Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive on Tuesday. It instructs members of her administration to work with the Legislature to develop a plan to spend billions of dollars in federal infrastructure aid.
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Michigan to get more infrastructure funds
WLNS Nov. 23, 2021 Samana Sheikh Michigan expects to get more federal funds to fix the roads and bridges. The new move is part of the bipartisan infrastructure plan. “Right now, we have a historic opportunity to put Michiganders first and …
Continue ReadingGov. Whitmer says ‘additional guidance’ ahead amid Michigan’s COVID surge
The Detroit News Nov. 22, 2021 Craig Mauger Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she expects her health department to release “additional guidance” directed at the state’s ongoing COVID-19 surge in the near future. During her first public appearance in …
Continue ReadingMeet LTU’s new President
Dr. Tarek M. Sobh has been appointed as the eighth president of Lawrence Technological University and will assume office January 1, 2022, announced Douglas Ebert, chairman of LTU’s Board of Trustees.
Continue ReadingSmall Business Saturday returns at pivotal time for retailers
Small Business Saturday returns this week for the 12th time and this year’s event is a pivotal one.
Continue ReadingLet’s Detroit Virtual Career Expo to Connect Job Seekers with Opportunities in Detroit
DETROIT (Nov. 18, 2021) – Let’s Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber are supporting a virtual career expo for those looking for jobs in Detroit on Monday, Nov. 22 from 4-6 p.m. Employers have a considerable need for talent amid …
Continue ReadingPresident Biden Celebrates Michigan’s Global Automotive Leadership at GM’s Factory Zero
President Joe Biden came to Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 17, to help open GM’s retooled Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. The President was joined by GM CEO Mary Barra, United Auto Workers President Ray Curry, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, members …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Named Among 2021 Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces Awardees
DETROIT (Nov. 17, 2021) – For the third consecutive year, the Detroit Regional Chamber has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Detroit Free Press. The recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered …
Continue ReadingSBA Loans Available in Michigan for Private NonProfit Organizations Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Michigan that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.
Continue ReadingTammy Carnrike Reviews Mackinac Policy Conference To-Do List
Michigan Business Network Nov. 11, 2021 About a month after the #MPC21 2021’s Mackinac Policy Conference Chris Holman spends some time with Tammy Carnrike, COO, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI. Tammy dives …
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