Business Journal Staff

A Western Michigan University expert in supply chains and risk mitigation estimates we are two to six weeks away from serious disruptions as the result of the coronavirus, but its overall economic impact will be minimal if demand for products and services holds. Read More

While it is difficult for the CDC to predict flu severity, influenza in all its forms is expected to cost U.S. employers over $13 billion in lost productivity this season. Read More

Looking forward to some vehicle insurance relief this summer? Read More

When a group of Muskegon Community College nursing instructors and students traveled to a convention, they never expected to leave being called heroes. Read More

Retailers in Michigan reported higher sales in December and predict stronger winter sales than a year ago, according to the Michigan Retail Index. Read More

The Grand Rapids Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Jan. 23 regarding the city’s recreational cannabis ordinance, and the West Michigan Cannabis Guild is urging the public to step forward and speak out against the concentration of licenses to out-of-area businesses. Read More

A human trafficking workgroup is inviting Grand Rapids residents to join the movement to end sex trafficking in Grand Rapids. Read More

Job cuts announced by U.S.-based employers fell for the second consecutive month, to 32,843, the lowest monthly total since 27,122 cuts were announced in July 2018, according to a report released Jan. 2 from global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Read More

The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan and Consumers Energy are warning businesses to be cautious of a growing utility scam. Read More

In response to an executive order on enhancing state and local involvement in refugee resettlement, the Kentwood City Commission adopted a resolution in support of the continued resettlement of refugees within city limits. Read More