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LEO Registered Apprenticeship Grants to Support Career Opportunities 

LANSING - Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the recipients of grants totaling $3.1 million to help support the development of 1,417 Registered Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state. The State Apprenticeship Expansion grants have been awarded to three Regional Implementation Consortia to expand the development of new registered apprenticeship opportunities.  "As we put Michigan back to work, expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs help Michiganders enter high-demand, high-skill careers and get a good-paying job," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Increasing access to

By |2021-07-25T13:27:25-04:00July 25th, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government|
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From Food Help To Rent Aid, How Michigan Will Spend $2.2 Billion Fedtimulus

LANSING — Another wave of federal stimulus funds will flow to needy families, local governments and disaster response efforts under a $2.2 billion spending bill signed last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The first-term Democrat had also hoped to sign a $4.4 billion spending plan for Michigan schools, but that proposal stalled in the state House last week

By |2021-07-02T12:33:22-04:00June 29th, 2021|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Small Business Summit With Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist

LANSING - While strong economic growth is predicted in Michigan over the coming months, sustaining and growing small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our communities, must remain a top priority. You are invited to join Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday, June 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

By |2021-06-15T18:53:18-04:00June 14th, 2021|Featured, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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Small Biz, Infrastructure, Kids Mark Gov’s Priorities For Federal COVID Money

LANSING - Michigan will ultimately receive $18 billion in federal funding through the latest COVID-19 relief plan and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is taking a different approach on how to spend it. Rather than creating a supplemental spending plan and tossing it to the Legislature to act, Monday she announced her general priorities and is looking to

By |2021-04-20T14:16:17-04:00April 20th, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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BLM: Executive Budget Prioritizes Investments In K-12 Education, Talent, Mobility

LANSING - Business Leaders for Michigan, the state’s business roundtable, weighed in to support key provisions of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget recommendation. “Investing in people and innovation are some of the best things we can do to make Michigan a more competitive and prosperous state,” said Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO,

By |2021-02-13T17:22:37-05:00February 13th, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government|
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State Of Michigan Celebrates Female Roles And Opportunities In STEM Careers

LANSING —In an effort to recognize the important contributions and efforts of women in STEM across Michigan and raise awareness about the gender disparities and barriers that persist for women and girls across STEM fields, Gov. Whitmer proclaimed February 11 Women and Girls in Science Day in Michigan. “At its core, the mission of the

By |2021-02-13T17:22:38-05:00February 13th, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government, STEM|
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Restaurants To Have Limited-Capacity Openings Feb. 1

LANSING – Gov. Whitmer announced details regarding restaurant and bar reopenings. Effective February 1 - February 21: • Indoor dining permitted at a 25 percent capacity, up to 100 people • Bars and restaurants must close by 10 PM • Tables must be six feet apart with no more than six people per table •

By |2021-01-24T18:24:52-05:00January 23rd, 2021|Small Business Association of Michigan|
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Pure Michigan Campaign Returns, Showcasing Winter Recreation And Travel

LANSING–After a months-long hiatus caused by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget cuts, the Pure Michigan advertising campaign is returning to the airwaves, touting the state’s many winter recreation activities. The new ad, “Still Pure,” encourages safe travel while enjoying outdoor activities in the winter months. The regional and in-state Pure Michigan winter advertising campaign will run

By |2020-12-29T18:40:21-05:00December 29th, 2020|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Michigan Businesses Awarded Grants Through Small Business Restart Program

LANSING -More than 11,300 small businesses and nonprofits across Michigan have been awarded $69 million in grants by local economic development organizations as of September 10, 2020 through the Michigan Small Business Restart Grant Program. The program was launched to provide relief for small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Over the

By |2020-10-11T14:30:05-04:00October 11th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Politics, Politics/Government|
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The Impact On Michigan Of the Supreme Court Striking Down Gov. Whitmer’s COVID-19 Executive Orders

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown developed a model that shows the health and financial impact by New Year's Day of the Michigan Supreme Court striking down Gov. Whitmer's executive orders on masks, lockdowns, and social distancing. The results are deadly and expensive. You want to watch this video interview and consider the implications of

By |2020-10-09T10:16:10-04:00October 9th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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