Michigan Manufacturing

Kalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing JobsKalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs

Kalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced over $23 million in state funding for three counties in Michigan to expand…

2 months ago
Decatur’s Special-Lite Inc. Expands with State SupportDecatur’s Special-Lite Inc. Expands with State Support

Decatur’s Special-Lite Inc. Expands with State Support

News Summary Special-Lite Inc. in Decatur, Michigan, has secured a $250,000 grant to support its $15.7 million expansion project, which…

2 months ago
Michigan’s 2026 Budget Proposal Sparks ControversyMichigan’s 2026 Budget Proposal Sparks Controversy

Michigan’s 2026 Budget Proposal Sparks Controversy

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled the proposed budget for Michigan for 2026, which includes over $208 million in…

2 months ago
Forever 21 Closes Multiple Stores in Michigan Amid BankruptcyForever 21 Closes Multiple Stores in Michigan Amid Bankruptcy

Forever 21 Closes Multiple Stores in Michigan Amid Bankruptcy

News Summary Forever 21 has announced major store closures across the United States, including nine locations in Michigan, following its…

2 months ago
Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024

Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024

News Summary Michigan's job market experienced fluctuations in January 2024, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 5.3%. Despite the…

2 months ago
Unemployment Claims Rise in Michigan Amid Federal Job CutsUnemployment Claims Rise in Michigan Amid Federal Job Cuts

Unemployment Claims Rise in Michigan Amid Federal Job Cuts

News Summary Michigan is witnessing an increase in unemployment claims as the state reports 6,502 filings for the week ending…

2 months ago
Michigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment ClaimsMichigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment Claims

Michigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan have…

2 months ago
Transformational Brownfield Plan Approved for Detroit ProjectsTransformational Brownfield Plan Approved for Detroit Projects

Transformational Brownfield Plan Approved for Detroit Projects

News Summary The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved an amendment to the Transformational Brownfield Plan, allowing Bedrock Management to capture…

2 months ago
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $15 by 2027Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $15 by 2027

Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $15 by 2027

News Summary Michigan workers can look forward to increased wages as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs new laws raising the minimum…

2 months ago