Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
US Job Growth Sharply Slows In July, Unemployment Rate Ticks Higher
U.S. job growth slower much more than expected in July, and the data from the prior month was revised sharply lower, indicating the labor market could be showing signs of stalling. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 73,000 jobs in July, after rising by a downwardly...
Cybercrime Alert: Crimes Against Businesses Up 45%
Cybercriminals are increasingly aggressive and specialized, so much so that cybercrimes reported by companies, from the smallest to large international groups, have increased by 45.5% in four years, compared to a 10% increase in all crimes against business, small...
From Startup To Scale — A CEO’s Guide To Social Media That Delivers
When you're building a business, social media can feel like both a blessing and a burden. On one hand, it's the most direct, cost-effective way to grow your brand. On the other hand, it can become a time-consuming distraction if not done with purpose. As someone who...
Small Business AI Adoption Jumps To 68% As Owners Plan Significant Workforce Growth In 2025
Small business owners are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to power their growth, with many saying it will lead to more job opportunities this year, according to a Goldman Sachs survey. About 68% of small business owners say they are already using AI,...
Why Some Small Businesses Turn To Private Credit—And What Owners Should Consider
Not too long ago, if you needed funding for your business, your first—and often only—stop was the bank. You’d gather stacks of paperwork, sit through a number of meetings and wait, sometimes weeks, for an answer. Even then, a single misstep in your credit history or a...
Hackers Are Cracking Mobile Browsers To Bypass Security – Here’s How They Do It And How To Stay Safe
Based on extensive research of the market (compromised domains, autonomous crawling, AI-driven script analysis, and behavioral review of third-party JavaScript dependencies), the report says cybercriminals are injecting malicious code into service workers and the...
