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Business Watch
Covering the intersection of business and policy, and informing Michigan employers and workers on the long road back from coronavirus. Our Michigan Economic Dashboard shows key metrics that show how the state is performing.
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Up North businesses help fill Michigan’s EV charging station gap
An increasing number of customers are looking for EV charging options at hotels, wineries and restaurants in the state’s hottest summer destinations. Businesses are stepping up.
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EV road trip postcard: Cherry Bowl drive-in for sale, still going strong
The 1950s-era theater has been a northern Michigan landmark for generations of summer patrons.
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Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
Numerous flights at Detroit Metro Airport have been delayed and computers at Corewell Health, the state’s largest health care system, were impacted by Friday’s global software glitch.
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Michigan small businesses begin to experiment with artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence use soars, small businesses now face the critical decision of whether or not to invest.
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Feds give $500M to Lansing GM auto plant to switch to EVs
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm says the investment in a Lansing plant is proof that auto towns won’t be abandoned as automakers switch from gas cars to EVs.
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As Ford downsizes battery plant, Michigan slashes over $600M in incentives
Michigan officials are rolling back a $1 billion incentive package for Ford after it downsized its BlueOval Battery Park. Once planned for over 700 acres, with 2,500 jobs, it’s now slated at roughly 500 acres and 1,700 jobs.
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4 issues to watch as U.S. auto industry changes affect Michigan
A look at the auto industry’s first half of 2024 shows growing uncertainty over the presidential election, auto sales, EV adoption and, in Michigan, jobs. Here’s what to keep an eye on for the rest of 2024.
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Housing squeezes bustling Traverse City. Are rehabbed warehouses an answer?
Northern Michigan faces an enormous housing crisis, fueled by Airbnb and availability. Now, some cities are retooling zoning laws to allow new uses for old, commercial buildings.
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Michigan's Lakeside Mall closes Sunday. What to know about its $1B remake
Sunday is Lakeside’s last day as an enclosed mall, clearing the way for its redevelopment to start. It’s the largest mall remaking in the state, as owners make expensive plans to add density and diversity to shopping centers.