Last week, Michigan restaurants faced new restrictions for seating guests when the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended its epidemic order to limit non-residential indoor gatherings without fixed seating such as weddings, parties, and banquets to...
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Wheels are in Motion for American Axle and Manufacturing
Tires across southwest Michigan are squealing in excitement for the announcement made in Three Rivers earlier this week. The Three Rivers City Commission adopted a resolution that will get American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) one mile closer to the finish line on its...
Southwest Michigan Jobless Rates Move Down in September
Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates declined in all 17 Michigan major labor market areas during September 2020, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). “Michigan regional jobless rates decreased in...
Mean Green Leadership Machines
Early training and support for young professionals and high potentials is a crucial investment. The first few years of anyone's career are an unanticipated and critical point of transition. Young professionals move out of the structured and predictable world of...
84 Local Farms and Processors Reap $3.2 Million in Agriculture Grants
Last week, a total of 177 farms and 159 food processors were awarded $15 million in Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus across the state’s food production industry, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the...
One Day at a Time. One Project at a Time.
Portage-based Clark Logic LLC, in partnership with Industrial Partners USA, held a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction of a new speculative (spec) building in Battle Creek, Michigan on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Regional economic...
Taking a Shot for the Community
Fever, cough, sore throat, running nose, or fatigue. These symptoms are common for both the flu and COVID-19. The good news is you can get a vaccine to prevent the flu! More than 80 years ago, the first flu vaccination was developed. While technology has advanced, the...
Celebrating a Star-Spudded Vegetable
September is National Potato Month, an important celebration as the potato is one of the staples in American cuisine. Whether you prefer them fried, baked, roasted, or as chips, the potato is quite a stud. Did you know that 1.7 billion pounds of potatoes are harvested...
Celebrating Those Driving Success in Our Region
We’re honking our horns this week to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation week! Truck drivers are a staple to our economy, powering the flow of goods that keep retail shelves stocked, food on the table, manufacturing processes running, and keep America moving...
$4.7 Million in Additional Loans Made to 71 Businesses Through MEDC Michigan Small Business Relief Program
New awards bring total of loans to $9 million, along with $10 million in grants already awarded through the program Low-interest loans intended to support businesses facing drastic reductions in cash flow and the continued support of their workforce in the face of...
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Latest4 Flutes Machining Helps Power American Defense
Inside 4 Flutes Machining in Vicksburg, the work is precise, technical and deeply connected to...










