Small Business Outlook Rises on Debt Ceiling Deal and Cooling Inflation
The National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism Index rose to 91.0 in June from 89.4 in May, matching Comerica’s forecast and above the 89.9 consensus forecast.
The...
Unemployment Applications Fall Again
If a string of 10 consecutive Federal Reserve interest rate increases was designed to slow the job market down to fight inflation, it may not be working.
The number of...
Flexibility, Resilience Can Lead to Business Success, CEO Says
Flexibility and resilience can be the difference in a successful business, Ripple Effect CEO Amy Bielski says.
Piper and Gold Public Relations Announces Cassie Cotton as First President
LANSING, Mich. — Piper & Gold, an award-winning and people-centric PR agency, has appointed longtime Chief of Staff Cassie Cotton as the agency's inaugural president. This strategic move marks...
Bavarian Inn Matriarch Dorothy Zehnder Dies at Age 101
Dorothy Zehnder, the matriarch of the Bavarian Inn family, died July 9 with family at her side. She was 101.
Clark Hill Combines With Chicago Law Firm
International law firm Clark Hill PLC announced Thursday that the firm is expanding its Chicago office via a combination with Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn Ltd., a full-service firm...
First-Time Unemployment Claims See a Slight Rise
A day before it was learned the U.S. economy had added 209,000 jobs, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing a slight increase in first-time claims for...
SCOTUS Decisions Could Impact How Businesses Operate: Experts
While two Supreme Court decisions were getting all the publicity, a ruling in a quieter case could have a large impact for businesses, legal experts say.
U.S. Job Openings Remain Elevated, But Dip to 9.8 Million
U.S. job openings dropped in May but are still high enough to show the U.S. job market remains resilient in the face of sharply higher interest rates.
Employers posted some...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
CHEP President Talks Supply Chain, Other Business Issues in CEO Thought Leadership Series
The president of CHEP North America, Laura Nador, offered her perspective on a variety of business issues in the latest episode of CEO Thought Leadership Series on LinkedIn Live.
Mild Recession Expected as Economy Continues to Struggle
Economists are expecting a recession to hit later this year, but if and when it does, many of them expect it to be a mild one.
Recent Bank Failures Could Have Impact on Smaller Businesses, Experts Say
Recent bank failures like Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank should give small-business owners pause to wonder what effect will be felt by their businesses, experts say.
