ANN ARBOR - Restaurant owners across Michigan are increasing wages in an effort to stabilize their workforce—but many are finding the strategy has limits. Despite higher hourly pay, turnover remains stubbornly high across the hospitality industry. The reason, workforce analysts say, is that employees are making decisions based on more than just wages. “Compensation is
DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing is running into a growing obstacle—not technology, but local resistance. Across the state, from rural townships to small cities, residents and local officials are raising concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers—massive, energy-intensive facilities that power everything from cloud
LANSING - A Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) deployed AI powered deepfake detection in its call center to combat rising fraud risks linked to synthetic voice attacks. The system, developed in partnership with cybersecurity firm Pindrop, was launched in August 2024 and has since delivered measurable results. By September 2025, the credit union
Unsplash - CC0 License Finding and locating top-notch suppliers is a perennial problem for many businesses. It's difficult to identify and work with partners who are really going to serve your enterprise and be there to support when things get difficult. A lot of suppliers and carriers talk a good talk, but they don't walk
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power the next generation of electric vehicles. Now, it may be powering something else entirely. In a move that is sending ripples through the auto industry, Tesla and LG Energy Solution are shifting the focus of the Lansing-area facility away from
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish set for April 17 at the Great Hall, Midland. Guests are welcome to join the community in honoring past and current Wish Kids who are bravely facing their health challenges. Honorary chair, Kristin Knoll, Executive Director
GRAND RAPIDS - AI-powered Woodchuck announced a joint sustainability initiative with Walbridge, an industrial and automotive constructors, to supports Ford Motor Company’s construction waste-reduction efforts at its new manufacturing facility in Marshall. During the first three months, the program has given teams a clearer view of the materials being discarded, diversion rates, cost reductions, and
Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring costs. DETROIT - Michigan’s restaurant industry is facing a workforce crisis that is quietly draining millions of dollars from operators across the state. While rising food costs and inflation have captured headlines, many restaurant owners say a more persistent challenge
Cybersecurity is often viewed as a series of boxes to be ticked during an annual audit. Many organisations commission a single penetration test once a year, receive a static report, and assume they’re secure for the next twelve months. However, this traditional approach fails to account for how quickly digital environments change. A single snapshot
With the rise of financial technology, Robo-advisors have emerged as a popular investment management solution, challenging the traditional domain of human financial advisors. In Kirkland, WA, investors now face the decision of entrusting their finances to sophisticated algorithms or relying on the personal touch of a human advisor. Below, we evaluate the merits and limitations
