Detroit Regional Chamber proposes spending $400 million to incentivize people to return to work
Under the plan, the state would give $2,000 to 100,000 people returning to work and another $1,000 to employers for each new employee as a signing bonus. Businesses would also get money for each employee who is or will be vaccinated.
Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move
Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.
Does turning 25 guarantee you a better car insurance rate?
Turning 25 can affect your car insurance rate but it’s not guaranteed. Here’s what you need to know about factors that can impact your car insurance rate.
Detroit pizzeria owner fed up with $150 parking tickets, paints handicap zone blue
Tony Sacco of Mootz Pizzeria and Bar was tired of seeing customers mistakenly parking in the handicap zone and getting tickets. So he bought a bucket of blue paint and got to work.
Teamsters president James Hoffa pressures Amazon workers to unionize
Teamsters President James Hoffa laid out his plan to organize Amazon workers.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Ferndale's Walking Lightly opens for customers to refill body wash bottles
Tessa Benzinger has lived a more sustainable lifestyle for a while but always struggled with bath products. Now she's filling the need with her new store, Walking Lightly.
Michigan's "return to work" grants would pay unemployed people $1,000 to find a job
Under a proposed $12.7 billion COVID-19 relief plan, unemployed people would get paid to find a job. The chamber of commerce says it is an incentive that would help businesses find workers.
After 6 days trending down, mortgage rates creep up | April 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for April 28, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Bill that would fund upgrades to local recycling equipment with unreturned bottles clears House
Unredeemed money is currently divided between the state and retailers operating bottle return locations. The new bill would cost the state $20 million annually.
Michigan job paradox: 238,000 unemployed but businesses can't find anyone to hire
More than 238,000 Michigan adults are unemployed, yet businesses can't find anyone to hire. What explains the labor market paradox?
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals requests more support from district after member dies of Covid
An open letter from the group, which represents para-educators and food service employees, accused the Detroit school district of making its members feel expendable and asked that in-person work be made voluntary.
Shango Hazel Park recreational marijuana store opens 'crown jewel' of locations
"The public's perception, no doubt, is changing," he said. "And I think in the future, stores like ours will continue to do well even though the competition is increasing."
Detroit man's idea to merge student-athletes, brands is in BET pitch competition for $1M
The Detroit native and graduate of Cass Tech High School and Michigan State University launched Athlytic an app with a partner to connect student-athlete influencers to brands for endorsement opportunities, free for athletes and a fee for brands.
Marrow restaurant staff surprised with paid week off by Ford Lincoln
"I was like, is this a joke?" she said. "We got this phone call and I said this sounds like a scam, we probably shouldn't call back and our assistant GM, her name is Jess, and she said, 'Sarah we should try, maybe it's not a scam.'"
Game on: Playa vs Playa video game lounge opens on Detroit's west side
"I want to encourage more entrepreneurs to put things that people need, things that people want to do in communities," he said. "We need you to come."
Ford, GM, and 34 other Michigan companies oppose GOP voting bills
Republican lawmakers in almost every U.S. state have introduced new voting bills that many argue will restrict access at the ballot. The GOP has said it will reduce election fraud.
Saugatuck kicks off to-go alcohol in state's first social district
The west-Michigan city's social district was created by the state Legislature as a way for the public to drink booze outdoors in parks and on the streets in the city.
Rep Debbie Dingell becomes a restaurant server for an hour to highlight the 'Raise the wage Act.'
Debbie Dingell spends an hour as a server at Miss Kim's Restaurant in Ann Arbor to help pass the "Raise the Wage Act."