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Michigan Marijuana Tours teams with Growing Pains for 7/10 cultivation and rosin tours
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Michigan Marijuana Tours and Growing Pains are offering limited 7/10 experiences in Kalamazoo and Paw Paw on July 10, 2026, giving cannabis consumers behind-the-scenes access to cultivation and solventless rosin production.
Michigan opens public comment on special education plan
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Michigan has opened public review of its federal special education application, giving families, advocates and educators a chance to weigh in before the state finalizes priorities for IDEA Part B. The comment period could shape how Michigan…
Indiana Dinosaur Museum offers free teacher preview days for Indiana and Michigan educators
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The Indiana Dinosaur Museum is opening its doors to licensed PreK–12 teachers and school staff from Indiana and Michigan on three summer dates, giving educators free access to its exhibits and field trip information.
University of Detroit Mercy MHSA earns CAHME reaccreditation for eight years
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CAHME has approved University of Detroit Mercy’s Master of Health Services Administration program for an eight-year reaccreditation term.
NVBDC opens registration for 2026 Mission: POSSIBLE conference in Detroit
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Registration is now open for NVBDC’s 2026 National Conference, set for Oct. 4-6 at the MotorCity Casino Hotel and Conference Center in Detroit.
Detroit Homebuyers Fair returns June 20 at Huntington Place
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Detroit’s free Homebuyers Fair comes back June 20 at Huntington Place with workshops, exhibitors and a keynote from Vivica A. Fox. The event is aimed at helping aspiring homeowners build the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the…
Medical Marketing Whiz founder Lori Werner named among Michigan’s top women leaders for 2026
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Lori Werner, founder and chief marketing wiz of Medical Marketing Whiz, was named one of The Women We Admire’s Top Women Leaders of Michigan for 2026. The recognition spotlights her role in helping medical practices grow through healthcare…
Hamadeh Educational Services leader expands career and ESL pathways
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Joumana Ali Hamadeh, CTE director and Title III coach at Hamadeh Educational Services in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, is leading program growth that links classroom learning to workforce skills.
Vlasic Labs brings Michigan golf fundraiser back July 10
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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how…
Midwest employers turn to PEOs for HR relief
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WorkSmart Systems says more small and mid-sized Midwest businesses are seeking help with payroll, benefits, compliance and recruiting as HR demands grow.
CER ranks Florida, Arizona and Indiana atop 2026 charter school law scorecard
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The Center for Education Reform released its 2026 National Charter School Law Rankings and Scorecard, showing which states are expanding charter school opportunity and which still block growth.
Debbie Stabenow backs Korey Hall for Michigan Senate race
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Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow endorsed Korey Hall for Michigan State Senate District 3 on Tuesday, giving the open-seat campaign a high-profile boost in Southeast Michigan.
Angela Sadler Williamson brings PBS series back to Detroit
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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Angela Sadler Williamson is returning to Detroit the week of June 15 to produce new episodes of her KLCS PBS series, spotlighting local stories of resilience and leadership.
Stone Coat Countertops launches APEX for white countertops
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Stone Coat Countertops has launched APEX, a new countertop coating system built for white and light-colored surfaces and designed to resist yellowing over time.
Bankole Thompson to give Juneteenth keynote at Detroit civil rights conference
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.
PuLSE Institute premieres Bankole Thompson film at civil rights dinner
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A new short film on journalist and public intellectual Bankole Thompson premiered July 29 at The PuLSE Institute’s National Civil Rights Leadership Dinner in Detroit.
Grant Frog sponsors GPA Alamo Area Chapter ahead of GrantSummit in San Antonio
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Grant Frog has become the official chapter sponsor of the Grant Professionals Association’s Alamo Area Chapter in San Antonio for 2026. The timing lines up with GrantSummit 2026, the association’s national conference, which brings more than 1,200…
Mentavi Health names Leslie Stahlin account executive
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Mentavi Health has appointed Leslie Stahlin as account executive to expand strategic partnerships and raise awareness of its mental health assessment and diagnostic tools.
Captives.Insure names Rachel Kortman chief underwriting officer
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Captives.Insure appointed veteran underwriting executive Rachel Kortman as chief underwriting officer on August 6, 2026, to oversee underwriting governance as the company expands captive insurance access.
NVBDC conference to spotlight growth beyond certification
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NVBDC will use its October 4-6 national conference in Detroit to show veteran-owned businesses how certification can lead to contracts, capital and long-term growth.
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