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KC Crain: As 50th Automotive News Congress nears, the room still matters
Automotive News Congress events remain some of the most important moments on the industry’s calendar.
Opinion: Gov. DeWine celebrates Ohio’s workforce but the state needs to do far more
Ohio was recently named America’s Top State for Business. It should set its sights on becoming the best state for its workers, too.
Lender’s bet on Fifth Third Center pays off with occupancy bump
Since its lender took over, the building has signed new tenants and seen existing ones increase space.
What one power broker thinks is driving Williamsburg’s booming retail market
Ariel Schuster has been involved in several notable recent transactions in Williamsburg, including Bylt Basics' first New York City store.
Meet the family-owned Detroit company behind McDonald’s ice cream
Made in Detroit: C.F. Burger Creamery Co. supplies soft-serve mix to roughly 13% of McDonald’s locations nationwide.
How employers can help curb some of the biggest drivers of healthcare costs
Employers can lower healthcare costs by expanding preventive care, improving primary care access and helping employees manage chronic conditions.
Bottled water giant shutters Absopure’s Plymouth facility months after acquiring the company
A California water bottling company is closing a Plymouth facility months after acquiring the company.
LuxWall lands federal support for Detroit glass factory
LuxWall, a Ypsilanti-based energy-efficient glass manufacturer, is receiving financial assistance from the federal government to support a new manufacturing facility it is building in Detroit, the company announced Thursday.
Haslams make major gift to West Side Market transformation
The $2.9 million gift will go toward a renovated event space and adding a second balcony to the Market Hall.
Cosm opens immersive sports-watching venue with stadium-sized ambitions in Detroit
The 70,000-square-foot, three-level facility features “Shared Reality” technology — a high-resolution, wraparound display system designed to simulate courtside or front-row stadium sightlines.
Notre Dame College closed two years ago. Where did its employees go?
More than two years after Notre Dame College closed, its former employees have scattered across Northeast Ohio and beyond, with many building new careers in higher education.
Upstate health providers land $76M via federal rural help program
The funding is part of program aimed at improving access to services and coordination among health systems and other providers in remote parts of the state.
UK powertrain company plants its North American headquarters in Southfield
A UK-based powertrain solutions company is planting its North American headquarters in Southfield.
Racing legend Jack Roush to auction off iconic cars, personal hot rods
Legendary engineering innovator and motorsports icon Jack Roush is putting cars from his museum collection up for auction for the first time.
Michigan Justice Fund pivots to national stage with New York fiscal sponsor
The organization helped spur the state to redirect $200 million from incarceration and achieve the state’s lowest imprisonment rate in three decades.
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward joins Guardians’ ownership group
The Macedonia native is the second prominent athlete from Northeast Ohio to buy a stake in the Guardians this year, joining Travis Kelce.
Meet the strategists behind Michigan’s biggest 2026 campaigns
The people helping steer Michigan’s marquee 2026 races either work directly for the candidates or at consulting firms retained by them.
DIA to open first Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit devoted to famed artist’s architectural paintings
The Detroit Institute of Arts expects the show will draw 125,000 or more visitors at $20-$30 per ticket.
Akron Art Museum unveils $12.5M renovation aimed at doubling attendance
Backed by a capital campaign and $2M in state funds, the Akron Art Museum's $12M expansion opens Sept. 23 with new galleries, a black box and expanded education space.
New business park latest in Painesville’s mounting development
After years of bringing new housing and entertainment options to the Lake County city, moves are now underway to clear the way for industrial and commercial uses.
Detroit’s iconic Hotel Yorba has a new owner whose plans are still in flux
The new owner said he had originally planned on an affordable housing conversion but has gone "back to the drawing board" after a meeting with nearby residents.
Richfield estate built for entertainment lists at nearly $4M
This Richfield estate has details that would cost millions to replicate, its agent said.
KC Crain: Next governor must make Michigan more competitive
Our state has great strengths, but we also have major problems that the next governor will need to address.
Moreno calls to end data center subsidies
Pushback against data centers has grown across the country, including in Ohio.
Michigan's top-paid nonprofit leaders
The Crain’s 2026 list of the top-paid nonprofit leaders in Michigan is led by two University of Michigan spinoffs and three private foundations.
