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Thursday, December 02, 2021MEDC International Trade and Development Internship Company Application
Apply By December 10, 2021 Finding time to develop new export markets is a challenge for many small businesses. Michigan’s International Trade and Development Internship Program is designed to help companies overcome this challenge by matching them to highly motivated student interns. Interns make real contributions to productivity and have the potential to become well-trained entry-level employees. The Process: Companies dedicated to increasing export sales are invited to apply. Applications must
Wednesday, December 01, 2021MEDC Trade Mission to Japan and South Korea
Join the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers multi-sector trade mission to South Korea and Japan! Benefit from customized B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners, which is critical to establishing business relationships in the region. Let the MEDC trade offices in South Korea and Japan save you valuable time and resources to maximize your results.REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15, 2021WHY SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN? In 2020, Japan ranked No. 6 in terms of Michigan’s
Monday, November 22, 2021National ACE statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
After weeks of debate, the House voted to pass the President’s Build Back Better Act and sent it to the Senate. The Build Back Better Act is a game-changing bill that will uplift workers and small businesses and further create jobs and economic growth. The bill includes historic investments in childcare and healthcare in addition to tax provisions that will put small businesses at the heart of the economy. While the Build Back Better Act is not perfect, we must recognize the good that it will do for the
Friday, November 19, 2021Rehmann- Year-end Planning: It's better to prepare than predict
The final months and weeks of the year often find us scrambling to get things done and have our financial life in order. It all can feel like a lot on top of everyday life, especially as our economic landscape evolves. That’s why we created our Year-end Planning Hub, an all-in-one spot for the essential things you’re thinking about right now and ideas for how you can best prepare for success. The Hub covers: Tax StrategyEstate PlanningPersonal Financial PlanBusiness
Thursday, November 18, 2021VinFast makes U.S. debut at L.A. show with 2 electric crossovers
LOS ANGELES — Vietnamese startup VinFast debuted two electric concepts here, officially launching its global brand in the U.S. The crossovers shown on Wednesday are previews of upcoming models: The midsize VF e35 midsize SUV, with ranges of 285 and 301 miles.The full-size, three-row VF e36, with ranges of 301 and 422 miles. The VFs are equipped with smart infotainment, including in-car control features such as a voice assistant, a virtual assistant and e-commerce services, to name a few.Michael
Thursday, November 18, 2021New Grants Available: AAPISTRONG
Helping Underrepresented Small Businesses Thrive As small businesses continue to feel the impact of the pandemic, many still need support to keep their doors open. To back underrepresented small business owners as they navigate the pandemic and plan for long-term success and resilience, American Express is partnering with Main Street America to launch a $1.65M year-round program called Inclusive Backing. As part of American Express’ Backing Small initiative, the program will provide hundreds of
Thursday, November 18, 2021New Grant to help Small Business Digital Ready
Participants who register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and complete two courses or mentoring events will be eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant. Register here today! Success often comes at a high cost. That’s why National ACE is teaming up with our partner to bring you the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. This free service offers small businesses the ability to apply for relevant grants, learn growth strategies, and access other valuable information. Because no one should be
Tuesday, November 16, 2021Sesame Street makes history with the debut of its first Asian American muppet
What's in a name? Well, for Ji-Young, the newest muppet resident of "Sesame Street," her name is a sign she was meant to live there. "So, in Korean traditionally the two syllables they each mean something different and Ji means, like, smart or wise. And Young means, like, brave or courageous and strong," Ji-Young explained during a recent interview. "But we were looking it up and guess what? Ji also means sesame." At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the
Tuesday, November 16, 2021Oakland County Launches Advantage: Apprenticeships Funding Program To Help Local Employers Attract T
County highlights Why U.S. Veterans Make Great Apprentices at National Apprenticeship Week EventWaterford, Michigan – Oakland County Michigan Works! is launching a program to encourage companies in a variety of industries to pursue registered apprenticeships, by providing them with funding to help offset apprentice tuition, on-the-job wages and other related costs.Advantage: Apprenticeships, funded by a $625,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, is being introduced as
