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Tue, May 7, 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Jody brings to the table three decades of technology expertise to help integrate Artificial Intelligence into small to mid-sized businesses, demystifying this cutting-edge technology to deliver engaging, insightful, and accessible presentations tailored for business owners across any sector.

Thu, May 2, 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
In today's rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever for Human Resources to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. This webinar aims to delve into the reasons behind DEI initiatives, emphasizing the significance of fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of learning tools to advance DEI goals within organizations. Through the exploration of practical strategies, participants will learn how to effectively engage with diverse team members, build lasting relationships, and create inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and heard. This webinar will explore how individuals can play a pivotal role in driving positive.

Detroit is getting set to show off while hosting the three-day NFL Draft.

PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia — The highly anticipated Australian racing debut of the all-new Mustang GT4 is set for the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this weekend, April 12-14. The event, marking the third round of the 2024 Shannons SpeedSeries, will see Ford Australia celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Mustang....

If the 11 interest rate increases the Federal Reserve has made since March 2022 were supposed to slow the job market in a continuing fight against a stubborn inflation rate, someone forgot to tell U.S. employers. The U.S. economy added 303,000 jobs in March, according to statistics released by the...

Federal Reserve officials have said they’re waiting to see what the national inflation rate does before deciding when, or if, to cut interest rates after having raised them 11 times since March 2022. If the consumer inflation rate from March is any indication, such cuts may wait a little longer. In...

The Biden administration said Monday the U.S. would provide up to $6.6 billion to help a Taiwanese semiconductor firm expand the facilities it is already building in Arizona and better ensure that the most-advanced microchips are produced domestically for the first time. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the funding for...

Initial claims for unemployment assistance fell last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment climbed to its highest level since the beginning of the year. The number of Americans who applied for jobless benefits for the week ending April 6 fell by 11,000 to 211,000 from the previous...

DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone named Cabbon Winston its 2023 BIZ Ambassador of the Year. A Detroit native, Winston has served as a BIZ Ambassador for over six years. In his current role, he serves as an equipment operator working to keep Downtown streets clean, safe and...

MUSKEGON, Mich. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) has secured a $2 million grant for Muskegon Public Schools to open a first-of-its-kind 6-10 Career Exploration Center on the soon-to-open Charles Hackley Middle School campus. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters ensured that several Michigan organizations and initiatives received...

From optimistic State of the State through East Asia trip, Whitmer believes Michigan will thrive in ‘24.

LANSING – As the April 15th tax filing deadline approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her Public Service Announcement on tax-related ID theft to urge consumers to protect themselves and be diligent against tax-related identity theft. A video highlighting tips on how to prevent tax-related identity theft can be found...

April 23, 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
For Human Resources leaders conversations about employee engagement, employee wellbeing and recognition happen every day. Some organizations are looking for a checkbox, others want detailed plans and regular reports. Some spend a ton of money and then never follow through. What makes a plan succeed or fail? And how much of that falls on you?

ACG Detroit has released a limited number of tickets to its "Draft Eve ini the D" party.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company said it is retiming the launch of upcoming electric vehicles at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant while continuing to build out an advanced industrial system to produce its next-generation electric vehicles, including greenfield construction and conversion of existing assembly plants.  The company continues to invest in...

DETROIT — General Motors Co. and its dealers increased retail sales by 6% year-over-year and delivered 594,233 vehicles in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2024, down 1.5% year-over-year due to lower fleet deliveries. GM continued its industry leadership in full-size pickup, full-size SUV and affordable small SUV sales,...

UPS announced the company has been awarded a significant air cargo contract by the United States Postal Service. This award is effective immediately and greatly expands the existing relationship between the two organizations. Following a transition period, UPS will become the USPS’s primary air cargo provider and move the majority...

It’s a high-low situation in the U.S. job market. The number of Americans applying for unemployment assistance rose last week. However, layoffs remain at historically low levels as the labor market continues to chug along despite elevated interest rates. According to statistics released by the Labor Department Thursday, filings for unemployment...