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Thursday, April 15, 2021Sakura Novi - Michigan
Sakura Novi is working to bring in the best concepts in Asian cuisine such as Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ, Paris Baguette, and Ramen Misoya; along with lifestyle services such as a hair salon, spa and yoga studio; 15,000 sf of office space; Asian-inspired gardens with a play area surrounding a pond; and 118 townhome apartments. Town leaders have been working hard for years to get this City-owned land rezoned to bring this concept to life. Currently in pre-development, once completed,
Thursday, April 15, 2021GOVERNOR WHITMER'S MI COVID RECOVERY PLAN
GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER’S MICHIGAN COVID RECOVERY PLAN IS FOCUSED ON GROWING MICHIGAN’S ECONOMY AND HELPING TO END THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE GOVERNOR’S PLAN INCLUDES A STRONG FOCUS ON VACCINE DISTRIBUTION, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, SCHOOLS, AND MORE.PUBLIC HEALTH VACCINE DISTRIBUTION: Michigan is ready to ramp up vaccination distribution, which will help us get back to normal as quickly as possible. Last month, Congress appropriated $90 million in additional resources for vaccine distribution in Michigan
Wednesday, April 14, 2021MIOSHA takes action to protect workers, extends emergency rules amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Emergency rules extended, outline workplace Covid-19 mitigation requirementsLANSING, Mich. - As broad community spread of COVID-19 continues, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has extended its emergency rules, originally issued October 14, 2020, to protect Michigan workers, businesses, customers and communities from the spread of COVID-19. The emergency rules have been extended until October 14, 2021, but can
Tuesday, April 13, 2021News Release: 4/13/2021
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP today announced it has opened a new office in Bloomfield Hills, the firm's ninth office in the state. As the second largest law firm headquartered in Michigan, with 230 lawyers across the state, Warner’s expansion in Southeast Michigan reflects its commitment to its clients in the region. The new office is conveniently located at 40701 Woodward Ave., and features a flexible, collaborative layout, spacious conference rooms, convenient, on-site parking and access to a large
Tuesday, April 13, 20215 Financial Considerations for Architecture and Engineering Firms
Working with walls, light, shadow and the properties of a nearly endless array of building materials, architects and engineers create the spaces in which we live and work. Some are dazzling, some are utilitarian, but all demand years of training, experience and professional discipline. In running your business, you may find yourself spending as much time working on the business as you spend working in it. Here are five financial considerations that will help you build an enterprise that lasts for you and
Friday, April 09, 2021Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) proud of resolutions denouncing anti-Asian hate
LANSING, Mich.— As the country continues to see a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) and its’ 21-members are proud to announce the passage of several local municipal resolutions further condemning anti-Asian hate, discrimination and rhetoric. According to Stop Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate report, 3,795 anti-Asian incidents were reported between March 2020 and February 2021, from all 50 states, including 16 in Michigan. The
Thursday, April 08, 2021Safety Materials for combating AAPI Hate crimes: United States Attorney's Office & FBI
Following are few important links provided by United States Attorney's Office & FBI regarding combating hate crimes against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community in light of the recent incidents: The White House issued the following memorandum earlier this year:Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United StatesThe Department of Justice: Hate Crimes Combating hate crimes is one of the Department
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Clayton & McKervey Announces Appointment as Key Global Partner for the Centuro Global Network
Southfield, Mich.—April 5, 2021—Clayton & McKervey, a certified public accounting and business advisory firm helping growth-driven companies compete in the global marketplace, is pleased to announce their appointment as a key global partner representing the USA with the Centuro Global Network. The announcement of this new affiliation was made by Clayton & McKervey President Rob Dutkiewicz, CPA. Centuro Global is an international organization aiming to ease the global expansion process for all businesses,
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Comerica Bank Launches National Initiative to Combat Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Committing $100,000 to Nonprofit Organizations to Support Asian American and Pacific Islander SeniorsDALLAS, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced today a national program to counter the rise in racially motivated violence targeting the elderly of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities that has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Comerica's newly created Asian Senior Citizens Anti-Violence Initiative will focus on directing $100,000 in contributions and in-kind
Monday, April 05, 2021Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Opens New Detroit Office
