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Automation Alley | Global Economic Outlook 2022+

Michigan Business Network
January 24, 2022 2:00 PM

The event this past Wednesday, included MBN's Chris Holman presenting the Michigan Future Business index.

As in recent years, Automation Alley took some time in January to look forward providing the knowledge necessary to navigate the road ahead. That event was their annual Global Economic Outlook on Jan 19.

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DTMB | Michigan Jobless Rate Declines in December

Michigan Business Network
January 20, 2022 3:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell by three-tenths of a percentage point to 5.6 percent during December, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (see technical note at end of this release). The number of employed rose by 16,000, while total unemployed decreased by 15,000. The state workforce was nearly unchanged over the month.

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Automation Alley | Global Economic Outlook is Tomorrow

Michigan Business Network
January 18, 2022 10:00 AM

Event is this Wednesday, and MBN's Chris Holman will present the Michigan Future Business index at this event.

This year Automation Alley is looking forward to providing you with the knowledge necessary to navigate the road ahead. As such, we're starting off this year with our annual Global Economic Outlook on Jan 19.

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TechTown Detroit | 📣Retail Boot Camp Info Sessions Now Open!

Michigan Business Network
January 17, 2022 1:00 PM

Ready to take your business to the next level?

You've read the success stories about our Retail Boot Camp alumni, and now it's your turn to apply for TechTown's RBC Spring Cohort and grow your business to a permanent location with our intensive 12-week program. If you're preparing to open a brick-and-mortar in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, this program is for you!


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Peters Introduces Bill to Strengthen Federal Disaster Response for Minority, Rural and Disabled Communities

Michigan Business Network
January 17, 2022 8:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to strengthen the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster response efforts for underserved communities that often face barriers to securing federal aid following an emergency, such as flooding, wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Automation Alley | Global Economic Outlook is Going Virtual!

Michigan Business Network
January 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Event is next Wednesday, and MBN's Chris Holman will present the Michigan Future Business index at this event.

This year Automation Alley is looking forward to providing you with the knowledge necessary to navigate the road ahead. As such, we're starting off this year with our annual Global Economic Outlook on Jan 19.

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Michigan Business Beat | Mark Ostach 3 Strategies for Employers to Follow in 2022

Michigan Business Beat
January 13, 2022 3:00 PM

Jeffrey Mosher catches up once again with Mark Ostach, a Digital Wellness Author and Expert with Mark Ostach (his company and brand), Beverly Hills, Michigan

Digital Wellness author and expert Mark Ostach works with organizations in Mid- Michigan, across the state of Michigan and in the U.S > to connect in a hybrid workplace. We've had you on previously last spring and summer, and now into 2022 it was a fitting time to reconnect.


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Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Help Secure Federal Information Technology Supply Chains Against Security Threats Passes Senate

Michigan Business Network
January 13, 2022 11:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to help protect against cybersecurity threats and other technological supply chain security vulnerabilities that arise when the federal government purchases services, equipment or products has passed the Senate. The bipartisan Supply Chain Security Training Act would create a standardized training program to help federal employees responsible for purchasing services and equipment identify whether those products could compromise the federal government’s information security. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.

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Peters Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity Coordination with State and Local Governments Passes Senate

Michigan Business Network
January 13, 2022 7:00 AM

WASHINGTON, DC – Legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to promote stronger cybersecurity coordination between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state and local governments has passed the Senate. The bipartisan State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act would encourage federal cybersecurity experts to share information regarding cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches, as well as resources to prevent and recover from cyber-attacks, with states and localities who are increasingly targeted by bad actors. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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DTMB | State of Michigan Launches New Websites

Michigan Business Network
January 11, 2022 3:00 PM

to modernize technology and improve user experience

LANSING, Mich. -- Prioritizing ease of access to government services for all Michiganders, the state of Michigan will begin launching refreshed websites that take advantage of the latest technology and design for all state departments beginning Jan. 14, 2022.

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