Making Michigan Less Competitive
In June, Gov. Whitmer announced the establishment of a council designed to grow Michigan’s population. The Executive Order states that the “Growing Michigan Together Council” will seek to accomplish its mission by focusing on four areas:
- Jobs
- Talent and people
- Infrastructure
- Education
It sounds great,
Veteran, Women, Indigenous and Black Owned Business Certifications
In an increasingly diverse and competitive business landscape, certification as a veteran, woman, Indigenous, or Black-owned business can connect a merchant with new and unique opportunities.
Certification often opens the doors to networking opportunities and mentorship programs specifically designed for businesses who have sought out these certifications.
Michigan Retailers Awards Mackinaw City Downtown Grant
Downtown Mackinaw City was today named the winner of the second annual Buy Nearby Grant, a $7,500 grant sponsored by Great Lakes, Michigan Jobs.
A competitive grant, Mackinaw City developed a program to match customers’ dollars with grant dollars and give Mackinaw City the chance to promote a “Buy One Get One”
