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February24, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. However, the odds of businesses owned by women winning a federal contract are about 21 percent lower than for otherwise similar companies, according to a new report from the Commerce Department. The Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series can help… Read More 

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February 24, 2016 By: Zachery Shiner, Manager of Retirement Services Division, Michigan Planners As of the date of writing this article, the Guinness World Records has the oldest living person surviving to be 122 years and 164 days.  That’s a lot of birthday candles! Advancements in medical technology, among other factors, have led to a trend in people living longer,… Read More 

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February 24, 2016 The Dort Federal Event Center can comfortably seat 4,400 hockey enthusiasts. And if all goes well, it will be a full house on March 2. As part of a fundraising partnership with the Flint Firebirds, more than 500 YouthQuest students have been invited to attend the Flint Firebirds v. Saginaw Spirit game next month. What's more, the… Read More