Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Commit Nearly $3 Billion To Members, Hospitals And Health Care Workers In The Ongoing Fight Against COVID-19

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association today announced that the network of 36 independent and locally-operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program®, have committed nearly $3 billion to date in support of members, health care workers and local communities to aid in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

• Apr 21, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Donating Smoothies To Local Healthcare Workers & First Responders

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in the Metro Detroit area is participating in the launch of the brand's systemwide initial goal of giving away 100,000 smoothies as part of its #InThisTogether campaign.

• Apr 16, 2020

How Can Restaurants Recover From Coronavirus?

Jason Bowell, assistant general manager of New York's venerable Beatrice Inn and restaurant industry veteran, sees staff retention as key to a strong comeback.

• Apr 14, 2020

No More Traveling To Different Residences Starting Tomorrow

Executive Order 2020-42 limits gatherings and travel, and requires all workers who are not necessary to sustain or protect life to stay home.

• Apr 10, 2020

Michigan Ranked 7th Biggest Unemployment Increase In States

In a new study, unemployment rates were compared across all 50 states for the week of March 23.

• Apr 3, 2020

Carhartt Shifts Production To Supply Protective Face Masks & Medical Gowns

Starting in April, Carhartt will begin to produce 50,000 medical gowns and 2.5 million masks for those in need of them during the COVID-19 crisis.

• Mar 31, 2020

Detroit Industry Spotlight: Transportation Hiring Going Strong

Detroit's transportation industry is experiencing strong job growth.

• Mar 31, 2020

Kroger Transforms Ohio Store to Online Only

As people are being cautious about COVID-19, Kroger announced a pilot program that transforms a Cincinnati-area Kroger to online order pickup only.

• Mar 27, 2020

Major Food Supplier For Metro Detroit Restaurants Is Now Selling To The Public

Atlas Wholesale Food Co., a major supplier to Metro Detroit-area restaurants and casinos will for the first time in its history, begin to offer any of its 3,000 items in its inventory to consumers through their website

• Mar 25, 2020

Hiring For Managers On The Rise In Detroit

Hiring for managers in Detroit is going strong. Employers in the industry posted 112 new jobs over the past week and 446 new jobs in the last month, ranking second among top job categories in the local area.

• Mar 24, 2020

Harbor Freight Tools Donating Protective Gear to Hospitals

Harbor Freight Tools, with over a thousand retail locations across the country, a leading retailer of tools and supplies, is donating all of their personal protective gear and equipment to hospitals.

• Mar 24, 2020

Bedrock Detroit Giving Rent Forgiveness

In the wake of COVID-19, Bedrock Detroit is waiving all rent, expenses, and parking fees for restaurants and retail tenants who "qualify as small businesses".

• Mar 23, 2020

Universal Pictures Makes Its Theatrical Movies Available On Demand

With the coronavirus pandemic causing theaters to close around the world, NBCUniversal has made its global theatrical releases from Universal Pictures available for rent on many on-demand services.

• Mar 23, 2020

The Detroit Bus Company Is Now Making Bulk Hand Sanitizer

The Detroit Bus Company is now making bulk hand sanitizer to help with the shortage created by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Mar 20, 2020

Coronavirus Helps Drive Gas Prices Down

Coronavirus is having a huge impact on the economy, but it's also making it cheaper to fill up your tank.

• Mar 17, 2020

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