Jackson and Lansing Business

New board to oversee fundraising foundation at Allegiance Health

2009-11-11T02:12:20Z

Citizen Patriot file photoAllegiance Health's downtown facilities.Allegiance Health has created a new board to oversee its fundraising foundation formed in 2008.William Kiel, vice president of development, said hospital leaders spent a year identifying and selecting community leaders to serve on...

Lansing, Michigan-based Liquid Web is hiring as it opens its third data center

2009-11-11T17:48:15Z

Lansing-based Liquid Web is hiring an average of 10 workers every month and could be on pace to create 600 new jobs within four years as it triples its capacity with the opening of its third data center in the state capital.

JPMorgan Chase to hire mortgage loan officers in Michigan

2009-11-11T17:19:49Z

The move is part of a plan by the New York-based bank to add 1,200 mortgage officers nationwide, increasing its U.S. sales force by about 60 percent to meet increased demand in part for mortgage refinancing by homeowners.

Why will the unemployment extension payments take so long to receive in Michigan?

2009-11-11T14:19:26Z

The state Unemployment Insurance Agency doesn't expect to start sending out checks until mid-December, although the payments will be made retroactive to Nov. 8.

Jackson company Lally Group merges with Grand Ledge firm

2009-11-11T02:50:11Z

Jackson accounting and consulting firm Lally Group, PC, merged with Cardinal Tepatti & Co., PC, of Grand Ledge."We are excited to combine Cardinal's many years of success with our talents and technology to provide synergies to all our clients," said...

Livestock prices from the Napoleon Livestock Commission

2009-11-10T23:14:16Z

Napoleon Livestock CommissionSLAUGHTER CATTLE121 head (sold at 4:15 p.m.)Choice steers & heifers 76.00 to 80.00Good steers & heifers 66.00 to 72.00Choice Holsteins 69.00 to 77.00Good Holsteins 58.00 to 68.00Utility cows 40.00 to 48.50Canner cows 32.00 to 39.00Butcher bulls 47.00 to...

Southfield's Medical Weight Loss Clinic offers free program to jobless Michigan residents

2009-11-10T21:47:30Z

Southfield-based Medical Weight Loss Clinic is offering up to 30 pounds of weight loss at no charge to the first 25 unemployed workers who schedule appointments at each of its 34 clinics in Michigan and northern Ohio.

Despite confusion, unemployment benefit extensions in Michigan will still pay regular weekly amounts

2009-11-10T18:08:36Z

The new extensions, which add a third and fourth tier of payments to the two Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) extensions already enacted, are complicated.

Unemployment agency: Most jobless Michigan residents whose benefits have expired will only qualify for 13 weeks of additional payment

2009-11-10T16:46:58Z

The new extension, which provides up to 20 additional weeks of benefits for state like Michigan with high unemployment rates, expires Dec. 31.

Work begins on new medical complex in Michigan Center

2009-11-09T22:00:41Z

A new development in Leoni Township aims to bring more medical services to the area next year and an expansion of care for veterans.On Monday, officials gathered where work has already begun on the two-story medical office complex at 4304...

Small Business Corner: Ambient Heating and Air-conditioning

2009-11-08T02:15:49Z

Dave Weatherwax | Citizen PatriotBrian Hurley is the owner of Ambient Heating and Air-conditioning LLC. Name: Ambient Heating and Air-conditioning LLCOwner: Brian HurleyWeb site: www.ruudac.com (locate dealer) Phone number: 795-9432Little-known fact: Hurley was selected as contractor of the year by...

Worth Noting: Stories on use of stimulus money planned

2009-11-08T02:13:44Z

Five things to keep you in the know about Jackson-area business news and events:5. With all the stimulus money beginning to flow into the county, we'll soon begin an occasional series of stories on who is getting this money, what...

President Obama signs unemployment benefit extension measure into law

2009-11-06T21:49:31Z

The move, which was expected, could help 100,000 Michigan residents whose benefits will be exhausted by the end of the year.

Vintage clothing, jewelry offered at new Jackson store

2009-11-06T15:25:36Z

Vintage clothing and jewelry lovers have a new place to shop in downtown Jackson. All Things Retro sells clothing, jewelry and accessories from the mid-1950s through the mid-1970s, along with household furniture and decor. The store is on the second...

Company Line

2009-11-06T15:25:33Z

POTTSAimee L. Potts of Jackson has joined Edward Surovell Realtors as a buyers' agent in the Jackson office. Potts is owner/operator of AMP Virtual Tours. She has served as the human relations commissioner with the city of Jackson; chairwoman of...

Higher U.S. unemployment rate of 10.2% for October a discouraging sign for Michigan

2009-11-06T15:22:18Z

The Great Lake State, of course, had the nation's highest unemployment rate for September at 15.3 percent. And economists say a national recovery must occur to lift Michigan's economic boat. Yet there was little sign of that happening from the Labor Department report.

House approves unemployment benefit extension; Obama expected to sign law Friday

2009-11-05T20:26:44Z

The legislation will give eligible jobless Michigan residents an extra 20 weeks of benefits. The bill also contains an extension to next spring of an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, and it contains a $6,500 credit for new homebuyers if they have lived in a home for at least five years.

Nukes and Michigan: A golden opportunity to create jobs?

2009-11-05T19:11:40Z

I've heard a number of energy executives bemoan the inability to source certain key components for generating or transmitting electricity from Michigan suppliers. Some have also said a lack of a U.S. supply base forces them to source some nuclear-energy components from overseas manufacturers.

Senate approves measure to extend unemployment benefits; Michigan would get an extra 20 weeks

2009-11-05T15:09:10Z

Once the legislation is finalized and the U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for the extension, state officials will conduct a sweep of the jobless database to determine who has exhausted their benefits, Isotalo said. Those eligible for the extension will receive a letter informing them how to re-certify for extended benefits.

Meijer drops prices up to 30 percent on 400 toys for holiday shopping

2009-11-05T11:11:13Z

Meijer goes head-to-head against biggest retailers Walmart and Target in holiday price war.

Livestock prices at the Napoleon Livestock Commission

2009-11-05T01:41:30Z

SLAUGHTER CATTLE219 head (sold at 4:15 p.m.)Choice steers & heifers 77.00 to 82.00Good steers & heifers 70.00 to 76.50Choice Holsteins 71.00 to 75.50Good Holsteins 64.00 to 66.50Utility cows 45.00 to 51.00Canner cows 35.00 to 44.00Butcher bulls 43.50 to 56.50FEEDER CATTLE43...