By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Economic development is often measured by billion-dollar investments, ribbon cuttings, and job announcements. Those milestones matter, but they don’t...
By Mark S. Lee
At a time when many entrepreneurs continue to navigate economic uncertainty, rising operating costs, workforce challenges, and rapidly changing technology,...
By Mark S. Lee
When most people hear the word literacy, they often think about schools, classrooms, and childhood education. But in today’s economy, literacy...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Approaching $5 per gallon...
Gas prices are climbing, and for businesses, this isn’t just a nuisance – it’s a margin...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Writer
When Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, the moment transcended sports. It wasn’t just a...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Writer
Detroit’s economic momentum is increasingly being defined not just by large-scale development but by intentional investments in small businesses,...
By Mark S. Lee
A quiet but powerful shift is underway in the American economy—and it’s landing squarely in Michigan. According to the 2026 Franchising...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
The public had the opportunity to celebrate Mayor Sheffield last week as part of her public inauguration, followed by...
