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US Department of Labor Recovers $72K in back Wages from Carnival Operator That Shortchanged 32 Temporary Visa Workers’ Wages in Michigan

Michigan Business Network
August 2, 2024 12:00 PM

T.J. Schmidt & Co. also agrees to pay $13K in penalties for federal violations 

STANDISH, MI – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a court order requiring T.J. Schmidt & Co. LLC, a Standish carnival operator, to pay $72,254 in back wages to 32 temporary nonimmigrant workers the employer hired to run midway games, staff food stands, and build and operate rides but then paid them less than the wages promised and refused to reimburse them for travel to the U.S. as required.

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Automation Alley | I4.0 Gains Are Ahead of the Tools to Measure Them & More News

Michigan Business Network
August 1, 2024 11:00 AM

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Lisa O'Connor, Publicom - Celebrating 45 Years in 2024

Michigan Business Beat
July 22, 2024 9:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Lisa O'Connor, President, Publicom, Inc., Okemos, MI.

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Michigan Business Beat | Lisa O'Connor, Publicom - Celebrating 45 Years in 2024

Michigan Business Beat
July 19, 2024 6:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Lisa O'Connor, President, Publicom, Inc., Okemos, MI.

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ICYMI: MEDC | This Just In: All We Do is Win: CNBC Moves Michigan Up to No. 9 in Top States for Business

Michigan Business Network
July 12, 2024 11:00 AM

The state moved up from the No. 10 spot, building on recent accolades highlighting Michigan’s leadership across industries and sustainability investments

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MEDC | This Just In: All We Do is Win: CNBC Moves Michigan Up to No. 9 in Top States for Business

Michigan Business Network
July 11, 2024 2:00 PM

The state moved up from the No. 10 spot, building on recent accolades highlighting Michigan’s leadership across industries and sustainability investments

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MEDC | Americans Back Sustainable Tech Growth,

Michigan Business Network
July 10, 2024 6:00 PM

But Want More Training, Education and Incentives

  • A recent national survey by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation indicates strong support for clean energy innovations and corresponding workforce development solutions
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Integr8 Playbook: Exploring Big Data and IoT & More News

Michigan Business Network
July 9, 2024 11:00 AM

INTEGR8 2024 Playbook - Transformative Synergy: Exploring Big Data and IoT

Big Data Article by Automation Alley

Automation Alley is proud to present our Integr8 Playbook on Big Data and IoT in partnership with Omron. Supported by insights from roundtable participants in industry, academia and government, this playbook dives into data security, data monitoring, AI analysis of data and much more.

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Michelle Reynaert Announced as Michigan Farm Bureau’s New Chief Operating Officer

Michigan Business Network
July 8, 2024 6:00 PM

Michigan Farm Bureau

In a June 28 memo to members, leader and staff across the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, President Carl Bednarski announced the appointment of Michelle Reynaert as the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective July 29.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Tom Kelly - #MPC24

Michigan Business Network
July 5, 2024 5:00 PM

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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