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APACC Event Promotes East-West Supplier Diversity Connections

For two decades, the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce has brought people in the supplier diversity space together in an effort to make connections.

Whitmer’s East Asia Trip Takes Aim at Bringing Jobs, Supply Chain to Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took Michigan's show on the road to East Asia, aiming to bring jobs and supply chain back to the state.

IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Filers Affected by August Storms

The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Michigan affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on Aug. 24, 2023. These taxpayers...

U.S. Job Openings Hold Steady Near 9 Million

January saw a minimal change in the number of job openings across the U.S., but such openings remained elevated, suggesting that the American job market remains healthy. Statistics released by...
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CEO Takes Engineering Firm From Basement to Global Success

Wilbur Milhouse started his engineering firm in the unfinished basement of his southwest Chicago home and, since 2001, has built it into a global success.

Macy’s Will Close 150 Stores Over the Next Three Years

Shoppers headed to a Macy’s near them should probably do a Google search to see if their favorite location is still open, Macy’s officials said this week they will shutter...

Wendy’s Won’t Use ‘Surge’ Pricing

Wendy’s won’t be boosting its prices at premium times after all. The hamburger chain backed off on the idea, floated in comments by the chain’s CEO, Kirk Tanner, that it...

Partnership Touts Detroit ‘Momentum’ in Annual Report

With the NFL Draft and the Detroit Grand Prix on the horizon, the Downtown Detroit Partnership's annual report touted the city's economic momentum.

Emotions a Big Part of Leadership, Executive Coach Says

Learning about emotional intelligence was a "game changer," professional executive coach says.

Survey Shows Small-Business Owners Call ’24 a “Make or Break” Year

While consumer confidence has been up recently, the same can’t necessarily be said for small-business owners, if a survey from the messaging service Slack is any indication. The survey found...

Michigan Taking Advantage of Federal Programs: Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen her state is taking advantage of legislation passed by the Biden Administration.

Cisco Systems Shedding 4,000 Jobs in Latest Tech-Company Shakeup

Another tech  company has been forced to bite the layoff bullet. Cisco Systems is slashing more than 4,000 employees – roughly 5% of its worldwide workforce – and is joining...

Yellen Touts U.S. Economic Strength, Legislative Achievements

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in Detroit Wednesday to tout the country's strong economic numbers and push President Joe Biden's legislative accomplishments.

Workplace Burnout Sparks Mental Health Trends, Strategies

Studies show employees have an increasing need for mental health services and employers are finding ways to provide them.

Uncertainty Remains, But Experts Think 2024 Could Be a Better Investing Year

Though there is still some uncertainty, experts believe investors are in position to withstand any economic slowdown that may come.

Mindset Matters in Building Business Growth, Job Coach Says

Job coach says how people perceive things is a big factor in helping businesses grow.

Consumer Confidence Climbs for Third Straight Month

Consumer confidence continues to be strong, as demonstrated during a strong holiday season for spending. For the third straight month, a report from The Conference Board, a business research group...

U.S. Job Openings Were Up in December

Higher interest rates don’t seem to be impacting the U.S. job market. America's employers posted 9 million job openings in December, up from November’s 8.9 million, which itself was revised...

Inforum Releases Women Leadership Data Trends

A study commissioned by Inforum Michigan shows women are making progress in reaching C-Suites and boards of directors in Michigan's public companies.

Math Background Helps SEEL President Succeed

A fondness for math helped E'Lois Thomas carve out her career path.

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APACC’s Gala Honors AAPI Community

The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce honored the Asian American Pacific Islander community with its 23rd annual gala.

$50 Million Federal Grant to Bolster Clean Energy Transition

A $50 million federal grant is designed to bolster efforts to transition to clean energy.

Ford Fund Rebrands as Ford Philanthropy

Ford officials say rebranding charitable arm "reflects Ford's 75-year legacy" in communities around the world.
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