releases

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Drop 6 Cents

Michigan Business Network
June 24, 2024 7:00 AM

The Michigan state average is down 18 cents from this time last month

DEARBORN, Mich., (June 24, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 6 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.51 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 18 cents less than this time last month and 3 cents less than this time last year.

Read More

Treasury: Michigan Education Trust Pizza Party Raises More Than $10,000 for the Fostering Futures Scholarship

Michigan Business Network
June 21, 2024 9:00 AM

More Than 265 Attend 12th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser 

LANSING, Mich. – The roughly 265 people who attended the Michigan Education Trust's 12th annual Pizza Party on the Michigan State Capitol Lawn got     their fill of pizza and helped fill the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, which awards scholarships to students enrolled in Michigan college and universities who have experienced foster care.

Read More

DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Remains Stable in May

Michigan Business Network
June 20, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained at 3.9 percent for the fourth consecutive month during May, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment and unemployment in the state both advanced over the month, resulting in a labor force gain of 3,000 since April.

Read More

MSU Health Care Sports Medicine Mileage Club Empowers Over 10,000 Mid-Michigan Students

Michigan Business Network
June 20, 2024 10:00 AM

to Achieve Healthy Habits in Spring Season

The 2024 MSU Health Care Sports Medicine Mileage Club spring season has been successful in promoting physical activity among over 10,000 students from 33 mid-Michigan elementary schools. Collectively, they walked or ran over 95,000 miles. Fitness Finders, located in Jackson, MI, operates the program and is recognized as the #1 run program for elementary schools in the United States.

Read More

LEO | Three Energy Sector Employers Recognized as Models for Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Michigan Business Network
June 20, 2024 9:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. — Three energy sector employers earned honors Tuesday in a ceremony during the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium’s Annual Summit in Grand Rapids, celebrating their leadership roles in expanding the use of Registered Apprenticeships to close equity gaps while building their talent pipelines.

Read More

AAA: 2.6 Million Michiganders Will Travel for July 4th Week

Michigan Business Network
June 20, 2024 7:00 AM

This year’s Independence Day forecast will set new records

DEARBORN, Mich., (June 20, 2024) — AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Michigan. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. More than 2.6 million of those will be Michigan residents.

Read More

UM Health-Sparrow News: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing Performs 15,000th Robotic-Assisted Procedure

Michigan Business Network
June 19, 2024 12:00 PM

joining an elite group of robotic-assisted surgical centers

LANSING, Mich. – The highly skilled surgeons at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing recently performed the hospital’s 15,000th robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery, matching the volume of some of the largest robotic programs in the country.

Read More

Consumers Energy Offers Tips to Help Customers Stay Cool

Michigan Business Network
June 18, 2024 12:00 PM

and Reduce Bills for Michigan’s First Summer Blast

JACKSON, Mich., June 18, 2024 – With Michigan getting its first taste of summer heat this week, Consumers Energy is offering tips to help customers control their energy bills while still staying cool.

Read More

ICYMI: AAA Offers Safety Tips as Heatwave Hits Michigan

Michigan Business Network
June 17, 2024 6:00 PM

As temps rise, so do risks for children, pets and vehicles

DEARBORN, Mich., (June 13, 2024) — With the weather forecast calling for temperatures in the  80s and 90s for the next several days, AAA offers safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is expected to be the hottest weather so far this year.

Read More

UM Health-Sparrow News: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow honors Physician and Advanced Practice Provider of the Year,

Michigan Business Network
June 17, 2024 5:00 PM

adds to Hall of Fame

LANSING, MI – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow recently honored a host of outstanding medical providers who have distinguished themselves for their highly skilled care and a lifetime of expertise in protecting the community.

Read More