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Whitmer Signs Bill Package Aimed at Clean Energy Future

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of clean energy bills designed to create 160,000 jobs and bring $8 billon in federal tax dollars to the state.

With ESOP, Bluedog Design Founder Ensures Culture, Clients and Profit

Last winter, Michelle Hayward sold her business, Bluedog Design, to me and its 50 employees by forming an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. By way of background, I’m the...

Annual Best of MichBusiness Awards Honor State’s Top Businesses

Dozens of Michigan's top businesses were represented at the annual Best of MichBusiness awards ceremony.

Lawyer Trading Nearly 40-Year Career for Retirement in Hawaii

Cheryl Bush is one of those kinds of people who knew from a very young age what she wanted to do, and then went out and did it. Watching the...

GM Ventures, Niron Magnetics Pursue Affordable, Sustainable EV Motor Magnets

Citing the company’s “deep commitment” to an all-electric future, and to make that future a reality, GM officials announced it is focusing on developing a broad portfolio of electric...

Honigman CEO Talks Legal, Business Issues

Honigman LLP CEO David Foltyn has had a long career building an elite law firm. He shared his thoughts on the latest LinkedIn Live CEO Thought Leadership Series episode.

CEO Says Focus on Relationships a Key to Business Success

Michigan Staffing President Francy Lucido said paying attention to relationships has been a key element in building a successful business.

Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan Announce Joint Venture

Officials at Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan say the joint venture is designed to expand and improve health services.

Annual Conference Highlights Diversity Efforts, Honors Award Winners

Corp! Magazine's 16th annual Diversity conference featured discussions about the importance of DEI efforts and also honored winners of the magazine's annual Diversity Awards.

Florine Mark, Former Weight Watchers President, Dies at 90

Florine Mark, the former president of the Weight Watchers Group, died early Friday morning, her family confirmed to multiple media outlets. No cause of death has been announced. Mark was...

APACC’s ‘Blood of the Dragon’ Raises $25,000

The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, "Blood of the Dragon," provided networking opportunities and supported Asian-American businesses to the tune of $25,000.

Steelcase Foundation Invests $500,000 in New Community Transformation Fund

The Grand Rapids-based New Community Transformation Fund has raised nearly $12 million after a $500,000 donation from Steelcase Foundation.

Nurses Want Better Working Conditions, Schools Want Easier Transfer for Nursing Students 

LANSING (Capital News Service) – While the public might perceive nursing as a career to be on a decline since the stress of the pandemic, some experts say a...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Buildings Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, several Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan buildings turned pink on Monday, Oct. 2, and will remain lit throughout the month. Buildings include...

U.S. Job Market Posts 9.6 Million Jobs in August

The continuous interest rate increases being imposed by the Federal Reserve – it has raised rates 11 times since March 2022 – might not be having the effect the...

Best and Brightest Roundtables Highlight Talent, Culture Challenges

Roundtable discussions at the 2023 Best and Brightest National Summit allowed participants to talk about talent, culture issues.

Loepp Sets Retirement Date From Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Dan Loepp, who has led Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for two decades, announced he'll retire at the end of 2024.

Private Colleges Seek to Expand Campus Diversity, Equity

Private colleges are looking to expand opportunities for students from underserved communities as they push to change enrollment strategies as DEI efforts ramp up.

Psychologically Safe Environment Prompts Better Production

Productivity and engagement increase when business leaders create a psychologically safe environment, a strategist and coaching consultant said.

The Gig Economy is Changing the American Workforce and Its Employers

Contract employees — or gig workers — are having an impact on the American workforce.

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