Michigan sees highest economic growth in Midwest, 3rd highest in nation
Michigan had the highest economic growth in the Midwest in quarter 2 of 2021, and…
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Online school addresses worker shortages in schools
Michigan worker shortages have made their way into schools. School bus driver shortages have put…
New Michigan budget receives bi-partisan support
Michigan’s legislature passed a new $70 billion budget today. Both Democrats and Republicans supported the…
The IRS would know more about our bank accounts with new legislation
The IRS would know a lot more about our bank accounts under new legislation. The…
Study quantifies economic benefits in downtown investments
A new study reveals the many benefits of investing in local downtowns. The Michigan Economic…
Economic Club of Marquette County returns
The Economic Club of Marquette County is returning this month. The club aims to provide…
COVID-19 unemployment benefits to expire Saturday
Federal unemployment benefits through the CARES Act will end on Saturday. Enhanced unemployment benefits were…
Michigan Tech Abandoned Mines for Electrical Energy Storage Update
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Credit to MTU and City of Negaunee Michigan Tech Abandoned Mines for Electrical…
Gov. Whitmer Announces More than $2.5 Million Available to Help Michigan Businesses
Credit to: The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) LANSING, Mich.—Gov. Whitmer joins…
Worker shortage affects small businesses on a large scale
The nationwide worker shortage is affecting businesses of all sizes. But some small businesses say…