Women Are Making Progress, But There’s Still Work To Do
Mary Barra, the first woman CEO of an American automaker, says women are making progress in corporate C-Suites and board rooms, but there's "still work to do."
Pandemic Leads to Business Opportunities for Women, Minority Entrepreneurs
Michigan Women Forward officials say they've seen a "two-fold increase" in businss opportunities for women and minority entrepreneurs during the pandemic.
Data Driven Detroit looks to the future, moves to employee ownership
In 1987, Harvard Business Review published an article touting the benefits of employee-owned companies. But you don’t hear much about those companies.
In 1974, Congress passed legislation that created tax...
Covid Still Causing Issues, But Manufacturing Industry ‘Standing Up To The Challenge’
One expert says demand is up and manufaturers are "rising to the challenge," but worker shortages and rising inflation are hurdles to overcome.
SBA Plans to Elevate the Office of Women’s Business Ownership
WASHINGTON (Globe Newswire) — U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA intends to elevate its Office of Women’s Business Ownership to directly report to...
Michigan Tequila Business Launches with Black Woman at the Helm
Nayana Ferguson has conquered pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and marathons. Now she's tackling a new frontier — owning a tequila business.
Facebook Rebrands as ‘Meta,’ Shifts Focus to Future Look
Saying the company is looking to a future in the "metaverse," Facebook CEO Jeff Zuckerberg announced the company is changing its name to "Meta" in rebranding itself for the future.
Stellantis, National Business League Commence Pilot for Nation’s First Black Supplier Development Program
A pilot program run by Stellantis and the National Business League that will run through the first quarter of 2022 is the initial phase of a larger program to develop Black suppliers for future contracting and procurement opportunities in pursuit of greater racial equity in the marketplace.
West Michigan CEO Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Michigan and Northwest Ohio...
Tom Ross, CEO of Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, has been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Garden Fresh Gourmet Founder Jack Aronson Dies at 68
Garden Fresh Gourmet founder Jack Aronson, who parlayed a popular salsa into a multi-million-dollar business, died Tuesday. He was 68.
Pepsi Foundation, National Urban League Unveil First Grantees Of $10 Million Black Restaurant Accelerator...
PURCHASE, N.Y. (PRNewswire) — The PepsiCo Foundation and the National Urban League announced the first grant recipients of their Black Restaurant Accelerator Program, a joint $10 million initiative that...
SBA Connecting Technology Innovators, Entrepreneurs with Research Funding
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Small Business Administration will host 2021 National SBIR Week July 19-23 for small business innovators.
The virtual event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced...
West Michigan Communications Agency Recognized as a 50 Companies to Watch
Grand Rapids, Mich. – West Michigan-based agency, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications is being celebrated as one of the 2021 awardees for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award, presented by...
Longtime Better Made CEO Cipriano Dies at 80
Salvatore “Sam” Cipriano, CEO of Better Made Snack Foods, has died after a brief illness.
Cipriano, who was 80, died early Tuesday from heart failure. He served as CEO of...
Accounting and Advisory Firm Celebrates 80 Years in Business By Continuing to Honor Its...
Anthony McCree feels he continues to uphold the history of the firm, GJC, of which he is now managing partner, by honoring its founder, the late Richard H. Austin.
Transformative Leader Says Farewell to Legendary Meadow Brook Hall
His colleagues said the recently retired Geoff Upward had big vision and an even bigger work ethic as the longtime leader of Meadow Brook Hall.
Grand Rapids ‘Icon’ Peter Secchia Dies at 83
Grand Rapids businessman Peter Secchia is being remembered for his love of everything Grand Rapids and Michigan State University. Secchia, 83, died Wednesday.
New CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan Named
Business Leaders for Michigan announces new CEO to start November 30th to succeed Doug Rothwell.
Serial Entrepreneur Creates New Platform that Promises to Evolve How Humans Experience Classrooms, Museums
Saganworks knows humans live in a 3-D world. So their goal is to help people build endless 3-D spaces for their knowledge and experience.
Student-Focused Financial Education Program in Running for $100k Grant Needs Votes
A local entrepreneur saved money, paid off debt and built a thriving company, and now she's in the running for a grant that would help her teach others how to do the same thing.
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