Business

A group including Michigan state lawmakers and business interests is suing over the state’s handling of this year’s surplus-driven income tax cut. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has placed digital ads in other states to call attention to Michigan’s protections for abortion and LGBTQ rights. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Washtenaw County program is investing in business startups in the Ypsilanti area. And those investments are already paying off in jobs and business development. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale bring you background on the "Innovate Ypsi" program with SPARK East's director of entrepreneurial services, Kristine Nash-Wong, in this edition of "On the Ground Ypsi."

Historically speaking, women have been undervalued and have lacked equal opportunity and pay. As we mark Women's History Month, we explore the importance of being financially literate and articulate as the quest for equity and equality continue. Melissa Joy from Pearl Planning, in Dexter, joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss running a woman-owned business and helping prepare a generation of women for their financial futures.

After 50 years, an Ypsilanti antiques store will close its doors for the final time on Friday. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Groundbreaking will take place in Ypsilanti on for a housing development on Friday. It’s being constructed by Renovare Development, a primarily woman-owned business. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Most of us, at one time or another, have enjoyed the amazing food at Zingerman's in Ann Arbor. It feels like a hometown eatery. Make no mistake: It’s bigger than that. The community of businesses Zingerman's has spawned now reach around the world! That's the focus of a new book from noted reporter and Ann Arbor resident, Micheline Maynard. It’s called, "Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman’s Built A Corner Deli Into A Global Food Community." Maynard joined WEMU’s David Fair for a conversation about the book as it is officially released today.

Many businesses located in the Ypsilanti area have a global impact even though they are located in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Lisa Barry and On the Ground…

While there is still work to be done, women continue to shatter glass ceilings. More women are taking on the challenge of entrepeneurship and doing so…

On Monday night, Ann Arbor’s city council discussed goals the city has set for 2021 and beyond. The strategic plan calls to educate city residents on how…