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2008 Programs

October 2008 - Department of Human Services 2008 “Voices for Action” Poverty Summit

Fighting poverty and the factors that contribute to its growth, is a critical part of the State of Michigan’s plan to strengthen the economy. Learn how the Department of Human Services Voices for Action Poverty Summit will facilitate the action needed to eliminate poverty and get struggling Michigan families back on the road to economic recovery.

Guest: Ishmael Ahmed, Director, Department of Human Services

www.michigan.gov/dhs
www.michigan.gov/poverty

August 2008 - State Insurance Consumer Advocate

Meet new State of Michigan Insurance Consumer Advocate, Melvin Butch Hollowell. Learn how his mission of home and automobile insurance reform will lead the way to more affordable rates and improved service for Michigan’s residents.

Guest: Melvin Butch Hollowell, State Insurance Consumer Advocate, Office of the State Insurance Consumer Advocate

www.Michigan.gov/lowerratesnow

July 2008 - UIA Debit Card & Direct Deposit System

The Unemployment Insurance Agency is committed to re-engineering its products and services in order to ensure quality service to Michigan’s unemployed workers. Learn how the UIA’s new debit card and direct deposit system will improve service to unemployed workers by allowing greater flexibility in accessing their benefits, while providing a cost savings for the Agency.

Guests:  Chris Peretto, Acting Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency; John Hengie, Project Manager, Unemployment Insurance Agency.

Unemployment Insurance Agency:  www.michigan.gov/uia

June, 2008 - DLEG Energy Office & Alternative Fuel Use

Guest:  John Sarver, Energy Office Supervisor of Consumer Education Programs
May, 2008 - A Day in the Life of the Director

Guests:
Keith Cooley, Director of DLEG.
April, 2008 - Doing Business with the State/Corporations Division & Electronic Filing

Guests:
Ann Baker and Kit Murphy, DLEG's Bureau of Commercial Services Corporation Division.

March, 2008 -Public Service Commission

Guests: Public Service Commission Chair Orjiakor Isiogu.

Saving Money on Utilities & Preventing Copper Thefts

February, 2008 - Michigan Cities

Guests: OFIS Commission Ken Ross and MSHDA Urban Revitalization Director James Butler.

Insurance Purchasing Groups, Urban Revitalization and Cool Cities