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Thursday, September 17, 2020Ford Deepens Commitment to American Manufacturing, Celebrates Production Start of All-New F-150, Breaks Ground on New Electric F-150 Plant at Historic Rouge Center
Ford begins production of all-new F-150 pickup, on sale at dealers starting in NovemberFord’s $700 million investment in the historic Rouge Complex includes a new high-tech manufacturing home for the all-new, all-electric F-150 coming to market in mid-2022The all-electric Ford F-150 is the most powerful F-150 yet – purpose-built for Americans who need to get the job doneNew study by Boston Consulting Group finds the best-selling F-Series pickup contributes approximately 500,000 jobs to the U.S. economyFord
Thursday, September 17, 2020NATE LUNDSTEN JOINS MARSH & McLENNAN AGENCY AS VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTH & BENEFITS
Troy, Michigan – September 17, 2020 – Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA) recently welcomed Nate Lundsten as a vice president with the health and benefits practice in Troy, Mich. A forward-thinking group benefits professional, Lundsten is a thoughtful strategist who consults with Michigan employers, health care systems and government entities to achieve their population health management goals. Lundsten has built his eighteen-year career intentionally, going beyond employee benefits and carrier relations to
Wednesday, September 09, 2020SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Michigan Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Freeze
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that working capital disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Michigan as a result of freeze on April 14 through May 9, 2020. The loans are available in the following counties: Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Saint Joseph and Van Buren in Michigan. “When the Secretary of Agriculture
Wednesday, September 09, 2020SBA Extends Physical Disaster Loan Deadline for Michigan Severe Storms and Flooding to September 30
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a physical disaster loan to Sept. 30, 2020. Anyone in the declared Michigan counties with physical damages due to the severe storms and flooding on May 16-22, 2020 should apply for an SBA low-interest disaster loan. The disaster declaration covers Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Saginaw counties in Michigan which are eligible for
Tuesday, September 08, 2020Nikola and General Motors Form Strategic Partnership; Nikola Badger to be Engineered and Manufactured by General Motors
General Motors receives 11 percent ownership of Nikola and right to nominate one director; General Motors seizes growth opportunity with Nikola to boldly move into broader markets with Hydrotec fuel cell and Ultium battery systemsGeneral Motors to receive $2 billion equity stake in Nikola in exchange for certain in-kind contributionsGeneral Motors to engineer, validate, homologate and build the Nikola Badger for both the battery electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle variants as part of the in-kind
Thursday, September 03, 2020Honda and General Motors Sign MoU Toward Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America 2020-09-03
General Motors and Honda to explore sharing vehicle platforms and propulsion systems for a variety of core segmentsCombined efforts would enable both companies to accelerate innovation and more effectively deploy resources in advanced and next-generation technologiesAlliance builds on successful collaboration in electrified vehicles and technologiesSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 – General Motors and Honda today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding following extensive preliminary
Thursday, September 03, 2020Governor Whitmer Reopens Gyms and Pools, Permitting Organized Sports With Strict Safety Measures
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-176 reopening Michigan’s gyms and pools in those regions where they remain closed and allowing for organized sports practices and competitions to resume in those regions where they remain restricted, subject to strict protections meant to limit spread of the virus. Gyms and pools may begin to reopen on Wednesday, September 9. The governor also signed Executive Order 2020-175 outlining strict workplace safety measures gyms and pools must follow to
Wednesday, September 02, 2020Warner Norcross + Judd - White Paper: COVID-19 Class Actions are Contagious
Warner’s Class Action Defense Practice Group has recently published a white paper titled “COVID-19 Class Actions are Contagious,” outlining the recent surge in class action litigation caused by COVID-19, why businesses should be aware of this and what you can do to avoid getting involved in a class action suit. This white paper covers the following topics: Consumer ClaimsEmployment LitigationSecurities LitigationInsurance CoverageWhat Can You Do? We hope you find this information useful. Please reach out
Tuesday, September 01, 2020Ford’s Global Caring Month Promotes ‘Acts of Kindness,’ Invites Employees to Recognize Nonprofits Amid Global Pandemic
Ford Volunteer Corps is creating new opportunities amid COVID-19 pandemic for employees to safely give back as part of annual Global Caring MonthFord volunteers around the world are invited to participate in two new initiatives as pandemic limits traditional in-person service projectsGlobal Caring Month is a signature event of the Ford Volunteer Corps, which is on the job year-round across the globe and celebrating 15 years of serving communities in 2020DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020 – The Ford Volunteer
Tuesday, September 01, 2020Treasury Issues Guidance on President‘s Executive Order on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations
On August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order and Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster (Memorandum). Pursuant to the Memorandum, the Secretary of Treasury is directed to use his authority to defer the withholding, deposit and payment of the employee portion (6.2%) of social security tax (or FICA) on wages or compensation paid between September 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. The Memorandum also directs the Secretary of Treasury to
Tuesday, September 01, 2020Michigan’s State Trade Expansion Program Grant
Through Michigan’s State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP), the International Trade team offers financial assistance for exporting activities to eligible Michigan small businesses, enabling access to global markets and buyers while increasing the dollar value of Michigan exports.Program Overview The MEDC International Trade Program has a new allocation of State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funds available for eligible small business concerns. On September 12, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration
Monday, August 31, 2020SBA Extends Hours of Michigan Virtual Loan Outreach Center and Business Recovery Center and Announce New Phone Number
WASHINGTON – To provide better service to disaster survivors, the U. S. Small Business Administration announced today that effective immediately, the hours of operations for its Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center/Business Recovery Center (VDLOC/VBRC) in Michigan are now 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Time, seven days a week, for businesses and residences in the declared disaster area affected by severe storms and flooding on May 16-22, 2020. The new number to call the VDLOC/VBRC for assistance is (800)
Wednesday, August 26, 2020DTE is here for you.
DTE Energy knows you’re facing uncertainty and hardship during this challenging time. If you are in need, we can help ensure that keeping your power on will not be something you have to worry about during this crisis. We have created a Personalized Service Protection plan to help anyone impacted by COVID-19 either through loss of income or medical condition. Everyone’s situation is different, and when you call us at 800.477.4747, we can create a plan that works for you while protecting your service. We
Wednesday, August 26, 2020SBA Issues Interim Final Rule Implementing Flexibility Act Changes to PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program – Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Non payroll Costs SUMMARY: On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of Sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new
Friday, August 21, 2020FEMA Approves Whitmer Administration’s Application for Federal Funding to Provide an Additional $300 Per Week to Unemployed Michiganders
Governor again calls on the president, Congress to work together on a longer-term recovery package to bolster unemployment benefits LANSING, Mich. -- Today, the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approved the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s application for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payment to Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits. “This is good news for the thousands of Michiganders who are still without work as a result of
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
