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Regular surveys can ensure employee satisfaction and engagement

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 29, 2025

Employee engagement surveys function as significant tools for organizations aiming to assess their workforce's motivation and commitment levels.

NMU nordic ski teams secure top-15 finishes at SuperTour Finals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 29, 2025

The NMU nordic ski team participated in the 4 x 5k mixed relay event at the SuperTour finals in Lake Placid, New York.

Northern Michigan University women's golf team to compete in Flyer Spring Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 29, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Women's Golf team is preparing for the upcoming Flyer Spring Invite, which will be hosted by Lewis University at the Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois.

MDARD announces $3.8M grants to boost Michigan's agricultural projects

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has allocated more than $3.8 million in grants to support 51 projects across the state.

Attorney General warns of toll road smishing scam in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

Michigan consumers are being alerted by Attorney General Dana Nessel about a new smishing scam targeting toll road users.

Karsrud secures fifth place for NMU at SuperTour Finals sprints

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's nordic ski team concluded its participation in the SuperTour Finals sprints in Lake Placid, New York.

Michigan Supreme Court reinstates anti-terrorism law for further review

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

Today, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned a recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, which had declared the state's anti-terrorism statute unconstitutional.

Attorneys general highlight conservation concerns on podcast

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

In a recent episode of the podcast "Pantsuits and Lawsuits," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes addressed the ongoing environmental crisis in the United States.

Michigan to implement increased unemployment benefits from April 2, following 2025 legislation

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

Michigan's legislature approved measures to increase Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last December, despite concerns from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and other business community members.

Michigan announces grant for nursing home quality-of-life projects

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Long Term Care Operations Section has released a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) intended to support quality-of-life improvement projects for nursing home residents.

Nilssen and Richter proceed to quarterfinals in SuperTour Finals sprints

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

The NMU women's nordic ski team saw two of its members advance to the quarterfinals in the sprint events during the SuperTour Finals held in Lake Placid, New York.

HR's role in addressing the gender pay gap in the workforce

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 28, 2025

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released a report indicating that in 2023, full-time female workers earned 84% of what their male counterparts made.

Mega Millions unveils new game version with larger starting jackpots

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 27, 2025

Michiganders will soon experience an updated version of the Mega Millions lottery game.

VIP cleaning service firm emphasizes employee recognition and motivation

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 27, 2025

On the Small Business Association of Michigan's Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers interviews Lainie Buckles, the owner of Domestic Divas Cleaning Services.

Impact of potential OSHA deregulation under new administration

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 27, 2025

In light of the 2024 elections, potential changes are anticipated in the operational framework of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Trump administration.

Nessel and 30 AGs urge Congress for authorized prison cell phone jamming

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 27, 2025

Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 30 other attorneys general in urging Congress to enact federal legislation permitting states to implement cell phone jamming systems in prisons.

How many H-1B petitions made by Michigan employers were approved during 2024?

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Michigan were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

NMU men’s nordic ski team competes in SuperTour Finals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 26, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's Nordic ski team began their participation in the SuperTour Finals with a 10 km Individual Start Freestyle race, held in Lake Placid, New York.