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JACKSON—Consumers Energy, the Jackson-based electric and gas utility, announced agreements to add almost 400 megawatts of clean energy—enough to power nearly 190,000 homes—from three Michigan solar projects in southern central Michigan. The solar developments are part of the company’s Clean Energy Plan to dramatically increase renewable energy, eliminate coal as a fuel source for electricity
WASHINGTON DC - Brian Deese, director of the White House's National Economic Council, expressed optimism about the Build Back Better Act's prospects days after President Biden's social spending package passed in the House. Speaking with "Fox News Sunday" guest host Bret Baier, Deese defended the bill against criticisms that it could worsen already elevated inflation. "There's
FARMINGTON HILLS - Securatech, has acquired Marijuana Security Operations and Precision Risk Management Group, deepening its roots in the cannabis industry. The acquisition comes as the direct response to the untimely death of MSO founder, Grady Emmons, due to complications with Covid-19. As such, the companies will operate as “Securatech Guard Services, LLC” DBA as
GRAND RAPIDS — When Michelle Olson joined Lambert & Co. in 2019, she knew what she wanted to do for the integrated marketing, public relations and investor relations firm. “When I joined Lambert, one of my criteria when I was weighing my next move was to be on the leadership team and help guide the
SAN FRANCISCO - The day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and despite a worldwide pandemic, shoppers spent a record $9 billion on Black Friday back in 2020, an increase of 21.6 percent over the previous year, according to Adobe Analytics. And with all that money flowing from one wallet
KALAMAZOO — Craft brewing pioneer Bell’s Brewery Inc., known for its popular Two Hearted Ale and Oberon brands, will be transitioning to new ownership. Founder Larry Bell told the company on Wednesday at an all-employee meeting that he was selling the popular Kalamazoo-based brewery — the 16th largest in the country — to Australian brewing conglomerate
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company's crate motor that can be used to retrofit internal combustion engine vehicles with electric drivetrains is already sold out. The Eluminator crate motor is already sold out as per the North American director of Ford Accessories Mark Wilson, reported Ford Authority. Those wanting the Elumniator currently have to buy their own batteries and
GRAND RAPIDS, — In West Michigan and across the country, supply chain problems have resulted in longer lead times, missed deliveries, higher prices and sometimes exorbitant expediting charges, a new survey indicates. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, surveyed local business leaders
LANSING — Michigan’s citizen redistricting panel could approve maps this month that would make the state far more competitive, giving Democrats a solid chance at controlling the state Legislature for the first time in decades. But many African-American leaders fear the approach will reduce their clout, as the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s proposals have
DETROIT—Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index decreased in August to a level of 106.6 from a revised July index of 107.4. In August, Comerica economists said, only three of those components rose—nonfarm payrolls, unemployment insurance claims, and house prices. Four components declined—housing starts, industrial electricity demand, light vehicle production, and state sales tax revenue. Total
