by Kimberly Viers | Aug 18, 2021 | Business
On this day 150 years ago, Orville Wright of the famous flying Wright brothers was born. Today, we celebrate National Aviation Day—a holiday established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt— honoring and celebrating all those who have contributed to and innovated...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 6, 2021 | Business
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates were largely unchanged in most of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas during June, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Michigan major area jobless rates had a minor median...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 3, 2021 | Business
On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their recommendation for mask wearing. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others, the CDC recommends everyone – including fully vaccinated...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 26, 2021 | Business
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced economic development grants for RV manufacturers Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland RV) and Cruiser RV, LLC in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis, further evidence of continued economic recovery...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 8, 2021 | Business
Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Southwest Partnership serving about 444 participants was awarded nearly $1.13 million. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the recipients of grants...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 2, 2021 | Business
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in 14 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas between April and May, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). “Michigan regional jobless rate gains in May were...