Jackson and Lansing Business

Biggby Coffee announces $15K price break for new franchises

2013-05-20T20:27:09Z

According to a media release, the change went into effect April 20 as part of the company’s efforts to reduce startup costs for franchisees.

On The Job with Doreen Arrington, co-owner of Village Dry Cleaner in Brooklyn

2013-05-21T16:00:18Z

In this week's On the Job feature, Doreen Arrington discusses the highlights of her job as co-owner of Village Dry Cleaner in Brooklyn

With Ground Round closing soon, does the possibility of Logan's Roadhouse taking its place sound appealing?

2013-05-21T15:30:54Z

The restaurant, 1051 Boardman Road, has lost its lease, and will be open until Sunday, May 26, according to management Monday morning.

TempoRun, award-winning app designed by MSU students, hits iTunes market

2013-05-21T11:55:00Z

The app is designed to help runners find their ideal pace by playing music that matches that pace -- organizing music on a runner’s smart phone into levels -- from 1 to ten.

Ground Round Grill & Bar in Jackson to close its doors this week, management says

2013-05-20T19:30:14Z

The restaurant, 1051 Boardman Road, has lost its lease, and will be open until Sunday, May 26, according to management Monday morning.

Consumers Energy awards $4.3 million in energy-efficiency incentives to Michigan businesses and schools

2013-05-20T17:00:51Z

The 835 projects are saving customers more than $5 million in annual energy costs, the utility announced Monday, May 20.

Jackson's gas price 16 cents higher than a month ago, in line with state's average price

2013-05-20T15:30:19Z

Jackson's current gas price for regular fuel averages $3.88 per gallon, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.

Jackson Business Roundup: Consumers Energy approved to raise electric bills by $89 million annually, tax breaks for Blackman Township businesses

2013-05-20T12:30:42Z

Consumers Energy is allowed to raise electric rates by $89 million annually, according to an order issued by the Michigan Public Service Commission Wednesday, May 15.

Rick Haglund: You thought the past decade was bad? The 1980s was no cakewalk

2013-05-19T23:14:19Z

Personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures devastated hundreds of thousands of families in the early '80s. But there's one key difference from the 2000s.

Happy Birthday, Buick Motor Co.: The iconic GM brand turns 110 years old

2013-05-19T20:00:00Z

A century and a decade later, the company still remains and holds the title as America's oldest car brand.

110 Buick facts, milestones during its 110 years in business

2013-05-19T16:40:41Z

oday marks the 110th anniversary of David Dunbar Buick founding the Buick Motor Co. in Detroit. To celebrate this milestone for the General Motors Co.'s luxury brand, MLive.com has compiled 110 interesting facts and milestones for the brand as part of its series for Buick turning 110 years old.

21st-century Buick: Redefining itself, growing internationally

2013-05-19T13:50:31Z

For the last century, Buick, which celebrates its 110th anniversary today, relied heavily on its heritage and name to sell vehicles. The brand -- founded as the Buick Motor Co. on May 19, 1903 -- started when people were still referring to automobiles as “horseless carriages” and General Motors co-founder William C. “Billy” Durant was still a Flint carriage company owner.

Flint Bishop, other small Michigan airports have suffered big losses in flights, available seats

2013-05-19T11:00:28Z

Just five years ago, fliers had nearly 750,000 seats available on departing flights at Bishop Airport. By last year, it was as though someone had unbolted and removed nearly 30 percent of those seats, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

How has Buick survived 110 years?

2013-05-18T13:30:55Z

Surviving isn’t anything new for Buick, which celebrates its 110th anniversary Sunday. The brand -- founded on May 19, 1903 by former plumber David Dunbar Buick -- is the oldest still-active automotive brand in America and one of the oldest in the world.

Want your business to be more energy efficient? Michigan Saves and Consumers Energy offers tips

2013-05-18T12:30:00Z

MLive file photo GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Consumers Energy and Michigan Saves are hosting a free conference to help commercial property owners become more energy efficient. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 21,...

Consumers Energy can be more proactive in its renewable energy efforts, shareholders say at annual meeting

2013-05-17T17:30:12Z

Under the state's energy-reform law, utilities are required to have 10 percent of their power come from renewable energy sources by 2015.

NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon helping to feed the hungry through Michigan International Speedway's virtual food drive

2013-05-16T19:30:12Z

Fans can join in on the virtual food drive program by visiting www.mispeedway.com/fooddrive and selecting the amount they would like to contribute.

Small Business Corner: Howard's Feed Store has been serving customers for more than 70 years

2013-05-16T16:00:53Z

Howard’s Feed Store was originally started by John Howard and his sons, Milford and Cecil,

Report: Tourism generates $472M, employs more than 6,000 in Greater Lansing

2013-05-16T14:50:45Z

The report compiled 2012 data on the spending patterns of both day visitors and overnight guests to the region, and their impact on local businesses like restaurants, retailers, hotels, state sales tax and more.

Buick: America's oldest active car brand turning 110 years old

2013-05-16T11:45:42Z

Buick, founded as the Buick Motor Co., started when people were still referring to automobiles as horseless carriages and a man by the name of William Crapo ''Billy'' Durant was still a half-decade away from creating an automotive company called General Motors Corp. in Flint.