Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
From CES: Lenovo Unveils The AI Tools It Hopes Will Supercharge Your Productivity At Work
Lenovo has unveiled a range of new AI-powered tools at CES 2026 which it hopes will improve productivity for workers across the world. As part of its CES 2026 keynote, the company revealed a number of new releases, including Lenovo Qira, a new "personal AI platform"...
US Businesses Added 41,000 Jobs In December
Private employers added 41,000 jobs in December, recovering from losses in the previous month but missing the projected estimate for gains by a few thousand jobs. Dow Jones estimated the private sector would add about 48,000 jobs in the final month of the year...
Why You Should Advertise Your Small Business In January
With Christmas and the peak retail season over, many small businesses may think it’s a good time to pull back on their marketing. But some data suggests that it’s an excellent time of year to continue the holiday momentum and increase revenue while other businesses go...
Small-Business Grants You Can Apply For In 2026 — And Where To Find Them
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs are heading into 2026 facing a host of challenges, but there are a number of small-business grants, loans and business assistance programs to help them navigate those hurdles. The Playbook has compiled a list of...
20 Small Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $1,000
With the proliferation of online businesses, the sharing economy, and apps aimed at providing everything from lawn care experts to gardeners, plumbers, and dog walkers, the reality is that starting a small business is easier and cheaper than ever, particularly if you...
ADA Tax Credit: Everything Small-Business Leaders Should Know
Many small businesses still view web accessibility as a compliance burden—something to quietly handle after receiving a lawsuit or complaint notice. But what’s often overlooked is the powerful financial incentive: Under the IRS’s Disabled Access Credit (also known as...
