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First-Time Unemployment Claims Fall After Two Weeks of Increases

After two weeks of rising numbers, claims for first-time unemployment assistance dropped by 75,000 last week as American workers filed 712,000 such claims.

U.S. Economy Added 245,000 Jobs in November, Dropping Unemployment to 6.7%

While it was fewer than economists had expected, the U.S. economy did add 245,000 jobs in November, the seventh straight month the jobs total ticked up.

Residential, Condo Real Estate Grows Again in October While Hotels Struggle

Homes are selling more quickly and staying on the market for much less time, according to real estate experts. Hotels, they say, are a different story.

Whitmer Renews Call for $100 Million State COVID Stimulus Package

With no help on the horizon from Washington, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state Legislature to provide a $100 million state COVID-19 stimulus package.

Study Outlines Projects to Attract Business, Visitors to Grand Rapids Area

Projects in a Grand Rapids study in 2016 couldn't get much traction. The results of a new study show how much can change in four years.

Treasury: Unforgiven PPP Loan Expenses Not Deductible

Businesses owners who hoped they'd get a tax break even if their PPP loan hasn't been forgiven were disappointed in guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department.

First-Time Unemployment Claims Rise as Virus Surges

For the first time in more than a month, first-time claims for unemployment assistance rose last week. The hike comes as the coronavirus continues its national surge.

Poppe Out at CMS Energy, Rochow Takes Helm as President, CEO

Pattie Poppe resigned as the president and CEO of CMS Energy, and will be replaced by current exeuctive VP of operations Garrick Rochow.

Small Business Saturday in 2020 Shifts Gears and Prepares for Virtual, Outdoor Events

Retailers hoping to keep the momentum from last year's successful Small Business Saturday are making adjustments for the 2020 event.

Michigan Adds COVID Restrictions Amid Case, Hospitalization Surge

With the coronavirus surging across Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of revived restrictions she says are needed to slow the spread.

Health Leaders Make Joint Pitch for Safety Measures as COVID Surges

With coronavirus cases surging in Michigan, leaders of the state's largest health systems banded together Thursday to urge Michiganders to strengthen their social-distancing efforts to flatten the curve.

Johnson & Johnson CEO: Coronavirus-Vaccine Development ‘Encouraging,’ Likely in Early 2021

Based on worldwide collaboration and intense efforts, there could be four to five coronavirus vaccines available in early 2021 for distribution to millions of people across the globe, according...

Michigan Developers Continue to Break Ground, Revitalize Parks and Build New Residential Projects

The pandemic has slowed, but not stopped, a variety of building and revitalization projects around the state.

GM Adding 3,000 New Tech Jobs to Boost Electric Vehicle Production

General Motors, in its push to put itself atop the EV market, will add 3,000 new tech jobs through the first quarter of 2021.

Retailers Expand Return Policies, Create More Drop-Off Locations to Make Holiday Shopping Easier

Shoppers are going to notice a big change in the return policies at their favorite shopping destinations.

Bars, Restaurants Say Fancy Holiday Parties are Shifting to Smaller, More Socially Distanced Events

Restaurants that would normally be booked for holiday parties are finding dwindling interest, so they're adjusting their options to drum up business.

Report: Metro Detroit Office, Industrial Spaces Still Seeing More Vacancies Due in Part to...

With so many companies shifting to work-at-home mode, researchers found more and more office and industrial real estate spaces coming open.

Detroit Artist Tackles Tough Emotions in Her Work, Hopes to Teach Others to Do...

Detroit artist Jessica DeMuro is hoping her current work helps people find hope and peace in a chaotic 2020.

GDP Growth Sets Record, First-Time Unemployment Claims Fall

Gross domestic product grew a record 33% in the third quarter, and first-time unemployment claims fell by 40,000.

Movie Theaters Say Reopening the Doors was Easy But Finding New Movies and Willing...

Now that movie theaters have reopened following a coronavirus-related closure, they're facing a challenge in both finding new movies and getting willing patrons to come in.
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