ANN ARBOR - Michael Finney, 65, former CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Ann Arbor SPARK passed away on April 3 from a heart attack. Since 2017, Finney was president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a nonprofit public-private economic development organization in Florida. Michael Finney "Mike was a dynamic leader
SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of Chief Workforce Development Officer. She will report to Robert “Bob” Willig, executive director and CEO of SME. In her new role, Kunz will work with Willig and SME’s
CHICAGO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Dearborn School District, in Dearborn, will use a $300,000 EPA grant to purchase an electric school bus. The grant is funded through the 2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates program. The $7 million in ARP funding is directed toward school districts in underserved
WASHINGTON DC - Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing significant obstacles in his legislative push to legalize marijuana, with resistance from Republicans and members of his own party threatening chances of passage in the upper chamber. Schumer has said that his aim is to bring a comprehensive marijuana reform bill forward later this month, weeks
DETROIT - Imagine you’re at the casino, or relaxing on the sofa playing some mobile slots like Shamans Dream. Picture it in your head – we bet you can practically hear the sweet sound of the jackpot announcement, the electronic pings, and all the other crisp cartoon-like sound effects that accompany your slot machine experience.
DETROIT - If you are new to online gambling, you might be surprised about one thing in particular. And that is not the amount of money that can be won - although that will always surprise most players - nor is it the amount of online casinos there are, despite there being an amazing amount.
INGHAN COUNTY - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet service at their households and locations. The survey asks whether high-speed internet service is available at a given address, and if so, at what speed and cost. The goal is to gain a clearer picture of the connectivity
DETROIT - The DeLorean is an iconic vehicle — stainless steel body, gull-wing doors — and maybe the most famous movie car of all time. It’s also a brand name that many people have tried to resurrect over the years, with varying degrees of success. So you’d be remiss if you thought you were traveling
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Meijer at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 18 for webinar focusing on protecting the Great Lakes while creating a more circular, sustainable economy. The webinar will feature two speakers providing actionable guidance for business, government, academic institutions, and non-profits in the Great Lakes region: • Mark
EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running through August 12 that provides funding and training for startup entrepreneurs. As a member of the cohort, teams receive: $20,000 in funding Access to mentoring and professional services Resources, support, and startup programing Access to follow-on funding after program ends
