DETROIT - If you’re a fan of The Office, you might have seen Creed playing solitaire or other variations like spider on his computer. He could be powering up his workplace focus, knowing studies show games can improve executive function, working memory, and even problem-solving ability. Or perhaps he’s regrouping after an exhausting task. Maybe he’s just goofing
BOULDER, CO —While 2021 saw record quit-level rates, workers are still quitting at elevated rates in 2022. According to FlexJobs’ 2022 Work Insight survey with more than 2,200 respondents, 30 percent of workers are currently considering quitting their jobs, and 25 percent have actually quit their jobs in the last six months. Of those that
UTICA - Women in Defense Michigan members and guests are invited to attend a special Kentucky Derby Gala May 6th at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of horsing around while sipping on mint juleps at Jimmy John's Field in Utica.Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: May 6th, 2022 Location: Jimmy John's Field, 7171 Auburn Road, Utica, 48317
ANN ARBOR - Michael Finney, 65, former CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Ann Arbor SPARK passed away on April 3 from a heart attack. Since 2017, Finney was president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a nonprofit public-private economic development organization in Florida. Michael Finney "Mike was a dynamic leader
SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz to the newly created position of Chief Workforce Development Officer. She will report to Robert “Bob” Willig, executive director and CEO of SME. In her new role, Kunz will work with Willig and SME’s
CHICAGO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Dearborn School District, in Dearborn, will use a $300,000 EPA grant to purchase an electric school bus. The grant is funded through the 2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates program. The $7 million in ARP funding is directed toward school districts in underserved
ANN ARBOR - A non-profit group has been formed to capitalize on a growing trend around the United States, cannabis tourism. The group, MICHIGO.Org, is particularly keen to promote cannabis-friendly lodging, including AirBnBs that have loser rules than large corporate hotel and motel chains. Co-founder Andy McFarlane joins Mike Brennan to talk about MICHIGO and
ANN ARBOR - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running through August 12 that provides funding and training for startup entrepreneurs. Program Manager Tom Stewart provides details in this video interview . As a member of the cohort, teams receive: $20,000 in funding Access to mentoring and professional services Resources,
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates a lot of upcoming big and small Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation events; including four major "girls" programs; and the Save The Dates for the next round of events and activity. MCWT's VISION IS SIMPLE: MAKE MICHIGAN THE NO. 1 STATE FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY. In our
WASHINGTON DC - Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing significant obstacles in his legislative push to legalize marijuana, with resistance from Republicans and members of his own party threatening chances of passage in the upper chamber. Schumer has said that his aim is to bring a comprehensive marijuana reform bill forward later this month, weeks
