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Biz groups want state to revisit rules after new CDC mask guidelines
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce today urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to update state restrictions after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can go maskless in most indoor settings.
Municipalities and organizations play catch-up on diversity, equity and inclusion as minority business leaders seek resources
It’s been a year since social media timelines were filled with Black Lives Matter hashtags, messages of solidarity with people of color, and promises to address racism as organizations responded to the national racial justice movement.
Deadlines approaching for ballot measure to expand state LGBTQ civil rights
Michigan lawmakers are running out of time to pass legislation expanding civil rights protections for the LGBTQ community before a planned ballot measure with wide business support is potentially approved for the November 2022 election.
Sen. Brinks seeks to create state panel to oversee prescription drug price increases
A state lawmaker from Grand Rapids wants to create a state panel that could review large price increases for prescription drugs in Michigan.
Executives prioritize being adaptable, inclusive in leading multigenerational workplaces
In her 23 years at Grand Rapids-based tech firm Open Systems Technology Inc., Meredith Bronk has seen the company grow from seven employees to more than 300.
Grand Rapids Chamber launches three minority business councils
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has launched Black, Asian and Latinx business councils within its organization to better serve businesses owned by people of color.
Experts seek federal guidance as employers offer COVID-19 vaccine incentives
A growing number of employers are offering incentives to their workers who opt for getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including with extra paid time off or small cash bonuses.
Reporter's Notebook: West Michigan health care executives set aside competition during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic that stretched health systems during the past year also brought together health care executives as they responded to the crisis.
MiBiz Growth Report: March 28, 2021
Here's the MiBiz Growth Report for March 28, 2021.
Business coalition says health care legislation will drive up costs for employers, do ‘more harm than good’
A coalition of Michigan business groups is urging state senators to reject legislation that they claim will drive up the cost of health coverage for small employers.