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On Wednesday, July 31, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Michigan legislature took an unconstitutional action by weakening two voter-proposed initiatives aimed at raising the minimum wage and requiring paid sick leave for virtually every employee in Michigan.

Camille Proctor honored as Disability Pride Month Game Changer

Camille Proctor will never forget how she felt upon learning her son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2008. As Proctor began to seek support services for her son, discovering the disparity within the African American community regarding autism awareness was also a challenging aspect.

Michigan secures continued SBA support for small business HUBZones

The State of Michigan has secured continued Small Business Administration (SBA) support for 28 counties and census tracts across Michigan through the SBA’s HUBZone program following petitions to the agency.

McKinsey Digital's latest report outlines critical tech trends for businesses

McKinsey Digital has released its fourth annual report on technology trends crucial for businesses, categorizing 100 prominent technology trends into key areas:

Education leaders discuss university collaborations at Crain's Power Breakfast

On July 25, education leaders from the University Research Corridor convened at Crain’s Detroit Business’ Power Breakfast to discuss higher education and the role of Michigan’s three largest universities in driving economic development across Detroit and the state. The panel included Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, and University of Michigan (U-M) President Santa J. Ono.

Goldman Sachs empowers entrepreneurs through 10,000 Small Businesses program

Goldman Sachs launched the 10,000 Small Businesses program, a transformative initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive. The program addresses challenges small businesses face, including accessing capital, retaining talent, and scaling their operations.

Tigers acquire Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney from Dodgers for Jack Flaherty

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced the acquisition of catcher Thayron Liranzo and infielder Trey Sweeney from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for righthanded pitcher Jack Flaherty.

Detroit City FC faces Hartford Athletic; match to air nationally

Detroit City FC set for midweek Hartford Athletic road trip, airing nationally on CBS Sports

Detroit Tigers acquire two pitchers from Texas Rangers

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have announced the acquisition of righthanded pitchers Joseph Montalvo and Chase Lee from the Texas Rangers in exchange for lefthanded pitcher Andrew Chafin.

Michigan groups combat misinformation ahead of November elections

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 29, 2024

At the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit Regional Chamber, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Michigan business leaders announced a new initiative to support the state’s elections. The collaboration, named Michigan Business United for Elections, aims to restore faith in the election process and ensure that every legally eligible Michigander can vote.

SBA offers free educational webinars for small businesses in July-August 2024

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 29, 2024

The Small Business Administration (SBA) sponsors coaching and training programs to support small businesses at any stage of their journey. The SBA also promotes development and growth opportunities designed for military-owned, high-potential, and disadvantaged businesses, as well as small businesses seeking to participate in government contracting at no cost.

Detroit City FC acquires forward Jeciel Cedeño from Oakland Roots SC

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 29, 2024

DETROIT — Detroit City Football Club announced today the acquisition of 24-year-old forward Jeciel Cedeño from Oakland Roots SC for an undisclosed fee. Cedeño has arrived in Detroit and will be available for selection for Wednesday’s trip to Hartford Athletic.

Tigers acquire Liam Hicks and Tyler Owens from Rangers for Carson Kelly

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 28, 2024

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced that they have acquired catcher Liam Hicks and right-handed pitcher Tyler Owens from the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Carson Kelly.

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Detroit City Wire area weekly mass times

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Detroit City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Sacramento Republic secures late victory over Detroit City FC

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 27, 2024

DETROIT — Detroit City FC's defensive performance fell short as they conceded late, allowing Sacramento Republic FC to secure a 1-0 victory.

IRS faces backlog and fraud concerns with Employee Retention Credit

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a government program designed to prevent job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially underutilized due to its complexity, the IRS allowed for claims to continue being submitted, leading to an influx since 2021. This has resulted in a significant increase in pending claims and a total cost far exceeding initial estimates. The IRS is now facing a substantial backlog and is investigating potential fraud within the program.

Detroit Lions announce updates to player personnel and football operations staffs

The Detroit Lions announced updates to the team's player personnel and football operations staffs on July 26, 2024.

Patrick Romzek honored as part of Disability Pride Month's Game Changers series

Patrick Romzek named Disability Pride Month Game Changers honoree

Detroit City FC faces Sacramento Republic FC at home

Detroit City FC will return to Keyworth Stadium this Saturday for an inter-conference match against Sacramento Republic FC. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EDT and will be streamed live on ESPN+ and broadcast locally on Detroit50 (WKBD-TV). Michigan-based supporters can stream the match for free at www.cbsnews.com/detroit.

Detroit City FC hosts fourth annual Black Star Weekend with Amazon partnership