Women Thrive Conference Honors New Hall of Famers, Other Business Leaders
Four new women were inducted into the Michigan Business Hall of Fame and eight other leaders were honored at the 27th Women Thrive Conference.
Addressing Disability Complaints a Top Priority for Civil Rights Department
Disability discrimination complaints to the Department of Civil Rights now outpace complaints based on race. The department wants to ramp up its enforcement of legal protections and increase public education and awareness.
With 2023 NFL draft out of the way, Detroit is on the clock for...
With the latest NFL draft from Kansas City out of the way, Detroit is next up for hosting duties.
CEO Comes Home to Take the Helm of the Family Business
Gina Thorsen's career path took a bit of a circuitous route before leading her back to the helm of her Ironwood-based family business.
State Launches EV Toolkit to Support Local Governments in Preparing for an Electrified Mobility...
The state launched its new "EV Toolkit," an online tool to help loal governments prepare for electric vehicle deployment.
Making Things More Equal For Women Could Help Solve the Talent Gap
Bureau of Labor and Statistics data indicate women’s participation in the workforce has reached pre-pandemic levels.
CEO Says Workplace Culture Can Set a Company Apart
Workplace culture can be a defining factor that separates a business from its competition, according to one CEO.
Depression, Anxiety Still a Thing, Even as Covid Restrictions Ease
People are returning to work and emerging from three years of Covid existence, but depression and anxiety are still high, experts say.
Study Shows Walkable Cities Prioritize People Over Roads
A new study touts the benefits of walkable cities and environmental, business and transportation experts are taking notice.
State Partnership Takes Aim at Attracting, Retaining Investment Professionals
Michigan officials have formed a partnership they say will help attract and retain investment professionals to the state.
Matrix Launches ‘Hivpositivity.Org’ Campaign to Combat Spread of HIV/AIDS in the Detroit Metro Area
DETROIT — If gone undetected and untreated, HIV/ AIDS is deadly. But it doesn't have to be that way. Michigan estimates that there are around 18,000 persons living with...
Sparrow Joining U-M Health Under Proposed Agreement
An agreement between U-M Health and Sparrow Health System is designed to expand services to mid-Michigan residents.
Henry Ford Medical Group Appoints Dr. Brien J. Smith to Top Neurology Role
Dr. Brien J. Smith, a national expert in neurology and epilepsy, as the new Chair of the Department of Neurology for Henry Ford Medial Group.
State Launches New App to Prevent Opioid Overdoses
The Health and Human Services Department has launched OpiRescue, an app designed to help the general public reverse opioid-related overdoses.
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...
