New France

Michigan State Legislature Announces Partnership with Indigov to Improve Constituent Services

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Michigan, New France, United States

LANSING, Mich., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigov , the leading constituent service platform for modern elected officials and their staffs, today announced a new partnership with the Michigan Legislature to modernize constituent services offered by each legislative office.

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  • LANSING, Mich., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigov , the leading constituent service platform for modern elected officials and their staffs, today announced a new partnership with the Michigan Legislature to modernize constituent services offered by each legislative office.
  • "Indigov's work in Michigan has allowed elected officials to connect with their constituents in quicker, more efficient and more effective ways.
  • They have truly changed the nature of constituent communication and I look forward to utilizing their services throughout my term."
  • "We're excited to work with offices in the Michigan legislature to streamline their constituent services so they can spend less time sorting, and more time focusing on providing the services they were elected to do.

ASE Releases 2021 Michigan Compensation Survey Results

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Regions of the United States, United States, Michigan, New France, Detroit

TROY, Mich., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ASE, Michigan's trusted HR partner, released the results of the 2021 Michigan Compensation Survey, the most comprehensive salary data in Michigan.

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  • TROY, Mich., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ASE, Michigan's trusted HR partner, released the results of the 2021 Michigan Compensation Survey, the most comprehensive salary data in Michigan.
  • "Our data, collected directly from local employers, shows that overall employers were conservative with their wage increases this past year," stated Mary E. Corrado, ASE President & CEO.
  • Some job families increased at rates higher than the overall survey average.
  • A total of 301 companies, 57% of them located in the metro Detroit region, responded to the survey, which was distributed to HR professionals in January 2021.

Mayville Engineering Company Finalizes Plans to Open New Facility in Hazel Park, Michigan

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Automotive, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Metro Detroit, Michigan, New France, United States

We are pleased to have finalized our plans for a new facility that significantly expands our manufacturing capacity in Michigan, explained Bob Kamphuis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • We are pleased to have finalized our plans for a new facility that significantly expands our manufacturing capacity in Michigan, explained Bob Kamphuis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are grateful for the support of both the city of Hazel Park and the State of Michigan and look forward to our future success together.
  • The Company signed a ten-year lease for the new facility, which includes approximately 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
  • As part of the agreement, the Company also received a $2.5 million incentive package from the State of Michigan.

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Class of 2021 To Be Celebrated with Online Graduation Ceremony    

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Other Technology, Training, Family, Internet, Consumer, Teens, Other Education, Parenting, Regions of the United States, United States, Michigan Community College Athletic Association, Saginaw Intermediate School District, Michigan, New France, Henry Ford College, Eastern Michigan University, Saginaw Valley State University, Charter School

This was certainly a challenging year, but our students and families got what they needed to move on to the next step in their lives.

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  • This was certainly a challenging year, but our students and families got what they needed to move on to the next step in their lives.
  • Collectively, the graduating class reports it has been accepted to colleges and universities across Michigan and beyond, including University of Michigan Dearborn, Henry Ford College, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State, Saginaw Valley State University and Oakland University.
  • MVCA students access a robust online curriculum in the core subjects and a host of electives and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers.
  • Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) is a full-time online public charter school that serves Michigan students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Michigan Chamber Pleased That Governor Announced The Easing Of Some COVID-19 Restrictions - But Frustrated With Lack Of Action On MIOSHA Permanent Rules

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Michigan, New France, United States, Administrative divisions

"The Governor\'s announcement today is a step in the right direction towards more fully reopening Michigan\'s economy but the devil is in the details.

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  • "The Governor\'s announcement today is a step in the right direction towards more fully reopening Michigan\'s economy but the devil is in the details.
  • "But that has to involve withdrawing the MIOSHA\'s proposed permanent COVID-19 workplace rules and stopping the nonsense.
  • "\nThe Michigan Chamber has been playing a leadership role in the Reopen Michigan Safely coalition.
  • It was established in 1959 to be an advocate for Michigan job providers in the legislative, political and legal process.

