Insider Intelligence

For the month of November, Michigan’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 3.9%, unchanged from the prior month. Last month’s rate was eight-tenths of a percentage point below last year’s rate. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn market, November’s unemployment rate was 4.0%, which also remained unchanged from the prior month, and was four-tenths of a percentage point below last year’s rate.  […]

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last month declined by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.0%. The rate is seven-tenths of a percentage point below September 2017. Last month total employment grew by 1,000, while the number of unemployed was reduced by 8,000. For the first time since September 2000 the number of unemployed fell […]

Currently, Governor Rick Snyder is in China for his eighth investment mission to the country. The focus of his trip is promoting Michigan’s global leadership in mobility and autonomous vehicle technology development. Additionally, he is promoting Michigan as an ideal tourism destination for Chinese travelers. “Throughout his administration, Governor Snyder has been a strong advocate […]

This week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark to attend the ITS World Congress. An annual event, it provides an opportunity for stakeholders to meet and discuss ways to move initiatives forward. Additionally, it showcases the latest ITS achievements and raises awareness of the Host region. The ITS World Congress rotates between Europe, […]

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June declined by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.5%. During the month, total employment increased by 8,000, while the number of unemployed decreased by 4,000. The rate was five-tenths of a percentage point above the national rate of 4.0%. Additionally, Michigan’s June 2018 rate was one-tenth of a […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder and the Honorable Amarjeet Sohi, Canadian minister of Infrastructure and Communities, participated in an event marking the Michigan construction groundbreaking for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The new six-lane, cable stayed international bridge will provide direct connectivity to existing highway networks in Windsor and Detroit. It will feature modern border […]

This week, members of the House Democratic caucus unveiled their proposal to create good jobs and foster neighborhood business growth. Named the “Neighborhood Businesses, Neighborhood Growth” initiative, the plan would: Create a small business and entrepreneurship services office to facilitate the creation and retention of small business jobs in the state. Urge the governor and […]

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gordon Wenk will lead the next trade mission to Beijing and Guangzhou, China, on September 17-21. The goal of the mission is to allow Michigan food and agricultural companies to be immersed into the local food industry, while connecting with qualified Chinese buyers. The mission will include […]