The future of Burke Lakefront Airport could depend on who wins Ohio’s midterm elections
Mayor Justin Bibb's push to close Burke Lakefront Airport needs an act of Congress — and Ohio's competitive midterm races could determine whether that's possible.
The future of Burke Lakefront Airport could depend on who wins Ohio’s midterm elections
Mayor Justin Bibb's push to close Burke Lakefront Airport needs an act of Congress — and Ohio's competitive midterm races could determine whether that's possible.
$18M Stocking Elementary housing conversion hinges on federal tax credits
Commonwealth Development's plan would preserve Stocking Elementary on Grand Rapids' west side for housing and add two buildings.
Why employee mental health is your best investment
Wedgwood expert Brina Tiemeyer explains how mental health support, strong managers and healthy workplace cultures strengthen the workforce.
Why employee mental health is your best investment
Wedgwood expert Brina Tiemeyer explains how mental health support, strong managers and healthy workplace cultures strengthen the workforce.
Credit-card deals and reservation apps are reshaping the way Cleveland’s top tables get booked
Northeast Ohio’s food scene has earned a level of recognition that’s beginning to change how its best tables are booked.
Advancing manufacturing through a trusted partnership
Learn how a contractor and Cleveland-based manufacturer partnered to modernize the production, improve efficiency and support future growth.
Exclusive: Justin Ishbia reveals vision for Sox stadium and massive riverside development
The billionaire owner-in-waiting is offering Crain's readers the first detailed look at a proposed 80-acre riverfront district.
New York health premiums climb despite state pushback on insurers
The Department of Financial Services approved a 6% average rate increase for the individual market and an 8% average hike for small-group plans.
Pastry chef bringing a taste of the Pacific Northwest to some notable Detroit storefronts
Detroit's Core City is set to get an influx of new food options from one chef.
Detroit-Ann Arbor bus expands late-night, early-morning service
A regional bus connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit is expanding its early morning and late night service due to rider demand.
Benson, James to make pitch for governor to Detroit Economic Club
The event will be held Sept. 16. Each candidate will have solo time on stage.
A farm wants a data center in rural Michigan — and it has to join a city to do it
A rural Michigan community now stands to lose both control of what happens on the land — and the potential for millions of dollars in elusive new tax revenue,
How synthetic turf and a $5M new HQ are reshaping baseball league owner’s business
The USPBL is looking beyond baseball as it looks to bring in additional revenue.
Michigan Supreme Court clears ballot measure restricting business political giving
The court said it was not persuaded to grant injunctive relief sought by a coalition of business groups and companies and Jim Holcomb of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Michigan Supreme Court clears ballot measure restricting business political giving
The court said it was not persuaded to grant injunctive relief sought by a coalition of business groups and companies and Jim Holcomb of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Opinion: If we want to grow Detroit’s philanthropic pie, we have to invite more people to table
Detroit's generosity remains one of our greatest strengths, but some Detroiters have built their lives elsewhere.
Engineering firm doubling its space in Downtown Cleveland office tower
The firm is adding workers in Cleveland and doubling the size of its space in Downtown's Fifth Third Center.
Tearing down 2 RenCen towers is the only viable option, Bedrock says
Bedrock made its case during a Community Benefits Ordinance meeting Tuesday night in Detroit.
Ford hires power industry exec as president for new energy storage business
Dave Carroll, former CEO of ENGIE North America, will succeed Ford Motor Co. veteran Lisa Drake, who is retiring.
Existing Garmin Watches Will Get Fenix 9 Features: Here’s the Full Details!
A complete run-down of the new Fenix 9 software features, and which features will go to previous watches. Dive in!
Meijer to demolish former 28th Street Flowerland for gas station
Meijer acquired the former Flowerland on 28th Street, with plans to build a new mExpress convenience store.
Scott Seaman Selected to Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Scott Seaman, partner and co-chair of Hinshaw’s global Insurance Services group, has been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm
Akin energy & infrastructure partner Mitch Holzrichter has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law, which recognizes professionals whose work…
Martin Bishop Named Crain's Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leader in Law
Crowell & Moring Health Care Group co-chair and Management Board member Martin J. Bishop has been named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 list of Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law, recognizing significant professional leadership, industry impact, mentorship, and community involvement. Learn about his practice and achievements.
