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47th Annual Grosse Pointe Run Sparks Athletic Excellence and Charitable Giving
The scenic shoreline of Lakeshore Drive transformed into a bustling highway of community spirit and athletic determination on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as hundreds gathered for the 47th Annual Grosse Pointe Run. Organized by the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary Club...
Black Chamber Connects Storm Victims With Recovery Resources
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana (BCC-NWI) is stepping up efforts to help small businesses, homeowners and renters recover from the devastating August 11, 2026, storm by organizing two disaster recovery events offering financial guidance, technical...
Digital Tools Expanding Reach & Power Of Small Businesses
Something significant is happening across America’s small business economy. Entrepreneurs and small firms are acquiring reach, capabilities, and operating capacity that not long ago were largely the domain of much bigger companies. Three recently released economic...
Higher Fuel Costs Lead To Price Increases For Consumers, Businesses Warn The Fed
A report Wednesday afternoon from the Federal Reserve added anecdotal evidence to the morning’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing consumer prices rose unexpectedly fast in September. The ‘Beige Book’ report, a compilation of anecdotes from the central...
Inflation Surpassed Worker Paychecks For Third Straight Month
For the third straight month, workers' paychecks did not keep pace with rising prices, the Labor Department's final inflation report ahead of the midterm elections revealed. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.6% from the month before in September, above forecasters'...
Social Security Recipients To Get 3.6% Cost Of Living Boost, An Average Of $75 Per Month
The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The...
