AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing & local funding: The Community Foundation for Livingston County awarded $78,000 in 2026 grants to eight nonprofits, targeting needs from affordable housing and workforce stability to dental care and cancer support. Great Lakes access: Flow Water Advocates launched the free “Great Lakes Passport,” a family-friendly guide explaining public rights and protections for shoreline access. Northern Michigan economy & housing: Northern Michigan University received construction authorization for a $22.98M College of Business building, while the Central U.P. Regional Housing Partnership urged residents and businesses to weigh in on Michigan’s next statewide housing plan. Manufacturing & labor: A tentative three-year Ford-Unifor deal is set for ratification, with talks expected to follow for GM and Stellantis. Auto & consumer value: Chicken Shack rolled out a new tenders menu plus a $9.99 value meal and a “tenders for a year” giveaway at its 26 Michigan locations. Public policy & quality of life: State lawmakers introduced bills aimed at cracking down on loud vehicles along Woodward Avenue. Energy & infrastructure: Qcells said it completed EPC work on 372MWdc of solar projects in Arizona, with storage supplied from Michigan-made components. Business community: Bay College’s “Swing for Scholarships” golf outing added Riverside Chevrolet as a hole-in-one sponsor.
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