Chicago’s largest private equity and venture capital firms
The 20 biggest private equity firms on Crain's list reported making only 601 deals in 2025, down from 1,978 in 2024.
Health Alliance Plan: Helping businesses build stronger, healthier teams
Learn how smarter employee health benefits, preventive care and coordinated healthcare help Michigan employers control costs.
Health Alliance Plan: Helping businesses build stronger, healthier teams
Learn how smarter employee health benefits, preventive care and coordinated healthcare help Michigan employers control costs.
Cleveland Museum of Art plans $40 million restoration of Fine Arts Garden
The project is expected to cost around $40 million to complete.
Court rules against Detroit Axle over Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade’s opinion validated the president’s elimination of the “de minimis” tariff exemption for goods valued at $800 or less.
Opinion: Cleveland’s enrollment cliff is becoming a talent cliff
"Demography created the enrollment cliff. Immigration policy should not turn it into a talent cliff," attorney Richard T. Herman writes.
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack questions whether U.S. inflation will keep slowing
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president says more needs to be done to get to the Fed's 2% target for inflation.
Real estate exec Jeff Glover sells Keller Williams franchises to focus on his agency, training business
The move gives the Realtor more time to focus on his other businesses.
Candidates for Ohio governor outline data center plans
Amy Acton called for a conditional moratorium while Vivek Ramaswamy said he wants free electricity for those near data centers.
As Henry Ford Health searches for a new HQ office, here are the other buildings that could be in play
The health system wouldn’t specify what other properties were in the mix, but there are a few large buildings in the area that could be contenders — at least in theory.
Judge pauses pied-à-terre tax rollout after homeowners allege botched launch
Staten Island Judge Wayne Ozzi heard arguments on a motion for a temporary restraining order to block the rollout of the pied-à-terre tax.
Brian McGrath Selected to Crain’s New York Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is excited to announce that Brian McGrath, partner and co-chair of the firm’s Consumer Financial Services group, has been selected by Crain’s New York Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
The rise of managed intelligence: AI is rewriting the cybersecurity playbook
AI adoption is accelerating. Learn why governance, cybersecurity and executive oversight are essential to reduce risk and scale AI safely.
Couple turns passion for helicopters into a national business that’s anchored in Detroit
Cassandra and Sergio Troiani turned a hobby flying helicopters into a national aviation experience company — and they just anchored it in Detroit.
How to improve employee retention: Strategies to boost engagement and reduce turnover
Watch this Quick Take with Yeo & Yeo’s Amy Cell to learn employee retention strategies that build engagement, strengthen loyalty and reduce turnover.
Fort Worth Councilman Michael Crain’s lawsuit against former business partner dismissed
Will Northern also announced progress in the development of Woodhaven Country Club property that was central to the lawsuit.
Hunter House is building a replica of its iconic restaurant, all the way down to the grill
The new Hunter House restaurant building in Birmingham is expected to open this fall.
Burke Airport businesses demand chance to have their say amidst closing saga
A plan to close Burke Lakefront Airport faces opposition from businesses that are connected to the airport.
Rep. Max Miller to seek ethics probe into himself over abuse claims
Rep. Max Miller is the former son-in-law of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno.
Boys & Girls Clubs, Usher team up with BET on entertainment careers for youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan and Ushers’s New Look are teaming up with BET to expand youth workforce development opportunities for Detroit and Atlanta youth in the entertainment industry.
St. Edward High School
St. Edward High School, a Catholic school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope for the transformation of the world.
Why hybrid healthcare is a business imperative for employers in Ohio
The hybrid healthcare approach can help Ohio employers improve employee experience while managing healthcare costs.
Why hybrid healthcare is a business imperative for employers in Ohio
The hybrid healthcare approach can help Ohio employers improve employee experience while managing healthcare costs.
Entertainment costs climb as many Cleveland venues raise prices year after year
Costs for entertainment in Northeast Ohio are rising, from sporting events to Cedar Point.
Redevelopment of Busy Bee site in Eastern Market gets $1.5M state boost
Property owner and developer Roger Basmajian is planning 17 apartments and 6,100 square feet of retail space at Gratiot Avenue and Russell Street in Detroit.
