News
Michigan manufacturing companies always need skilled workers
Michigan companies provide the world with the most advanced manufacturing capabilities available, serving clients as complex and diverse as the Detroit Three automakers, NASA and the U. S. military. As a result, our state employs the 5th highest number of manufacturing workers in the nation—more than 670,000 people.
Now there’s a jobs portal to help Michigan manufacturing companies find the employees they need—and help skilled workers find the jobs they want: www.MiManufacturingJobs.com.
Sponsored by the Michigan Manufacturers Association in conjunction with NetXert, the Web site provides skilled workers with a direct link to manufacturing companies that are looking for employees.
Manufacturing workers can post their resumes and search for jobs—free. They can also:
- Match their skills and experience with employers’ needs
- Target specific geographic areas within the state
- Track jobs they’ve applied for
- Find internships
Michigan manufacturing employees make an average of more than $56,000 a year.
Earn, Learn & Intern (WILX News 10 8/27/2008)
MSU students flock to find internship opportunities, and local companies hope to keep them in
Michigan for good. more...
MSU Students Turn Out in Force For Area Job Fair (Lansing State Journal 8/28/2008)
Lansing area economic development officials hope the job fair is a first step to help grow
that population. more...
Company gets $200K from Capital Fund (Ingham County Community News 8/3/2008)
Lansing’s AFID Therapeutics recently received a $200,000 award from the Michigan Pre-Seed
Capital Fund. more...
Strong Native Firms Key to Recruiting New Businesses (Greater Lansing Business Monthly 7/2008)
We’ve all heard the stories about Silicon Valley in California and Research Triangle in North Carolina.
What makes these places so economically unique? more...
Interns ‘an Ideal Match’ (Lansing State Journal 7/15/2008)
Mid-Mich. businesses team with MSU to give students options. more...
Local firms vie For Loans (Lansing State Journal 7/8/2008)
Competition to give out $30M to companies. more...
Opinion — Dugener: Lansing is the Natural Home for a Consolidated Airport
(Lansing State Journal 7/3/2008)
Lansing is a far more logical location than Grand Rapids for a regional airport. more...
Start-Up Fund Invests $200,000 in Lansing-based AFID Therapeutics (Capital Gains Media 6/25/2008)
AFID Therapeutics develops proprietary chemical compounds that are used by pharmaceutical chemistry and drug discovery and development companies to create new medicines. more...
Top Ten Economic Development Groups of 2007 (Site Selection Magazine, 5/2008)
Ingham County Economic Development Corp. receives honorable mention. more...
Mid-Michigan Jobs Abound in Fast-Growing Segment (Lansing State Journal 5/13/2008)
Insurance and financial services struggling to find help, study says. more...
Attracting and Retaining Emerging Talent – Greater Lansing's Greatest Economic Challenge
(Greater Lansing Business Monthly 5/2008)
Imagine it! Greater Lansing is a wonderful place to start a career right now and in the foreseeable future. more...
Israeli Firm Expanding to Region (Lansing State Journal 3/13/2008)
Pharmaceutical company scouting for possible site. more...
Language Immersion Programs Launch Lansing Students into a Global Economy
(Capital Gains Media 2/20/2008)
Now halfway through its first year, a Mandarin Chinese immersion program at Post Oak Elementary School intends to ready students for life and work in the global economy. more...
Airport is named U.S. Port of Entry (Lansing State Journal 2/6/2008)
Capital City now able to add customs, international flights. more..
Events
Schmooze on Tues. (ongoing)
Eat, drink and network while enjoying specials at Old Town bars & restaurants. The 2nd Tuesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m.
How to Finance Your Business—November 6 (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Lansing Community College
Whether starting, expanding, or redirecting a business, funding will probably be required. This free Michigan Small Business & Technology Center seminar will review various funding sources and provide an overview of what’s required to get that funding. To register, call the MI-SBTDC at (517) 483-1921 or register online at www.misbtdc.org/training.
Starting a Small Business—November 12 (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Clinton County Economic Alliance—12800 Escanaba Dr., Suite D, DeWitt
need to start a successful business at this free seminar sponsored by the Clinton County Economic Alliance and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Center. Topics covered at the seminar will include writing a business plan, conducting market research, obtaining funding, choosing a legal structure and learning more about the resources available to help you. To register, call the MI-SBTDC at (517) 483-1921 or register online at www.misbtdc.org/training.
Financials with QuickBooks: Introductory Level—November 13 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Lansing Community College
This seminar will increase your working knowledge of the accounting process and the maintenance of accounting records. You’ll learn how to set up your company in QuickBooks, process inventory transactions, prepare invoices, receive customer payments, write checks, enter and pay bills and work with bank accounts—$125 per person or $225 for two people from the same organization. To register, call The Business & Community Institute at (517) 483-9853.
Basics of Exporting—November 13 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
GVSU Cook-DeVos Center for Health Science, Grand Rapids
What does it take to sell your products to foreign buyers? Van Andel Global Trade Center’s Basics of Exporting program will offer your company important information to help guide you through the maze of export regulations when quoting, selling, and transporting your goods to foreign markets. Listen first hand from a local business how they manage their exports. To register, visit https://secure.gvsu.edu/vagtc/training/?fuseaction=main.trainings or download a registration form here.
Goods & Services Tax (GST)—November 19 (7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids
Hear from Canadian Customs Revenue Agency regarding the Canadian GST refund application process. Participants will leave with the knowledge and guidance necessary to determine if they are eligible to reclaim GST. To register, visit https://secure.gvsu.edu/vagtc/training/?fuseaction=main.trainings or download a registration form here.
Business Basics—November 19, 2008 (noon to 1:30 p.m.)
Lansing Community College
Starting a business? Need more information on what to do or where to start? This free orientation from the Michigan Small Business & Technology Center will take you through the business start-up process, discuss local resources and answer your questions! To register, call the MI-SBTDC at (517) 483-1921 or register online at www.misbtdc.org/training.
"Ready or Not, Here They Come!"
John Hill’s “Recruiting Millenials to Work for Your Company” PowerPoint presentation from the March 5 Leap, Inc. board meeting.
GLCVB Business Luncheon
Greater Lansing Business Monthly business luncheon PowerPoint presentation.
