by Liz Gullett | Jun 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… In May 2023, Michigan’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.9% for the fourth consecutive month, while the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.0%. Governor Whitmer established a task to identify...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 7, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Washington D.C. this week meeting with officials in the Biden administration to pitch Michigan for additional investment in economic and workforce development, innovation, and cross-border cooperation. The State of Michigan has already...
by Liz Gullett | May 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to streamline Renaissance Zones, a state program that incentivizes job growth and investment in areas of the state that need more of both. This change aims to cut red tape and incentivize more businesses...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 22, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Michigan is laying out its vision to create jobs and support workers and employers in the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. Approved by the Michigan Workforce Development Board, the roadmap lays out strategies and data-driven actions needed to build on Michigan’s...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 8, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Taiwan and South Korea for a five-day investment mission. During her trip, the governor announced the opening of the first Michigan Taiwan Office. Key Points: Governor Whitmer focused on securing investments in key...
