On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses back-to-school spending, with estimates of $37.1 billion on elementary through high school and $26 billion for college-aged students, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics' recent survey.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses a new study from Avionos, 80% of consumers say trust is more important in the post-pandemic era than ever in connecting them with brands and earning their spend.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses a recent CNBC study on the best states to base a business, and it ranked Michigan as one of the top, at number 11.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses brick-and-mortar stores, which are thriving despite the pandemic and an overwhelming surge in e-commerce.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the recent growth of mobile advertising, causing 66% of marketers to increase their ad budgets for mobile, according to Digital Information World.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the expected resurgence in the travel sector in Michigan post-pandemic economy. Revenues from travel in the state are expected to increase 19% this year to over $2 billion, according to a forecast from the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the fear of missing out, or FOMO, and how it can be the powerful driver that gets you more sales.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the results of Amazon Prime Day, which saw $11.19 billion in overall sales, according to Digital Commerce 360.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses this year's boom in fireworks sales, including a 200% to 300% jump, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association via CNBC.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the Rocket Mortgage Classic, an annual stop on the PGA Tour held in Detroit. All net proceeds from the tournament go toward an initiative called Changing the Course, which seeks to help those with a lack of internet access. Jeff chats with Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund, to learn more.