Events/Announcements

Second Quarter Hiring Plans Strong In Detroit, Grand Rapids, Statewide

DETROIT ? Employers in Metro Detroit, West Michigan and around the state are expected to do a lot of hiring in the second quarter, contends Manpower in its latest Employment Outlook Survey. In the Detroit-Warren-Livonia Metropolitan Statistical Area, 21 percent of surveyed companies interviewed plan to hire more employees, while just 6 percent expect to

By |2014-03-12T00:00:00-04:00March 12th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Engineering Society of Detroit Hosts MI Science Center President Matthews

SOUTHFIELD - The story of the Michigan Science Center is that of rebirth and commitment to keep science, technology and engineering in the forefront of young students? minds and to keep the center a part of Detroit?s cultural attractions. On March 27, The Engineering Society of Detroit will host Tonya Matthews, President of the Science

By |2014-03-11T00:00:00-04:00March 11th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

State Reports $1.2 Billion In Tourist Spending In 2013

LANSING - Tourists in Michigan, lured to the state in large part because of the Pure Michigan ad campaign, generated a record $1.2 billion in economic development, a report said. The report, by a research firm, Longwoods International, which specializes in the effect of tourism advertising, said the Pure Michigan ad campaign attracted 2.4 million

By |2014-03-11T00:00:00-04:00March 11th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Telecommunications Bill Clears House ? Let Telephone Providers Abandon An Exchange

LANSING - The Michigan House passed a controversial measure on Tuesday that would streamline the process of allowing telephone companies to drop landline services. SB 636 passed 71-39. The Michigan Senate must concur in the House changes before the bill goes to Governor Rick Snyder for approval. The legislation, which wouldn't go into effect until

By |2014-03-11T00:00:00-04:00March 11th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Engineering, Supply Chain Jobs Among Six Core Areas Of State Job Growth In Michigan

LANSING - Six core areas of growth are surging Michigan ahead of other states in terms of job growth, and they will continue to be key to a successful recovery, a report released Monday by Business Leaders for Michigan has found. Engineering, supply chain and logistics, higher education, natural resources economy, technological innovations in mobility

By |2014-03-10T00:00:00-04:00March 10th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Report Projects Tourism Spending To Increase

LANSING - A report released Monday by two Michigan State University researchers projects tourism spending to increase 4.5 percent in 2014 due to an improving economy, national tourism trends, and the success of the Pure Michigan campaign nationally and internationally. "Many of the factors we look at suggest that Michigan tourism will experience another strong

By |2014-03-10T00:00:00-04:00March 10th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Supplemental Deal To Surpass $100 Million For Roads

LANSING - A deal was struck Monday among legislative leaders on a supplemental appropriations bill for the current fiscal year, several officials confirmed to Gongwer News Service, but those closest to the discussions remained tight-lipped about the details. At least $100 million will be available to repair Michigan roads. "It is done," said Sen. Roger

By |2014-03-10T00:00:00-04:00March 10th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|