Detroit, Michigan, April 5, 2021 – Warner Norcross + Judd LLP today announced it has completed buildout of its new Detroit office, which is designed to enhance collaboration and improve the overall experience for clients, attorneys and staff. The firm is following Michigan COVID-19 office safety regulations with plans to move up to 60 attorneys and team members into the building at 2715 Woodward Ave. in the coming months as restrictions are lifted. "Although this is our first Detroit address,
Wednesday, March 31, 2021President Biden Announces Additional Actions to Respond to Anti-Asian Violence, Xenophobia and Bias
“Too many Asian Americans have been walking up and down the streets and worrying, waking up each morning the past year feeling their safety and the safety of their loved ones are at stake. They’ve been attacked, blamed, scapegoated, and harassed. They’ve been verbally assaulted, physically assaulted, killed… The conversation we had today with the AAPI leaders, and that we’re hearing all across the country, is that hate and violence often hide in plain sight. And it’s often met with silence. That’s been true
Tuesday, March 30, 20215 Emerging Technologies for Manufacturing
Today’s leading manufacturers are not simply product innovators, but technology innovators. For most of the industry, the days of separate and siloed machines are long gone. Replacing it is often a vast network of chips, sensors, and data that communicates across the facility floor and to cloud-based networks on or off-site. The fast pace of change, an increasingly competitive industry, and a more globalized society mean even a business that remains technologically static could actually be falling
Friday, March 26, 2021MICHIGAN STRATEGIC HOUSING PLAN
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is undertaking a planning process to create a new strategic housing plan in Michigan. This is the first such effort in some years. A major push to get resident feedback has been to circulate an online survey so that residents (renters, homeowners) and stakeholders (landlords and developers) can weigh in on their priorities and needs. Attached are flyers about the survey in English, Spanish and Arabic. The links to the survey
Friday, March 26, 2021Meg Whitman and Mark Tatum Join GM’s Board of Directors
Tech leader and NBA executive further expand GM Board’s diversity and leadership experienceDETROIT – Meg Whitman, a technology leader and former head of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Mark Tatum, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the National Basketball Association, are joining the Board of Directors of General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) effective today, the company announced. With the election of Whitman, 64, and Tatum, 51, GM now has 13 directors. The company’s 12 independent directors
Thursday, March 25, 2021Statement from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, about Economic Impact Payments
“I want to provide an important update about the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) processing of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. At each turn over the last 12 months, immediate delivery of EIPs has been, and remains, a top priority for this agency. SSA’s public service mission is squarely focused on many of those who are most economically-vulnerable in our society and we owe it to our beneficiaries to ensure they receive their EIPs right away. In fact, it was
Wednesday, March 24, 2021KPIs to Take Your Business to the Next Level
In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, Bryan Powrozek and Senior Advisory & Assurance Manager Dave Van Damme discuss KPIs. Learn what they are, how they are used in business, which ones to pay attention to, and which ones are less helpful. https://claytonmckervey.com/kpis-take-business-next-level/
Tuesday, March 23, 2021DTE Energy Assistance Programs (2020-2021)
The DTE Energy Winter Protection Program for seniors ends on Wednesday, March 31, but DTE has other forms of assistance that customers on this program can explore. Some of the assistance programs DTE offers are: Energy Saving RebatesDTE Marketplace and DTE InsightActive Military ProtectionShutoff Protection Plan (SPP)Low Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP)and many more To find out more information and eligibility criteria, please click here and here. Also, customers may call DTE at 800.477.4747 if they
Tuesday, March 23, 2021Cross-Border Related Party Transactions: Impact of COVID-19
The global pandemic has forced business to make changes to deal with supply chain disruption, travel restrictions, and workforce health and safety issues. As a result, businesses are changing up their operating models on the fly. That means that risks, functions, and pricing among members of a global group may have changed with no time for documentation and analysis of cross-border pricing. Tax authorities will be looking for opportunities to refill the treasury coffers, so businesses should protect
Monday, March 22, 202175 Percent Reimbursement for Non-Travel Activities
While we look forward to restarting international travel and attending global trade events, consider the many non-travel expenses eligible for MI-STEP, a 75 percent reimbursement grant of up to $15,000 annually: International Website DesignDesign and Translation of Marketing MediaCost of Compliance TestingSample Product ShippingExport Training WorkshopsU.S. Dept. of Commerce Services These resources help Michigan companies expand their international sales from their home office. Connect with an
