Automotive & Leadership: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit, praised for rebuilding trust in the brand and accelerating decision-making during tough years. Energy Policy & Courts: A federal judge dismissed Michigan’s antitrust case accusing major oil companies of suppressing renewables, saying the link to alleged overcharges was too remote. Retail & Consumer Demand: Michigan Retailers Association’s August retail index held above 50 at 54.5, signaling steady sales momentum even as hiring plans hit a new low. Corporate Moves: Starbucks plans to close about 250 locations nationwide as it reviews underperforming stores; Michigan locations weren’t specified. Local Business & Economic Development: Belleville’s DDA named James Courtney executive director, aiming to strengthen ties between businesses, residents and city departments. Manufacturing Expansion: Lee Contracting will lease and expand machining capacity in Holland by adding 18 machines, boosting in-house work for larger, more complex parts. Life Sciences & Growth: TSRLabs’ Ann Arbor headquarters will add Syntheia Labs via a new lease, expanding preclinical CRO collaboration. Mobility & Defense Tech: Osceola County’s SBR Tech received a Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping grant to adapt hydraulic power generation for military ground vehicles. Infrastructure: MDOT will resurface eastbound I-94 at 35th Street in Galesburg with a weekend closure and detours. Business Risk & Compliance: A federal settlement announced involving Lifeview Group resolves False Claims Act allegations tied to Defense Manpower Data Center IT work under the AbilityOne program.