‘313 in the D’ Fundraiser Set to Benefit Detroit’s Matrix Center
Organizers of the 10th "313 in the D" fundraiser hope to raise $80,000 to benefit Detroit's Matrix Center.
BCBSM, United Dairy Industry of Michigan Award Funding to Address Food Insecurity
DETROIT – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) announced over $32,000 in match funding that will be awarded to six nonprofit organizations across Michigan. Blue Cross enlisted...
Graphite Manufacturer to Add 45 jobs, Invest $10 Million to Expand Location in Greenville
GREENVILLE, Mich. — The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Montcalm Economic Alliance and Michigan Economic Development Corporation, announced that graphite machining, molding and manufacturer Mersen USA will be expanding their facilities in...
Economists: Fed Likely to Resume Rate Hikes in July
Washington reached a deal in early June suspending the debt ceiling for two years and eliminating the risk of crisis from a federal default. The deficit is still an issue: The Congressional Budget Office...
Unemployment Applications Drop After Three Weeks of Rising Claims
After three weeks of elevated numbers, applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week.
American workers filed 239,000 applications for unemployment assistance in the week ending June 24, according to statistics released Thursday by the Labor...
Overstock.com Buys Bankrupt Bed, Bath & Beyond
SALT LAKE CITY (Globe Newswire) – Overstock.com, Inc., a leading online furniture and home furnishings retailer, announced the consummation of its acquisition of certain intellectual property assets of the Bed Bath & Beyond banner from...
National Geographic Ending Newsstand Sales Next Year
Readers who want to peruse issues of the monthly National Geographic next year are going to have to subscribe.
The Associated Press is reporting the monthly magazine will not be available on newsstands starting in...
Economic Data Continues to Surprise, Experts Say
The June jobs report will likely show the unemployment rate unchanged at 3.7% and payroll job growth throttling back to a still-decent 252,000 from 339,000 in May.
The ISM surveys will likely show service-providing industries...
Businesses Should Take a Look at Non-Traditional Sources for Talent
In an age when job openings far out-number available workers, an HR expert says businesses should look at some non-traditional sources to find talent.
Expert: Businesses Should Pick From Veteran Talent Pool
The CEO of Bridge My Return said businesses should be tapping the vastly under-used talent pool of U.S. military veterans.
GM Defense Incorporates GM Defense Canada
GM Defense is pursuing additional international programs, and the formation of GM Defense Canada is intended to strengthen the business’ ability to support efforts to modernize the armed forces.
Feds Giving State $1.5 Billion to Boost High-Speed Internet Access
Michigan will get more than $1.5 billion in federal grant funding to help boost high-speed Internet access to more than 200,000 Michiganders.
State Establishes Small Business Support Hubs to Help Small Businesses
The state has established the Small Business Support Hubs program to bolster Michigan's small businesses.
With Funding Flowing, Ronald McDonald House Set to Handle Health-Care Needs
Fundraising campaign helps Grand Rapids-based Ronald McDonald House grow to meet rising West Michigan health-care needs.
Two New WordPress Courses on Offer by Gesher Human Services for Metro Detroiters Wanting...
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, is offering two new courses in July for people interested in either building a website with WordPress software...
West Michigan’s Largest Event Rental Service Expands to Ann Arbor in New Deal
Ann Arbor, MI - Alpine Events, the go-to event rental service in West Michigan, is announced the opening of a new location in Ann Arbor.
Alpine Events acquired the event rental division of A1 Rental...
Taubman College Selects Bill Bubniak as Director of Real Estate Initiatives
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Bill Bubniak, attorney, licensed real estate broker and 35-year veteran of NAI/Farbman, has been named associate professor of practice in urban and regional planning as well as director of real estate...
Ford Laying Off Salaried Workers in U.S., Canada
Ford Motor Company officials have announced layoffs for salaried workers in both internal combustion and electric vehicle divisions.
Detroit Entrepreneur Launches Scotia Road Books
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. – Building on a journalism career, the experience of publishing eight books with small presses and more than a decade leading a marketing company, Lynne Golodner is launching Scotia Road Books, a...
Feds Lending $9.2 Billion for Ford-SK Battery Plant Venture
Battery plants in Kentucky and Tennessee are about to get a major boost in funding from the Department of Energy.
The DOE will loan $9.2 billion to the venture, a joint effort between Ford Motor...
