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The RenCen redevelopment has cleared a major hurdle. Now it faces a gauntlet.
While the state Legislature has signed off on an expansion to a key public incentive for large-scale development and redevelopment projects, the vision for the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit has a myriad of hurdles to clear before the first crews show up to start deconstructing part of it.
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How businesses can improve service animal access and ADA compliance
Learn how businesses can support service dog access, meet ADA requirements and create more inclusive customer experiences.
Business-backed group challenges signatures to put political spending ban on ballot
Protect MI Free Speech says it found problems with signatures submitted by a group backing the ballot initiative.
Holland packaging company buys former Howard Miller Clock facility for $15.9M
Coastal Container plans to use the facility to meet ongoing growth as it makes other investments.
Detroit extends its signature small business incentive program for another year
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved $2.5 million to keep the Motor City Match program operating through the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year.
As Detroit sees a redevelopment wave, these buildings await their turn
A wave of redevelopment has hit in and around downtown Detroit — but plenty of buildings still sit empty with uncertain futures.
Oura Ring 5 In-Depth Review: Smaller yes, but still worth it?
The Oura Ring 5 In-Depth Review, covering accuracy, new features, size comparisons, and plenty more. I dive into whether or not it's worth it.
Opinion: Michigan’s nonprofits are vital infrastructure, not a nice-to-have
Nonprofits work every day standing at the center of some of the hardest realities of our time.
Lightfoot claims Bally’s work doesn’t violate revolving door rules
Joining Bally’s could help Lightfoot preserve one of her top achievements as mayor, but is hard to square with her reformer credentials, a top watchdog told Crain’s.
Steel boss mulls reopening of Dearborn Works blast furnace
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves said the company is closer to resuming idled production — if automotive demand increases.
WGU’s flexible, skills-first pathways are bridging Detroit’s talent gap
Discover how skills-first education is helping employers address workforce shortages across Southeast Michigan.
Gilbert-backed Cosm gets $100M Sony investment as immersive theater operator expands to Detroit
A Cosm location in downtown Detroit is expected to open in September as part of Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock LLC real estate firm’s Development at Cadillac Square project.
Op-ed: Small businesses are carrying New York’s economy. The city must meet them halfway
Rising costs for insurance, utilities, rent, wages, and supplies are squeezing already-thin margins.
Huge Amazon Prime Days 2026 Sports Tech Deals Tracker!
Here's your complete Amazon Prime Days 2026 Sports Tech Gear Guide, covering 100+ sports tech product deals!
Utica ballpark to host its first music festival
The professional baseball league operator is bringing another entertainment option and revenue stream to the ballpark.
Opinion: Michigan has policy options to help curb online betting addiction
More than five years into legal sports betting, it is time for a fresh look at how Michigan regulates the industry and addresses the ripple effects on public health.
Opinion: Michigan’s goal should be to protect its online gaming market
As Michigan enters the next chapter of its legal sports betting and online gaming industry, we should pursue policies that strengthen the regulated market
Opinion: We should restrict gambling marketing to protect youth
If we are going to permit online gaming and sports betting in our state, this is the least we can do to protect Michigan youth from misleading, coercive ads.
Opinion: We should restrict gambling marketing to protect youth
If we are going to permit online gaming and sports betting in our state, this is the least we can do to protect Michigan youth from misleading, coercive ads.
Jet-engine manufacturer plots expansion in Pontiac on site of former movie studio
Williams International is seeking a 15-year extension of its Renaissance Zone tax break to support an expansion.
Prediction markets push gambling to new level, causing concern
The state is waging a legal fight to preserve oversight and tax revenue amid competition from the increasingly popular platforms, which are regulated by the federal government.
Northeast Ohio's largest women-owned businesses 2026
Top 25 majority women-owned businesses in Northeast Ohio.
Engineering’s Shuo Li selected for Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction | CWRU Newsroom
Shuo Li, PhD, the Leonard Case, Jr. Professorship in Engineering at the Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering, was sele...
Op-ed: City Council small business hearing was political theater
Instead of addressing the city’s well-documented small business challenges, the Council chose to stage a spectacle about federal lending policy it cannot change.
