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Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
Is your West Michigan company minority-owned? Tell us about it for an upcoming Crain’s list
Across industries, we’re aiming to highlight the largest minority-owned businesses in West Michigan in an upcoming Crain’s Grand Rapids Business list. Companies must be at least 51% minority-owned and based in Kent, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Muskegon or Allegan county. Find more information and apply here. The largest minority-owned businesses...
The electric energy future could be wasting away in a junk drawer
LANSING – Lily Wilkin has four old phones tucked away in her closet and no plans to recycle them. “I keep them for nostalgia,” she said. Wilkin works at Best Buy, the nation’s largest retail collector of electronic waste — from CRT TVs to hard drives to fans. Wilkin said at least two customers drop off electronics for recycling every day at the East Lansing Best Buy.
UP, Northern Michigan Democratic delegates hope to address needs of rural communities at national convention
(WLUC) - The Democratic National Convention is underway at the United Center in Chicago where Vice President Harris is set to take the stage on Thursday. Around 4,700 delegates from across the country have made their way to the DNC for the week including 138 delegates from Michigan. Tony Tollefson,...
Tornado, Lake-Effect Snow detection will get better; Michigan getting 3 new weather radars
Currently, we only have four weather radars in Michigan. Some of our weather occurs outside of the radar coverage. A private company is about to install more radars around Michigan to help fill the gaps. Probably your favorite piece of weather information is looking at the current radar. You figure...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
PitchMI statewide innovation competition opens for entries
The entry period is open for Michigan’s new “Shark Tank”-style competition for innovative solutions where the state will give one winning idea a $100,000 investment to help make the project come to life. Those interested in the PitchMI competition have until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 16 to submit an idea that transforms mobility for Michiganders. The […]
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
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