Michigan Named a Top Business State

CNBC named Michigan on their list of America’s Top States for Business in 2023. To develop the list, CNBC measures states on more than 86 different metrics and ten categories of competitiveness. Michigan’s rankings include: 6th for cost of doing business, up from 9th...
Community Grant Funding Announced

Community Grant Funding Announced

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the availability of $60 million in Community Center Grant program funds. Key Points: Funds may be used by municipalities and organizations to expand programming or work on capital projects. Capital project...
New Law Expands Use of Land Banks

New Law Expands Use of Land Banks

Governor Whitmer signed legislation expanding the number of cities in townships that can establish land bank fast track authorities. Key Points: Under the new law, any city or township with a population greater than 50,000 can now utilize one, if they’re not located...
Cocktails to Go Might Be Here to Stay

Cocktails to Go Might Be Here to Stay

Legislation passed during the pandemic allowing for “cocktails to go” would be permanent under a bill passed by the legislature. “Cocktails to go” allows certain businesses to sell alcohol for off premises consumption. Key Points: The current law sunsets on January 1,...
Governor On Investment Mission

Governor On Investment Mission

Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent the week in France and Germany working to bring jobs, investment, and high-tech supply chains back to Michigan. Key Points: While in France, the governor met with business leaders discussing investment opportunities in Michigan for...