May 6, 2026 | Featured, Talent
During our visit to Wayne State University in Detroit, Cindy Polakowski and John Petty met with engineering students Harishitha Mummidivarapu, Aditi Roy, and Shareen El-Saghir, members of IEEE More From Talent
May 6, 2026 | Featured, Work
A century ago, the five-day working week helped reshape society. It was introduced at scale by industrial pioneers to address not only worker wellbeing but also economic pressures. US industrialist Henry Ford was among the first to give workers two full days off per...
May 6, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology reserved for organizations with deep pockets and dedicated research divisions. According to McKinsey, as of 2025, 88% of companies have adopted AI in at least one business function, and the gap between large...
May 6, 2026 | Featured, SMB
Events for National Small Business Week 2026 are taking place in Savannah, Montgomery, Bay St. Louis, and New Orleans, featuring summits, mixers, pitch competitions, and grant announcements. In South Carolina’s Midlands, state data show small businesses employ about...
May 6, 2026 | Featured, Federal Government, Finance
EIDL loans were designed to help small businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of these loans have a 30-year term with a 3.5% interest rate. With lower interest rates than typical loans, the loans were provided for working capital and other normal...
May 6, 2026 | Featured, Manufacturing, Training, US Economy
The SBA’s E2G Program is designed to provide eligible U.S. small businesses with free business courses, in-person hands-on training, and one-on-one consulting to support growth, operations, hiring, regulatory compliance, and government contracting competitiveness. The...
Apr 22, 2026 | Featured, Talent
Smart Mobility Today Host Cindy Polakowski talks with Samantha Sklarski from Astemo about the Engineering Careers Tour and about Astemo’s ongoing support for the program. More From Talent
Apr 22, 2026 | Entrepreneurship, Featured
The Genesee Entrepreneurial Network (GEN) Open Office Office Hours event is set to take place next week, offering local business owners and entrepreneurs free one-on-one consultations with industry experts. The event, hosted by GEN, will run from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday,...
Apr 22, 2026 | Featured, Gig Work
The highest gas prices in the country are making it tougher for some gig drivers to make a living. Gas prices have shot up amid the war in the Middle East. On average, California gas prices are the most expensive in the United States, according to data from the…...
Apr 22, 2026 | Cyber Security, Featured, SMB
The shift to hybrid and remote work has created new challenges for businesses of all sizes. Between cloud services, branch offices, and mobile users, it’s harder than ever to keep your business connected and secure. Especially with limited IT resources. With Check...
