LANSING – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Michigan’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Michigan understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and what’s at stake if Congress fails to make it permanent.
DETROIT – Business Leaders For Michigan today released its Innovation Economy Scorecard. The first-of-its-kind analysis includes an assessment of the full range of stakeholders in a dynamic economy, from universities and startups to established companies. It highlights strengths and opportunities, setting a baseline to guide action and track progress for long-term growth and prosperity. The
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled and it does not come from where you expect. Of all the nations in the world that spend a lot of time talking about zero emissions and what we should be doing for the planet, Ethiopia is the last place
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virgina Health System (UVA Health) has revealed new research which indicates a prescription drug already being used to help suppress a virus affecting millions could now also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. "Alzheimer's disease is the biological process that begins
GRAND RAPIDS – The Right Place, Inc. is proud to announce that Steve Wozniak, Silicon Valley icon and co-founder of Apple Inc., will headline the Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025 Kick-off event on Monday, September 15. Widely known as one of the most influential figures in modern computing, Wozniak will set the tone for a
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of the Middle Ages could only dream about – transforming lead into gold. This remarkable transmutation took place in the 27-kilometer tunnel of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) beneath the Franco-Swiss border, marking a historic milestone for particle physics and fulfilling
VIENNNA, Austria - While the world keeps fighting to see who will be crowned as the leader in green energy, Austria, quietly, has positioned itself as a pioneer in this sector. The reason? They’ve invented a way to “plant” used batteries as if they were seeds. This discovery from the Technical University of Vienna may sound like
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by Vangst Staffing and Whitney Economics. This total represents a 4.5 percent increase year-over-year. Analysts expect sales to top $34 billion in 2025. Certain states – including New York, Mississippi, and Ohio – also experienced a significant increase in full-time cannabis-related job growth
KALAMAZOO – Imperial Beverage Company, a family-owned, statewide beer and wine distributor, purchased Carmela Wine Division, effective June 2. The acquisition expands the distributor’s portfolio by more than 1,500 products, increasing its selection of fine wines, craft beer and non-alcoholic options for customers across Michigan. “We admire the years of dedication that Carmela Wine Division
LONDON - Artificial intelligences have typically been viewed as individual tools that follow human instructions without engaging in collective behavior. However, a recent study led by Andrea Baronchelli, professor of complexity science at City, University of London, reveals that AI agents can spontaneously create and adopt shared social norms through interaction, without explicit human programming. The findings were
