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Business News — May 19, 2021
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) Executive Committee on May 18 named Quentin L. Messer, Jr. as the MEDC’s new CEO. The announcement comes after a national search by the Executive Committee that included a needs analysis for the role and input from stakeholders statewide on key attributes for the position.
Read MoreCEO Blog: Navigating the Return to Work
Last week brought a whirlwind of COVID-19 guidance and information. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for individuals who are fully vaccinated, while unvaccinated people are still required to wear a mask at outdoor and indoor gatherings. Quickly, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services updated its guidance to align with the CDC.
Read MoreQ&A: Cindy Thornthwaite, GST Michigan Works!, on employee retention & The Connection
Between COVID, unemployment and everything else going on in the world, employee retention can be a daunting task for many of today’s business owners. To assist these organizations, GST MI Works! offers a Business Resource Network that brings together area organizations with the goal of developing and implementing strategic ways to increase productivity and employee […]
Read More‘Lead Now’ informational sessions begin in May
The area’s premier leadership development program – Lead Now – will soon begin recruitment for its 2021-2022 cohort.
Read MoreBusiness News – April 28, 2021
Mott Community College Workforce and Economic Development Division has partnered with Consumers Energy to be a training site for the Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program.
Read MoreBusiness Briefs — April 7, 2021
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley announced the additions of Shelbi Frayer and Michael Brown to his administration.
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