Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
The Four‑Day Week Won’t Happen Overnight, But It Could Transform How We Live And 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...
How To Integrate AI Into Your Business, According To Size
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...
National Small Business Week Celebrates America’s Largest Source Of Jobs
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...
Many Small Businesses Haven’t Paid Off Their COVID-19 EIDL Loans
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...
SBA $50 Million Grant Supports American Manufacturing, Workforce Training
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...
Talent: The Future Of Everything
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
