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Average VA purchase loan amount in Michigan increases from 2021 to 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Michigan in the fiscal year 2022 was $267,037, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gina Thorsen named Small Business Advocate by Michigan association

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Gina Thorsen, CEO of Stormy Kromer outdoor-wear brand, as its 2024 Advocate of the Year.

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AG Nessel warns businesses about new IRS imposter scam

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning businesses about a recent IRS look-alike scam related to Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). Scammers are instructing businesses to complete a fake Form 9710 and return it to a third party claiming to represent the IRS, along with a fee to "correct the error."

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Lansing's Elderly Instruments named America's top small business for 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

At the helm of Elderly Instruments, Lillian Werbin, CEO and Co-Owner, steers her team toward daily success. These daily triumphs—through the leadership of first her father, then her own—have made Elderly Instruments “a beacon of global fellowship, drawn together by the strings of musical tradition.” This clearly shines through because the business is now the proud recipient of America’s Top Small Business award for 2023 from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Michigan restaurants face price hikes and closures if tip system ends

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

A recent survey conducted by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) revealed that if Michigan restaurants are required to pay waitstaff and other tipped workers $14 hourly, over 92 percent would need to raise prices, and more than 40 percent of operators would consider selling their business. The survey, conducted from May 1-6, included responses from 209 food service operator members.

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Northern Michigan begins search for new head hockey coach

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The advisory committee for the vacant Northern Michigan head hockey coach position convened for the first time on Monday, June 17. The committee aims to finalize their decision by next week.

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AG Nessel reviews DTE's waiver request concerning new outage credit rules

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

LANSING – Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a notice of intervention in DTE Electric’s recent permanent waiver request before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). DTE seeks to change the current outage credit process for select customers whose homes are not equipped with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), also known as smart meters. DTE argues that learning of outages affecting customers with traditional electric meters and applying the now mandatory outage credits to their bills is too difficult without direct customer action. The rules...

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Michigan residents warned against consuming Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars amid FDA investigation

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are urging Michigan residents not to eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, or Micro Dose and Macro Dose gummies. Instead, they advise discarding these products. The items are labeled as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms such as reishi and lion’s mane.

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CARWM hosts legislative luncheon for elected officials

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2024

The CARWM Political Affairs/Government Committee, along with the Board of Directors, hosted a legislative luncheon on June 17, 2024, for elected officials that will continue to be endorsed. CARWM member Marcel Burgler from Prime Development shared his perspectives on the problems developers face when working to present new plans to municipalities. The legislators had an opportunity to provide updates on county and state legislative activities. Thank you to all who attended.

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Earnings on Michigan's public pension investments increase to $1.7 million in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Michigan public pensions went up from $1.6 million in 2021 to $1.7 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Springfield launches Michigan's first commercial roofing apprenticeship program

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2024

Every business owner understands the challenge of hiring, especially in the trades where finding skilled labor is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. At Springfield Commercial Roofing, efforts to attract the right talent have been extensive and inventive. Despite creative billboard campaigns and increased job board postings, commercial roofing often remains overshadowed by higher education and more mainstream career paths.

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Federal appeals court sends AG Nessel's Line 5 lawsuit back to state court

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2024

LANSING – The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has directed a federal district court to remand the case Nessel v. Enbridge back to state court, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Attorney General argued before the Sixth Circuit in March that the case seeking to shut down the aging oil pipeline must be sent back to state court, where it was originally filed and litigated for over a year. The Sixth Circuit agreed and ordered the case to be remanded back to the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County, where proceedings are expected to resume before Judge James S. Jamo.

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Fifteen critical traits that define top-performing employees

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2024

In every organization, top performers stand out not just for their skills but for their attitude and approach to work. These individuals possess certain traits that set them apart and drive the success of their teams and companies. Here are 15 critical traits of top performers:

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Capital challenges remain significant hurdle for American entrepreneurs

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 15, 2024

For enthusiastic entrepreneurs across America, the allure of running a small business remains strong. However, securing sufficient capital is one of the toughest early obstacles. Inadequate capitalization leads directly to high rates of company failures. Capital matters, but not all funding sources are created equal.

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AG Nessel endorses act addressing child exploitation through AI

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 14, 2024

LANSING – As part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state and territory attorneys general, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a letter sent by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) endorsing the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024. The Act was sponsored by Rep. Langworthy and co-sponsored by a bipartisan 16-member coalition.

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Alpena man convicted for making false claims against state police

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 14, 2024

LANSING – Thomas VanDuinen, 71, of Alpena, was found guilty yesterday by an Alpena County jury of making false claims against Michigan State Police troopers during the execution of a search warrant, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Initially charged in August 2022, VanDuinen was found guilty of:

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SBAM launches new certification for women-owned businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 14, 2024

SBAM has introduced a new certification for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), designed to support businesses owned, managed, and controlled by women. Members of SBAM can avail a $100 discount on this certification.

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Natalie Stampfly joins NMU women’s soccer as assistant coach

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 14, 2024

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The NMU women's soccer program has announced the hiring of Natalie Stampfly as an assistant coach for the 2024 season.

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Maya Hunter excels at Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 14, 2024

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Maya Hunter concluded her participation in the 108th Michigan Women's Amateur Championship at Plum Hollow Country Club, earning stroke play medalist honors and reaching the quarterfinals in match play after defeating the defending amateur champion.

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AG Nessel urges vigilance after ransomware attack on Ascension Healthcare

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 14, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services from Ascension Healthcare to its patients and associates following a recent ransomware attack that may have impacted their personal information. Ascension detected unusual activity in its network systems on May 8 and is currently investigating the attack.