Michigan Businesses to Benefit from Decrease in Worker’s Comp Rates
Director Steven H. Hilfinger announced today good news for Michigan’s businesses as the pure premium advisory rates for worker’s compensation insurance will drop by an average of 7.4 percent.More

After months of anticipation, Young Detroit Builders is pleased to announce the sponsors for the 8th Annual Showdown in Motown.
As you read this, thousands of Asian Carp are swimming toward our Great Lakes. The Illinois River is already infested, and this invasive species has been found in other rivers flowing into Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. If they become established, our$7 billion fishing industry would be at risk along with many of the ways we enjoy our favorite lakes and rivers.
Twelve days ago, the Sierra Club announced a historic partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City, to retire old coal plants and replace them with clean energy.
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The Department of Natural Resources today announced applications are available for the 2011 Community Forestry Grants program.
Buy Michigan Now has announced the schedule of events for the 3rd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival being held in Downtown Northville the weekend of August 5-7. The family-friendly Buy Michigan Now Festival line-up will showcase various Michigan entertainers, businesses, products, and educational opportunities.
Whole Foods Market this morning makes official months of speculation about plans to build a new store in Detroit’s growing Midtown, part of a string of national retailers giving Michigan’s largest city a fresh look.