UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle will vote May 11–12 on strike authorization as their contract ends May 31. Workers say they want pay and benefits restored after 2008 cuts.

Los Angeles County’s unemployment rate ticked down to 5.4% in March as health and education led new hiring while trade and transport shed jobs. Statewide rates eased to 5.3%.

Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Memphis-based LEO Events; terms were not disclosed. The agency lists 100+ staff and national clients like Walmart.

H-E-B's renovated Kyle Plus reopens May 1 with a True Texas BBQ counter, an H-E-B Wellness clinic and expanded departments.

A new Austin Business Journal ranking shows 37 lenders approved more than $305M in SBA 7(a) loans to area businesses in 2025.

A Cleveland drive‑thru sold one of the Ohio Lottery’s top prizes. The claim was made by a trust that opted for a 25‑year annuity and a roughly $3.66M net payout.

SEC proxy filings show Rocket’s 2025 median worker pay at about $112,820 while UWM’s 2024 median sits near $43,349 — a striking split among Metro Detroit mortgage employers. The gap reflects different pay mixes and reporting choices.

A Baltimore Business Journal ranking shows 77 lenders approved more than $237M in SBA‑backed loans for Greater Baltimore in 2025, led by M&T Bank.

Sediver is expanding its West Memphis plant after producing more than five million insulators. The move will add about 40 jobs and scale production toward additional shifts.

UAW Local 1700 will hold a strike‑authorization vote May 7–8 at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Ram plant amid complaints about outsourced skilled trades.

Ball will open a 47‑acre aluminum can plant in Millersburg, expected in 2026, creating more than 100 jobs and boosting Oregon's manufacturing and exports.

WalletHub placed Pacifica last among 1,334 small U.S. cities to start a business, but locals and officials say the ranking misses the coastal town’s visitor‑driven economy. Business owners and a new city workplan offer a different picture.

Columbia's international push lifted Q1 sales and EPS: EMEA rose about 35% while U.S. sales fell, as the company bought back $150M and raised guidance.