Friday, March 19, 2021Kroger's statement on the recent violence against the Asian community in Atlanta
Rachel Hurst, Corporate Affairs Manager, The Kroger Company of Michigan released a statement about the recent violence against the Asian community in Atlanta:"The recent displays of violence and racism against our Asian American communities are deeply upsetting and simply unacceptable. At Kroger, we want our Asian American associates and customers to know that we are standing with you and are committed to providing a safe workplace and shopping environment. Through our Framework for Action: Diversity,
Friday, March 19, 2021MMSDC's statement on the recent violence against the Asian community in Atlanta
Michelle Sourie Robinson, the President & CEO of Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) has released a statement in connection with the recent attacks against the Asian community in Atlanta, Georgia: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from the Birmingham Jail I am disheartened by the acts of
Friday, March 19, 2021Oakland Community College's (OCC) Statement concerning increased violence toward Asian Americans
Dear Colleagues, OCC recognizes and condemns all acts of violence and hateful rhetoric directed to the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. We are mindful that this racism has been further heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by nearly 150% in the past year and may have contributed to the tragic killing of eight people in Atlanta this week. To our Asian-American and Pacific Islander students, employees and community members, and those impacted by the
Friday, March 19, 2021Consumers Energy's Statement concerning increased violence toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Consumers Energy released a statement about the increasing attacks on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: "Attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Michigan and around the country have been escalating, a disturbing trend that we strongly condemn. The xenophobia, racism and violence leveled against the Asian American community runs counter to the values CMS Energy and Consumers Energy hold as a company. As we continue on our journey to fully embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,
Friday, March 19, 2021Fifth Third Bank's Statement concerning increased violence toward Asian Americans
Fifth Third Bank released an official statement on Twitter today: The injustices that our Asian American communities are facing are shameful, and they cannot be tolerated. We stand with our Asian American employees, customers, and communities to denounce systemic bias and racism. #StopAsianHateStephanie Smith, the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Fifth Third Bank commented, "There is no place for racism and hate in our communities, period. We are committed to being part of the solution. Join us."
Friday, March 19, 2021Letter from Mary Barra, Chairman & CEO, General Motors, Regarding AAPI Community
Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors sent a message to all General Motors employees acknowledging the ongoing hate, discrimination and racism that has happened in the last year in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community,"The Asian American and Pacific Islander community has continued to face increased acts of violence including the unthinkable tragedy in Atlanta this week, a place where many of our colleagues live and work. We are thinking of our global employees who may have
Friday, March 19, 2021Herman Miller released a statement on Twitter concerning increased violence toward AAPI community
Herman Miller released their statement on Twitter today about the recent acts of violence against the AAPI community: "At Herman Miller we are difference makers and recognize our responsibility to create change inside our company and in the communities in which we live and serve. Now, more than ever, we acknowledge how important it is to make a difference for the AAPI community (Asian American Pacific Islander) by clearly articulating our position with commitment and action. We stand against hate and
Friday, March 19, 2021Kellogg Company's Chairman & CEO released a statement on LinkedIn concerning increased violence towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Chairman and CEO of Kellogg Company, Steve Cahillane expressed his opinions on LinkedIn today:"At Kellogg, our vision is to help build a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. This is simply not possible in a world where acts of violence occur against individuals who are targeted based on their race. The increase in violence against the Asian and Pacific Islander community is deeply disturbing and our hearts go out to our employees, friends and communities who we know are
Friday, March 19, 2021Metro Health - University of Michigan Health released a statement on social media concerning increas
Metro Health, University of Michigan Health released a statement on social media today: "We have a responsibility to speak out against injustice, intimidation, bias and fear. We must do so now. The mass shooting this week in GA was a horrific addition to an already appalling rise in anti-Asian hate incidents. Our nation must do better. #StopAAIPHate #StopAsianHate"
Friday, March 19, 2021Nissan Motor Corporation's statement on recent incidents against Asian Americans.
