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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

News from 2024

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Economic indicators, court rulings, and education issues highlight small business briefing

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 9, 2024

Thanks for tuning in today. Here’s what we have on the agenda:

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NMU men's golf team finishes ninth in season-opening meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2024

SAGINAW, Mich. - In the first meet of the season, the NMU men's golf team finished 9th out of 14 teams, shooting a collective +31 over 36 holes.

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Northern Michigan men’s soccer secures second straight shutout against Quincy

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2024

The Northern Michigan men's soccer team secured its second consecutive shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Quincy Hawks on Sunday afternoon in Quincy, Illinois.

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NMU men’s golf team holds fourth place after first day at Al Watrous Invitational

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2024

SAGINAW, Mich. - In the first meet of the season, the NMU men's golf team sits in 4th place out of 14 teams at +8 after 18 holes of play at the Al Watrous Invitational.

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Survey reveals impact of political differences on Gen Z and millennial workers

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2024

A new survey released by Indeed and Harris Poll indicates that nearly 40% of Gen Z and millennial workers (ages 18-34) would leave a job due to political differences at work, with the same percentage willing to resign if their CEO expressed political views they disagreed with. Overall, 28% of workers would consider resigning over political differences, and 32% might leave if the CEO's views were in conflict with their own.

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Northern Michigan women’s soccer suffers first defeat against St. Cloud State

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2024

The Northern Michigan women's soccer team experienced its first defeat of the season on Saturday, falling to the St. Cloud State Huskies by a 2-1 margin. The Wildcats now hold a 1-1 record for the season.

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Analysis: Michigan one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2024

An analysis by Great Lakes Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Michigan is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Fields of Freedom Alliance: 'Farm income is plummeting and rural businesses are slashing jobs'

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

Jake Swanson, Executive Director of the Fields of Freedom Alliance, said the rural farming industry is suffering in terms of job and income losses. Swanson gave his comment to the Great Lakes Wire on September 5.

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Northern Michigan cross country team opens season at Phoenix Open

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The Northern Michigan cross country team began their season at the Phoenix Open on Friday, securing 6th place out of 10 teams.

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Tri-Star donates $5,000 to support MPHI's Advance Peace Initiative

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative recently received a donation from the Tri-Star Charitable Foundation. The Tri-Star Charitable Foundation seeks to support community education, arts and culture, social welfare, and community beautification. The organization donated $5,000 to support Advance Peace’s efforts through their Peacemaker Fellowship® program.

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Expert shares insights on developing effective social media strategies for small businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers interviews Peter Van Dyke, CEO of VVK PR + Creative and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. His firm was recently named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2024.

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AG Nessel joins multistate brief supporting Cook County's assault weapon regulations

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the case Viramontes, et al. v. The County of Cook, et al. The brief supports the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois' decision that Cook County's prohibition on the sale and possession of assault weapons aligns with the Second Amendment.

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MDHHS collaborates with SAMHSA to observe first national '988 Day

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is collaborating with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to observe the first 988 Day on Sunday, September 8. This national initiative aims to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline under the theme "No Judgement. Just Help."

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Grand Haven man sentenced for mass cyber theft involving mPerks

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

LANSING – Yesterday, Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, was sentenced to 5-20 years’ incarceration for the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to mPerks accounts, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Mui, who pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in July, also forfeited his computer tower and approximately $611,000 in frozen cryptocurrency and cash.

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NMU men's golf team prepares for Al Watrous Invitational

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The NMU men's golf team is preparing to commence the fall season with the Al Watrous Invitational on September 7-8.

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Michigan considers adopting California's ABC test for independent contractors

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The definition of an independent contractor (IC) varies widely depending on jurisdiction, with both federal and state definitions often overlapping. Different federal agencies and courts also have distinct definitions, adding to the complexity. The relationship between employers and ICs is currently under scrutiny from various sources, with a trend towards adopting California's approach.

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Attorney general clears Lansing officer in non-fatal shooting case

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2024

LANSING – The Department of Attorney General announced today that it has concluded its review of the non-fatal January 10, 2024, officer-involved shooting of Zachary Duling, 31, of Lansing. No charges will be issued against the Lansing Police Department (LPD) Officer involved, who acted in self-defense. The Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office had requested the Department of Attorney General to review shootings by officers in Ingham County for potential misconduct or criminal wrongdoing.

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Northern Michigan women’s soccer team wins season opener against Minnesota Duluth

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2024

DULUTH, Minn. - The Northern Michigan women's soccer team began their 2024 season with a commanding 6-1 victory over Minnesota Duluth. The Wildcats scored five goals in the first half, including four within the initial 20 minutes.

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Northern Michigan women’s wrestling announces full schedule for upcoming season

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2024

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team has announced its schedule for the 2024-25 season, marking the program's fourth year. The schedule includes four home events and trips to four different states over six months.

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Reflecting on the importance of gratitude during Member Appreciation Month

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2024

“Appreciation is an application for more.” This quote resonates when considering the importance of expressing gratitude in relationships, whether personal or professional. Essentially, showing appreciation acts as a motivator or reinforcement, prompting the person being appreciated to continue their efforts or contributions. By valuing and acknowledging someone’s actions, one creates a positive feedback loop that can lead to more of the same positive actions.