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Michigan Startup Wins $1 Million Investment At Second Statewide PitchMI Competition

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...

Generation Z Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses

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...

How To Use AI To Amplify Your Entrepreneurial Spark

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...

US Small Business Optimism Drops To Lowest In Nearly A Year

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...

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ADA Tax Credit: Everything Small-Business Leaders Should Know

Dec 17, 2025 | Disabilities, Featured, Taxes

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...

Siemens Production Optimization Solution Designed For U.S. SMBs

Dec 17, 2025 | Cyber Security, Featured, Technology

With the U.S. industrial sector projected to face 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2032, according to Deloitte, and equipment failures causing up to 20% production losses, SMBs are under pressure from workforce shortages, costly downtime, rising operating costs, supply...

AI Increasingly Being Used To Target Small Businesses

Dec 17, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Featured

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to target small businesses, according to a new annual report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). The report examines the impacts of identity crimes and cyberattacks on small businesses. Altogether,...

Small Businesses In Eastern Michigan Can Apply For $20K Grants

Dec 17, 2025 | Economy, Featured, Finance

Regional small businesses could get up to $20,000 in funding as part of a grant program opening Dec. 16. The Eastern Michigan Small Business Network will begin accepting applications on Dec. 16 for its 2026 Small Business Grant Award Program. The program will provide...

They Power The US Economy But Will Struggle To Afford Health Care

Dec 17, 2025 | Featured, Healthcare

Jimmy Pang has spent the past few months trying to map out a long-term plan to keep his health care while growing his physical therapy practice in San Diego. It’s a conundrum millions of small business owners and self-employed Americans are now facing. Health...

A Marketing Diagnostic: Getting to Root Causes by Simplifying the Conversation

Dec 10, 2025 | Marketing, Strategy

The world is a complex place. Change can be driven by shifts in politics, the ups and downs of business, or the ways that people communicate. This makes some people crazy while others thrive. The world of marketing is no exception. If you know a lot about your...

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