Apple has finally embraced standardization with the shift to USB-C for the new iPhone 15. Modern headphones, game consoles, and many laptops, including Apple’s MacBooks, long ago adopted USB-C as a standard charging port. The iPhone was one of the… Continue Reading  

The United Auto Workers will wage a strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis later this month. The strike is estimated to bring a whopping $5 billion in economic losses over a period of 10 days. Join John Ruther as… Continue Reading  

Even if you are not involved, we have all seen the cryptocurrency exchanges bankruptcies over the past year plague crypto investors. But did you ever notice that large companies do not transact in cryptocurrency? Sure, a few companies that sell… Continue Reading  

In early July of this year, the State of Michigan cut almost half of the budget for its Pure Michigan tourism campaign. In making its decision, lawmakers cited that “promotional advertising should focus on talent attract (sic), labor retention, and… Continue Reading  

Welcome to this week’s Forefront Friday, where John Ruther takes a deep dive into the realm of Michigan summer tourism. In this insightful discussion, John explores the recent “cuts” to the well-known Pure Michigan campaigns and shares captivating statistics about… Continue Reading  

Want to take home a piece of Finlandia University? Following the recent news of Finlandia Unversity closing its doors after 126 years in Michigan’s upper peninsula, the institution has begun to auction off items. The auctions include a variety of items,… Continue Reading  

Have you wondered how the next change in Michigan laws and policies will affect your business or employer? Recent repeals to Right-to-Work and changes to “prevailing wage,” among other proposals, all represent abrupt changes to running a company. While these… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday with John Ruther, CPA/ABV, MBA, CGMA. The planned $2.5 billion EV battery plant near Big Rapids, MI, is “not a done deal,” according to Gotion executives. Since announcing the plant and plans to create over 2,300 jobs in the… Continue Reading  

Can you name the special day each November that is a school holiday in many districts, and requires a brief recess for the Michigan State legislature?  No, it has nothing to do with bad Lions football or turkey dinners.  The… Continue Reading  

No doubt you have seen ads lately touting the good news that SK Siltron CSS plans expanding the capacity of manufacturing semiconductors in Michigan; and while $300 million is nowhere near the $20 billion investment by Intel to manufacture wafers… Continue Reading