U.S. Added 1.8 Million Jobs in July; Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall
Nearly 2 million jobs were added in July, and first-time unemployment claims fell below 1 million last week, employment news the Secretary of Labor called "encouraging."
Cancelling College Football Comes With a Cost
Schools and the towns who root for them stand to lose big money with the cancellation of the college football season.
SoundOff Signal announces board transitions
SoundOff Signal, a global leader in vehicle lighting, control systems and electronic warning solutions for the law enforcement, amber, and government markets, announced that Daniel Boerigter has been named chairperson of the company’s board...
Expert: Pandemic May Have Slowed Job Growth, But 2020 Graduates Need to Show Resilience,...
One expert says that, despite a slow-down in job growth, 2020 graduates need to believe in themselves and what they are doing.
Better Made Snack Foods Celebrates 90 Years in Business with New Products and Community...
Better Made launched an anniversary-themed bag and got an award from the city as the company celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Creston Industrial Sales implements an aggressive strategic growth plan during pandemic
After successfully navigating the past few months, Creston Industrial Sales has launched a strategic growth plan that calls for sales to double in five years, thanks to a recently acquired second building adjacent to...
LAFCU CEO Named Michigan’s Top Credit Union Professional
LAFCU CEO Patrick Spyke has been honored for his work as the state's Professional of the Year by the Michigan Credit Union League.
GVSU Names First Military and Veteran Resource Manager
Grand Valley State University has named Jill Wolfe its first military and veteran resource manager.
CMS Energy Names Angela Thompkins VP and Chief Diversity Officer
CMS Energy has promoted Angela Thompkins to Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer.
Rehmann Announces 17 Promotions in Southeast Michigan
Troy-based Rehmann recognized the hard work of its team members, making 17 promotions in Southeast Michigan.
GM Taps Stapleton as Acting CFO
John Stapleton, who's been with General Motors since January 2014, has been named the company's acting chief financial officer.
Grand Rapids company develops product that allows dental patients to replace missing teeth
Grand Rapids-based oral care product developer OrVance has developed OrVance Aligner Pontics, the first product in the oral care market specifically designed to allow dental patients to fill the space of missing or partially...
Hatch Detroit Launches Small Business Alumni Relief Fund with $100,000 from Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit are creating the Hatch Detroit Small Business Alumni Relief Fund to support alumni businesses of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest that have been financially affected by COVID-19.
The Parade Company Seeks Approval to Move Headquarters to Historic Naval Armory
The Parade Company, organizers of events like Detroit's Thanksgiving Day parade, is eyeing the long-vacant Brodhead Naval Armory as its new home.
Women Thrive Conference Honors Some of Michigan’s Leading Businesswomen
Some of Michigan's leading businesswomen will be honored at the MichBusiness Virtual Women Thrive Conference Aug. 17-21.
When You’re Ready to Transition Out of Your Business, What’s Next?
Even during this uncertain time, business owners are exiting their companies. The question is: are they doing it on their terms? Frankly, most owners only transition out of their business once in their lifetime....
Grand Rapids Art Museum Reopens
The Grand Rapids Art Museum reopened to the public Saturday, Aug. 1. The museum is now open Tuesdays from noon to 6 p.m., Thursdays from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to...
Grand Rapids company launches mail ballot tracking software
Grand Rapids-based mail service provider KCI has launched TrackMIBallot, a software product that allows clerks, election officials and citizens to track each piece of ballot mail being mailed to the voter and the ballot...
Diversity Works for SynaVoice SOL Pop-up Virtual Camp for High Schoolers
Looking for a response to the twin crises of the COVID-19 quarantines and the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, SynaVoice SOL, partnering with Productions Plus – The Talent Shop, has established a virtual...
Trump Signs Executive Orders on Unemployment, Student Loans, Evictions, Payroll Tax
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at unemployment relief, a payroll tax break, student loans and protecting Americans from eviction.
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