Crain’s Cleveland earns top honors in state journalism award
Crain's Cleveland was recognized with multiple awards at the Cleveland Press Club event.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Director of Capital Design and Construction Yunjung Lee Recognized by Crain's New York Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Architecture
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that Yunjung Lee, Director of Capital Design and Construction at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, has been named to
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Director of Capital Design and Construction Yunjung Lee Recognized by Crain's New York Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Architecture
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that Yunjung Lee, Director of Capital Design and Construction at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, has been named to
The one tool small businesses shouldn’t overlook this year
Business-grade managed WiFi is an essential tool and one that small businesses should not overlook. Cox WiFi offers reliable and secure solutions.
Bedside and beyond: WGU targets adults to fill region’s critical healthcare openings
Learn how WGU helps working adults build careers in nursing, health administration and health technology.
AJ Patton
Scope of work: A.J. Patton founded 548 Capital and 548 Development to help transform communities and their impact on the planet, developing solutions for the housing, environmental and economic issues facing inner cities. In 2022, he combined the firms into 548 Enterprise.Biggest professional win: 548 Capital rehabilitated a once-decrepit 79th Street building into a sustainable project with 28 affordable units, each with energy-efficient lighting, high-performance windows and state-of-the art HVAC systems, and it will soon include solar photovoltaic rooftop panels.Other contributions: Patton, a member of Crain's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022, is a member of the American Council on Renewable Energy’s Accelerate program, the Chicago Business Leadership Council banking and finance co-chair and a member of the World Leaders Forum board.Crain's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Nicholas M Ryan
Industry: Real EstateAge: 70 (Crain's estimate)Undergrad: Rose Hulman Institute of TechnologyProfessional/civic: National Multifamily Housing Council; Institute for Community
Bears downplayed Chicago talks as Arlington Heights push advanced
Records obtained by Crain's show six conversations between City Hall and team attorneys as Springfield lawmakers weighed legislation sought by the Bears.
Grand Rapids-based construction firm plans new Kalamazoo office at WMU business park
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. purchased the property for its new office last year.
National Science Foundation grant puts Chicago at the center of an expanding water economy
A $45 million National Science Foundation grant will help nonprofit Current expand a Great Lakes program to turn wastewater into useful economic resources.
United Center owners break ground on 1901 Project
The $7 billion megaproject stands to dramatically reshape a swath of the Near West Side.
Biggest diesel shock since 2022 deals another blow to farmers
In Illinois, the top US soybean-producing state, farm diesel averaged a record $5.41 a gallon at the start of May, nearly double the price a year earlier.
Susana Mendoza launches bid for Chicago mayor
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race today, becoming the highest-profile candidate to declare a challenge to Mayor Brandon Johnson.
World Business Chicago names six finalists in competition for city’s next big idea
From capping highways to reimagining alleyways and boulevards, six finalists in a World Business Chicago have bold ideas to reinvent the city's infrastructure.
Illinois hospitals urge Pritzker to quickly sign bill before Eli Lilly cuts off drug discounts
Illinois’ hospital association contends the move by Eli, which has also been threatened by the other large, global GLP-1 manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, is simply an unnecessary roadblock.
Google Releases Fitbit Air CAD Drawings & Specs: Bicep Bands Welcomed!
Google releases CAD drawings and specs for the Fitbit Air pod, allowing 3rd party companies to make band and accessories
Catholic Health CEO steps down
Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy resigned after serving as president and CEO of the Long Island hospital system for more than five years.
Durbin, Duckworth join calls for top prosecutor to resign after ‘Broadview Six’ fumble
The Illinois Democrats say the Northern District's top federal prosecutor has overseen an office marked by "chaos, deep internal dysfunction, and alleged misconduct."
Hawthorne Race Course property marketed as industrial redevelopment play
While the racecourse is also seeking a buyer to revive the gambling operation, the sprawling property may have more eager suitors from the commercial property sector.
How CMOs can align marketing with real business outcomes
CMOs must reclaim their role as enterprise growth leaders by connecting marketing to business outcomes, proving impact, and embracing AI and analytics.
‘Only one option on the table’: Indiana feels momentum in Bears chase
Indiana sees an opening after the Bears stadium plan stalled in Springfield.
Closing Michigan’s growing healthcare gap
Detroit employers and unions adopt advanced primary care to reduce costs, improve access and address care gaps.
Securing Michigan’s manufacturing legacy with AI and advanced technology
AI is helping Michigan manufacturers improve operations, lower maintenance costs and modernize production with practical, affordable solutions.
Spencer Leak Jr., leader of family funeral business, dies at 56
Leak spent more than four decades helping run the family funeral home business founded by his grandfather, the Rev. Andrew Leak, in 1933.
