Michigan unemployment rate dips to 8 percent in April
Lansing— Michigan reports that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point statewide and fell in all major labor markets.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120524/BIZ/205240469/1001/rss21
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:55 -0700
Holland, Zeeland chambers merge to become Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce
The Holland and Zeeland chambers of commerce soon will be collectively known as the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x639948197/Holland-Zeeland-chambers-merge-to-become-Michigan-West-Coast-Chamber-of-Commerce
Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 19:17:34 -0700
Michigan's April unemployment rates by region
Ann Arbor, 5%, compared with 5.5%. Battle Creek, 6.8%, compared with 7.5%. Bay City, 8%, compared with 9.2%.
http://www.wlns.com/story/18617923/michigans-april-unemployment-rates-by-region
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:30 -0700
Fewer flowers, but flourishing fun at Tulip Time 2012 in Holland, Michigan
With stricter controls expected on smokestack pollution, and more demand for ... Two Michigan governors are set to be on hand when the Center for Charter ...
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/211541/2/Holland-abloom-with-Tulip-Time-Events
Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 03:01:05 -0700
Michigan film incentives: Movie executives praise potential boost included in state budget deal
“It shows that the state wants the industry there,” said movie producer Hopwood DePree.
http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/05/michigan_movie_executives_prai.html
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:59:35 -0700
New Holland Brings Hatter Day To Martyrs'
The "Hatter Day Ball" at Martyrs' will feature music, art, burlesque, a costume contest and plenty of beer. [ more › ]
http://chicagoist.com/2012/05/24/new_holland_brings_hatter_day_to_ma.php
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:12:47 -0700
Lifesavers honored by U.S. Coast Guard at Holland State Park
Former Ottawa County Sheriff's Marine Division chief, retired Sgt. Keith Koeman, and U.S. Coast Guard Holland Station officer in charge,
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1898613284/Lifesavers-honored-by-U-S-Coast-Guard-at-Holland-State-Park
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:01:41 -0700
Winifred Lievense, 87
Winifred (Freddie) Lievense, age 87, of Holland, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at Oak Crest Manor of Holland.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x639953716/Winifred-Lievense-87
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:17:18 -0700
Community Choice Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Help End Michigan's Brain Drain
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Community Choice Credit Union has committed to reversing Michigan's brain drain by awarding $100,000 in scholarships ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/community-choice-awards-100-000-175200352.html
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:52:00 -0700
Michigan's 'stemfest'? Officials in Holland embrace early blooms ahead of Tulip Time festival
HOLLAND, Mich. - The annual Tulip Time festival in West Michigan is looking like it might be more of a "stemfest" thanks to unseasonably warm weather that brought out blooming flowers earlier than usual this year.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/michigans-stemfest-officials-holland-embrace-early-blooms-ahead-144104253.html
Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 16:35:03 -0700