Dry cleaner remodeled with new capabilities, Starbucks
Imagine your typical busy day: You’re trying to balance grabbing a cup of coffee, catching up on the news and taking your clothing to the dry cleaner. If you’re going to Wesch Cleaners, you...
Entrepreneurs and artists collaborate on second Annual Quicken Loans Small Business Murals Project
In its effort to boost its tourism, honor its artists and distinguish itself from other cities, Detroit has been investing in murals and the people who create them. The murals projects tend to...
SME Education Foundation partners to provide certification in precision measurement for HS career training
SME Education Foundation has announced a partnership with NC3, Snap-on Inc., and the L.S. Starrett Company to provide custom training in precision measurement for schools in the SME PRIME Schools network.
Entrepreneur continues to improve digital life—her latest idea being a privacy ‘shade’
Pretty much anyone with a smartphone has experienced this common problem: You’re trying to email your boss, text a friend or read a book while in public when you notice someone nearby glancing at...
Seven Michigan-based credit unions first in line to form limited purpose trust services bank
A group of seven Michigan credit unions are seeking state permission to create a new limited purpose financial institution that would provide trust services to credit union members.
The organizers of the application process are...
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan tops $1 billion in grants distributed since 1984 inception
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, announcing it has provided $1 billion in grants since its inception in 1984, says supporting positive change in the region is its legacy, with assets of over $900...
‘Meow & Paw’ startup company launches the purrfect new product in time for International...
In an era when people treat their pets like people and spend more money than ever for their care and comfort, Skinny Pete’s Catnip is building its business around offering high-end, gourmet catnip to feline pet owners.
Camp Blodgett and NEWCO Design Build Partner on Innovative Rock Wall
Camp Blodgett partnered with Newco Design Build this summer to build a new rock wall. The climbing wall is a 40 foot shipping container was retrofitted to function as the first-of-its-kind outdoor rock wall...
Scholarship Fund Ensures an Inspired Generation of Manufacturing Workers
Leading2Lean stands 100 percent behind manufacturing, urging students in Michigan and Wash to apply for the new Manufacturing Scholarship Fund. With 400,000 industry job openings, manufacturing positions offer exciting, modern and viable careers, many...
Commercial real estate market remains buoyant
With changes in retail, plus new sectors, opportunity emerges.
North American International Auto Show will move from winter to summer—beginning in 2020
The North American International Auto Show, one of the auto industry’s most popular events, is moving its dates from the traditional January timeframe to June—but not until 2020.
How one woman is tackling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—one meal at a time
Believe it or not, the common plastic drinking straw has been drawing a lot of media and public criticism lately. And Sandra Harris isn’t surprised – the CEO of ECOlunchbox has long understood the issues around the use of plastic and its impact on the environment.
Chemical Bank moves headquarters to Detroit
Michigan’s largest headquartered bank, Chemical Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CHFC), the holding company for Chemical Bank, announced last week that it will immediately relocate its headquarters to its current downtown Detroit location. Long-term plans include a move into a new 20-story building that will be built at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Elizabeth Street.
‘Best and Brightest’ continue to shine for winners in Atlanta and Chicago
While there’s little question that competition remains red hot throughout the U.S., observers say one of the areas where companies seek to “out-do” each other is in attracting and retaining employees capable of taking their organization to the next level.
Longtime Michigan winery expands offers by innovating with canned wine
Fenn Valley Vineyards, a family-owned and operated winery in Fennville, recently became Michigan’s first large-scale winery to make canned wine. Fenn Valley’s Vino Blanco in a can is a dry white wine now available...
Rethink what networking could be, says ‘Networking Kills’ author
Mark H. Maxwell doesn’t hate traditional “networking,” or the idea of gathering relationships to help you advance or move up to the higher position in your career. Rather, the entertainment lawyer wants people to rethink what networking could be.
Ribbon Cutting at Chow Hound Pet Supplies at Knapp’s Crossing
Chow Hound Pet Supplies and Grand Rapids Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their 11th store at Knapp's Crossing.
Sachse Construction raises over $210,000 at charity golf outing
Sachse Construction, a Detroit-based construction management firm, fundraised a total of $210,000 during the company's annual Play It Foreward charity golf outing on July 9 at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center to benefit...
Inventor who came up with 3D printing still looking for new ideas, inspiration
Bill Masters is widely known as the father of modern kayaking, but he’s also the father of 3D printing, holding the first 3D patent filed with the U.S. Patent office.
Company gives back to injured veterans, helping them every step of the way
It only took one incident with a badly sprained ankle for Brad Hunter to realize that crutches, while effective, were a terrible solution to a common problem.
