Apple has finally embraced standardization with the shift to USB-C for the new iPhone 15. Modern headphones, game consoles, and many laptops, including Apple’s MacBooks, long ago adopted USB-C as a standard charging port. The iPhone was one of the… Continue Reading  

As we inch closer to a pending strike of 150,000 UAW workers at GM, Ford, and Stellantis, Connor Burke dives deeper into the economic ripple effects this work stoppage may bring.

The United Auto Workers will wage a strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis later this month. The strike is estimated to bring a whopping $5 billion in economic losses over a period of 10 days. Join John Ruther as… Continue Reading  

By 2030, it is estimated that up to 30% of the current U.S. labor activity could be automated using AI technology. While AI is projected to add 97.5 million jobs over the next decade – and add $15.7 trillion to… Continue Reading  

Managing new client development for Asset-Based Loans in the Midwest for a large regional bank over the last 13 years, I witnessed a waxing trend where the direct client sourcing and execution of a financing transaction moved away from me… Continue Reading  

Even if you are not involved, we have all seen the cryptocurrency exchanges bankruptcies over the past year plague crypto investors. But did you ever notice that large companies do not transact in cryptocurrency? Sure, a few companies that sell… Continue Reading  

Over the past 18 months, the Fed has raised the Federal Funds Rate 11 times for a total of 525 basis points. Looking back at the past 25 years, the Fed has adjusted rates across nine economic cycles. Sue Koss explores this… Continue Reading  

CNBC issued the 2023 America’s Top States for Business report. All 50 states were scored among ten categories of competitiveness. Michigan ranked 10th overall, earning high ranks in cost of doing business and cost of living, at 6th and 7th… Continue Reading  

In early July of this year, the State of Michigan cut almost half of the budget for its Pure Michigan tourism campaign. In making its decision, lawmakers cited that “promotional advertising should focus on talent attract (sic), labor retention, and… Continue Reading  

Welcome to this week’s Forefront Friday, where John Ruther takes a deep dive into the realm of Michigan summer tourism. In this insightful discussion, John explores the recent “cuts” to the well-known Pure Michigan campaigns and shares captivating statistics about… Continue Reading