Bailey wants to keep the Bears. How? Well, that’s not clear.
As Illinois lawmakers struggle to craft a plan that would help keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says the state should find a way to keep the team — but insists individual taxpayers should also get a break.
Lucky Strike permanently closes Wrigleyville location
The bowling alley and bar didn’t give a reason for the closure, but the CEO of its parent company recently acknowledged headwinds.
Business leaders join calls for change in how university trustees are picked
A proposed constitutional amendment would task the governor with appointing members of the governing boards for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
Jewelers Building owners plan $25M renovation in bid to lure new tenants
If the investments help bolster the rent roll, it could nudge other landlords to follow suit — ultimately helping restore vital property tax revenue in the central business district.
Editorial: There’s a tough message in latest MSU president’s departure
Why can't Michigan's Big 3 universities hold onto their presidents? Look to what they have in common.
How a Detroit creative turned lost art classes into a winning business idea
Detroiter Trice Clark discusses plans for her new east side storefront.
Opinion: Follow California’s lead in protecting workers from AI displacement
By an Executive Order, Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to fill a gaping public policy void on a bread-and-butter issue for workers. Illinois and Gov. JB Pritzker would do well to follow suit.
Millender Center’s retail businesses asked to leave
The Bedrock LLC-owned Millender Center, built in the 1980s immediately across from the RenCen, is emptying of tenants.
Group turns in 562,000 signatures for Michigan corporate donations ban
The ballot proposal would prohibit DTE Energy, Consumers Energy and companies with state or local contracts worth more than $250,000 from contributing to politicians.
Health tech firm Veradigm begins climbing out of years-long financial do-overs
The Chicago company reported it had revenue of $594 million in 2024, dropping from $626 million in 2023, with a net loss of $292 million in 2024 compared to net income of $49 million the previous year.
Double-digit premium hikes push Michigan small businesses to reconsider health coverage
Small businesses owners say they may drop employee health insurance coverage altogether because of rising costs.
MSG Sports shares rally to record as Knicks reach NBA finals
Shares of Knicks' parent company Madison Square Garden Sports hit a record on Tuesday.
Opinion: How corporate apprenticeships move the needle for Chicago youth
The momentum across the city is real, and the programs reflect the kind of intentional investment that changes trajectories.
Opinion: Why is Chicago handing its parking meters to a firm tied to ICE deportation flights?
City Council should closely examine Stonepeak’s broader business operations and infrastructure footprint before approving the transfer.
Greg Hinz: As mayoral field forms, Mendoza targets Johnson on TIFs
Susana Mendoza’s attack on TIF sweeps may be the opening salvo in a crowded mayoral contest.
Booming U.S. defense business benefits a new type of company in Michigan
Small and medium-sized businesses have more opportunity than ever to break into a defense industry under a new mandate to move faster.
Southeast Michigan’s future won’t build itself. Here’s how we do it.
Detroit leaders call for smarter, community-driven growth to create jobs, strengthen schools and build a sustainable, shared economic future.
Commentary: Illinois mixed strategy and intention to mount a resurgence
Global companies are choosing Illinois because the state is aligning itself with where the economy is going, not where it has been.
Chicago has a new largest public company
Big IPOs bring new entrants to this year's ranking.
Great Lakes Maritime Initiative aims to strengthen shipbuilding, jobs and the environment
University of Michigan launches Great Lakes Maritime Initiative to boost shipbuilding, innovation and workforce development across the region.
Transmission investment powers Michigan’s economic future
ITC’s Krista Tanner discusses how the state’s electric grid is driving reliability, growth and long-term energy affordability for businesses.
Pontiac’s comeback: A new chapter led by partnership and purpose
Oakland County leads downtown Pontiac revival with major public and private investment, creating jobs, housing and renewed opportunity for residents.
Energy security in an uncertain world depends on affordability and access
Reliable, affordable energy depends on resilient infrastructure, diverse sources and sustained investment to keep supply steady and communities secure.
Putting small businesses in the driver’s seat of Michigan’s economy
Data-driven programs in Michigan connect capital and expertise to help small businesses expand, overcome barriers and sustain long-term success.
Chicago’s top health official exits after turbulent stretch under Johnson
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige is leaving City Hall after overseeing measles outbreaks, migrant health issues and steep federal funding cuts.
