by Kimberly Viers | Jun 15, 2021 | Business
Midwest Fastener Corp. is making investments at its Portage, Michigan headquarters located on Shaver Road, as well as expanding operations at its Decatur facility. The fastener manufacturer and distributor announced a $10.8 million investment that will create 90 new...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 10, 2021 | Business
Among the 265 urban areas that participated in the first quarter 2021 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan), NY to more than 20 percent below...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 6, 2021 | Business
Do you have an idea or a problem that needs to be solved? A product that needs to be created? Have you had an idea for a business that you’ve been itching to make a reality? Do you feel that with a little guidance, you’d be able to finally launch your concept? If this...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 4, 2021 | Business
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased slightly by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.9 percent in April, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment in Michigan edged up modestly by 6,000...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 4, 2021 | Business
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that five communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $100,000 in grants to support the downtown enhancement and improvement projects. Communities receiving...
by Kimberly Viers | May 24, 2021 | Business
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules as many employers return to in-person work. The governor also announced an updated Michigan Department of Health and...
