Noted travel writer’s new book highlights Detroit’s often overlooked outdoor attractions
Amy S. Eckert is a native of Detroit, a prolific writer and author as well as a Holland resident who is rarely at home because she’s out and about seeing the world.
Her outdoor adventures...
Your vote could turn Michigan’s Grand Hotel into a LEGO kit
There are some Michigan buildings that are iconic and tell the story of this state: The Capitol building in Lansing, One Woodward in Detroit and the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Thanks to an engineer...
Roseville native serves aboard USS Chung-Hoon
Seaman Matthew Plucinski, right, from Roseville, MI, and Seaman Aaron Kiefer, from Los Angeles, watch in the pilot house on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon.
Detroit sports icons headline capital’s holiday celebration
Silver Bells in the City is our state capital’s 34-year tradition welcoming the holidays. Come to Lansing Nov. 16 for the dazzling Electric Light Parade and 50-plus free, family activities. Stay the weekend for...
Billion dollar sale of Greektown Casino-Hotel may be sign of things to come for...
JACK Entertainment is selling its Greektown Casino-Hotel to two other casino operators and property owners.
Moms: Talented multi-taskers are rich source of talent
Employers searching for talented individuals who are career minded, excellent multi-taskers and goal orientated are looking to women who chose to focus on caregiving.
Michigan’s midterm election results likely to soothe consumers, boost economy, experts say
Businesses of every size were watching the midterm elections to see what would happen and how the economy might change as a result.
HP spin-off company to take space in new Houston area development
It may be an online world we're living in, but companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise still need a place to house a growing number of staff.
Early market response to innovative health care plan has been positive, say organizers
It's been only a few weeks since the launch of one of the first Association Health Plans made possible as a result of changes to the Affordable Care Act, but the market response has been positive.
Longtime hotel executive gives his best tips on hiring great employees: ‘Respect everyone.’
Hospitality expert offers tips for effective hiring and knowing how to spot talent in any industry.
Credit unions announce approval from state regulator to form new organization
Organizers of Credit Union Trust have announced receipt of approval to proceed with the establishment of a new, limited purpose financial institution.
Original Stormy Kromer Cap claims title of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Michigan’
There is something about the original Stormy Kromer cap that makes it an iconic design.
Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade marshals named
The smiling children’s faces watching the 2018 Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade will have a special meaning for the Parade’s Grand Marshals, Dr. Bradley and Mrs. Barbara Barnes. They have spent their lives working to...
Comcast employee honored with Patriot Award
Francis McNamara, Comcast’s senior manager of installations and service in Lansing, was presented with the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR.) McNamara was recognized for his mentorship and...
Higher Hopes! Thanksgiving meal kit program to provide food for 1,000 area families
Five years ago, Bill Birndorf, owner of Commerce-based Apple Marketing Company, was watching a television news story about people in financial strife and struggling to buy food for the holidays to feed their families....
Holiday sales expected to increase but that comes at a cost for some retailers
With holiday promotions and marketing starting the day after Halloween, retailers are focused on carving out a bigger piece of the online pie, which may prove costly.
Tackling the Talent Gap
Closing the gap between people and the jobs ready to be filled includes aligning supply and demand in a comprehensive way.
7 accelerator programs receive top marks in annual ranking
Seven so-called "Seed Accelerators" have received top rankings in a project run by three entrepreneurship and management experts.
Bedrock, Shinola add key staffers to its ‘curated’ hotel offering in downtown Detroit
As Detroit’s economic recovery continues, its hotel industry grows right alongside with new builds, sizable renovations and more coming online in recent years.
San Francisco Bay Area ‘Best and Brightest Places to Work’ underscore power of employee...
Especially in a tight labor market, employees deciding where they'll invest their time and energy is a competitive decision that not all companies embrace with vigor and discipline.
