Testing rule changes could reduce costly product failures while reshaping Midwest cannabis safety standards COLUMBUS, - Ohio cannabis regulators have raised allowable mold and yeast limits in marijuana products — a move that could significantly reduce costly batch failures for growers while sharpening comparisons with neighboring Michigan’s testing standards. The rule change, approved by the
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. economy lost momentum at the end of 2025, expanding at a slower pace than economists expected and raising fresh questions about growth in 2026 — particularly for manufacturing-heavy states like Michigan. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of
Link Image - CC0 License What can you do to take your business to the next level? There are multiple options for you, and it’s just a case of working out what is feasible right now, what you are going to be able to do in the future, and then coming up with a plan
Customer support sits at the center of how people experience a brand. It is where promises meet reality, where frustration can turn into loyalty, and where small missteps can quietly undo years of marketing. Outsourcing this function can unlock scale and flexibility, but only when the partner truly understands the responsibility being handed over. The
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff program was unconstitutional, concluding that the law he relied on — the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — does not actually give the president authority to impose broad import taxes without clear congressional approval.
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries are absorbing six-figure losses as a wave of break-ins continues across Southeast Michigan, forcing retailers to invest heavily in reinforced storefronts, AI-driven surveillance systems and vault-level inventory controls. At least 75 break-ins were reported across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties from early 2024 through early 2025, according to investigative
DETROIT - In Michigan’s professional labor market, recruiters say the shift is to Artificial Intelligence is longer theoretical. Gary Erickson, managing partner of ExecSearch Partners, said artificial intelligence has quickly become a baseline expectation for job candidates at nearly every level. “AI allows us to do significantly more than we did before,” Erickson said. At
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance and fintech firm deploys artificial intelligence systems to automate portions of its accounting operations, according to reporting by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. Company officials have described the move as part of a broader technology
If you are familiar with the cosmetology industry, you already know that it keeps growing and changing at a rate that not so many people can keep up with. This is why you’ve been seeing a rise in the popularity of newer hair careers like hair braiding. And if you are interested in this niche
Running a business may be challenging, especially when it is experiencing significant expansion. You may feel overwhelmed, overworked, or simply not as productive as you know you could be. To stay competitive, businesses must improve operational efficiency, which is even more important in the SME sector where resources are limited. Efficiencies can be gained in
