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Governor Whitmer Announces Child Care Funding for 16 Michigan Regions
The Childcare funding received by Lenawee Now recently was provided through the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC). We applied for their competitive funds. Their...
More than 275 Seek Employment at Local Job Fair
The second annual Career Connections countywide job fair was held Wednesday, March 22, 2023, and it more than doubled the participation levels of last year. The event allowed...
2023 CEO Challenge: Launch
Last Saturday was the culmination of a great deal of hard work, preparation, and innovation for teams of high schoolers in Lenawee and Jackson Counties, as they pitched the...
The Intersection of Community and Economy Reflections from working in economic development.
“What does your mom say you do?” I’ve heard this is a popular topic of conversation among economic developers at industry conferences. Since economic development is an incredibly...
The Future of Chemistry: 2023 You Be the Chemist Competition
The You Be the Chemist Regional Challenge, a Quiz Bowl style event developed by the Chemical Education Foundation, a national organization devoted to the education of chemistry,...
Patrick Farver Named as New Executive Director
Lenawee Now Board of Directors has named lifelong Lenawee Resident, Patrick Farver as its new Executive Director, as of March 15. Farver is a seasoned business leader with...
Small Scale Entrepreneurship: CEO Challenge 2023
High schoolers from across the region gained a greater knowledge of entrepreneurship by hearing from an entrepreneur panel and got the opportunity to create and pitch their own...
Aligning the Future of Talent: Upcoming Opportunities for Parents, Students, and Employers
The upcoming end of the school year brings about many opportunities for students and employers alike. After graduation, students choose their next steps, which may include,...
Align Center for Workforce Development Task Force Meeting
Our last Task Force meeting was on December 6th, 2022. The meetings are an opportunity for community stakeholders to provide input and gain more information about the Align...
Blissfield seeks Community Development Fellow to spearhead village-wide projects in Blissfield through 15-month position
BLISSFIELD, MICHIGAN, January 13, 2023--- The Village of Blissfield is seeking applicants for the CEDAM Community Development Fellowship, a 15-month paid position that will help...