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Denmark's king launches reconstruction of famed landmark badly damaged by fire
Read full article: Denmark's king launches reconstruction of famed landmark badly damaged by fireDenmark’s King Frederik has laid a foundation stone to launch the reconstruction of Copenhagen’s iconic Old Stock Exchange, which was partly destroyed by a fire in April that toppled its green copper roof and iconic dragon-tail spire.
European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report says
Read full article: European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report saysA European business group says China must reprioritize economic growth and reforms and boost investor confidence by leveling the playing field for all companies in the country.
A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek port
Read full article: A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek portAuthorities say more than 100 tons of dead fish have been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations.
Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now
Read full article: Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% nowVice President Kamala Harris has announced the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from 40% now.
European companies are less upbeat about China's vast market as its economy slows
Read full article: European companies are less upbeat about China's vast market as its economy slowsAn annual survey of more than 500 European companies has found that slowing growth in China is weighing on company plans to expand their businesses in the world’s second largest economy.
Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says
Read full article: Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group saysA report by a European business group says that uncertainty and “draconian regulations” have drastically raised risks for foreign businesses in China.
Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultants
Read full article: Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultantsA business group says foreign companies in China want “greater clarity” about changes in China’s cybersecurity and other rules and how the ruling Communist Party will enforce them after they were rattled by raids on consulting firms.
S Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stalls
Read full article: S Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stallsSouth Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.
Michigan group says COVID vaccine mandate puts businesses in difficult position
Read full article: Michigan group says COVID vaccine mandate puts businesses in difficult positionLeaders of multiple Chamber of Commerce groups in Michigan came together to discuss President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate for businesses. They argued that the mandate, along with the current worker shortage, puts business owners in a difficult situation.
Business group: China's tech self-reliance plans hurt growth
Read full article: Business group: China's tech self-reliance plans hurt growthA foreign business group in China says the ruling Communist Party’s campaign to tighten control over China’s industries and reduce use of foreign technology is denting its economic growth.
Hearing over Michigan bill to ban vaccine, mask mandates filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright lies
Read full article: Hearing over Michigan bill to ban vaccine, mask mandates filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright liesHouse Bill 4471 is opposed by seven major business and health groups.
Lansing hearing over Michigan House Bill 4471 filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright lies
Read full article: Lansing hearing over Michigan House Bill 4471 filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright liesHouse Bill 4471 is opposed by seven major business and health groups.
CEO: Italy-made Sputnik V aimed for EU market, if approved
Read full article: CEO: Italy-made Sputnik V aimed for EU market, if approvedRussia signed a deal to produce 10 million doses of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy this year. “That is not the goal, it is a wish,’’ Adienne founder and president Antonio Francesco Di Naro told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The first agreement to make the Sputnik V in any EU country was signed Tuesday by Swiss-based Adienne Pharma & Biotech and the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Ad“This procedure requires months, or even more, because this is a biological product,” Di Naro said. But the company could sell the vaccine it produced to non-EU countries as long as it obtains Italian regulatory approval, Di Naro said.
Wayne-based Rush Trucking founded by prominent businesswoman sold amid pandemic woes
Read full article: Wayne-based Rush Trucking founded by prominent businesswoman sold amid pandemic woesWAYNE, Mich. – A very well known Metro Detroit trucking company was officially sold to Lavalle Transportation as of Tuesday. The company sold, Rush Trucking, is owned by well known businesswoman Andra Rush. Thirty-five years ago she started a trucking company and grew it into a group of companies making $500 million a year in revenue. But time marched on and the trucking company had to change. With Covid-19′s impact and the continual driver shortage, it became even clearer that the automotive focused segment of the trucking industry required consolidation.
US Chamber says some legislators will lose campaign funding
Read full article: US Chamber says some legislators will lose campaign fundingFILE - U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Donohue speaks at the Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Jan. 10, 2018. Chamber CEO Thomas Donohue said he didn't think the invasion was a “full coup” attempt, but said the chamber didn't like the mob's conduct. The chamber said its political action committee will cut donations from some legislators who spouted unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in trying to stop the vote from being certified. “There are some members who by their actions will have forfeited the support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,” he said. The chamber contributed $10,000 to Hawley's campaign, but Bradley said he didn't know if chamber had ever asked for money back.
When will the ice crack at a UP lake? Guess right and win
Read full article: When will the ice crack at a UP lake? Guess right and winAn Upper Peninsula community is selling chances to guess when replica mining equipment will fall through ice at Teal Lake as the lake’s ice cover melts. It's an annual fundraiser organized by the Negaunee Lions Club and the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce. “With the increasing popularity of the Teal Lake Melt-Down fundraiser we’re hoping payouts continue to rise each year,” organizers said. In 2019, the winning guess was April 26. The winning entry must be purchased at least 48 hours prior to the structure falling through the ice.
Michigan Chamber of Commerce discourages statewide stay-at-home order
Read full article: Michigan Chamber of Commerce discourages statewide stay-at-home orderDETROIT – Michigan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Rich Studley, sent a letter to the state’s governor, Gretchen Whitmer, on Friday discouraging a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place executive order. To date a total of four states including Illinois, New Jersey, California and New York have enforced lockdowns. As of Sunday, March 22 the Michigan death toll from the virus rose to 8 with a total of 807 people infected statewide. READ: Executive Order closes Michigan hair, nail, tattoo, piercing businessesREAD MORE: Michigan orders gyms, cafes, theaters to close; limits bars, restaurants to carry out, delivery amid coronavirus“Not all Michigan businesses need to cease operations due to the threat of COVID-19. The closures of Michigan businesses since virus cases were first announced has led to layoffs.
Group challenges Michigan anti-gerrymandering ballot initiative
Read full article: Group challenges Michigan anti-gerrymandering ballot initiativeLANSING, Mich. – A group with ties to the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is challenging a 2018 ballot initiative that aims to end political gerrymandering by empowering an independent commission to draw the state’s congressional and legislative districts. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, whose political action committee gave $100,000 in February, came out in opposition to the redistricting proposal and two other ballot initiatives last fall. The state elections bureau recently released a sample pulled from 425,000 signatures submitted by the redistricting group . It does not interfere with or modify any other aspect of state government,” said Jim Lancaster, an attorney for the anti-gerrymandering group. The panel would be prohibited from providing a “disproportionate advantage” to a political party, using “accepted measures of partisan fairness.”