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HPD: 2 injured in shooting at business on Hopaka Street
Honolulu police are investigating an apparent shooting in the Ala Moana area after two people were sent to the hospital earlier this morning with gunshot wounds.
Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized, His Spokesman Says
No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years.
Country singer Tyler Farr cancels festival performance after motor vehicle accident on farm
The "Redeck Crazy" singer was hospitalized with a "severe concussion."
Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized, 'receiving excellent care,' his office says
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for an undisclosed health issue, according to his office, which said he is receiving excellent care.
McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson.
New rules expand ACA insurance choices but could come with risks
Plans could offer 30 percent higher out-of-pocket costs or no set hospital networks. Critics say the changes may reduce enrollment by 2 million.
Raiders, Intermountain Health lead Las Vegas push to break 12-hour CPR world record
Hundreds of people cycled through CPR mannequins Saturday as the Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health, in collaboration with West Henderson Hospital, led
UVM Health cuts 142 jobs — an estimated $9.5 million in staff positions
UVM Health cuts 142 positions across its hospitals and hospice network, largely administrative roles. The cuts aim to save $9.5 million annually.
A Life: Jim Varnum ‘treated everyone with respect’
Former president of Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Jim Varnum, remembered for his leadership, relationship-building, and impact on healthcare.
Capital City Pridefest brings surge in business to East Village stores
Organizers and business owners in Des Moines' East Village are preparing for a busy weekend as thousands are expected to attend the 47th annual Capital City PrideFest.
Changes to the NC State Health Plan will make retirees pay more. Here’s what it means for you
Retirees on the state’s Medicare Advantage plans will pay more for hospital stays, specialist visits and some drugs next year.
I'm a California judge, here's how to fix our mental health crisis
OPINION: For many, the courtroom has become just one more stop on a revolving door that cycles them between homelessness, hospitalization and incarceration, Michael Wendler writes.
Compensation coach explains why email negotiation is a strong strategy
Sara Perelli-Minetti, a former HR leader at Wayfair and Capital One, says candidates should make negotiation requests in writing.
Sharon O'Keefe
As president of the University of Chicago Medical Center and chief operating officer of the 1,286-bed University of Chicago Medicine health system, Sharon O’Keefe oversees a clinical enterprise with annual operating revenue of $2.21 billion. In the past 18 months, UChicago Medicine opened an expanded adult emergency department—a $39 million investment—and an adult trauma center. Since 2011, the system has generated annual growth of nearly 5 percent in revenue and 4 percent in patient admissions. O’Keefe previously was president of Loyola University Medical Center and executive vice president and chief operating officer at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She serves on the Illinois Hospital Association finance and audit committee and is on the American Heart Association’s Midwest affiliate board.
Novant, UNC Health vying to add hospital beds in New Hanover County
Health systems are competing to expand hospital capacity in New Hanover County.
ECRD 2026: Europe’s rare disease bottleneck is funding rather than science
Derisking assets to attract capital and rethinking funding models should be key priorities for Europe to retain its research pipeline.
SpaceX's core business is growing very quickly, says 1789 Capital's Chris Buskirk
Chris Buskirk, 1789 Capital founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss SpaceX's IPO, what to expect for the company going forward and much more.
What new audit shows about Parkview Health finances
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — An independent audit of Parkview Health and its subsidiaries showed strong 2025 financial growth at a time many Indiana hospitals struggled, but did little to quiet …
Seniors with UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage may lose access to Fairview hospitals, clinics
Once again, the Minneapolis-based health system notified 11,000 patients by email this week about changes that would happen in 2027. The Minnetonka-based insurer calls the message a “scare tactic.”
College Sports PE Takes Next Step With $100M+ Utah-Otro Deal
Private equity firm Otro Capital is investing at least $100 million into a new company that encompasses most sports revenue at the University of Utah.
Hundreds of nurses vote to unionize at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison
Hundreds of nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison voted to form a union in what the Service Employees International Union is calling "the largest private sector union election in recent Wisconsin history.”
Vanderbilt Health and Fifth Third Bank partnership gave lucky families another bundle of joy
The 53 Babies campaign gave babies born on May 3 at three Vanderbilt Health hospitals $1,053 toward a 529 college savings plan.
Public Health at an Inflection Point: Aligning State Systems to Strengthen Population Health
The US public health system is facing an inflection point characterized by chronic underinvestment, workforce and service delivery challenges, outdated data infrastructure, growing health inequities, and increasing instability within the broader health care safety net including projected Medicaid coverage changes and continued rural hospital closures.
St. Mary’s nurses win union election, cite pay, staffing concerns
Nurses at SSM Health’s St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison won an election to certify their union Thursday.
Pro-economic growth policy back in business following primaries, some say
Some in the Republican party are feeling positive about returns from the June 2 primary when it comes to legislative races. Results could indicate a shift in policy and legislative leadership.
Art, not politics, explains the achievement of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Liberals say Arthur Miller’s classic, thriving on Broadway, indicts capitalism. No, it captures human pathos.