Nissan Motor Corporation released an official statement on social media concerning increased violence toward AAPI community, "Nissan stands with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the effort to #StopAsianHate. Through the Nissan Foundation, we remain committed to working with our partners to build communities that respect and celebrate our nation’s rich cultural heritage."
Friday, March 19, 2021PNC Bank releases a statement on the recent acts of violence against the Asian American community
Richard Bynum, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer of PNC, expressed his views: “Hate has no place in our communities,” said Richard Bynum, PNC’s Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, in response to recent acts of violence towards the Asian American community. Learn more about PNC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:https://pnc.co/3bVc01T.At PNC, our commitment to the full inclusivity of all people is steadfast. In light of recent acts of violence and hatred against Asian Americans across the
Wednesday, March 17, 2021Federal legislation extends unemployment benefit programs for Michigan workers
LANSING, Mich.— A COVID-19 stimulus bill signed into law by President Biden continues federal unemployment insurance programs which were set to expire on March 13, 2021. Individuals with claims of any type should continue to certify as usual. Most claimants will not experience a gap in benefits as long as they remain eligible and continue to certify. Unemployment provisions under the federal American Rescue Plan are extended from March 13 – Sept. 4, 2021: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), which
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Michiganders can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit
Dear Michigander, I wanted to make sure you saw the news last night: Michiganders can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. The Ford Field site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week, for eight weeks under the federal government's vaccination pilot program. The community vaccination site is set to officially open on March 24. After the registration process is completed, Michiganders who have registered will receive an invitation either by
Friday, March 12, 2021Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan as One of the Few States in the Nation to Receive a Regional Community Vaccination Site
Michigan will get an additional 6,000 vaccines per day for eight weeks to help hit 70% vaccination goal. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that an eight-week mass vaccination site with the capacity to administer 6,000 doses each day will open on March 24 at Ford Field in Detroit to serve residents in the broader southeast Michigan region. The Biden Administration in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) selected southeast Michigan for this major new
Friday, March 12, 2021Ford Nominates Alexandra Ford English and Henry Ford III for Election to Board; Edsel B. Ford II to Retire After 33 Years as Director
Nominees will stand for election to board of directors at Ford’s annual meeting May 13John Lechleiter, who has served as a Ford director since 2013, has opted not to be considered for re-electionDEARBORN, Mich., March 12, 2021 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Alexandra Ford English and Henry Ford III have been nominated to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders on May 13. Both candidates are great-great grandchildren of Henry Ford, who founded
Friday, March 12, 2021State to Open Vaccinations to All Adults Beginning April 5
In his first prime-time address to the nation Thursday, President Joe Biden announced a plan to make every adult in the country eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1. On Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer beat that deadline to the punch by nearly a month, announcing the state is expanding vaccination eligibility to Michiganders age 16 and older effective April 5. The governor also announced that, beginning March 22, the state is expanding vaccination eligibility for Michiganders age 16 and older
Wednesday, March 10, 2021Annual AmChams of Asia Pacific Business Summit 2021 underscores U.S. business leadership in the region
The three-day hybrid event kicked off today discussing the opportunities between the United States and Asia Pacific, with Singapore and the region as prime destination for American businesses and investmentsSINGAPORE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) today commenced the AmChams of Asia Pacific Business Summit 2021 (AAP Business Summit 2021) at Marina Bay Sands. The three-day event brings together industry leaders, government representatives and
Monday, March 08, 2021COVID-19 Information and Resources: Michigan.gov