Illinois healthcare bills at stake as spring session enters final week
The biggest battles in healthcare legislation may involve Big Pharma, but several other health bills are at the make-or-break stage this coming week in Springfield.
Pritzker hopeful on Bears deal as Legislature heads for finish line
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s confident the Illinois Senate will advance a revised Bears stadium incentive bill as lawmakers race to keep the team from moving to Indiana.
Editorial: Delay Illinois’ swipe-fee law before chaos hits
With litigation unresolved and federal regulators intervening, Springfield should pause Illinois’ swipe-fee law before the July 1 deadline.
Antonio Gracias’ Valor stands to pocket billions from SpaceX IPO
Antonio Gracias, the founder of Chicago-based Valor Equity Partners and a longtime Elon Musk ally, controls a 4% economic stake in SpaceX.
Bears’ Chicago talks complicate Arlington Heights stadium push
The mayor's office said "several" meetings have taken place over April and May between the team and city's top lawyers.
CHA board chair weighs run for mayor amid clash with Johnson: report
CHA board chair Matthew Brewer is considering a run for Chicago mayor as his public feud with Mayor Brandon Johnson intensifies, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Michigan business leaders launch statewide alliance to boost startup ecosystem
Nearly 100 organizations from across Michigan are joining forces to establish a statewide innovation alliance.
Michigan group says it has signatures to propose ban on utility, business donations
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics plans to turn in petitions next week. It needs 356,958 valid voter signatures to qualify.
Chicago delays tipped wage phaseout after restaurant pushback
Chicago aldermen approved a compromise delaying the phaseout of the tipped minimum wage for restaurants, handing Mayor Brandon Johnson a setback.
Detroit investors are leaving their mark on this Lake Huron vacation town
The village of Lexington, snuggled up against Lake Huron, boasts of only about 1,000 or so year-round residents, but the population swells by maybe two-fold or more during the warmer months.
Chicago Reader names a new publisher
The Chicago Reader has named a new publisher as the long-struggling alternative news outlet continues its latest turnaround effort.
Blackstone Hotel sold at discount to local investor
The local investor behind the two biggest downtown hotel purchases of the past year has picked up a third in the historic Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Avenue.
Illinois joins suit arguing Trump grad loan caps threaten healthcare workforce
Illinois joined 25 Democratic-led states suing the Trump administration over new graduate student loan caps they say could worsen healthcare worker shortages.
Auto suppliers push for USMCA renewal as tariffs jolt business
Manufacturers are paying close attention to how the rules of North American trade will be rewritten yet again.
Why CMOs must become enterprise growth leaders
CMOs must reclaim their role as enterprise growth leaders by connecting marketing to business outcomes, proving impact, and embracing AI and analytics.
The parking meter deal Chicagoans love to hate is poised for another sale
The City Council is likely to push for better terms in the concession contract under a new owner.
DraftKings to close sportsbook at Wrigley Field: report
DraftKings will stop taking in-person bets at Wrigley Field on May 31, blaming rising city and state sports wagering taxes.
2026 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards
Learn about the 2026 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards from Ad Age and Modern Healthcare, honoring impactful healthcare advertising, marketing and communications campaigns.
How Carle Illinois College of Medicine is changing the health care innovation ecosystem
Carle Illinois College of Medicine blends medicine, engineering and AI to speed health care innovation from concept to patient care.
How Carle Illinois College of Medicine is changing the health care innovation ecosystem
Carle Illinois College of Medicine blends medicine, engineering and AI to speed health care innovation from concept to patient care.
Chicago power families: Who holds influence now
These 14 families wield influence across Chicago and Illinois through business, politics, philanthropy, sports and civic institutions.
Power Families of Chicago: Crown, Duchossois, Melman and Wirtz
Some long-familiar names — Crown, Duchossois, Melman and Wirtz — are among Chicago's most powerful families.
Power Families of Chicago: Velasquez
With second-generation leaders in Azteca Foods and a history of philanthropy and civic activism in Pilsen, the Velasquez family is among Chicago's most powerful.
Power Families of Chicago: Hoffmann
The Hoffmanns — whose company operates 52 platform businesses in eight vertical categories — are among Chicago's most powerful families.
Power Families of Chicago: Sacks
With influence in education, philanthropy and political circles, Michael and Cari Sacks are among Chicago's most powerful families.
Connecting care: How Meridian supports Michigan’s foster youth
Meridian’s foster care program helps Michigan youth access care, stability and everyday support during times of transition.