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Forefront Friday – Summer Energy Blackouts

Forefront Friday – Summer Energy Blackouts

June 6, 2022  | Posted by: oadmin

In the Wallstreet Journal this weekend, the National American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC) warned 2/3s of the US could experience blackouts this summer saying “The forced transition to green energy is distorting energy markets and destabilizing the grid.” Droughts, combined… Continue Reading  

Sneakers: An unexpected alternative asset class

Sneakers: An unexpected alternative asset class

June 2, 2022  | Posted by: Julie Lock

Steve Jobs once said, “There are sneakers that cost more than an iPod”. Although Jobs passed away in 2011, this quote remains relevant to this day. A 256GB Apple iPod touch currently retails for $399. On StockX’s website, a Men’s… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – Victory Gardens

Forefront Friday – Victory Gardens

May 27, 2022  | Posted by: Patrick O'Keefe

It is that time of year again – Memorial Day – where we remember our veterans who fought and died for our freedom. It is also the time to plant our gardens. This year after a long hiatus I am… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – Strategic Alliances

Forefront Friday – Strategic Alliances

May 13, 2022  | Posted by: John Ruther

Given all that has been going on have you come to the conclusion that stronger relationships including strategic alliances, or joint ventures need to be part of your strategy to keep your business healthy or growing? Well, here are three… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – Netflix Losses

Forefront Friday – Netflix Losses

May 6, 2022  | Posted by: Susan Koss

Current macroeconomic factors such as sluggish economic growth, increasing inflation, geopolitical events and some continued disruption from COVID are becoming increasingly challenging for many US companies. These factors are significantly impacting the US economic climate and current state of the… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – Employee Recruitment

Forefront Friday – Employee Recruitment

April 29, 2022  | Posted by: Violeta Zdravkovic

If your company’s greatest assets for revenue generation and profitability are your employees, then you are already aware of how the great resignation and great reshuffle have financially impacted employers with labor shortages and difficulties with filling job vacancies, especially… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – Patio Season

Forefront Friday – Patio Season

April 22, 2022  | Posted by: Keith Chulumovich

I shoveled snow earlier this week, I had to wear my winter coat, and I even had a bowl of hot soup for lunch just to warm up, and it’s the middle of April…………….but then again, this is Michigan.  It… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – Remote Work Impact

Forefront Friday – Remote Work Impact

April 15, 2022  | Posted by: Susan Koss

It has been seven years since the City of Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in the history of the United States. The bankruptcy allowed Detroit to come out leaner by shedding $7 billion in debt.  COVID-19 and the… Continue Reading  

U.S. Inflation Continuing to Rise

U.S. Inflation Continuing to Rise

April 12, 2022  | Posted by: oadmin

U.S. inflation increased to 8.5% in March from its previous level over the past twelve months, which is the highest it has been in four decades. The rise in prices was primarily driven by increases in energy and food costs,… Continue Reading  

Forefront Friday – The Economic Impact of Hosting the NFL Draft

Forefront Friday – The Economic Impact of Hosting the NFL Draft

April 8, 2022  | Posted by: Julie Lock

The NFL draft is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the country, and Detroit is set to host in 2024. So, what kind of economic impact can these host cities anticipate? Well, last year’s draft in Cleveland brought… Continue Reading