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Treasury: Grants Available for Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 3:00 PM

Money for Special Projects to Free Up Funds for Important Services

LANSING, Mich. – Cities, villages and townships experiencing financial struggles can now apply for a grant to help fund special projects and free up tax dollars for important services, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).

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Gov. Whitmer Calls Deployed Troops on Thanksgiving

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 1:15 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) and Michigan Air National Guard (MIANG) to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving.

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ICYMI: Explore Flint & Genesee | Visitor Spending in Genesee County Steadily Increasing Since 2020 According to New Report

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 8:30 AM

According to the 2023 Tourism Economic County Report, visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County in 2023

(Flint, Mich. Nov. 19, 2024) – new report  published by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation shows tourism spending in Genesee County has increased yearly since 2020, with an increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023. Visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County in 2023, generating $73 million in state and local tax revenue.  
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MiLEAP Announces 2025-26 FAFSA Now Available for Students and Families to Complete

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 8:15 AM

Completing the FAFSA Helps Michiganders Save Money While Earning a Skill Certificate or Degree Including up to $5,500 Annually Through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship or Nearly $7,400 Through the Federal Pell Grant

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today that students and families can now complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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DTE Foundation Awards $310K to Transform Michigan Communities

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 7:45 AM

DTE Energy Foundation announces winners of first ever $300,000 Community Transformation Grant Program

Twelve nonprofits across Michigan will receive a portion of the grant to help transform their communities

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Reminder: LEO | Claimants Can Access UIA's Online Resources during Thanksgiving Holiday

Michigan Business Network
November 28, 2024 7:30 AM

State offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after, but claimants can still go online to certify their work searches and access a wide variety of helpful resources.

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Gov. Whitmer Strengthens Economic Ties with Spain to Boost Foreign Investment and Job Creation in Michigan

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 6:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan delegation led by Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently concluded its successful economic mission to Spain, reinforcing Michigan’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and attracting foreign direct investment to the state.

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Gov. Whitmer and Gov. DeWine Place Wager on Michigan Wolverine’s Rivalry Game Against Ohio State Buckeyes

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Ahead of the Michigan Wolverine’s rivalry game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has placed a friendly wager with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. 

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Launch Michigan | $101 Million in Efficiency Grants Will Strengthen Michigan Education, Maximize Classroom Impact

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 10:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Education announced more than $101 million in efficiency grants for school districts around the state, representing a critical step in advancing the work that Launch Michigan has long championed: ensuring that public education funding is used to benefit Michigan students and educators.

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Treasury: A Chance to Snag a Black Friday Deal with $50 Bonus for College Savings

Michigan Business Network
November 27, 2024 9:00 AM

Limited-time holiday offer jump-starts educational savings, provides unforgettable lasting value

LANSING, Mich. — As the holiday shopping season marks its traditional opening on Black Friday, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) wants to help shoppers put a little something extra under their tree on the way to a debt-free college future.

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