http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/Local Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & MoreenFri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:07 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & Moretricitieshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/lNoS4MSMoeM/for_sale_in_flint_buick_city_s.htmlCommunity: FlintCommunity: Genesee CountyGeneral MotorsRegion - FlintRegion - SaginawRon Fonger | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3156632 ]]>General Motors' Buick City complex is among a collection of former manufacturing sites, parking lots and other property that the company plans to auction off in bankruptcy court in New York....http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/for_sale_in_flint_buick_city_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/rdTAPXcKJhc/kmart_to_close_corunna_store_i.htmlCommunity: Shiawassee CountyFlint - NewsMelissa Burden | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3149802 ]]>CORUNNA, Michigan -- A shopping fixture in the city since 1974 will be closing its doors in September. The Kmart store, 2500 E. M-21, is expected to close on Sept. 20, said Kimberly Freely, a spokesperson for Illinois-based Sears Holdings...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/kmart_to_close_corunna_store_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/I5tll2kr_ow/125_at_allied_systems_ltd_to_l.htmlCommunity: Flint TownshipFlint - NewsMelissa Burden | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3149456 ]]>FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- Chalk it up to more fallout from the slow auto industry and economy. An estimated 115 to 120 employees of Allied Systems Ltd. will be out of a job as General Motors shutters its medium-duty line...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/125_at_allied_systems_ltd_to_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/_GwEJNAfZlU/dow_corning_chief_to_meet_with.htmlEnergyNews - Bay CityNews - SaginawRegion - Bay CityRegion - Saginaw5541830901212542646985927816Eric English | The Saginaw NewsThu, 02 Jul 2009 10:25:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3149248 ]]>Jeff Schrier | The Saginaw NewsStephanie Burns speaks at Saginaw Valley State University in December 2008 Dow Corning Corp.'s top executive will meet with President Barack Obama today as part of a roundtable on business innovation and renewable energy. Stephanie...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/dow_corning_chief_to_meet_with.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/DJqQjqQiGD0/business_review_opinion_knowle.htmlGreat Lakes Bay - Newsletter OpinionB. Candace Beeke | Business Review Western MichiganThu, 02 Jul 2009 09:37:01 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/westsidestory//5446.3132230 ]]>Gen-Xers will recognize the phrase, "Knowledge is power," from the popular Schoolhouse Rock songs many grew up with. The older generations will sigh at the idea that such an obvious tenet needs to be reinforced with catchy children's anthems. But...http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/07/business_review_opinion_knowle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/mksvmaAqveY/kmart_offers_discount_on_store.htmlRegion - Bay CityRegion - FlintRegion - Saginaw12523946969046968853295Eric English | The Saginaw NewsThu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3148379 ]]>Kmart stores are offering unemployed Michigan residents some relief at the cash register. The company announced today a new program giving a 20 percent discount on regularly priced store-brand groceries and drugstore merchandise to people without jobs....http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/kmart_offers_discount_on_store.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/ddJPvFRYbxs/delphi_to_cut_salaried_jobs_im.htmlAutosGreat Lakes Bay - Newsletter Top StoriesMLive.com - Home Page - NewsNews - Bay CityNews - SaginawRegion - Bay CityRegion - FlintRegion - Saginaw530524696189733467858Eric English | The Saginaw NewsThu, 02 Jul 2009 09:31:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3147922 ]]>Delphi Steering is telling its salaried employees to prepare for more job cuts as the corporation speeds up internal restructuring. The affect on Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems' 1,080 salaried workers isn't yet known, said David Barnas, executive director of global...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/delphi_to_cut_salaried_jobs_im.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/f3H9CqXJ6Ys/vgs_food_pharmacy_stores_add_s.htmlCommunity: Davison, Davison TownshipCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipFlint - NewsMelissa Burden | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 05:34:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3147206 ]]>GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Shoppers at VG's Food & Pharmacy stores in Fenton and Davison now can grab a cup of their favorite Starbucks brew as they shop for their weekly groceries. A Starbucks Cafe opens at 6 a.m. Friday...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/vgs_food_pharmacy_stores_add_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/CIPGWM_vdkU/quilt_shop_with_overnight_acco.htmlNews - Bay CityNews - SaginawRegion - Bay CityRegion - FlintRegion - SaginawDeborah Brown | The Saginaw NewsThu, 02 Jul 2009 10:34:22 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3147097 ]]>Jeff Schrier | The Saginaw NewsOwner Jan L. Hildebrant, 53, of Bay City, opened the Front Porch Quilt Shop, 305 S. Franklin in Frankenmuth Wednesday. Michelle Leeson deeply inhaled the smells of the bolts of fabric, barely containing her excitement....http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/quilt_shop_with_overnight_acco.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/7fDqUrBGCxg/um_professor_says_michigan_cou.htmlDan Meisler | Ann Arbor Business ReviewThu, 02 Jul 2009 06:31:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.3133092 ]]>Lisa Allmendinger | The Ann Arbor News A film crew sets up to shoot a scene for the movie "Betty Anne Waters" in Chelsea. Jim Burnstein, University of Michigan professor and Hollywood screenwriter, was one of the main architects of...http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/07/um_professor_says_michigan_cou.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/VI7mX0XbbhA/guest_opinion_is_buying_a_chry.htmlBy Russ Harding and Bruce Walker | for Michigan Business ReviewWed, 01 Jul 2009 22:01:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.3139236 ]]>The recent turn of events in our nation's automotive industry has prompted many citizens to rethink what nameplate they'll purchase the next time they're in-market for a new vehicle. Chrysler and General Motors may soon shed what little brand loyalty...http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/07/guest_opinion_is_buying_a_chry.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/KpKaIJ6UoQ0/the_coffee_beanery_brews_up_in.htmlGreat Lakes Bay - Newsletter Top StoriesMelissa Burden | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 09:45:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/money-matters//5329.3143863 ]]>MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- The Coffee Beanery through Tuesday is offering its customers a special way to celebrate Independence Day and help U.S. troops serving overseas. Customers can buy a pound of specialty coffee for the troops for $5,...http://blog.mlive.com/money-matters/2009/07/the_coffee_beanery_brews_up_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/9R9291cY6AA/some_banks_balk_at_gm_checks_i.htmlCommunity: Gaines, Gaines TownshipFlint - NewsGM-UAWRegion - SaginawDean Bohn | The Flint JournalWed, 01 Jul 2009 17:21:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3143766 ]]>See the complete story in Thursday's Flint Journal GAINES TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- Are some banks so worried about General Motor's well-publicized financial struggles that they'll decline to cash GM checks?...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/some_banks_balk_at_gm_checks_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/OIkIzeTxs4U/33_graduate_from_great_lakes_b.htmlRegion - Bay CityRegion - Saginaw468937Eric English | The Saginaw NewsWed, 01 Jul 2009 12:08:46 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.3142344 ]]>The Great Lakes Bay Regional Leadership Institute has announced its 2009 graduating class of 33 members. The leadership institute promotes regional collaboration among officials and business leaders in Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties. The institute is supported by chambers of...http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/33_graduate_from_great_lakes_b.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/_LDjYIot40I/dow_exec_sees_need_for_competi.html4689075450115941345412646890914554394964Sven Gustafson | Michigan Business ReviewWed, 01 Jul 2009 17:22:55 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/svengustafson//4661.3141933 ]]>Michigan's nascent advanced battery industry is set to grow into the nation's largest as four production plants prepare for launch. That's led to some concern that the state could have too much capacity to supply electric vehicles that a), aren't...http://blog.mlive.com/svengustafson/2009/07/dow_exec_sees_need_for_competi.htmlnonadult