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WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the “whiplash” caused by recent trade policy. In a snap survey of 501 small business owners in the Small Business for Americas Future Network, 63% believe the American economy is on the wrong track. The
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $153.8 million increase in revenue for Consumers Energy Co.. Starting April 4, a typical residential customer using 500 kWh a month will see an increase of $2.78, or 2.79%, on their monthly bill. The rate hike allows Consumers to pay for investments aimed at reducing power outages
LANSING - Phone customers in Michigan’s 313 area code covering Detroit and several of its closest suburbs need to prepare for a new era in which all phone calls require including an area code when dialing a local call, as the region prepares for the new 679 overlay area code that will cover the same
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continued its monthly decline in February down 4.7 percent for adult-use to $241.3 million, after a January decline to $247.3 million from December sales of $264.7 million. Medical sales fell to just $632,500. Oversupply continues to drive down prices the Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in its monthly sales report.
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range, an impressive driver assist suite, and decent styling for under $20,000, you better believe it’s going to be popular. That’s exactly what the 2026 Toyota bZ3X did in China, and the launch was so well received that it crashed Toyota-GACs order
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian Long, director of supply management research at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of local businesses and their purchasing managers reflects growing unease with the ramifications of the
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried about their financial future. According to a new report from Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, 41% of small business owners anticipate revenue losses, with 18% expecting significant declines as a direct
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After years of promises, Elon Musk has finally admitted that models equipped with Hardware 3, which were sold as being ready for full self-driving, will need an upgrade. This announcement is not going over well—especially
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners throughout the state, including recognition for Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch and the introduction of new categories specifically for microbusinesses and disability-owned businesses. Launched in 2004, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards have been celebrating and elevating Michigan small businesses
NEW YORK - Hundreds of thousands of Android users, as well as several thousand iPhone users, have had their sensitive data compromised by a spouseware app, called Spyzie. The apps were found leaking email addresses, text messages, call logs, photographs, and other sensitive data, belonging to millions of people who, without their knowledge or consent,
