New gift box service in IR highlights UP region
IRON RIVER — When Kalee Hernandez of Iron River launched her Upper Peninsula-inspired charcuterie gift box service, CharYooperie, in early December, she had no idea it would take off the way it has. "What started as a small idea has exploded into something the U.P. community has embraced ...
Ribbon-cutting for expansion at Grayson & Co. Jewelers
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grayson & Co. Jewelers to mark the store's recent showroom expansion. Catie Schultz opened Grayson & Co. Jewelers in July 2012 after more than a decade working at Michael’s Fine Jewelry in downtown ...
Michigan to see increase in minimum wage
LANSING — On Jan. 1, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, which establishes the annual schedule of increases. According to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, effective Jan. 1: — The minimum hourly wage will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour. — The 85% rate for minors age 16 and 17 will increase from $10.60 to $11.67 per hour. — The tipped employee rate of hourly pay increases to $5.49 per hour, 40% of the full minimum wage, provided the ...
Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. A strong profit report from Micron Technology also helped AI stocks halt their sharp slides, at least for now. The S&P 500 ...