Michigan Touts Manufacturing Wins a Year After CHIPS Act Passage
State officials touted Michigan's successes since the passage of the bipartisan CHIPS Act a year ago.
Overstock.com Launches On-Line Bed, Bath & Beyond
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Globe Newswire) -- Bed Bath & Beyond is back. The brand, purchased by Overstock.com in June, announced the launch of BedBathandBeyond.com in the U.S.
This launch marks a transformation for both Overstock and Bed Bath...
Unemployment Claims Climb Slightly, Remain at Historic Low
The number of U.S. workers looking for unemployment assistance has fallen to a five-month low.
But last week, those applications went up a bit.
But, although the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last...
Automakers Create High-Powered Charging Network Across North America
Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America,...
Fed Upgrades View of Recent Economic Growth to ‘Moderate’ From ‘Modest’
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the fed funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 5.25% and 5.50% at its July 26 interest rate decision meeting.
Acknowledging recent upside surprises...
Job Openings at Lowest Level in Two Years
It might be getting a litte more difficult to find a job opening in the U.S., if numbers released by the Labor Department are any indication.
U.S. employers posted fewer jobs in June, a sign...
EVgo and General Motors Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall
WOODRIDGE, Ill. – EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast-charging networks for electric vehicles, and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their longstanding collaboration to expand fast charging...
Holland Home Hires Suzanne Bolt as Human Resources Director
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Holland Home has brought on Suzanne Bolt, MM, SCHRM-SCP, to be its new Director of Human Resources. Suzanne comes from Pine Rest, an organization for which she had served various...
Davenport names Cunningham Board Chair
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Davenport University announced that Paula Cunningham, state director of AARP of Michigan, has accepted the position of Chairman of the Board for Davenport University. Michelle Van Dyke, president of Heart...
GM Names Norm de Greve as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
DETROIT – General Motors today named Norm de Greve as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. De Greve joins GM from CVS Health, where he has served as chief marketing officer since 2015.De Greve’s...
CMS Energy Announces Holly Bowers as Vice President of Gas Engineering and Supply
JACKSON, Mich. -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy announced Holly Bowers as the company’s new vice president of gas engineering and supply.
She replaces Dennis Dobbs, who retired after 20 years with...
Rockford Construction Has New Role for Senior VP
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rockford Construction, a nationally recognized construction, real estate development and property management firm, today announced an expanded leadership role for Senior Vice President Monica Steimle-App.
Steimle-App, who has served as a...
Grand Rapids African American Executive Shares Experiences and Learnings Through New Book
Ovell Barbee Jr. has walked the halls of corporate America as an African-American executive of Fortune 500 companies and two renowned health systems.
As a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, he has used...
Better Made Snack Foods Celebrates 93rd Anniversary
DETROIT -- Better Made Snack Foods – one of Michigan’s best-known iconic brand names –launched its 93rd anniversary celebration Tuesday leading up to National Potato Day, Saturday, Aug. 19.
The company will celebrate with give-aways...
Honigman Co-Founder Alan Schwartz Dies at 97
Alan Schwartz,, who founded the Detroit-based legal firm Honigman LLP, died Thursday at the age of 97.
Whitmer Signs $82 Billion State Budget
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an $82 billion budget she says will 'grow the economy' and 'deliver on kitchen-table issues.'
Rocket Companies Appoints Intuit VP as New CEO
Rocket Companies has appointed Varun Krishna, currently an executive vice president at Intuit, as its new CEO, effective Sept. 5.
Chevrolet Announces Next-Generation Bolt
GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call that Chevrolet will introduce a next-generation Bolt, continuing to deliver what customers have come to expect: great affordability, range and technology.
“Our...
GM Launches Effort to Bring Assisted Driving Education Directly to Consumers
DETROIT – Today General Motors launched “Hands Free, Eyes On,” a consumer education program to encourage consumer confidence in the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of GM’s larger commitment to the safe...
Rates Likely to Hold Steady at the Fed’s Next Few Decisions
As expected, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target a quarter percentage point to a range of 5.25% to 5.50% at the July 26 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the group...
