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State’s Best Businesses Honored at Annual MichBusiness Event

Some of the best businesses in the state were honored for their efforts at making Michigan a better place to work and live at the 2024 Best of MichBusiness awards.

Ceremony Honors Best & Brightest, Wellness Winners

Dozens of Metro Detroit's and Michigan's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and Best & Brightest in Wellness were recently honored for their efforts.
Jerome Powell Chair of the Federal Reserve

Fed Makes Second Straight Cut to Interest Rates

Despite a precipitous drop from the 9.1% inflation rate from June 2022, inflation – and Americans’ frustrations over it -- has been a hot topic through the 2024 election...

GM Surges Past 300,000 EVs Sold in the U.S.

In October 2024, General Motors reached an important milestone, surpassing 300,000 electric vehicles sold in the U.S since 2016. Across North America, the number rises to more than 370,000....

Fashion Show Helps Nonprofit Take ‘STEPS’ to Success

A sold-out fundraiser fuels STEP's programs to help adults with disabilities.

Advance Planning Will Help With Difficult Decision to Sell a Business

The decision to sell a business is a hard choice. Planning well ahead of the final decision can help make it a little easier.

Lightcast Economists Tracking Labor Shortage Likened to a ‘Rising Storm’

Lightcast anticipates labor shortage, offers advice to employers and government.

Walmart Launches Nationwide Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced that it’s expanding delivery offerings, integrating prescription medications and general merchandise into one streamlined single order for delivery. The new offering is now live in six...

Health Network Names Police Chief James White New CEO

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Board of Directors, in a unanimous vote with one abstention, named  Detroit Police Chief James White as the organization’s new President and CEO....

Boulevard Project Designed to Repair Economic Damage Done by Building of I-375

When I-375 was built, it caused great economic damage to areas like Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. A new project to turn the freeway into a boulevard is designed to fix that.

New Detroit Conference Sheds Light on Racial Equity Issues

The third annua New Detroit Just Lead conference shone a light on a variety of issues surrounding racial equity.
The audience at APACC’s Blood of the Dragon event was treated to a variety if cultural entertainment.

Enthusiastic Crowd Helps APACC Top Fundraising Goal at Annual ‘Blood of the Dragon’ Event

Competing with a playoff baseball game downtown, the Asian Pacific American Chamber still pulled off a Blood of the Dragon event that topped its fundraising goal.

Conflict Management in Your Family Business 

Differing opinions on business operations can lead to misunderstandings and potentially cause long-term damage. The key is to balance family love and support with the focus on business growth and a harmonious work environment.

Trump Touts Auto Industry Plans, Tax Cuts

Former President Donald Trump talked about his plans for the auto industry and the economy during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club.

Equity, Inclusion Take Center Stage at Corp! Magazine Diversity Conference

DE&I efforts and the idea of civiity in the workplace were the hot topics at Corp! Magazine's 17th annual Salute to Diversity Conference.

Troy Chamber Hosts ‘Top of Troy: Women of Influence,’ Presented by Henry Ford Health

TROY, Mich. — The Troy Chamber of Commerce announced the return of its annual Top of Troy: Women of Influence event, presented by Henry Ford Health, taking place Oct....

Gilbert: Feds Could Help With Regional Transportation

Dan Gilbert, founder of Rocket Companies and the owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, recently talked about getting help from the federal government to establish regional transportation.

Keeping on Top of Changes Key to Providing Workplace Security

With violence on the rise in the workplace and elsewhere, preparation is the key for company security forces.

No Prenup? You Can Still Protect Your Family Business in a Divorce

There are options to protect the family business in a divorce without a prenuptial agreement.

Longtime Nonprofit Leader Carpenter Announces Retirement, Names Successor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan (RMHCWM) President & CEO Ellen Carpenter has announced her intention to retire after five years serving the region’s largest...
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