Please click through the links below to get the latest information on COVID-19, vaccinations, safety guidelines and other information in alternate languages of the state of Michigan. EnglishCOVID Gathering Guidelines Stay Safe and Healthy during the PandemicDine SafelyIndoor Dining GuidelinesMask Up Mask RightCOVID VariantsVaccine Fact Cards - Is it Safe?Vaccine Fact Cards - Can I get COVID?Vaccine Fact Cards - Side EffectsVaccine Fact Cards - AllergiesVaccine Fact Cards - MasksCOVID
Monday, March 08, 2021GM Joins the Gender and Diversity KPI Alliance
GM pledges to use three key performance indicators to measure and improve diversity in its organization. DETROIT — General Motors continues to advance its commitment to workplace inclusion by joining the Gender and Diversity KPI Alliance (GDKA). By signing on to this initiative, GM pledges to use three key performance indicators (KPIs) as part of its efforts to measure and improve diversity in its organization. The KPIs, which were developed based on the work of the World Economic Forum International
Friday, March 05, 2021March 2, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order (in effect through April 19, 2021)
Michigan law imposes on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) a duty to continually and diligently endeavor to “prevent disease, prolong life, and promote the public health,” and gives the Department “general supervision of the interests of the health and life of the people of this state.” MCL 333.2221. MDHHS may “[e]xercise authority and promulgate rules to safeguard properly the public health; to prevent the spread of diseases and the existence of sources of contamination; and to
Friday, March 05, 2021MichBusiness Virtual Team Bonding Resource Guide
MichBusiness has always been a platform for dialog, education and employee engagement tools. This guide was created to help executive leadership and organizations with virtual team bonding activities for employees to help amplify a healthy and uplifting culture through these unprecedented times.Internal Best Practices and Policies25/45 Meetings Let meeting times to either be 25 minutes or 45 minutes depending on the importance of the conversation. CEO Q&A Coffee Hour During uncertain times, many
Wednesday, February 24, 2021SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program
February 22, 2021 Contact U.S. Small Business Administration at Press_Office@sba.govWASHINGTON – Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the
Wednesday, February 24, 2021Coulter: $6 Million Small Business Survival Grants Help 1,350 Businesses Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19
Contact: Bill Mullan, Media & Communications Officer (248) 858-1048 | mullanw@oakgov.com Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County has allocated about $6.1 million in grants to nearly 1,350 small businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority went to businesses which had not received previous funding from the county. The state of Michigan is funding the grants through its $55 million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program. “Despite hope for our future as we administer the
Wednesday, February 24, 2021Oakland County Warns Of COVID-19 Related Phone Scam
Leigh-Anne Stafford, Health Officer (248) 858-1280 | health@oakgov.comPontiac, Michigan – Oakland County is warning the community of a potential scam related to COVID-19 vaccine appointments. According to reports, the caller is asking questions in order to schedule a vaccine appointment, and then is asking for personal and financial information. “Oakland County will never ask for any financial information including credit card or social security numbers,” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for
Monday, February 15, 2021MDHHS announces new program starting March 1 to help enhance state's vaccine equity strategy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services (MDHHS) today announced a new program to enhance the state’s equity strategy to reach more Michiganders with the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. “I am excited to announce initiatives that will help enhance the state’s equity strategy and allow us to get more vulnerable Michiganders vaccinated,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy
Monday, June 29, 2020ICONMA's COVID-19 Medical Screening Service Helps Companies Get a Safe Start
In an effort to keep the communities of our clients and employees safe, ICONMA recently launched our COVID-19 Medical Screening Service. With the protection of our client's workforce top of mind, our newest service offering will allow for a secure work environment as many companies begin to resume onsite activities. ICONMA's COVID-19 Medical Screeners perform temperature readings, conduct questionnaires, and make pass/fail determinations of all individuals who are screened for COVID-19. With
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