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Small Michigan businesses struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a helping hand this week from local and state government…
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This month, a package of bills was introduced in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature to rein in so-called "corporate welfare."There are several…
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The “Pure Michigan” tourism campaign is a net money-loser for the state.At least that’s what researchers at the free-market Mackinac Center for Public…
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Hundreds of Michigan small business owners and entrepreneurs met in Flint this week in hopes of pitching their products to major national companies.The…
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The Next IdeaOnly a few decades ago, Israel was a virtual ghost town for business. Now, it’s considered one of the most innovative and energetic economies…
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The new bridge planned between Detroit and Canada will land on the U.S. side near one of Michigan's landmark jewels. Historic Fort Wayne dates back to the…
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The state agency responsible for handling the Pure Michigan campaign and other economic development activities is shrinking.The Legislature has cut…
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The Next IdeaWhen the housing crisis hit in the mid-2000s, millions lost their jobs. Licensed home builder and Saginaw resident Jeff Little was one of…
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After years of struggling, the city of Greenville is getting a big economic boost.The American subsidiary of a Chinese aluminum wheel manufacturer plans…
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One state lawmaker says it's "like controlling very large purse strings with very little accountability."Since 2011, more than $65 million in state money…