PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Big Jump in Consumer Spending in February

Michigan Business Network
March 29, 2024 1:00 PM

as Inflation Slows

Personal income rose 0.3% in February.

After-tax income, adjusted for inflation, fell 0.1% in February.

Nominal consumer spending rose 0.8% in February, the biggest increase since mid-2022. Adjusted for inflation consumer spending rose a solid 0.4% over the month.

ICYMI: Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Symplicity Communications

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
March 29, 2024 9:00 AM

MCSB 2024 Best Small Business Awardee ,
Symplicity Communications

In a lead-up to the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration, Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on May 21st! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO, of Symplicity Communications, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.

PNC Senior Economic Advisor Stuart Hoffman: Initial Jobless Claims Fell by 2K in Mid-March but Continuing Claims Rose by 24K.;

Michigan Business Network
March 29, 2024 8:00 AM

Powell Said the Labor Market is Better Balanced Between Supply and Demand

Initial claims for unemployment insurance edged down by 2,000 to 210,000 in the week ending March 23. The four-week moving average edged down by 1,000 to 211,000.

Continuing claims rose by 24,000 to 1.807 million in the week ending March 16 and the four-week moving average rose by 4,000 to 1.803 million.

Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! New Roundtable-Style Discussion Podcast - Women in Workforce

Michigan Business Beat
March 28, 2024 7:00 PM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, of CAMW! - Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid Michigan.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back THEME: Carrie discusses CAMW!’s roundtable-style discussion podcast titled Women in Workforce.

Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Symplicity Communications

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
March 28, 2024 6:00 PM

MCSB 2024 Best Small Business Awardee ,
Symplicity Communications

PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher: Modest Upward Revision to GDP in Q4

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 1:00 PM

Huge Increase in GDI

There was a modest upward revision to real GDP growth in the fourth quarter, to 3.4%.
Corporate profits rose in the fourth quarter by the biggest amount in two years.
Real gross domestic income increased by a huge 4.8% in the fourth quarter, after noticeably lagging GDP for the previous four quarters.
The US economy will continue to expand throughout 2024.

Additive Manufacturing in the EV Industry + More Industry Events

Michigan Business Network
March 28, 2024 9:00 AM

NiFT Roundtable: Additive Manufacturing in the EV . Industry

Join NiFT and Automation Alley on the NiFT shop floor for a tour, roundtable session, and Q&A about additive manufacturing applications in the EV industry. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from experts on how these two developing technologies intersect. The event is free, but registration is limited. Secure your spot at the roundtable today

Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Edison Manufacturing & Engineering

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
March 27, 2024 6:00 PM

MCSB 2024 50 Companies to Watch,
Edison Manufacturing & Engineering

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brandon Bartneck, VP & GM, of Edison Manufacturing & Engineering, Port Huron, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.

Cinnaire Announces Key Leadership Promotions

Michigan Business Network
March 27, 2024 5:00 PM

Jennifer Everhart Named Chief Impact Officer; Donsia Strong Hill Named Executive Vice President of Equitable Engagement & Impact Strategies; and Ryan Robinson, President, Cinnaire Syndication

Cinnaire announced the promotion of several team members to key new leadership positions in alignment with the organization’s long term strategic plan.

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Cathleen Edgerly, Downtown Lansing Inc. Receives Funding for Downtown Improvement Projects

Michigan Business Beat
March 27, 2024 12:00 PM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing Inc. Lansing, MI.

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