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State Launches Home Energy Rebate Program For 15,000 Residents

LANSING - Up to 15,000 Michigan residents could see lower home energy costs thanks to a rebate program announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The statewide launch of the Michigan Home Energy Rebates Program (MiHER), a program aimed to help households save thousands of dollars on energy expenses through home energy improvements and new, efficient appliances.

By |2025-04-24T09:30:35-04:00April 24th, 2025|Clean Update|

SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening

LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to our Midwest neighbors, according to the 21st edition of the Entrepreneurship Score Card released today by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation. This annual analysis combines dozens of metrics and measures to create a comprehensive evaluation of Michigan’s

By |2025-04-24T09:30:36-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Michigan High Speed Internet Program Draws 32 Applicants In First Round, Second Round Soon

LANSING  — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is advancing efforts to extend broadband coverage to every home, business and community anchor institution across Michigan with the announcement of the preliminary results of the first project application period for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

DTE Energy Developing Solar Park For Ford That Is 100% Carbon-Free And Renewable Energy

DETROIT - DTE Energy broke ground this morning on a 100-megawatt solar array near Coldwater, whenn completed in 2026 will be the first of several DTE parks that will help Ford Motor Company reach its goal of attributing 100 percent carbon-free and renewable energy to its Michigan manufacturing facilities. Ford’s purchase of 650 megawatts of

By |2025-04-24T09:30:37-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

$16 Million In Grants Available to Help Michigan Businesses Grow, Retain Workforce

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that approximately $16 million in funding is available for cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Michigan employers have until May 2, to apply for funding to help train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees in high-demand, high-skill positions. Since

By |2025-04-24T09:30:38-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Featured, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

The Psychology Behind Spin-to-Win Interfaces (and Why They Work So Well)

People love to feel like they’re playing a game, even when doing something as simple as signing up for a website or clicking for a discount. That’s where spin-to-win interfaces come in. They tap into how our brains respond to chance, control, and reward. These spinning tools work because they’re more than just flashy graphics.

By |2025-04-23T09:14:59-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Guest Columns|

First Car Maker To Stop Production In US Because Of Tariffs

HUNTSVILLE, Ala - The impact of Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff policies are beginning to hit with car manufacturer Mazda confirming that it will halt production of CX-50s vehicles bound for Canada, a move prompted by America’s tariffs and corresponding Canadian countermeasures. Mazda says the pause will begin on May 12 at its Huntsville, Alabama plant, which builds the CX-50 car for North

By |2025-04-24T09:30:38-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Business, News|

Honest Paycom Reviews: What Users Are Saying About the Software

It is easy to get confused when trying to find an appropriate solution like Recurring Billing Software. There are so many choices that it is essential to see how existing users feel about a platform. In this post, we take a look at what users are saying about Paycom, a popular payroll and HR software. By reading genuine

By |2025-07-09T12:41:52-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Guest Columns|

Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries

COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were booming in the weeks leading up to the official pot holiday. Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana in the 2023 election, but dual-use dispensaries were first permitted to open in August 2024.   According to data released by Ohio’s Division of Cannabis

By |2025-04-22T17:48:32-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|