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TechTown Detroit | Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Returns with $100K Grand Prize 💰

Michigan Business Network
March 16, 2022 8:00 AM

Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is back!

Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit announce the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and $100,000 donation from Comerica Bank to this year’s winner.

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Peters Landmark Provision Requiring Critical Infrastructure to Report Cyber-Attacks Signed into Law

Michigan Business Network
March 15, 2022 5:00 PM

as Part of Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A landmark provision authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to combat ongoing cybersecurity threats against critical infrastructure has been signed into law as a part of the government funding legislation.

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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Michigan’s Strong Economic Numbers, Low Unemployment

Michigan Business Network
March 11, 2022 9:00 AM

Nine straight months of job growth, 4.9% unemployment with third-best decline of annual unemployment numbers nationwide   

LANSING, Mich.—Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the release of Michigan’s latest economic numbers showing that the state has added jobs for nine straight months and has a low unemployment rate of 4.9%, with the third-fastest decrease of any state.

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Peters Secures Significant Wins for Michigan, Helps Pass Government Funding Bill

Michigan Business Network
March 11, 2022 8:00 AM

Peters Delivers Critical Resources for High-Impact Public Local Projects, Supports Humanitarian and Military Aid for Ukraine 

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) tonight helped the Senate pass an essential bipartisan government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2022. Peters successfully secured funding in the legislation for dozens of high-impact public local projects in Michigan that can benefit from federal assistance.

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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Edges Down in January 2022

Michigan Business Network
March 10, 2022 4:00 PM

Jobless rate fell sharply in Michigan during 2021

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate declined by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.9 percent during January, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. As a result of the annual revision process, the statewide December 2021 rate was revised downward by half a percentage point to 5.1 percent. Michigan’s total employment level in January moved up by 19,000, while the number of unemployed decreased by 11,000.

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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers, Other Legislation

Michigan Business Network
March 10, 2022 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed bills to strengthen consumer protections, promote social districts, and increase prescription drug access, among other legislation.  

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Hatch Detroit Joins TechTown's Program Lineup

Michigan Business Network
March 10, 2022 12:00 PM

TechTown Detroit welcomes Hatch Detroit to suite of programming

New partnership will provide long-term sustainable growth for popular nonprofit organization

TechTown Detroit is excited to welcome a new addition into its program lineup. Hatch Detroit, a nonprofit focused on supporting, funding, and developing independent storefront retail businesses in targeted metro Detroit neighborhoods will transition and become the newest initiative of TechTown’s small business services programming.

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Automation Alley | Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Roundtable Discussion

Michigan Business Network
March 10, 2022 8:00 AM

MARCH 10, 2022 FROM 09:00 AM TO 10:30 AM

Companies engaged in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 solutions are invited to join MEDC’s International Trade team, Automation Alley, and MSU International Business Center for a roundtable discussion.
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Peters, Stabenow Press for Full Funding for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Competitiveness Legislation

Michigan Business Network
March 10, 2022 7:00 AM

Senators Highlight Need for Final Competitiveness Legislation to Include $52 Billion for Semiconductor Chips Manufacturing; Peters, Stabenow Helped Pass Support in the Senate

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Peters Bipartisan Bill to Support Maritime Academy Students Passes Senate

Michigan Business Network
March 9, 2022 6:00 PM

Peters Bill Expands Eligibility for State Maritime Academies Student Incentive Payment Program; Michigan Home to One of Six National Maritime Academies

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ (MI) bipartisan legislation to expand the age eligibility for the Student Incentive Payment Program through the Maritime Administration has passed the U.S. Senate.

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