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 | 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...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 7, 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 Julie Rogers. Running with a focus on...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 7, 2020 | Business
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) yesterday approved a $100 million program that will provide grants to Michigan small businesses working to recover from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 virus, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. Called...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 7, 2020 | Business
Let’s take it outside! Downtown Kalamazoo is getting down with the new normal and adapting to accommodate new capacity regulations in restaurants and retail establishments. A new plan, dubbed “The Outdoor Experience,” is the product of a collaboration between...
