Report Was Required by Peters’ Law to Help Protect K-12 School Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement applauding the first comprehensive report by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on how K-12 schools can improve their cybersecurity defenses. The report was required by a bipartisan law written by Peters to enhance cybersecurity assistance to K-12 educational institutions across the country:

For January 2023, Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, of Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.

Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, of Automation Alley, Troy, MI, for January 2023.

Automation Alley’s Industry 4.0 Outlook: Advanced Manufacturing in 2023 and Beyond takes place later this morning.

Annual average payroll employment advances over year

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained constant over the month at 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment in the state edged down by 1,000, while unemployment was unchanged over the month, resulting in a minor workforce reduction of 1,000 during December.  

Chris Holman welcomes back Tong Li, Founder & CEO, AP Lazer, Lansing, MI, for January 2023.

Chris Holman welcomes back Steve Klaver, Co-Owner, of DBI, Lansing, MI, for January 2023.

Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, of Automation Alley, Troy, MI, for January 2023.

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.

Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with team members from Rehmann.

Michigan is entering 2023 with a renewed competitive spirit and a readiness to tackle the big challenges of today’s economic climate. According to the 11^th annual Michigan Economic Outlook Survey, these challenges include tough competition for talent, recession preparedness, and the need to attract and retain families and young professionals.