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News from December 2020

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Michigan Legislature approved a $465 million spending bill to keep small businesses afloat

By James Ledbetter | Dec 31, 2020

Michigan legislators have announced that they ended the year's session by approving a $465 million spending bill to fund COVID-19 testing, vaccine distribution and aiding small businesses that have been negatively affected by the pandemic, according to Bridge Michigan.

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MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER GREAT LAKES BAY REGION: SBDC Holiday Office Hours

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020

December 23 through January 4, the Michigan SBDC office will be closed for the holidays.

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MICHIGAN, ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT: Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Encouraging Diversity and Local Ownership in Broadcast Media

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general voicing concern with the Federal Communications Commission’s

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Thinking About Getting a Business Degree Online? Here are 4 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Program

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020

Business is one of today’s most popular fields of study, and it’s not hard to see why.

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CALVIN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: Worship Symposium 2021

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020

The Worship Symposium is a free online learning experience held January 6-26, 2021, on key topics and themes in worship and the Christian life at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: Bill Boyd, CMU’s seventh president, dies at age 97

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020

Former President William B. "Bill" Boyd, who led Central Michigan University from 1968 through 1975, died Dec. 16 at his home in Racine, Wisconsin. He was 97.

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Student Resources for Maintaining Mental Health In College

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020

One of the many factors that contribute to a student’s success in college is maintaining mental health.

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CITY OF ADRIAN: NO DELAY to Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020

There will not be a delay to the trash and recycling schedule due to the holidays.

Michigan's small businesses are the hardest hit by COVID-19 shutdowns in the nation

By Elle Johnson | Dec 24, 2020

Michigan small businesses have been hit harder than other states by government-ordered closures, according to data from a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey.

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Campaign spending: Top 3rd quarter political donation recipients in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 23, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from July 1 to September 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top 2nd quarter political donation recipients in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 22, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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MICHIGAN, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES & ENERGY: EGLE approves air permit for Padnos in Howell

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2020

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) approved an air permit

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MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE: Secretary Benson joins bipartisan effort to adequately fund Election Assistance Commission

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2020

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined a bipartisan group of 17 Secretaries of State across the country

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Campaign spending: Top 1st quarter political donation recipients in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 21, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from January 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Student Team from College of Business at Baker College Wins IACBE 2020 Virtual Live Case Competition

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2020

Four Baker College undergraduate students, currently pursuing their bachelor of business administration degrees, recently earned a first-place win at the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) 2020 Virtual Live Case Competition.

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ANDREWS UNIVERSITY: Change Day 2.0

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2020

On Thursday, Nov. 12, around 400 students participated in creating care packages and Christmas presents in a variety of service projects.

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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: 2020 Construction Recap

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2020

Although presented with an abundance of challenges during the ongoing pandemic, the City of East Grand Rapids Public Works team and its partners were able to safely proceed with planned construction work and other essential infrastructure projects in 2020.

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CITY OF ADRIAN: Adrian City Commission Meeting December 21, 2020

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on gatherings, the Adrian City Commission meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom.

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Henry Ford College and Baker College Sign Articulation Agreement

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Dec 21, 2020

Baker College, Michigan’s largest private, not-for-profit college and top private transfer school in the state, and Henry Ford College (HFC), a student-centered, evidence-based public community college, signed an official articulation agreement at a virtual ceremony on Dec. 17, 2020.

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Campaign spending: Top 4th quarter political donation recipients in Michigan in 2019

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 20, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from October 1 to December 31, 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission.