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Whitmer administration says ‘Sixty by 30’ hangs in the balance
LEO director presses for funding Michigan Reconnect, Going PRO Talent Fund.
A leader within Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration says he is “hopeful” a pair of adult education and workforce development programs will be funded this quarter by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
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Report shows continued 'expansionary' trend
Citizens Business Conditions Index rises in Q4 on trade optimism, consumer spending.
Easing trade tensions with China, increased consumer spending and a more stable interest rate environment helped improve U.S. business sentiment in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Citizens Business Conditions Index.
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City manager touts sustainability, equity
Forum provides window into city’s strategic plan surrounding justice, health and the environment.
Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington recently provided a progress report on some key components of the city’s new strategic plan and its planned next steps in those areas.
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Inside Track: Curiosity drives Perdue
Kids Count project director for Michigan says adapting to converging identities taught her versatility.
Kelsey Perdue’s penchant for variety in her professional life has led her to a new role she says is tying together all of her life experiences and pursuits.
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Wolverine reaches settlement with 3M
Wolverine Worldwide reached a settlement with the maker of a formula that contained PFAS chemicals that was used to waterproof the footwear maker’s products beginning in the 1950s and ’60s.
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Industrial scales maker sells to global company
The owners of a local manufacturer of industrial scales have sold the business to a multinational supplier of weighing instruments.
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Supply chain company moving HQ out of downtown
A local supply chain management and warehouse supply company is tripling its footprint with a move to the suburbs.
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Former Amazon delivery contractor shuttering Walker facility
A “final mile” delivery company that lost a contract with Amazon is closing its local operations by April.
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Nonprofits producing women’s entrepreneurship summit
A pair of area nonprofits will host a conference on entrepreneurship for women next week.
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Amway cutting 50 jobs
Amway is eliminating 50 marketing and research and development jobs as it concludes the companywide restructuring that began in 2018.
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