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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Lansing-based insurance company is planning a $100 million expansion that could lead to the addition of more than 1,000 jobs.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is holding a Career Fair on Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Moore is asking local business owners to post the Affirmative Action Policy for Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran on their premises to let customers know they are a veteran-friendly business.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Gov. Snyder recently signed a package of bills that will help veterans meet licensing requirements for work.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The Grand Rapids based company has announced a 2013 investment that will create 1,500 jobs across the Midwest.

Monday, January 14, 2013  At least two jobs are being created by Michigan's contentious right-to-work law.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Northwestern Michigan College is teaming up with five local companies to provide training opportunities for people, which will eventually lead to 62 new jobs in the region by 2016.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  While more than half of workers surveyed said they do swear it the office, it can cost you a big promotion.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Gov. Snyder signed legislation on Friday to help Michigan homeowners avoid foreclosure. The Legislation was sponsored by Sen. Darwin Booher, R-Evart.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder's office says he's signed legislation to make it easier for military police veterans to get civilian security jobs.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.