New Rules of Commerce
Navigating our favorite franchises could look different for a while. Knowing what will or will not be a temporary adjustment...
Author: Omar Sofradzija
Omar Sofradzija was a journalist in Nevada and Illinois who covered everything from car crashes to Hurricane Katrina before moving to Michigan in 2007, where at Michigan State University he has advised the student-run newspaper and taught journalism classes.
Hiring Continues in Pandemic
Health care, construction, manufacturing, information technology and government were among the economic sectors that kept...
Coronavirus and its Early Impact on Greater Lansing
The economic impact of the coronavirus has certainly been unpredictable, something Meghan Bell learned firsthand on the...
Manufacturing Metropolis
A few years back, as the Great Recession strangled the nation’s economy and forced automotive giants to bankruptcy court,...
McLaren’s $450M Commitment to the Future of Lansing
A state of the art medical center. A magnet to attract and retain the best doctors and specialists. A strengthened bond...
Global Trade: A Key Component to Michigan’s Economy
When traveling abroad, it always helps to have a guide – someone who knows the lay of the land, who can show you around...
Where ideas happen
Jen Wagemann had an idea. What she needed were ideas on how to make it happen.
She’s the founder of Spinning Speakers,...
EYDE COMPANY PLANS A NEW HORIZON FOR OLIVER TOWERS
Most people may see a high-rise eyesore when looking at downtown Lansing’s vacant Oliver Towers, but the Eyde family saw...
Keeping It Local Retaining the profits of one of Michigan’s biggest staple crops
Soybeans have long been a staple of Michigan’s agricultural economy. After being harvested, most of the crop is packed...
Festivals & their economic impact in the Capital Area
When Deborah Mikula was tapped four years ago as executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, she was surprised...