Food Hubs Growing in Michigan
Purchasing local food continues to be a strong trend according to recent polls of food retailers, food service directors, and chefs. Across the country, more consumers are requesting foods that…
Eastpointe Relaxes Sign Ordinances
The city of Eastpointe, Mich. recently relaxed its sign ordinances to make it easier for businesses to advertise. The new rules incorporate a number of changes, including: Allowing wall signs…
Changes to Michigan’s Prepaid Sales Tax on Fuel
Two important changes to Michigan’s prepaid sales tax on fuel will take effect on April 1, 2013. The prepaid sales tax rate on gasoline will be calculated each and every…
Pledge to Lose Weight with MI Healthier Tomorrow
The MI Healthier Tomorrow campaign encourages Michiganders to pledge to lose 10 percent of their body weight. After taking the online pledge at www.michigan.gov/mihealthiertomorrow or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mihealthiertomorrow, residents…
Changes to Michigan’s Prepaid Sales Tax on Fuel
Two important changes to Michigan’s prepaid sales tax on fuel have taken effect on April 1, 2013. The prepaid sales tax rate on gasoline will be calculated each and every…
Renew Your Michigan Liquor License on Time
Liquor license renewal season is quickly approaching and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is stressing the importance of renewing on time. Renewal packages will be mailed March 1, 2013…
Gov. Snyder to Sign House Bill #4153 – Prepayment of Sales Tax on Gasoline and Diesel
Effective April 1, 2013, the Michigan sales tax withhold rate on gasoline and clear diesel fuel will be determined and adjusted on a monthly basis—rather than quarterly—without any consideration of…
Michigan Bureau of Fire Services Relocates
The offices of the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) and the State Fire Marshal have moved to a new location at 3101 Technology Blvd., near US 127 and Jolly…
Grow Michigan, LLC Opens for Business
Grow Michigan, LLC (Grow MI), a unique collaboration of the Michigan banking community, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the Michigan Strategic Fund, has announced the completion of an initial…
April Declared Michigan Wine Month
Governor Rick Snyder has declared April “Michigan Wine Month” to honor the state’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy. Sales of Michigan…