GRAND RAPIDS ? The West Michigan industrial economy continues to grow, according to a monthly survey done by a professor at Grand Valley State University?s Seidman College of Business. Brian G. Long, director of supply management research at GVSU, said his survey is based on data collected during the last two weeks of February. In
DETROIT ? Employers in Metro Detroit, West Michigan and around the state are expected to do a lot of hiring in the second quarter, contends Manpower in its latest Employment Outlook Survey. In the Detroit-Warren-Livonia Metropolitan Statistical Area, 21 percent of surveyed companies interviewed plan to hire more employees, while just 6 percent expect to
LANSING ? Some $215 million will soon be available to repair Michigan?s crumbling roads as part of a supplemental appropriations bill unanimously adopted by a conference committee on Wednesday and passed in both chambers by wide margins. It is now headed to Gov. Rick Snyder?s desk for his signature. The final agreement on SB 608
SOUTHFIELD - The story of the Michigan Science Center is that of rebirth and commitment to keep science, technology and engineering in the forefront of young students? minds and to keep the center a part of Detroit?s cultural attractions. On March 27, The Engineering Society of Detroit will host Tonya Matthews, President of the Science
NEW YORK - CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves said Tuesday that his company's namesake broadcast network could go "over the top," or be delivered via the Internet, if Aereo's model of streaming over-the-air programming is ruled legal. "If there are systems out there that try to hurt us, then we could go to OTT," he
LANSING - Tourists in Michigan, lured to the state in large part because of the Pure Michigan ad campaign, generated a record $1.2 billion in economic development, a report said. The report, by a research firm, Longwoods International, which specializes in the effect of tourism advertising, said the Pure Michigan ad campaign attracted 2.4 million
LANSING - The Michigan House passed a controversial measure on Tuesday that would streamline the process of allowing telephone companies to drop landline services. SB 636 passed 71-39. The Michigan Senate must concur in the House changes before the bill goes to Governor Rick Snyder for approval. The legislation, which wouldn't go into effect until
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced the feature film The End of the Tour has been approved for a film incentive. Based on the book Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself, the project is currently filming in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. ?Grand Rapids has terrific locations and a talented workforce for
LANSING - Six core areas of growth are surging Michigan ahead of other states in terms of job growth, and they will continue to be key to a successful recovery, a report released Monday by Business Leaders for Michigan has found. Engineering, supply chain and logistics, higher education, natural resources economy, technological innovations in mobility
LANSING - A report released Monday by two Michigan State University researchers projects tourism spending to increase 4.5 percent in 2014 due to an improving economy, national tourism trends, and the success of the Pure Michigan campaign nationally and internationally. "Many of the factors we look at suggest that Michigan tourism will experience another strong