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Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Opportunities for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses

LANSING – Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2019-8 to help expand opportunities for businesses in Michigan’s opportunity zones, or communities that have been cut off from capital and have experienced a lack of business growth. Under the executive directive, the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) must work …

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1 Million Cups, Copper Country – January 9

1 Million Cups has two new business ready to present! The event will take place on Wednesday, January 9th from 9am to 10am (immediately following the KEDA meeting) at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. The businesses are: Studio 13 Located in downtown Houghton (just above Remax), Studio 13 …

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Leadership Keweenaw Program Returns This Month

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce Leadership Keweenaw beginning January 2019! This is a great, affordable way to start the year off right and develop new, life-changing skills for yourself or an employee. To be a leader, you must first know yourself, then your community. Leadership Keweenaw …

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Cambensy Named Assistant House Democratic Floor Leader

One Upper Peninsula lawmaker is being given a leadership role in the Michigan legislature. State Representative Sara Cambensy has been named assistant House Democratic floor leader for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Cambensy is serving her second term representing the 109th House District and previously served on the Agriculture, Local Government, …

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