Insider Intelligence

This week, the Building Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission presented their report to Governor Rick Snyder.  The report states that for the state to achieve economic success, it must lead on talent, invest in infrastructure, create a competitive business climate, and ensure a good quality of life.  “The commission was first called for during the […]

This week, legislation was reported by the House Workforce and Talent Development Committee that aims to improve career training in Michigan.  Under the legislation, as reported by the committee, state government would be required to share employment information to evaluate programs and improve curriculums to better prepare residents for the job market.  Current state law […]

This week, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Community Development (CD) launched a new website devoted to community development throughout the state.  The site contains information on various programs run by CD, in addition to an online resource library offering access to hundreds of documents and other reference material. For more information, please visit https://www.miplace.org/.

This week, Governor Rick Snyder launched a new campaign to change perceptions of Career Technical Education (CTE) and the opportunities they present.  The second phase of the state’s Going PRO campaign is designed to change the discussion about the professional trades, enhance career tech programs, and better connect the business and education communities.  In the […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder joined the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (an MLC client), owners of FireKeepers Casino Hotel, along with a large contingent of local elected officials to commemorate the grand opening of the Fire Hub restaurant and Kendall Street Pantry located in Battle Creek, MI. The Fire Hub is a community […]

Last week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley announced keynote speakers and session topics that will be featured at the upcoming statewide MI Hidden Talent disability employment training workshop in Lansing on Monday, May 8.  The workshop will feature former Major League Baseball Pitcher Jim Abbott and retired Walgreens Senior Vice President Randy Lewis. The second annual […]

On Thursday, the Senate Economic Development Committee reported a bipartisan three-bill package aimed at attracting new and expanded business investments in the state, providing high-wage jobs.  Under the legislation, business expansions or new locations creating at least five hundred qualified new jobs that pay the prosperity region average wage or higher would be eligible to […]

On Thursday, November 10, Governor Rick Snyder departed for an eight-day investment mission to China.  The focus of the trip is promoting job-creating business growth and attracting investment in Michigan, plus pushing the state as a tourism destination. While in China, the governor will meet with government officials, industry executives, and key media.  For part […]