Duggan Seeks Governor’s Office as Independent
Longtime Democrat Mike Duggan announced he's launching a campaign for Michigan governor as an independent.
Business Leaders For Michigan Benchmarking Report Shows Progress, Action Needed
Michigan has made strides in terms of economic prosperity, but a report from Business Leaders for Michigan shows there's still work to do.
BofA Grand Rapids ‘Day of Giving’ Highlights $1.215 Million Investment in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Bank of America celebrated its annual “Day of Giving” in Grand Rapids by recognizing its 2024 nonprofit partners in West Michigan, bank employee volunteers and overall community impact for the year.
The...
Bedrock, GM Share Vision For Renaissance Center, Detroit Riverfront
Bedrock and General Motors are partnering on a concept to redevelop the Renaissance Center and "revitalize" 27 acres of the Detroit riverfront.
Cruise the Great Lakes Forecasts Continued Growth in 2025
CHICAGO — Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing program, announced its forecast for the 2025 cruising season. An increase over 2024, the 2025 season continues the long-term growth of Great Lakes cruising,...
America’s Thanksgiving Parade Clown Show is a Family Affair
More than 200 Distinguished Clowns walked the route for America's Thanksgiving Parade Thursday, many of them joined by family members on the route and in the grandstand.
Blackford Capital Appoints Scott M. Osterling as CEO of Davalor Mold Company
GRAND RAPIDS – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced the appointment of Scott Osterling as Chief Executive Officer of its portfolio company, Davalor Mold Company, LLC.
Davalor, headquartered in Chesterfield,...
Ed Siaje Named President of Bank of America Detroit
Bank of America has named Ed Siaje president of Bank of America Detroit. As president and head of the market, he will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise...
Stefanini Appoints New CFO, Two Vice Presidents of Sales
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. —Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions with locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia, announced the appointment in the North America/Asia-Pacific (NA/APAC)...
Zauberman joins Plunkett Cooney’s Business Law Practice Group
Senior attorney L. Jeffrey Zauberman recently joined the Business Transactions & Planning Practice Group of Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms.
A business attorney for nearly 40 years, Zauberman...
LAFCU’s Ellsworth Etchison named a 2024 Top Chief Diversity Officer by COLOR Magazine
LANSING, Mich. — Kelli Ellsworth Etchison has been named to COLOR Magazine’s Top Chief Diversity Officers POWERLIST. This special edition recognizes exceptional leaders shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the country.
As...
McGregor Fund Names Nikia Washington New Director of Engagement, Communications
DETROIT -- The McGregor Fund has announced the hiring of Nikia Washington to serve as the fund’s inaugural Director of Engagement & Communications.
The new role is intended to transform both the Fund’s own communications...
Fed Could Slow Speed of Interest Rate Cuts
Not long ago, when inflation continued to cool and the job market was slowing down, it looked like the Federal Reserve was getting set for a series of interest rate cuts.
In September, after the...
Comcast to Spin Off Cable Networks
Comcast Corporation announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along...
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Spirit Airlines announced earlier this week it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell...
Private Equity Firm Blackstone Acquires Jersey Mike’s
MANASQUAN, N.J. AND NEW YORK – Jersey Mike’s Subs, a leading franchisor of fast-casual submarine sandwich stores, announced it has reached an agreement whereby private equity funds managed by Blackstone – led by Blackstone’s...
Hurricanes Likely Affected Housing Starts
Housing data releases dominate this week’s relatively light economic calendar. Housing starts probably tumbled due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, while permit issuance, which is less affected by severe weather, likely rose.
Pending home sales,...
Holiday Budget Boot Camp Set For Dec. 6 for Michiganders
SOUTHFIELD – U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,014 on holiday gifts this season, the first time ever that the amount will top $1,000, according to Statista.
To assist families in...
State’s Best Businesses Honored at Annual MichBusiness Event
Some of the best businesses in the state were honored for their efforts at making Michigan a better place to work and live at the 2024 Best of MichBusiness awards.
Parade Company, Skillman Unveil Thanksgiving Parade Float Designed by Fifth Grader
The Parade Company and the Skillman Foundation unveiled the America's Thanksgiving Parade float created from the winning design of fifth-grader Harmony Henry.