Op-ed: A community banker’s case for New York’s digital infrastructure
Our grid needs modernization whether or not another data center is ever built.
Grant Thornton to acquire CBIZ for nearly $3 billion
The combination would establish the fifth-largest accounting firm in the U.S.
Where governor candidates stand on incentives, data centers and other business issues
Crain’s asked each contender to respond to seven questions ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, when voters will decide which Democrat and Republican will face off in November.
Grand Rapids lands $1M to revive struggling business corridors
Grand Rapids will receive $1 million from the state to create low-interest loans that help small businesses renovate storefronts, fill vacancies and grow.
His employees called him the ‘World’s Greatest’ chairman. Then he was charged with fraud.
Crain's has received dozens of internal investor emails over the last year-plus that shed light on communications between the now-charged Kenneth Bardwell and his investors.
Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm
Akin investment management partner Emily Goodman has been named to the Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40 List, which honors the exceptional achievements of professionals who are shaping industries…
Fight over anti-corporate spending initiative brings in big money
The filings came three days after the Board of State Canvassers certified the measure, which means it will appear on the November ballot unless the Legislature adopts the bill first.
Michigan passenger rail is finally poised for change
Michigan has more state-owned passenger rail infrastructure than anywhere outside the Northeast — and almost nothing to show for it. That could change soon.
Opinion: Expanded rail service can be Michigan’s next economic engine
A Michigan Central-Ann Arbor segment of rail service doesn’t need another study, and it’s too important to wait for federal action. The state should take the lead and fund this work.
Opinion: Programs to help ease caregivers’ burden can be a lifeline
The success of programs like Kinship Support isn’t measured only by the number of families served; it’s measured by children who remain connected to the people who love them most.
Investment in energy efficiency can strengthen your business
Discover how DTE Energy rebates support modernization, operational performance and long-term business value.
Ballot measure to restrict political donations by utilities gains approval
The measure will go to the Legislature and, if they decline to take it up, it will be on ballots in November for voters to decide.
Why two Cleveland-area businesses are betting on racing simulators
Speed Trap Racing and Lorain KartPlex are betting that high-end racing simulators can become motorsports' version of golf simulators.
Ciokajlo: Resilient restaurateurs point the way in Detroit
Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Mickey Ciokajlo reflects on the role resilient restaurant owners have played in Detroit's comeback story. Three of them recently spoke at a Crain's Power Breakfast event.
Northern Michigan University banks on new business school, housing to help boost enrollment
The university in Marquette is undertaking several initiatives to help reverse a decade-plus enrollment slide.
Opinion: Michigan’s businesses need more CPAs. Lansing shouldn’t delay the solution.
State lawmakers should move quickly to enact legislation creating an additional pathway to CPA licensure.
New Michigan budget delivers mixed results for business community
The 2026-27 budget expands community college scholarships and a child care program while reducing funding for workforce training, business attraction and tourism.
Michigan extends key tax breaks for billions of dollars of real estate development in Detroit
Real estate developers are breathing a sigh of relief now that state lawmakers have agreed to an extension of two key property tax abatements used for projects around Michigan.
Traverse City business incubator names a startup veteran to top role
Stacey Feeley will helm the business incubator 20Fathoms after years as an entrepreneur herself.
Ballot initiative to block political donations by utilities and contractors advances
The Michigan elections bureau on Friday recommended certification of a ballot initiative that, if passed, would significantly restrict political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors.
Opinion: Burke’s second act should benefit all of Cleveland
Creating a human-scale resident neighborhood at the Burke Lakefront Airport site would provide direct and wide-ranging benefits for Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, writes economist James Trutko.
Developer of proposed $3B Romulus sports complex charged with fraud
The man behind a proposed multi-billion-dollar development in Romulus has been charged with fraud after allegedly scamming investors out of millions of dollars.
Rock Entertainment Group to sell naming rights for downtown soccer stadium
REG previously partnered with the Cleveland Soccer Group on its failed bid to bring an expansion NWSL team to the city.
Proposed 9-story Corktown residential building receives millions in tax incentives
The Detroit City Council has signed off on tax incentives for a nine-story new residential building in Corktown.
Atwater Brewery closing downtown Grand Rapids taproom
Atwater will close its downtown Grand Rapids taproom following the brewery's sale back to founder Mark Rieth.