Comerica Bank's Michigan Index Climbs

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Michigan, New France, United States, Administrative divisions

b"DALLAS, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in February to a level of 104.0.

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  • b"DALLAS, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in February to a level of 104.0.
  • The index averaged 99.9 points for all of 2020, 9.1 points below the index average for 2019.
  • The headline index may be above 100 for 2012 (as is the case for Michigan) due to the weighting scheme.
  • Our new Michigan Economic Activity Index increased for the third consecutive month in February.

Could Michigan Be the Perfect Entry Point for Cannabis Investors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Cannabis, Michigan, New France, Drug culture, Cannabis Cup, United States

"We are really excited about launching our first US initiative into the dynamic Michigan market, especially with experienced and entrenched partners," said Ben Nikolaevsky, Pure Extracts CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "We are really excited about launching our first US initiative into the dynamic Michigan market, especially with experienced and entrenched partners," said Ben Nikolaevsky, Pure Extracts CEO.
  • These products were already grown and packaged in Michigan and sold in over 100+ dispensaries throughout the state.
  • Long-standing industry publication High Times is also gearing up for the Michigan Cannabis Cup, which has been featured in multiple stories and on air, including through FOX 2 Detroit and Michigan Live .
  • Although Canopy's Executive VP and CFO Mike Lee earned his MBA from the University of Michigan, the cannabis giant's connection to Michigan has no official status at this stage.

Could Michigan Be the Perfect Entry Point for Cannabis Investors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Cannabis, Michigan, New France, Drug culture, Cannabis Cup, United States

"We are really excited about launching our first US initiative into the dynamic Michigan market, especially with experienced and entrenched partners," said Ben Nikolaevsky, Pure Extracts CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "We are really excited about launching our first US initiative into the dynamic Michigan market, especially with experienced and entrenched partners," said Ben Nikolaevsky, Pure Extracts CEO.
  • These products were already grown and packaged in Michigan and sold in over 100+ dispensaries throughout the state.
  • Long-standing industry publication High Times is also gearing up for the Michigan Cannabis Cup, which has been featured in multiple stories and on air, including through FOX 2 Detroit and Michigan Live .
  • Although Canopy's Executive VP and CFO Mike Lee earned his MBA from the University of Michigan, the cannabis giant's connection to Michigan has no official status at this stage.

Gage Cannabis Announces Exclusive Partnership With Blue River™ to Bring Award-Winning Cannabis Extracts to Michigan

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Regions of the United States, United States, Michigan, New France

Pursuant to the partnership and pending regulatory approval, Gage has been granted a license to produce and distribute Blue River branded products.

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  • Pursuant to the partnership and pending regulatory approval, Gage has been granted a license to produce and distribute Blue River branded products.
  • Blue River products sold in Michigan will be manufactured with Gage's premium flower.
  • Adult-use customers can visit five Gage locations including Adrian, Ferndale, Kalamazoo (Cookies), Lansing and Grand Rapids, to purchase their favorite Gage, Cookies and Blue River branded products.
  • "Michigan is one of the fastest growing cannabis markets in the country, and this exclusive partnership marks our first expansion into the Midwest," said Tony Verzura, CEO of Blue River.

Careline Health Group Honored as a 2021 Michigan Celebrates Awardee!

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 8, 2021
United States, Michigan, New France

JACKSON, Mich., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Careline Health Group is being celebrated as one of the 2021 awardees for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

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  • JACKSON, Mich., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Careline Health Group is being celebrated as one of the 2021 awardees for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
  • Careline Health Group will be honored at an awards ceremony during the 17th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala event, July 20.
  • Careline Health Group and its affiliates ("Careline") provide Physician Services and Hospice care for the frail or seriously ill. Careline is different by design.
  • Michigan Celebrates Small Business is a partnership of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Edward Lowe Foundation, Small Business Association of Michigan, U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan Business Network and the Michigan Small Business Development Center.