Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Michigan, Startup
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan State University (MSU) Research Foundation to announce Adrenaline Interactive as the grand prize winner of the 2026 PitchMI Championship. Following a high-stakes...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Marketing
For small business owners, reaching the next wave of customers is essential to long-term success. But attracting younger consumers often requires recalibrating your marketing approach-specifically, social media marketing. What resonates with baby boomers, Gen Xers or...
Apr 15, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Featured
Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking at ways to scale, it’s likely that technology has already formed part of your journey. Low-code tools mean apps and websites can be spun up in days, cloud infrastructure makes powerful technologies more accessible and...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
Sentiment among US small business owners dropped in March to the lowest level in nearly a year as the war with Iran pushed up energy costs and stoked economic uncertainty. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index slipped for a third...
Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Soft Skills
Advancing in your career isn’t just about having the right technical skills; it’s also about how effectively you work with others. This is where soft skills come into play — those essential personal traits that help you navigate the complexities of any job, from...
Apr 1, 2026 | Family Business, Featured, SMB
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. According to Tailor Brands, small businesses, defined as firms with fewer than 500 employees, comprise 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, totaling over 34.7 million firms. This shows just how important small and...
