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Forefront Friday – Summer Energy Blackouts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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