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Biden plan could provide major funding influx for Michigan infrastructure plans
President Biden’s recently proposed $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan comes as state officials and local planning experts make gains in plotting investment needs across Michigan.
Gender disparities in the workforce ‘uncovered further’ by COVID-19 pandemic
Men and women both experienced steep declines in employment at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but on average, the workforce for men is back to pre-pandemic levels in Michigan while women have left the workforce at disproportionate rates.
MiBiz Growth Report: April 11, 2021
This is the MiBiz Growth Report for April 11, 2021.
Holland video interviewing platform hires first president
HOLLAND — A West Michigan-based business that has developed a video interviewing platform for employers and potential employees has named its first president.
AT&T to provide 8 West Michigan schools with free wireless internet hotspots
Eight West Michigan schools will receive free wireless internet hotspots to help bridge connectivity gaps for vulnerable students, officials with AT&T and a national and statewide nonprofit announced Monday.
Kerkstra Precast bought by Minneapolis construction company
GRANDVILLE — Kerkstra Precast Inc., a producer of precast and prestressed concrete products in Michigan, has new owners.
552-unit apartment complex planned at Walker golf course property
WALKER — Developers are planning a 552-unit apartment complex at the English Hills Country Club property in Walker.
‘Substantial and far-reaching:’ Federal proposal to change some metropolitan areas’ status could jeopardize crucial funding and economic development
Several Michigan communities are at risk of losing crucial federal funding under proposed changes to their designation as metropolitan areas, which local officials say would negatively affect services and economic development efforts.
Hudsonville VAR company looks to make inroads with tech giants
HUDSONVILLE — As extended reality technology creeps into the mainstream with big names like Microsoft, Facebook and Apple racing to develop the best experiences for end users, the industry still faces several hurdles to mass adoption.
State assistance program aims to help stabilize renters, landlords
West Michigan housing experts say a program recently rolled out by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority will help stabilize renters and landlords who have been struggling financially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.