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Scientists Warn Carbon Emissions Now Double Earth’s Safe Limit — What It Means for Michigan Industry
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (811+ words) DETROIT " A new scientific analysis warns that humanity's carbon emissions have already pushed far beyond what researchers consider a safe operating limit for the planet'raising new questions about the economic and industrial transition now underway in Michigan and across the…...
The Sales Tax Rate on Your Invoice Isn't Always the One You Think It Is
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (241+ words) Most business owners know their state's sales tax rate. Fewer know the combined rate that actually applies at the point of sale once county and municipal taxes are factored in. That gap " between the state rate a seller has memorised…...
How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (173+ words) Image " Pixabay CC0 Regardless of the industry or sector, all Michigan businesses now rely heavily on modern tech. As we progressively turn to technology, ensuring that the venture's systems align with the demands of the current day is vital. While updates…...
Michigan's Push For Innovation In The Tech Industry
3+ week, 2+ day ago (522+ words) The resurgence of technology in Michigan is no longer theoretical. In recent years, the state has made a dramatic shift from a legacy manufacturing-based economy to a legitimate player. What makes Michigan's push to become an innovative technology leader compelling…...
Economic Outlook Shows Slower Growth for West Michigan, Mixed Signals Across Michigan Regions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (822+ words) GRAND RAPIDS " A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy points to a clear trend heading into 2026: growth is slowing, even as the broader state economy sends mixed signals depending on region and industry. The outlook, delivered by Paul Isely,…...
Michigan Auto Makers Hit The Brakes On EVs As Incentives Fade — Just As Canada Opens The Door To Chinese Imports
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (774+ words) DETROIT " Michigan's auto industry is navigating one of its most complex transitions in decades " and recent policy shifts on both sides of the border are accelerating the pressure. As Canada moves to sharply reduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Detroit's…...
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (159+ words) ANN ARBOR " Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should not be worried about whether artificial intelligence will take their jobs. Instead people need to embrace AI to stay relevant in their jobs. Erickson's company places…...
How Much Does It Really Cost to Rent a Porta Potty?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (268+ words) Planning an event or managing a job site involves a lot of moving parts; one of those parts that can be overlooked is the restroom access. Whether it's a weekend festival, a construction project, or even a private Gathering having…...
Meta’s Nuclear Power Deal Is a Sign Of The Times — But Michigan’s Data Center Boom Has Broader Controversies
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (513+ words) ANN ARBOR " Meta Platforms" newly announced 6-gigawatt nuclear power agreements highlight an unmistakable reality: the accelerated deployment of artificial-intelligence data centers is stretching electric grids and reigniting debates over how America produces electricity for the digital economy. In Michigan " one…...
Climate Change Is Driving Up Insurance Costs — and Michigan Is Already Paying the Price
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (856+ words) ANN ARBOR " The accelerating cost of climate change is no longer confined to distant coastal disasters or global economic forecasts. It is increasingly showing up in everyday household and business expenses " especially through higher insurance premiums, shrinking coverage options, and…...