Southwest Michigan’s Zo’s Mini Donuts wins Michigan’s Next Big Idea Pitch Competition
After a statewide competition, Zo’s Mini Donuts, headquartered in St. Joseph, has been named the winner of Michigan’s Next Big Idea Pitch Competition.
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April 23, 2026
April 22, 2026
Entrepreneurship Score Card shows Michigan’s small business economy remains stable, amid slower growth
Addressing growth constraints critical to Michigan’s economic competitiveness Michigan’s small business economy remains strong and stable, but is no longer advancing, according to the 22nd edition of the Entrepreneurship Score […]
April 20, 2026
The Small Business Briefing – April 20, 2026
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
April 20, 2026
El-Sayed 24%, McMorrow 23.6%, Stevens 13.4% In New Poll; GOP Gov’s Race Is Johnson 21.4%, James 20.2%
Former Detroit public health official Abdul El-Sayed and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) are in a statistical dead heat in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary...
April 20, 2026
Savit, Gilchrist Are Dems’ Picks For AG, SOS
Progressive-backed candidates Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II were endorsed Sunday by Democratic Party delegates to be their nominees this November for Attorney General and Secretary of State.
April 19, 2026
Using Commercial Insurance to Help Optimize Your Business Risk
A Michigan-based company is redefining how businesses think about commercial insurance by focusing on growth, strategy, and risk optimization.
April 18, 2026
A New Debate Over the Term “Human Resources”
The function responsible for managing workforces has changed its name more than once, from the Personnel Office a century ago to today’s Human Resources department.
April 17, 2026
Drug Testing in the Age of Legal Marijuana
Many employers struggle with the decision of whether to conduct drug testing for employment purposes.
April 16, 2026
A State-by-State Guide to AI Governance
The use of AI in hiring and employment decisions is a regulatory reality.
April 15, 2026
Working With Your Team’s Internal Clocks
As business leaders, we spend a great deal of time thinking about how to get the best from our people.
April 14, 2026
Small Businesses Struggle To Manage Health Insurance Risks
Small businesses across Michigan are increasingly turning to risk pools to manage rising health insurance costs, but not every company is seeing the same benefits, experts say.
April 14, 2026
Michigan Unemployment Rates Rise Across All Regions in January
Unemployment rates increased across all 18 of Michigan’s labor market areas in January, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
April 13, 2026
The Small Business Briefing – April 13, 2026
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
April 12, 2026
Eat Healthy Foods, Exercise and Get Good Sleep – Great Advice for Busy Small Business Owners
A Northern Michigan entrepreneur is showing how prioritizing health and well‑being can strengthen both leaders and the businesses they build.
April 11, 2026
Do You Popcorn or Round Robin? Decoding Virtual Meeting Lingo
Virtual meetings have quietly built a language all their own, and once you notice it, you can’t unhear it.
April 10, 2026
Navigating Talent, Technology, and Transparency in 2026
HR leaders today are caught between two powerful currents pulling in opposite directions.
April 10, 2026
Catching Up With Ironwood’s Jacquart Fabric Products and Stormy Kromer
A little over 10 years ago, Focus highlighted Gina Jacquart Thorsen, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products (JFP), which owns iconic Stormy Kromer.
April 9, 2026
Michigan’s Talent Revolution: Axios Professional Recruitment’s Approach to Sustainable Hiring
In Michigan’s dynamic recruitment landscape, Axios Professional Recruitment stands out as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized businesses seeking top-tier talent.
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