Thursday, November 11, 2021How to Bring Profits Home Without Any Hassle
Cash flow is important when operating or investing in a business. Investors care not only how much profit they can obtain from an investment, but also the amount of time it takes to repatriate the profit, especially when the investment is in a foreign country. China’s strict foreign exchange control has been a common concern among many foreign investors. Understanding the common ways to repatriate profits from China and the pros and cons of each method will help foreign investors bring profits back to
Thursday, November 11, 2021DTE Energy names Joi Harris as president of DTE Gas
30-year veteran continues Gas Company focus on safety, reliability and affordability for 1.3 million customers DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2021 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) announced the appointment of Joi Harris as president of DTE Gas, the company’s natural gas utility serving 1.3 million residential and business customers across its service territory. Harris, a 30-year veteran of DTE, has a long history with DTE Gas. She started shadowing engineers at the age of 15, before becoming a company co-op at 18. She climbed
Thursday, November 11, 2021DTE Energy details $7 billion investment in a smarter and more reliable grid for Michiganders
Modernize and automate century-old infrastructure in parts of Southeast Michigan Accelerate pole-top maintenance, tree trimming and buried-line pilots Combat severe weather storm outages Expand capacity for EVs and 21st century needs of consumers/businesses Detroit, MICH., November 4, 2021 – DTE Energy today announced its plans for a $7billion, five-year investment in southeast Michigan’s electric grid, preparing the state for the 21st century demands posed by automobility/electrification, increasingly
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021Rainbow PUSH Coalition's 2020 Automotive Diversity Scorecard
This week, the automotive industry gathered in Detroit to convene the 22nd Rainbow PUSH Annual Global Automotive Summit. As part of the summit, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s 2020 Automotive Diversity Scorecard was released, and we were pleased to see that General Motors received the highest marks in the areas of advertising, procurement, dealers and philanthropy. At GM, we aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We understand the importance of having a diversity of thoughts, ideas and
Tuesday, November 09, 2021ESG: Importance, Impacts, & Reporting Implications
You might be noticing more discussions about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and wondering if they impact you…especially if your company is privately held. ESG reporting can provide stakeholders with transparency regarding the risks and opportunities your company faces related to environmental, social and governance issues. Learn why ESG is growing in importance and what this means for your business.What is ESG?Environmental This element of ESG relates to your company’s
Tuesday, November 02, 2021News Release: 11/2/2021
Local Business Owner Eric Chau Named to NSBA Leadership Council Clifton, NJ Eric Chau, President & Founder of World Consulting, Inc. was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Mr. Chau, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work
Monday, September 20, 2021Business Opportunities in Central America Webinar Series
The U.S. Commercial Service has organized a Central America webinar series focused on highlighting business opportunities and key projects in the region's best prospect sectors including agriculture, food processing and packaging equipment, automotive parts/accessories/service equipment, construction equipment and building materials, architecture and engineering services, safety and security equipment, energy, water resources equipment, and travel and tourism. Market Highlights will include: Costa Rica,
Monday, May 24, 2021GM Partners with APACC to support AAPI Small Businesses as APACC launches SBAC
General Motors partners up with the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) to support Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business community by helping up to 100 AAPI-owned small businesses and individual professionals gain access to APACC membership, resources, and programming. "This partnership delivers upon GM's efforts to foster the growth and sustainability of diverse small businesses," said Reginald E. Humphrey, Director, DEI Partnerships at General Motors. "Supporting local
Thursday, April 22, 2021The Michigan Opportunity: A Podcast
Through dynamic discussion, The Michigan Opportunity markets the state and promotes Michigan as a world-class business location. The podcast serves as a forward-thinking voice for Michigan as a conduit to global trends and applications in the new global economy. Few of the recent podcasts:Ep. 7 - Birgit Klohs, former CEO of The Right Place Former President and CEO Birgit Klohs worked at The Right Place, Inc. for over 33 years, with great success. During her conversation with us she discusses how she
