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Friday, June 20, 2025Ford Launches New Philanthropic Effort to Help Nonprofits
Ford Motor Company launched a new philanthropic initiative company officials said will meet the “rapidly evolving” needs of local communities in an effort they say continues a 122-year effort to stand with communities through good and bad times. In a statement posted to the company’s website, officials announced “Ford Building Together,” which increases volunteer hours and provides some $7 million in grants to nonprofits from its philanthropic arm. “Across the country, we hear from our Ford dealers,
Thursday, June 12, 2025Welcome to the MI Hub for Manufacturers
Welcome to the MI Hub for Manufacturers We're here to help you on your manufacturing business journey! From capital to expert advisors, find what you need to grow, adapt, and thrive—all in one place and free to use.Create Your Account Support & Resources We strive to help Michigan-based manufacturers grow and adapt to industry shifts by providing access to business advising, responsible funding, events and courses, and a wide range of partner resources and programs. Funding Apply for responsible
Thursday, June 05, 2025New $10,000 Grant Opportunity for Small Business Owners – Apply by June 30!
$10,000 Grants Now Available Verizon’s Digital Ready program is awarded 50 small businesses $10,000 grants. Your business can be one of them. Join today to apply for free and gain access to free resources. Sign Up for Small Business Digital ReadyTake Two Courses Unlock the ApplicationApply by June 30, 2025Sign Up
Wednesday, June 04, 2025Survey: Michigan Small Business Owners say Growth Hampered by Health Care Costs
Health care costs are a top concern among small business owners across Michigan, according to the latest membership survey from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). The rise in health care costs has companies rebalancing their books and cutting back on hiring new employees. Seventy-six percent of SBAM members surveyed said the cost of providing health care is affecting their ability to hire more employees, while 51 percent say they’ve had to reduce or eliminate benefits due to costs. “Small
Wednesday, June 04, 2025Finding the Right Talent is Key to Business Growth
Ken Lear is the founder and CEO of 2313, Inc. and Yasmin Moaven is the CEO of fintech company Pipe.Attaining scalable growth – increasing revenues without a corresponding surge in expenses – is no small feat. For an entrepreneur or a small-business owner, it can be an exciting prospect. But attaining that kind of success takes careful planning and innovative thinking to put the leader’s vision into action. To do that, Ken Lear believes, it takes an ability to put together the right team, to onboard
Friday, May 23, 2025Logic Celebrates
Recently, Logic Solutions hosted an Open House for clients and friends from the tech community to celebrate the grand opening of our Innovation Center in Ann Arbor. This marks Logic’s 30th year in business and a return to Ann Arbor, a dynamic Midwest tech hub. Over 70 were present, representing businesses in mobility, education, logistics, and healthcare, plus partners like our good friends at SPARK Ann Arbor. Delicious food was served from local restaurant neighbors including Produce Station, Tea Haus,
