automotive industry

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Blue Cross posting a loss, and a West Michigan federal court judge has struck down the Corporate Transparency Act, and how tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada could impact the Michigan economy.

The January Supply Management Research Institute Survey reveals business confidence reached a new high.

EGLE has announced millions in grants, the Kent County Board of Commissioners is reviewing the opioid settlement fund spending plan, Patrick Center has an analysis of the car market so far this year, and more.

Local purchasing managers respond to June Institute for Supply Management Research Survey.

The governor addressed the demand for talent development

February’s Institute for Supply Management Research Survey reveals the area’s business conditions continue an overall softening.

West Michigan’s economic outlook turned to “flat” in the September Institute for Supply Management Survey. The chances for a recession are also increasing, but to what degree?

The July Institute for Supply Management Research survey indicates the west and southwest Michigan economy is flattening, catching up with the national economy. While key elements of the survey have turned negative, it’s not recession territory.

Nationally, the economy is flattening. Locally, the June Institute for Supply Management Research survey indicates the local economy is doing well thanks to the automotive industry.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — “that woman from Michigan” — touted Joe Biden’s work to rescue the auto industry and said he would rally the country to fight the…