Women In Business

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.

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.

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.

Speaker To Capstone Audience: Equity Needle ‘Isn’t Moving Fast Enough’ for Women

Michelle Li, an award-winning reporter from St. Louis, served as the featured speaker at Inforum Michgan's annual Capstone event.

Staffing Expert: Time is the Biggest Recruiting Challenge Facing Companies

Business leaders face a variety of challenges these days. A staffing expert tells Corp! Magazine that time might be the biggest challenge of all.

CEO to Potential Leaders: ‘Work Hard, Make It Happen, Follow Your Dreams’

In CEO Thought Leadership discussion, Houston CEO says the secret to a good culture is no secret: Treat people right.

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."

Women Making Progress in Corporate C-Suites and Board Rooms

Surveys show that women are making progress, albeit slowly, in gaining seats in corporate C-Suites and board rooms.

The 26th Annual Women Thrive Conference Honors Michigan’s Women Leaders

Six Michigan women were inducted into the Michigan Business Women Hall of Fame during Thursday's Women Thrive Conference where an additional 11 women earned special recognition.

Study Shows Women Making Slow Progress Up the Corporate Ladder

It may be slow, but a 2021 report by Inforum shows that women are making progress moving up the corporate ladder and into the board rooms.

Thrive Awards Recognize the Leadership of Some of Michigan’s Amazing Women

Statistics show the pandemic has been hard on women in the workforce. The 25th annual Women Thrive Awards honored Michigan women who are overcoming the obstacles COVID-19 has presented.

Women Business Owners, Executives Finding Ways to Blend Work, Home During the Pandemic

Women have taken on the challenges of balancing work and home during the pandemic.

Miller Canfield Names Megan Norris First Woman CEO

Miller Canfield, one of the state's largest law firms, has named Megan Norris its first woman CEO.

Grand Rapids Chamber Welcomes New Government Affairs Coordinator

The Grand Rapids Chamber created a government affairs coordinator position, and promptly filled it with a Michigan State grad.

Ruby+Associates Certified By Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Ruby+Associates recently were certified as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Great Lakes Women's Business Council.

Women Thrive Conference Honors Some of Michigan’s Leading Businesswomen

Some of Michigan's leading businesswomen will be honored at the MichBusiness Virtual Women Thrive Conference Aug. 17-21.

Michigan groups create events to honor International Women’s Day

March is Women’s History Month, so it is fitting that many groups, companies and nonprofit organizations put together events to highlight the month as well as International Women’s Day. At...

Flint newscaster finds inspiration in her hometown and its youth

Mentors can change your life. They teach you how to think about your job, then your career, and, if you’re lucky, your vocation. Equally important is learning how to...

How one businesswoman took her idea for a national holiday – and created it

You might know Detroiter and small-business advocate Jennyfer Crawford because of her highly attended All Things Detroit shopping events. But did you also know she used her marketing skills...

Strategic consultant comes home and creates space with and for her community

Within the everyday challenges of being an entrepreneur or a startup company, it can be difficult to gain perspective for a long-term strategy and development. That is where a...
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