Expert: Understanding the Stakeholder is Key to Communication
A connection coach says finding out what reaches a stakeholder can be the key to successful communication.
Untapped Talent: The Business Case for Hiring Former Felons
Author and economist Jeff Korzenik says businesses may be missing an untapped market -- former felons -- in their search for talent.
Report: Michigan a Top State for Electric Vehicle, Battery Investments
A report from the Environmental Defense Fund shows Michigan is among the top states in the country for electric vehicle and battery investment.
Stellantis Boosting Percentage of Women in Leadership Roles
AMSTERDAM – Stellantis adopted the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, signifying a global commitment to gender equality. With a diverse talent base representing more than 160 nationalities, Stellantis joins approximately...
USPS Moves Forward with Awards to Modernize, Electrify Nation’s Largest Federal Fleet
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service awarded contracts today for 9,250 commercially available left-hand drive (LHD) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as initial orders for more than...
Lilly Slashing Insulin Prices, Caps Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35 Per Month
INDIANAPOLIS (PRNewswire) – Eli Lilly announced this week price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins and an expansion of its Insulin Value Program that caps patient...
New President Appointed for Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Daniel Carey, MD, MHCM, will be the new president for Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, which is becoming Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. His first day on...
Comerica Names Kevin Watkins VP, Southeast Michigan External Affairs Manager
Detroit, February 3, 2023 – Comerica Bank has named Kevin Watkins Vice President, Southeast Michigan External Affairs Market Manager.
In his role, Watkins will support Comerica Bank’s community commitment and...
Amazon, One Medical Close on $3.9B Buyout
SEATTLE & SAN FRANCISCO (Business Wire) — Amazon and 1Life Healthcare, Inc. announced that Amazon completed its acquisition of One Medical.
The deal is worth a reported $3.9 bilion.
Amazon and...
The Right Place Launches Latest 3-Year Economic Plan
Grand Rapids-based The Right Place unveiled its latest three-year economic development plan for the West Michigan region at a presentation for investors Tuesday.
Awards Honor National Best and Brightest In Wellness Winners
A dozen elite companies were singled out by the National Association for Business Resources and the Best and Brightest Programs for their wellness programs.
Shipping Expert: Supply Chain Still ‘Fragile,’ But Recovering
The co-founder of Atlanta-based Vector Global Logistics talks supply chain, giving back and other issues in LinkedIn Live appearance.
Henry Ford Partners with Gores, MSU on $2.5 Billion New Center Development
Henry Ford Health, Tom Gores and Michigan State University are partnering on a $2.5 billion development in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
Job Seekers Drawn to Companies With Strong DE&I Programs
Job seekers these days, particularly younger candidates, are looking for companies who are strong in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space.
FTC Looking at Ban on Noncompete Contracts
A policy expert from the nation's largest nurses union says a proposed FTC ban on noncompete contracts could improve wages of health care workers, patient care.
Report Points to More Online Life Insurance Shopping
CHICAGO (Globe Newswire) — More than four in 10 consumers go online or use an app when shopping for life insurance, according to a new TransUnion report. This is...
Supplier Diversity Increasingly Important in Current Business Climate
Businesses can advocate for supplier diversity without spending buckets of money. Indirect areas — facilities management, health care, construction and site maintenance and legal — can be targets of supplier diversity efforts.
Expert Helps Businesses Make Their Way in the DE&I Space
Diveresity expert knows one’s personal experience can make them different, and now advises companies on getting started in the DE&I space.
Whitmer Encourages Michiganders to Take Advantage of Health Care Savings During Open Enrollment
With the open enrollment deadline looming, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging residents to buy a health-care plan.
Avalon Closing Flagship Midtown Location, Moving to Jolly Pumpkin
Avalon International Breads, which opened in 1997, is closing its flagship Midtown location and moving down the alley to the Jolly Pumpin.