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Flint & Genesee Group Earns Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces Recognition for Second Year

Michigan Business Network
November 18, 2024 1:00 PM

(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 18, 2024) For the second consecutive year, the Flint & Genesee Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces program.

“We are deeply grateful to our team for making this recognition possible,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group.

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ICYMI: Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals with New Services and Evolving Business

Media Business
November 18, 2024 11:00 AM

Tony Conley is a newer content content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his eightieth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about new airline services, terminal plans, cargo operations, pilot training, Michigan airport collaborations.

He welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.

 

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AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Jump 9 Cents

Michigan Business Network
November 18, 2024 7:00 AM

The Michigan state average is still 21 cents less than this time last month

DEARBORN, Mich., (November 18, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 9 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 21 cents less than this time last month and 18 cents less than this time last year.

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ICYMI: Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals with New Services and Evolving Business

Media Business
November 15, 2024 4:00 PM

Tony Conley is a newer content content contributor and show host for Michigan Business Network. To kick off his eightieth episode, Tony has a three-segment conversation about new airline services, terminal plans, cargo operations, pilot training, Michigan airport collaborations.

He welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.

 

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Rák Thai Expands Into Restaurant Space and Opens Additional Sweets/Snacks/Sips Merchant at Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Michigan Business Network
November 14, 2024 4:00 PM

RÁK: Modern Thai & Cocktails and Chewie Bitez open ahead of 2024 Christkindl Markt

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., November 14, 2024 – After more than ten years of success within the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, Rák Thai today announced they are expanding into the restaurant space where they will be adding new and exciting dining options to their fan-favorite menu. RÁK: Modern Thai & Cocktails, a full-service restaurant adding a modern twist to the traditional Thai flavors, will occupy the open restaurant space in the northeast corner of the first floor. Along with this expansion, the previous Rák Thai space is now home to Chewie Bitez, a new destination for mouthwatering sweet and savory snacks and artisan boba tea.

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MEDC | MBR: Tech Growth, Housing Expansion & Tribal Leadership

Michigan Business Network
November 14, 2024 12:00 PM

High-Tech Companies Find Their Home in Michigan

Michigan's manufacturing expertise is attracting semiconductor and tech leaders, with recent investments from KLA Corporation and Indie Semiconductor highlighting the state's appeal.

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AAA: Safety Progress in New Automatic Emergency Braking Technology

Michigan Business Network
November 13, 2024 7:00 AM

2024 model vehicles with AEB avoided 100% of forward collisions at 35 mph

DEARBORN, Mich., (November 13, 2024) — New research from AAA finds that model 2024 vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) avoided 100% of forward collisions at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, compared to older model (2017-2018) vehicles, which only avoided collisions half (51%) of the time. AEB technology uses forward-facing cameras and other sensors to automatically tell the vehicle to apply the brakes when a crash is imminent.

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On Veterans Day, Senator Peters Presents Military Medals to Mid-Michigan Gold Star Family of Vietnam Veteran at Saginaw Valley State University

Michigan Business Network
November 12, 2024 8:00 AM

Captain James McClain Posthumously Received Silver and Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, Among Other Awards for Service in Vietnam 

WASHINGTON, DC – On Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) presented a Mid-Michigan Gold Star family with several military medals awarded to their late father, Captain James McClain, for his service in the Vietnam War.

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Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of Veterans Day

Michigan Business Network
November 11, 2024 12:00 PM

DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, today released a video to honor Veterans  Day on Monday, November 11th, 2024. 

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AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Drop 12 Cents

Michigan Business Network
November 11, 2024 7:00 AM

Some metro areas across the state see averages below $3 a gallon

DEARBORN, Mich., (November 11, 2024) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 12 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 28 cents less than this time last month and 36 cents less than this time last year.

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