This is the MiBiz Growth Report for May 13, 2013:
Low water levels causing problems for Great Lakes shipping
Written by Nick Manes | Sunday, 12 May 2013 22:00 |Thanks to a combination of natural and political headwinds, the Great Lakes shipping industry is bracing itself for another season of rough sailing.
This is the MiBiz Growth Report for April 29, 2013.
A recent trade mission led by Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is just the beginning of forging stronger economic ties between West Michigan and the Netherlands.
BC biz leaders, military officials advocate for local base’s future
Written by Jane C. Simons | Sunday, 28 April 2013 22:00 |BATTLE CREEK — A call from business and community leaders in Battle Creek to land an airlift mission at the Michigan Air National Guard (ANG) base may have fallen on deaf ears, but that won’t stop them from continuing to advocate on behalf of military personnel on the base.
Pure Michigan still ‘on the beginning of this journey’ to reach national audience
Written by Mark Sanchez | Sunday, 28 April 2013 22:00 |Even after the Pure Michigan tourism promotion generated its best return ever in 2012, George Zimmermann believes it can drive greater dividends for the state in the years ahead.
Michigan State University researchers see 2013 shaping up as another strong year for Michigan’s tourism industry.
Cultural organizations leverage collaboration to improve quality, reach
Written by Lindsay Patton-Carson | Tuesday, 16 April 2013 07:44 |Downtown Grand Rapids spent a good portion of the past few years defining itself with new events, festivals, venues, eateries — the works.
Pure Michigan generates best ROI yet despite diminished regional returns
Written by Mark Sanchez | Monday, 15 April 2013 13:16 |The Pure Michigan tourism campaign generated its best return ever in 2012, drawing an estimated 3.8 million people to the state that spent more than $1.1 billion during their stay, according to new research data.
In today’s data-driven business world, size matters. And thanks to newly released information from the Census Bureau, West Michigan experienced a growth spurt.
Tech firm offers state’s Shifting Code program to help ease talent crunch
Written by Nick Manes and Mike Brennan | Sunday, 14 April 2013 22:00 |WEST MICHIGAN — Five years ago, the idea of hundreds of unfilled technology jobs in West Michigan seemed like an impossibility.
Gun Lake Tribe plans casino expansion, hotel
Written by Elijah Brumback | Sunday, 14 April 2013 22:00 |Based on the initial success of the Gun Lake Casino, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians now plans to expand.
PNC survey: More sales, not a lot of hiring expected
Written by Mark Sanchez | Thursday, 04 April 2013 07:01 |Results from the latest survey by PNC Bank indicate economic concerns persists among owners of small and mid-sized businesses, and those worries are causing them to hold off hiring even as they expect improved sales and profits through the summer.
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Pure Michigan still ‘on the beginning of this journey’ to reach national audience
