Businesses Ignore Digital Defenses at Their Own Peril
Some experts say many businesses are "shockingly" under-prepared for the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Awaiting Tariff Impacts
As they wait to see the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates right where they are.
Canada, EU Retaliate Against Increased U.S. Tariffs
It didn’t take long for Canada and the European Union to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on aluminum and steel.
According to published reports, Canada – the largest steel and aluminum...
Inflation Slows Amid Tariff Uncertainty
While the stock market continues to react negatively to U.S. tariffs being imposed by the White House, the volatility doesn’t seem to be spreading to the inflation rate, at least for now.
For the first...
Record Sales Push Legos to Top of Toymaker List
Lego A/S grabbed more market share from its biggest competitors last year, cementing its positions as the world’s largest toymaker, after revenue grew to a record.
The Danish maker of the colorful toy bricks expanded...
Fewer Americans File for Unemployment Benefits
The U.S. job market appears to remain healthy, if unemployment claims are any indication.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, dropping to 220,000 for the week ending March 8,...
Inflation Data Dominates Economic Landscape
Inflation data dominates the economic calendar this week. The total and core Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) likely rose at a more moderate pace in February after sharp increases in the prior month, resulting in...
Ford Names Michael Aragon to Lead Integrated Services
Ford Motor Company announced that Mike Aragon will join the company as president, Integrated Services. Aragon is an accomplished technology leader with 25 years of experience building high-growth software and services businesses for major...
Business Leaders Share Insights on Talent and Culture
The Best and Brightest Executive Leadership Summit brought business leaders together to talk about challenges and share best practices.
Best and Brightest Winners Honored at Executive Leadership Summit
Best and Brightest Award winners from around the country were honored at Tuesday's Best and Brightest Executive Leadership Summit.
APACC’s East-West Event Offers International Connections
The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce's 22nd East-West event matches vendors with buyers with an international flavor.
Walgreens Inks Deal to Take Drugstore Chain Private
Officials for the drugstore chain Walgreens announced on Thursday it had reached a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners that will take it off the public market for an equity value of around $10 billion.
Sycamore...
U.S. Delays Mexico, Canada Tariffs for 30 Days
Early Thursday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted that President Donald Trump was leaning toward delaying tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
A few hours later, Trump proved he was at least half right.
Trump on Thursday postponed...
Economy Hit an Air Pocket in January, Lowering 2025’s Growth Prospects
Monthly economic data disappointed in January, with declines in retail sales, auto sales, housing sales, and manufacturing production. A number of one-off drags weighed on the month: The LA wildfires, a bad flu season,...
Unemployment Assistance Applications Down by 21,000
The Trump administration has been culling jobs from the federal workforce, but apparently the cuts being made by the Department of Government Efficiency haven’t started hitting the unemployment line.
The number of Americans filing for...
Behind DOGE Effort, U.S. Announced Job Cuts Up 245%
The thousands of workers laid off by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency appear to be taking a toll on the U.S. job market.
Reuters reported Thursday that Global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray &...
Automakers Get 30-Day Reprieve From Tariffs
President Donald Trump granted a 30-day extension on tariffs he placed on goods from Mexico and Canada.
Tremblay Appointed to 30th Circuit Bench
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Whitmer announced the upcoming appointment of Patti Tremblay to the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County.
“Patti has been an instrumental member of my team and will bring decades of experience...
Rehmann Welcomes Amy Schaden as Principal, HR Solutions
TROY, Mich. – Rehmann, a fully integrated professional advisory firm, is pleased to welcome Amy Schaden as a Principal of HR Services. She will work out of the firm’s Detroit office.
With more than 25...
Boston Square Community Advocate Tapped to Lead Outreach Efforts
GRAND RAPIDS – Amplify GR, a local nonprofit committed to preserving and widening pathways for neighbors and businesses on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids, announced that Jenny Luth has been promoted from Communications Manager to Director...
