by Kimberly Viers | Jul 12, 2020 | Business
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Ron Hawkins. Inspired to serve from a...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 12, 2020 | Business
When it comes to reopening the economy, most reports of businesses restarting are cautious at best, with the majority offering up ominous stories of new COVID-19 cases, lost revenue, and worse. But the reality when talking to most business leaders in our region is...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 12, 2020 | Business
Michigan’s seasonally-adjusted jobless rate remained above 20 percent in May, although the rate declined slightly from 24.0 percent in April to 21.2 percent in May. Michigan’s employment total rose by 256,000 in May while the number of unemployed fell by 97,000. The...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 9, 2020 | Culture
If the look on your furry friend’s eyes as you close their kennel to head out for a night on the town almost makes you cancel your plans, we have a solution for you! Leash up your hound and invite them to join in for the paw-ty at some dog-friendly places in our...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 9, 2020 | Business
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Mary Balkema. As a self-proclaimed...