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MEDC announces farmers market grant winners

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $200,000 in grants for 10 farmers markets around the state. “Farmers markets improve our downtowns and bring vitality and a sense of place to our communities,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “These grants…

Michigan Chamber of Commerce Launches Statewide Campaign to Protect Michigan’s Energy Future

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of a statewide voter education campaign, called “Protect Michigan’s Energy Future.”  The campaign includes billboards, posted across the state, as well as a website (www.michamber.com/energyindependence) to help educate voters about the benefits of energy production in…

Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line

  Taking care of your business’ health is just like taking care of your physical health, there are things that you need to monitor and take action on in order to make sure all runs smoothly.  We’ve compiled this list…

MVC Capital Announces Investment in Biogenic Reagents

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MVC Capital, Inc. (NYSE:MVC), a publicly traded business development company that makes private debt and equity investments, today announced that it will invest $9.5 million in Biogenic Reagents (“Biogenic”), a producer of high-performance carbon products made from renewable resources. Under the terms…

Job Posting: Assistant to Events and Marketing

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting with marketing, events and investor and public relations activities. Position functions focus on investor marketing, retention and growth activities, programs and projects and contractual services. This position is the second staff person in line for additional administrative and customer service responsibilities. PRIMARY POSITION…

Rio Tinto finalizes sale of Eagle Mine

CHAMPION, Mich. – Rio Tinto announced previously that it had reached a binding agreement to sell its 100 percent interest in the Eagle Mine to Lundin Mining Corporation. Since the initial announcement the transaction achieved regulatory approval and the sale is now finalized. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan…

Beacon House Expands Hospitality Services for Medical Patients and Families

 A ribbon cutting will be held at Marquette General Hospital in the Robert C. Neldberg Building lobby at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 to represent the new management of several hospitality services by Beacon House. Three functions to support patients and families receiving medical care…

Snyder takes Healthy Michigan message to Upper Peninsula’s Marquette General Hospital

LANSING, Mich – Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday will visit the Upper Peninsula to continue making the case for the Healthy Michigan legislation. The measure would provide health care coverage to nearly half-a-million Michigan residents, while encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing costs for the entire state. The…

Bell Hospital Sold to LifePoint Hospitals

Bell Hospital in Ishpeming has announced that it is being sold to LifePoint Hospitals, which has nearly 60 hospitals in 20 states. Bell Chairman Dr. Robert DellAngelo says the deal should improve health care in the Upper Peninsula. Bell says $1 million will go to a charitable foundation to “support crucial…
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