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News from March 2025

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Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 6,020 H-1B petitions in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, 6,020 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Michigan.

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NMU women's golf team positioned eighth at Flyer Invite's first round

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The NMU women's golf team has taken the eighth position out of 12 teams after the first round of the Flyer Spring Invite in Wheaton, Illinois.

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Flyer Spring Invitational starts with NMU tied for ninth place after first round

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The NMU golf team has completed the first round of the Flyer Spring Invitational, ending day one in a tie for ninth place among 13 teams.

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NMU athletics schedule set for March 31 to April 6 events

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics will be hosting several events this upcoming week featuring their golf, track and field, and lacrosse teams.

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NMU athletics roundup: skiing, lacrosse, and track events recap

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) saw a competitive weekend on multiple sports fronts between March 26 and March 30, 2025.

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Love as a business strategy reshapes workplace culture for HR professionals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Workplace culture is undergoing significant changes as Human Resources (HR) professionals lead the shift towards a more human-centered approach.

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Michigan legislature tackles tax, road funding, and regulatory reform

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The Michigan Legislature is actively addressing several bills with potential impacts on the small business community.

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Small Business Briefing highlights unemployment, tariffs, and economic events in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The Small Business Briefing presented by Brian Calley and Sarah Miller on March 31, 2025, addressed several significant issues for small businesses in Michigan.

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Coalition challenges federal rollback of environmental policy regulations under Trump administration

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with 20 other state attorneys general to challenge the Council of Environmental Quality's (CEQ) interim final rule, also known as the Repeal Rule.

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NFIB updates small businesses on Earned Sick Time Act compliance

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

NFIB is dedicated to aiding small businesses in navigating the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which became law on February 21, 2025.

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Women's entrepreneurial fellowship aims to tackle systemic barriers to business

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The Small Business Association of Michigan Foundation (SBAM) has launched the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF) in response to challenges faced by women-owned businesses in Michigan.

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Unemployment benefits in Michigan to increase starting April 2, 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Legislation passed in December 2024 will increase unemployment insurance benefits and duration in Michigan, with the changes slated to begin on April 2, 2025.

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Nessel advises Michigan residents on avoiding post-storm scams following recent severe weather

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Michigan residents are being warned by Attorney General Dana Nessel to be on the lookout for scams following severe weather.

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Kraftson leads NMU men's nordic ski team in SuperTour Finals 40k race

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 30, 2025

The NMU men's nordic ski team concluded its season at the SuperTour Finals held in Lake Placid, New York.

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NMU ends ski season at SuperTour Finals with Nilssen and Richter finishing strong

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 30, 2025

The NMU women's nordic ski season concluded today with a challenging 40k classic mass start at the SuperTour Finals held in Lake Placid, New York.

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Northern Michigan University men's golf team preps for Flyer Spring Invite in Illinois

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 29, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team is preparing to participate in the Flyer Spring Invite taking place in Wheaton, Illinois.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.