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To help explain the cost-saving complexities of captive programs, Lighthouse Insurance has put together a helpful guide: mibiz.com/sponsored-cont…

Manufacturers: This is your reminder to tune in on April 20 for our livestream with Steven Lopez, Business Development Specialist at The Right Place. Register now for this free webinar: mibiz.com/manufacturingc… Presented by MMTC and The Right Place

From Crain’s Detroit Business: House Democrats began considering new bills Thursday that would make broad changes to Michigan employment law and which have drawn strong opposition from business groups. mibiz.com/sections/small…

The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park has announced a slate of newcomers as well as returning artists for its 30-show summer concert series. mibiz.com/sections/econo…

In what one health care executive called a “momentous day for us,” health systems across Michigan are set to drop COVID-19 mask mandates in most of their facilities. mibiz.com/sections/healt…

Western Michigan University, in coordination with three local tribal nations, will offer a new graduate program in tribal governance that will focus on gaming and other economic development opportunities. mibiz.com/sections/talen…

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It's critical for manufacturers to understand the nuances of both business & digital transformations. Join our next free livestream on April 20 to explore the benefits & challenges of each approach. Register here: mibiz.com/manufacturingc… Presented by MMTC and The Right Place

Venture capital investing in Michigan declined by 25 percent in the first quarter of 2023, following along with a steep drop-off in deal flow nationally. mibiz.com/sections/finan…

From Crain’s Detroit Business: Traverse City-based specialty auto insurer Hagerty is cutting an additional 4 percent of its workforce just months after a 6 percent cut as it seeks cost savings. mibiz.com/sections/finan…

The owner of the Palisades nuclear plant in Van Buren County is reportedly seeking $300 million in state funding in an unprecedented bid to reopen a nuclear facility after it has started decommissioning. mibiz.com/sections/energ…

Michigan CDFIs receive $34.3 million in federal funding to support lending in low- and moderate-income markets that are still recovering from the pandemic. mibiz.com/sections/finan…

What are the key differences between business transformation and digital transformation in the manufacturing industry? Join our hosts on April 20 as we welcome Steven Lopez of The Right Place. Register here: mibiz.com/manufacturingc… Presented by MMTC and The Right Place

From Crain’s Detroit Business: Caledonia-based Revolution Farms has broadened a recall to include all products sold under its name to a variety of retailers and distributors in the Midwest. mibiz.com/sections/food-…

From Grand Rapids Business Journal: A GVSU professor says building public trust in large, overall beneficial manufacturing projects should be a key priority for economic development organizations attempting to lure big investments. mibiz.com/sections/econo…

Developers behind the $150 million Factory Yards redevelopment south of downtown Grand Rapids plan to seek rarely used state “transformational brownfield” tax incentives to offset substantial costs of the project. mibiz.com/sections/real-…

From Crain’s Detroit Business: The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ casino gaming authority has agreed to pay developers up to $35 million to settle a dispute over failed casino projects in Lansing and Southeast Michigan. mibiz.com/sections/econo…

Holland-based Lakewood Construction has acquired Royal Glass & Aluminum Manufacturing of Fennville, a deal company leaders say was driven by cultural alignment. mibiz.com/sections/real-…