Insurance agents support business leaders’ efforts to up their benefits SPONSORED BY MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS By Leslie D. Green After a health insurance carrier pre-approved one woman for a lap-band procedure to help with weight loss, but before she could undergo the surgery, her employer transitioned to a new carrier. The new carrier didn’t cover the procedure. Seeking
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Being managing editor of Connected Journey (ExperienceOnstar.com) meant more than proofreading for grammar and punctuation. I had the honor of collaborating with a team of writers, art directors and buyers, video production specialists, digital designers and developers, social media engineers and others to produce content that won best blog gold at both the 2014 and 2015 Pearl Awards.
Read moreTechstars, one of the top-tier business accelerators in the U.S., took the long view when considering where to launch a new platform. What better place to establish a next-generation mobility and transportation program than the Motor City? Techstars’ mission is to connect the automotive and start-up worlds. “The eco-system in Detroit has all the right ingredients for startups,” said Ted
Read moreWhether tool and die, maintenance or other technical professions, traditional high schools no longer teach skilled trades, which is a problem for America’s employers. Thankfully, the Department of Labor is escalating funding for apprenticeship programs such as these.
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With assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor, apprenticeships in the U.S. are increasing in number and value to employees, employers and communities at large.
Read moreThe goal is to take that knowledge back to the classroom—but not just in lecture form. Instead, with continual support from businesses, teachers can implement projects and activities that provide hands-on understanding.The whole idea is improving student outcomes. Students see how their academics are going to be used in their future careers.
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All over America, weekend games draw fans to tailgates of all sorts. Here are seven tips that can help make your tailgate experience great.
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“Many people live only five years with pancreatic cancer, so I got kind of panicked. Already, it has been a journey and true miracle that I am still here…”
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Helping his city win the CoolCalifornia Challenge was nice, but David Sawhill of Claremont knows the real prize is acquiring habits that improve our environment.
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