Cornerstone Community Financial Names Mark Evenson Vice President of Retail Services
Cornerstone Community Financial, a leading community-focused credit union with seven branches and 23,000 members throughout southeast Michigan and the Toledo, Ohio, area, has welcomed Mark Evenson to its leadership team in the role of...
MEDC Announces $4.35 Million in Low-Interest Loans
More than 70 businesses in 40 counties around the state got some much-anticipated help Thursday when the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced it had awarded $4.35 million in low-interest loans.
Michigan Workplace Safety Director: Companies, Employees and Customers Must Align as Businesses Reopen
The state's new Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety says Michigan residents, workers and business owners have roles to play in maintaining the health, safety and strength of Michigan and its economy.
Video-Conference Software was Essential During Coronavirus, but Experts Debate Whether Its Popularity Will Last
Many businesses turned to video-conferencing software like Zoom to host meetings during the coronavirus crisis. But while the value of some of those platforms ballooned, some experts don't think it will always be that way.
Farbman Group Advances Expertise with Promotion of Three Employees
Southfield-based Farbman Group, a leading full-service real estate company, has promoted the following employees. Jonathon Margolis has been promoted to senior vice president of asset management, Christina DiBartolomeo to vice president of brokerage, and...
Michigan firm TusStar receives U.S. lab approval for NMV95+ mask products
Working in cooperation with Ann Arbor, Michigan-based TusStar, the Chinese nanotechnology company Neatrition has received U.S. Nelson Lab approval for its NMV95+ mask products featuring a nano-scale surface in both a new headband design...
FOURMIDABLE Again Recognized on ‘Affordable 100’ List
FOURMIDABLE, one of the most active companies nationwide when it comes to managing affordable housing units, is on the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List for the sixth year in a...
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Welcome New CEO
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan welcomed Monica Woodson as its new chief executive officer. A Wayne State University graduate and longtime Michigander, Woodson returns to her hometown with an extensive background in nonprofit programming...
Teachout Security Solutions names new Director of Special Projects
Tracy Marsh has been promoted to director of special projects at Teachout Security Solutions, a regional and national provider of security and investigative services. Her first project will be implementing the firm’s new guard...
With Flexibility Act Now Law, SBA Expects Surge in PPP Loans
With clarity and flexibility in the new PPP Flexibility Act, U.S. Small Business Administration officials expect an uptick in Paycheck Protection Program loan requests.
Diners Out in Force as Restaurants Reopen While Keeping Customers, Staff Safe
Diners took to some of their favorite eateries Monday as the restriction against dine-in service was lifted. For their part, the restaurants were happy to take all the required safety precautions.
Comcast Commemorates 2019-2020 School Year with Special On-Demand Content from Michigan Schools
"School Year 2020" was launched on Xfinity On-Demand to commemorate the 2019-20 school year. Families can enjoy school events on demand they may have missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. K-12 schools and colleges...
MoGo Expands Bike Share to Northwest Detroit and Oakland County
Cities are developing new ways of handling commuting issues, traffic congestion and new mobility solutions. MoGo is offering a new option: A bike-share system.
Salons, Gyms, Theaters Reopened as State Moves to Phase 5 of Start Plan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reopened more sections of the state economy Friday, setting start dates for service businesses such as hair salons, gyms and movie theaters, and expanding the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Unemployment Begins to Drop as Economic Healing Begins
A one-month record 2.5 million jobs were added in the United States in May, a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that surprised economists who'd been expecting a big jump in the unemployment rate.
Michigan’s JRT Agency Releases New 8-Bit Video Game for Quarantine Entertainment
Farmington Hills’ digital-first marketing firm the JRT agency has developed INSIDE OUT, an 8-bit video game being released today to the public and available free to play. https://www.thejrtagency.com/inside-out/2020/
Grant Program Boosts Small Businesses Recovering from COVID-19 Expenses
Grants from a Michigan Economic Development Corporation program are helping small businesses in 42 counties recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
New Manufacturers’ Resource: Dynamic Improvement Group Works to Boost Factory Efficiencies
Dynamic Improvement Group has announced its company formation to provide on-site and online lean manufacturing consulting and rapid implementation. Headed by Mel Zehnpfennig and Ben Roush, it aims to help companies looking to make...
Senate Bill Adds Flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program
Borrowers and lenders have been waiting – and hoping – for some flexibility in the federal Paycheck Protection Program. On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate gave it to them.
Retailers Face Closures, Bankruptcies But Hope to Bounce Back as Customers Start to Return
The year started out with great economic optimism. Then came the COVID-19 crisis, and retailers, stores, restaurants forced to close by stay-at-home orders began confronting a daunting thought: They might never reopen.
