WASHINGTON, D.C. ? A new video series launched Tuesday by the U.S. Small Business Administration and ADP offers insight into the story behind the story of six successful American companies. Featuring the individuals who built their businesses from an idea to become industry leaders, the America's Best series shares keys to success, best practices and
TROY ? Eastern Michigan District Export Council of the Department of Commerce will host a seminar May 4 looking a new opportunities for US suppliers in the Russian Automotive Sector. The event will take place at the Management Education Center in Troy. 7:30-8:30: Registration and Networking Breakfast 8:30-8:40: Introduction Richard Corson, Director, Pontiac US Export
WARREN - The Michigan Food and Beverage Association, along with its sister association the Michigan Business and Professional Association, commends the Michigan legislature and Governor Rick Snyder on the passage and signing of Senate Bill 5, a measure that creates a new liquor permit allowing the sale and delivery of beer, wine and spirits for
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Israel Business Bridge will be hosting a networking event on April 28 to provide an update on the Taubman Institute-Israel Initiative, a part of the A. Alfred Taubman Research Institute. The event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, and Hadassah ? Detroit. The 6 pm program
LANSING - In 10 years, the total inflation rate in Michigan has been 18.5 percent, but total state spending on its main budgetary areas has increased by just 1.4 percent, according to figures released by the Senate Fiscal Agency. The SFA, in a document released late last week, showed that if the Legislature adopts Governor
DETROIT - On April 14, President Obama signed a bill to repeal controversial expanded information reporting on Form 1099 for certain business payments and rental property expense payments. The Senate passed H.R. 4 on April 5, the House had approved the bill on March 3, 2011. To offset cost of repeal, H.R. 4 increases the
LANSING - The majority of the state's 15 public universities cover more than 80 percent of their employees' health insurance premiums, according to data submitted to a Michigan Senate subcommittee. The information comes as the Senate considers legislation (SJR C and SB 7 ) that would require all public employees, including those at universities, to
BATTLE CREEK - Young entrepreneurs will have a chance to win $5000 in cash and prizes when they display and sell their products and services to the public and make presentations to judges at the Sixth Annual Student Business Showcase May 3 in Battle Creek. The Showcase is open to the public and all young
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ? The Great Lakes Angels is having their first investor event of the year on May 5th. It will be open to all accredited investors and by invitation only. It will be a full day program with three deals shown in the morning. The afternoon session will be educational content ? a Due
LANSING - The state would provide its full match for federal transportation funds by using $50 million in toll credits from existing bridges instead of counting money the Canadian government has offered to cover Michigan's share of costs toward a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, under budgets approved Thursday by House and Senate