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Displaying items tagged: US Department of Commerce

Sunday, 19 July 2020 17:20

Michigan tribes face ‘circular exclusion’ from key minority business certification

As a citizen of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and CEO of its non-gaming enterprise, Kurtis Trevan wants to leverage other corporations’ diversity and inclusion goals to the economic benefit of his fellow tribe members, as well as further the tribe’s own inclusionary spending. 

Published in Economic Development
Tuesday, 19 February 2019 16:12

Auto industry, suppliers await word from White House on tariff report

After nine months of investigation, the U.S. Department of Commerce submitted a concealed national security report on Sunday that prompted an immediate backlash from the auto industry.

Published in Manufacturing
Sunday, 18 March 2018 11:05

Federal tax reform benefits manufacturers’ investments in automation equipment

For West Michigan manufacturers who are struggling both to find workers and to keep up with order volumes, the recent federal tax reform offers some welcome news.

Published in Manufacturing

Tuesday, 04 October 2016 15:02

Expansion of WMU BTR Park gets federal funds

Newly-awarded federal funds will help Western Michigan University (WMU) move forward with the second phase of its high-tech business park.

Published in Breaking News
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 15:34

Mindscape expands with fourth cohort of proprietary digital marketing curriculum

With e-commerce sales on the rise, Mindscape hopes that a newly launched training and consulting division can help clients navigate the increasingly complex world of digital marketing.

Published in Breaking News
Sunday, 07 August 2016 13:03

Kentwood testing firm helps med device makers meet federal packaging regs

KENTWOOD — As medical device manufacturers work to maintain compliance with ever-tightening federal regulations, one West Michigan consulting firm aims to make at least one part of the process easier. 

Published in Manufacturing


Sunday, 24 July 2016 14:04

AUTO FOCUS: Automotive suppliers equipped for free trade

The mood of the country as reflected in the major political parties suggests a sharp turn against global free trade. 

Published in Manufacturing