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MBN Speakers Series | Release of Michigan Future Business Index Set for July 6th

Michigan Business Network
June 21, 2023 4:00 PM

While we are closing in on the final survey days, you can now register for the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) Release Virtual Statewide webinar event.

On Thursday, July 6th, we will be presenting the results of this economic survey. 

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MEDC | MI Business Report: Late June 2023 - Planning on Economic Success

Michigan Business Network
June 21, 2023 10:00 AM

Introducing the Michigan Economic Development Guide

Where do Michigan’s economic triumphs across all sectors come together? In the new Michigan Economic Development Guide for 2023-2024. The magazine explores Michigan’s rich history of innovation and business-friendly environment that make the state the perfect place to grow.

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IBC Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2023

globalEDGE Business Beat
June 20, 2023 12:00 PM

Greetings!

Spring at the IBC has been busy! I would like to take this time to highlight some of the amazing work being done by our team.

To start with, I am proud to announce that our student team recently won second place at the 2023 NASBITE International Undergraduate Case Competition.

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Foster Swift | Patent Attorney Murshak Joins Foster Swift

Michigan Business Network
June 12, 2023 6:00 PM

Mikhail Murshak just joined Foster Swift's Lansing office. Mike is a licensed patent attorney with extensive experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters.

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MEDC | MI Business Report Early June 2023: More Access, More Opportunity

Michigan Business Network
June 6, 2023 5:00 PM

Historically Disadvantaged Small Businesses Can Grow Through Federal Contracts 

Small businesses that are historically disadvantaged can become certified to gain access to set-aside federal contracting money, technical help and business mentoring. Join an informational webinar on June 8 at 11 a.m. to learn about certification benefits and eligibility for business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged, women and service-disabled veterans, and for businesses operating in high-unemployment, low-income areas.

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Dave Heisey: Crestcom Free Webinar for June 2023

Michigan Business Network
June 6, 2023 3:00 PM

Winning Negotiation Strategies:  Achieving Great Outcomes in Any Situation

Whether you are negotiating a salary, price, or terms of a deal with another organization, you need a winning negotiation strategy.


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ICYMI: Treasury: Michigan 529 Awareness Week Encourages Families to Save with MET for Their Children’s College Education

Michigan Business Network
June 2, 2023 8:00 AM

Prepaid College-Savings Plan Waiving Enrollment Fees on New Contracts Opened May 22 - June 2

LANSING — In celebration of National 529 Day and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation of May 22 through May 29 as 529 Awareness Week, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging families to give the gift of college credits to Michigan children — and it is throwing in an incentive to sweeten the deal.

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Treasury: Michigan 529 Awareness Week Encourages Families to Save with MET for Their Children’s College Education

Michigan Business Network
May 29, 2023 5:00 PM

Prepaid College-Savings Plan Waiving Enrollment Fees on New Contracts Opened May 22 - June 2

LANSING — In celebration of National 529 Day and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation of May 22 through May 29 as 529 Awareness Week, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging families to give the gift of college credits to Michigan children — and it is throwing in an incentive to sweeten the deal.

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Treasury: Administration, Fiscal Agencies Reach Consensus on Revenue Estimates

Michigan Business Network
May 26, 2023 11:00 AM

May Revenues Reflect Sustainable Tax Relief for Seniors, Working Families; Corporate Income Tax Exceeds Expectations

LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks, Senate Fiscal Agency Director Kathryn Summers, and House Fiscal Agency Director Mary Ann Cleary today reached consensus on revised economic and revenue figures for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and for the upcoming 2024 and 2025 fiscal years.

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Foster Swift | Attorney Dirk Beckwith Awarded the Transportation Lawyers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Michigan Business Network
May 15, 2023 11:00 AM

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. —Foster Swift Collins & Smith attorney, Dirk H. Beckwith, received the Transportation Lawyers Association’s (TLA) 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference in San Diego, California.

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