Economic Development
‘Time equals flavor for good bread’ at CRUST
June 29, 2016 Fenton-based CRUST baking company has a new video detailing its slow process, meticulous process to making bread and other baked goods that is sure to make your stomach growl. The company, which bakes more than 20 varieties of bread and boasts more than 30 wholesale customers from Midland to Dearborn, is planning […]
Read MoreLeadership Reads: Community Development and Revitalization
June 29, 2016 Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores topics in community development and revitalization. […]
Read MoreFlint to Host the 2016 MI Hidden Talent Workshop on June 21
June 8, 2016 The MI Hidden Talent workshop is a new statewide training workshop where business owners and leaders can receive training and resources to strengthen Michigan’s workforce by hiring people with disabilities. The free seminar targets business owners, senior leadership and human resources officials, and attendees will receive training and resources to begin inclusive […]
Read MoreMichigan Strategic Fund Supports Laird’s Expansion in Grand Blanc Township
June 8, 2016 Laird, Receptec Corp. (dba Laird Technologies) intends to build a new facility in Grand Blanc Township to consolidate its existing operations and provide more room for its expanding design, engineering, research and development services. Laird’s project is expected to generate more $14.4 million and create 60 jobs. The company received a $550,000 […]
Read MorePTAC Certification Series: HUBZone Program
June 8, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran owned. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. To learn how your business can leverage this U.S. […]
Read MoreRiverfront Eyecare Parent Company Named Among Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers
June 8, 2016 The parent company of Riverfront Eyecare, Davinci Equity Group, has been named as one of the Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers by Vision Monday Magazine. The monthly publication, which covers the optical industry, based the ranking on Davinci’s 2015 sales and revenue.
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