Mid-Michigan Businesstag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//50482009-11-11T21:30:57ZLocal Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & MoreMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSaginaw Valley management accountants group to meettag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39270032009-11-11T21:35:00Z2009-11-11T21:30:57ZDeborah Brown | The Saginaw Newshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/debrown/index.html'Buy Michigan Now' founder to speak at women's leadership luncheontag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39266602009-11-11T21:25:00Z2009-11-11T21:21:25ZLisa Diggs, founder of Buy Michigan Now, will speak from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State in Saginaw Township, during the monthly luncheon of Women In Leadership Mid-Michigan. The public is welcome to attend. Buy...Deborah Brown | The Saginaw Newshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/debrown/index.html
Lisa Diggs, founder of Buy Michigan Now, will speak from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State in Saginaw Township, during the monthly luncheon of Women In Leadership Mid-Michigan. The public is welcome to attend. Buy...
Former GM manager from Clarkston pleads guilty in aluminum fraudtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.39264372009-11-11T19:39:12Z2009-11-11T19:55:55Z CHICAGO (AP) — A former General Motors manager has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion, admitting he took $6.5 million in kickbacks in the sale of hundreds of millions of pounds of aluminum worth an estimated $1...The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mraymer/index.html
CHICAGO (AP) — A former General Motors manager has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion, admitting he took $6.5 million in kickbacks in the sale of hundreds of millions of pounds of aluminum worth an estimated $1...
Genesee County VG's Food & Pharmacy stores to collect for Food Bank of Eastern Michigantag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39261372009-11-11T18:31:49Z2009-11-11T18:43:05ZMelissa Burden | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mburden/index.htmlFranchise business ownership opportunities are aim of expo Nov. 14, 15 in Novi, Michigantag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39261522009-11-11T18:30:27Z2009-11-11T18:43:02ZThe National Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo will hold a two-day seminar this weekend at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. The event gives attendees an opportunity to meet with representatives from franchise concepts that want to expand or develop in the region.Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
The National Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo will hold a two-day seminar this weekend at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. The event gives attendees an opportunity to meet with representatives from franchise concepts that want to expand or develop in the region.
JPMorgan Chase to hire mortgage loan officers in Michigantag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39258952009-11-11T17:19:49Z2009-11-11T17:27:28ZThe 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.Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
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.
Two local Allstate Insurance Co. agents collect women's business attire to benefit domestic violence survivorstag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39256222009-11-11T15:53:59Z2009-11-11T15:58:23ZMelissa Burden | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mburden/index.htmlWhy will the unemployment extension payments take so long to receive in Michigan?tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39252662009-11-11T14:19:26Z2009-11-11T14:34:27ZThe 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.Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
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.
Southfield's Medical Weight Loss Clinic offers free program to jobless Michigan residentstag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39226182009-11-10T21:47:30Z2009-11-10T21:55:02ZSouthfield-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.Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
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.
Flint Job Club to meet Nov. 17tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39225082009-11-10T21:16:41Z2009-11-10T21:34:15ZMelissa Burden | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mburden/index.htmlMichigan luring clean-energy companies from Massachusetts tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39218622009-11-10T18:30:00Z2009-11-10T20:23:20ZMassachusetts in recent years has seen Mascoma Corp., a maker of cellulosic ethanol, disappear altogether as its prepares to break ground next year on a $200 million mass-production facility – its first – near Kinross in the Upper Peninsula and move its headquarters to New Hampshire. The Great Lake State has also managed to lure major investments by advanced battery maker A123Systems Inc. and solar panel manufacuturer Evergreen Solar (which, coincidentally, is moving some Boston-area jobs to China).Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
Massachusetts in recent years has seen Mascoma Corp., a maker of cellulosic ethanol, disappear altogether as its prepares to break ground next year on a $200 million mass-production facility – its first – near Kinross in the Upper Peninsula and move its headquarters to New Hampshire. The Great Lake State has also managed to lure major investments by advanced battery maker A123Systems Inc. and solar panel manufacuturer Evergreen Solar (which, coincidentally, is moving some Boston-area jobs to China).
Despite confusion, unemployment benefit extensions in Michigan will still pay regular weekly amountstag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39217962009-11-10T18:08:36Z2009-11-10T21:33:52ZThe new extensions, which add a third and fourth tier of payments to the two Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) extensions already enacted, are complicated. Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
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 paymenttag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.39214872009-11-10T16:46:58Z2009-11-10T20:22:51ZThe new extension, which provides up to 20 additional weeks of benefits for state like Michigan with high unemployment rates, expires Dec. 31. Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
The new extension, which provides up to 20 additional weeks of benefits for state like Michigan with high unemployment rates, expires Dec. 31.
Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. withdraws request for $190 million bailouttag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39189972009-11-09T21:26:02Z2009-11-10T14:33:00ZFLINT, Michigan — Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. is no longer looking for another $190 million federal bailout.The state’s second largest bank-holding company in a news release today said it has withdrawn its application to the U.S. Treasury for $190 million...Melissa Burden | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mburden/index.html
FLINT, Michigan — Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. is no longer looking for another $190 million federal bailout.The state’s second largest bank-holding company in a news release today said it has withdrawn its application to the U.S. Treasury for $190 million...
300 expected at Saginaw County's GameStop for 12:01 a.m. Tuesday release of Call of Dutytag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39185242009-11-09T19:45:13Z2009-11-09T20:57:41ZVideo game fans may be in a hysteria this evening at the just-after-midnight launch of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.” The first-person shooter game for personal computers, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3 is projected to eclipse an...The Saginaw Newshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jmcfarla/index.html
Video game fans may be in a hysteria this evening at the just-after-midnight launch of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.” The first-person shooter game for personal computers, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3 is projected to eclipse an...
Saginaw River shipping volume declines for fifth yeartag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.39173842009-11-09T13:07:07Z2009-11-09T13:18:15ZSarah Miller | The Bay City TimesA freighter passes through downtown Bay City in October.Continuing a five-year trend, 2009 proved commercial shipping on the Saginaw River is still on a downturn. However, dock owners and shipping analysts agree that recent...Kathryn Lynch-Morin | The Bay City Timeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/kmorin/index.html
Sarah Miller | The Bay City TimesA freighter passes through downtown Bay City in October.Continuing a five-year trend, 2009 proved commercial shipping on the Saginaw River is still on a downturn. However, dock owners and shipping analysts agree that recent...
Banks altering overdraft policies, lowering fees and giving consumers option to opt out of coverage tied to debit cardstag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.38797682009-11-08T12:00:00Z2009-11-08T12:16:14ZGENESEE COUNTY — Has that $3 Starbucks latte ever cost you $35 or more?If you’re fed up with overdraft fees for small purchases you make with the swipe of your debit card, change is coming.Some banks, feeling pressure from recession-pinched...Melissa Burden | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mburden/index.html
GENESEE COUNTY — Has that $3 Starbucks latte ever cost you $35 or more?If you’re fed up with overdraft fees for small purchases you make with the swipe of your debit card, change is coming.Some banks, feeling pressure from recession-pinched...
Ethanol, swine flu fears hit Saginaw County hog farmertag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.38979162009-11-08T05:00:00Z2009-11-09T21:10:20ZView full sizeChris Fryer | The Saginaw NewsNick E. Thiel, 24, of Brady Township, stands with his feeder pigs inside the barn behind his home on Hemlock Road where he owns and operates Circle B Farms raising hogs, beef cattle,...Deborah Brown | The Saginaw Newshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/debrown/index.html
View full sizeChris Fryer | The Saginaw NewsNick E. Thiel, 24, of Brady Township, stands with his feeder pigs inside the barn behind his home on Hemlock Road where he owns and operates Circle B Farms raising hogs, beef cattle,...
President Obama signs unemployment benefit extension measure into law tag:www.mlive.com,2009:/michigan-job-search/index.ssf//8000032.38986122009-11-06T21:49:31Z2009-11-07T06:50:32ZThe move, which was expected, could help 100,000 Michigan residents whose benefits will be exhausted by the end of the year.Sven Gustafsonhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/sveng/index.html
The move, which was expected, could help 100,000 Michigan residents whose benefits will be exhausted by the end of the year.
Vassar foundry may win reprieve with new buyertag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.38963122009-11-06T17:48:22Z2009-11-06T17:56:19ZVASSAR — Grede Foundries Inc. may have an interested buyer for its Vassar facility, which is slated to close.“There are presently 171 regular, full-time employees, including nine temporary workers at Vassar, about the same as last month, but up from...Deborah Brown | The Saginaw Newshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/debrown/index.html
VASSAR — Grede Foundries Inc. may have an interested buyer for its Vassar facility, which is slated to close.“There are presently 171 regular, full-time employees, including nine temporary workers at Vassar, about the same as last month, but up from...