L.A. County health officials ask state for emergency funds
Measure ER isn't enough, according to Dr. Christina Ghaly. She leads LA Health Services, which has joined other California hospitals in lobbying for emergency funds.
30,000 Idahoans had to drop health insurance from the state exchange this year. Why don't we care?
America is the richest country in the world, and we are pushing millions onto the healthcare cliff, writes guest columnist Dan Schmidt.
Faith, political leaders celebrate religious freedom after Indiana LG's Islam comments
Prominent Republican leaders joined Democrats, religious leaders and devout Hoosiers at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday to condemn faith-based discrimination — a response to anti-Islam comments Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith made last month, including calling the religion a "demonic death cult."
At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs high
Hospital execs agree that affordability is a major issue. What to do about it is less clear.
At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs high
Hospital execs agree that affordability is a major issue. What to do about it is less clear.
Ohio lawmakers send math intervention bill to Gov. Mike DeWine with science of reading exemption
An academic intervention bill that would also exempt Ohio’s classical schools from teaching the science of reading curriculum is heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital nurses vote to unionize
MADISON (WKOW) -- Nearly 900 registered nurses at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital voted overwhelmingly to form a union, with 511 in favor and 63 against, according to vote totals
Capitals Goaltender Logan Thompson Finishes 23rd In Hart Voting
The Capitals netminder had the best save percentage league-wide among goalies with at least 46 games played.
Maryland Athletics Broadcast & Production Unit Nominated For Six Capital Emmy & Sports Video Group Awards
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Disability rights organizations challenge N.Y. medically assisted suicide law
The organizations claim that people with life-threatening disabilities belong to a protected class and are at risk of harm if the law goes into effect.
Rural health care shifts in Audrain County four years after hospital closed
MU Health Care highlights the success of its Mexico urgent care clinic, but a community members questions whether the services it offers are enough.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Inpatient Lean Team Recognized for Operational Excellence by America’s Essential Hospitals
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today announced that its Inpatient Lean Team has been recognized by America’s Essential Hospitals. The
UofL Health, southern Indiana hospitals among list of facilities Trump is warning over price transparency
UofL Health Jewish Hospital and two southern Indiana hospitals are among dozens of facilities in Kentucky and Indiana that received notices from the Trump administration to provide pricing information.
Douglas County and Children’s Hospital Colorado partner for new youth mental health crisis services
Today’s youth face a fresh set of expectations and societal pressures that can be difficult to manage. That’s why the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with…
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Dental Department Launches Evening Appointments
Bronx, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi/North Central Bronx (NCB) today announced its Dental Department will begin offering evening appointments,
SpaceX IPO buyers are betting on an idea, not a business
Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman sits down with Epistrophy Capital Research Chief Market Strategist and The Drill Down podcast host Cory Johnson to discuss the upcoming SpaceX (SPCX) IPO. Johnson breaks down the company's key business segments and weighs in on its valuation. Asked whether he agrees with the proposed $135 IPO price, Johnson expressed caution, saying, "Projections out to the future to get to today's price are really optimistic."
Berkeley health officials say 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
UVM Health cuts more jobs as budget strains continue
The hospital network announced a new round of layoffs after heavy cuts last year and a $300 million budget gap.
Orlando Health doctor recalls Pulse response and trauma response lessons
Dr. Chadwick Smith, a trauma surgeon at ORMC, recalls treating Pulse shooting victims and how the response impacted hospital preparedness.
Using AI for medical advice; pelvic floor exercises; the hidden dangers of burning incense; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Colin Walsh, MD,Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, was on WTVF News Channel 5‘s “Morningline” show in an interview about whether or not it is safe to use AI for medical advice. Time magazine reporter Stacey Colino interviewed Elisabeth Sebesta, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology, for a story about pelvic floor exercises for issues including menopause, erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence in men. “Each Breath,” published by the American Lung Association, quoted Brian Christman, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, for a story about the hidden dangers of burning incense. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Healthline (low vaccination rates lead to more cases of measles, whooping cough and other preventable diseases); ABC News (U.S. measles cases surpass 2,000 for second year in a row); and CIDRAP News (high-dose flu shots cut rates of hospitalization in older adults). Sarah Rohde, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, was quoted in a People magazine story on patient Makalii Andrade, a surfer from Kauai Island who suffered a serious neck injury in 2022 and recently underwent surgery at Vanderbilt Health to begin the final phase of his recovery. James Crowe, MD, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics, for a piece in Nature about antibodies against a strain of Ebola. SFGATE reporter Gillian Mohney interviewed Xue Zhong, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, for a story about a study of a blood test looking at Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. Matthew Franklin Mart, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Healio story about how inflammation and illness severity is linked to less cognitive resilience after a person has been an ICU patient. The “How We Really Feel” podcast host Sula Windgassen, PhD, interviewed Lindsey C. McKernan, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Urology, for an episode focusing on pelvic and bladder health. The podcast is also available on YouTube and the podcast website. In addition, podcaster Monica Sanford interviewed cardiologist Mark Glazer, MD, for her podcast “The Monica Sanford Show”; the two-part interview is here and here.
Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne on appetite for live sports: Sports is having a moment
George Pyne, Bruin Capital founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the 2026 NBA Finals, consumer appetite for live sports, 2026 World Cup, and more.
Keck Medicine of USC earns LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader 2026 designation
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).HEI is the industry standard benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity practices in the healthcare field,...
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Successfully Completes $150 Million At-the-Market Equity Offering
LEAWOOD, Kan., June 11, 2026--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ("AMC" or "the Company"), announced today that it has completed its previously disclosed $150 million at-the-market ("ATM") equity offering launched on February 9, 2026. AMC raised $150.0 million of new equity capital through the sale of approximately 105.3 million shares, before commissions and fees.
Social Security is Facing a Political Crisis
On Tuesday the Social Security Trustees released their latest report on the system’s finances. The numbers didn’t change much: Unless something is done, the Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, Social Security’s official name, will be unable to pay full benefits starting in either 2032 or 2034, depending on some technical issues. That’s not far away: If the Trustees are right, the prospect of a Social Security crisis will loom over the next presidential administration. It’s important to understand, however, the nature of the looming crisis. It won’t be an economic crisis. It won’t even be a serious fiscal crisis. Whatever you may have heard, Social Security isn’t in danger of going bankrupt. What we’re facing, instead, is potential political crisis. Congress and the White House could easily take action to sustain America’s retirement system. But given the current state of our politics, there’s no guarantee that they will. There is a widespread misunderstanding of how Social Security works. While Social Security was designed to look like a pension fund, it isn’t. A pension fund pays benefits out of a stock of assets it has accumulated over time. In contrast, Social Security operates as a government transfer program, like food stamps or Medicaid. Now, unlike food stamps — but like the highway trust fund — Social Security is on paper supported by a dedicated tax, the payroll tax, that is assigned to that program. But I say “on paper” because from an economic point of view assigning the payroll tax to Social Security is just an accounting convention. What matters for the U.S. economy is the overall balance between government spending and government revenue, not the difference between one type of spending and one source of revenue. So there’s no inherent economic significance to the fact that by 2034 payroll tax receipts will be insufficient to cover promised benefits. There is, however, a legislative issue. As long as the Social Security Administration can pay benefits out of payroll taxes and its cash reserve, there’s no need for Congress to vote each year to authorize benefits — they just keep going out until further notice. However, once those resources become insufficient, benefits will fall —by 17 percent according to the Trustees — unless Congress passes new legislation that “tops up” Social Security’s finances. Yet the current administration and Republican party are such extremists that there is a real risk that Social Security will be held hostage on behalf of their goals. If this should come to pass, the hostage-takers will claim that shoring up Social Security is unaffordable. Right on cue, Mike Johnson, the Trump-sycophant Speaker of the House, declared on Monday that “entitlement programs” like Social Security “have to be adjusted and fixed,” and that Republicans will introduce a plan to that effect next year. But this is a ploy, because while the cost of maintaining Social Security benefits at their promised level isn’t trivial, it is in fact affordable. According to the Trustees’ report, the actuarial balance of OASDI up through 2050 — the amount of additional funds it would need to keep paying full benefits for the next 25 years — is 1.06 percent of GDP. To put that number in perspective, the Trump administration proposes increasing military spending next year by $420 billion, equivalent to about 1.4 percent of GDP – without any discussion of whether that’s affordable Yet how did we get to the point where Social Security will need to be topped up? The main answer is that we have an aging population, with a growing ratio of retirees collecting benefits to workers paying into the system: Trump’s anti-immigration policies are making this problem worse. According to the Trustees’ report, lower immigration will deepen Social Security’s financial hole because many immigrants are working-age adults who will pay into the system for decades before they collect benefits. In fact, this problem may be much bigger than the report acknowledges: The report’s baseline assumption is that we’ll have net immigration of almost 1.2 million people a year, and even the pessimistic case assumes 750,000 a year. Meanwhile actual net immigration has already been cut far below that — and may now be negative. Moreover, Social Security is being financially damaged by growing income inequality in America. Payroll taxes are levied only on wages up to $184,500, and they don’t touch capital income. With the distribution of income increasingly shifting from labor to capital, as well as becoming more unequal among wage-earners, revenue from the Social Security payroll tax has been falling as a share of national income. From 1990 to 2024, it fell from 5.02 percent of gross domestic income to 4.46 percent. Which brings me to the question that, these days, we ask about everything: How might Social Security be affected by the advent of AI? A short answer: If, as many of us fear, AI accelerates rising income inequality, it will further reduce the payroll tax receipts that currently pay for Social Security and further endanger its finances. On the other hand, if AI, as its advocates promise, leads to faster economic growth, it will increase the potential tax base that could and should be used to support Social Security and other social insurance programs. But to take advantage of that larger base, we’ll have to get serious about taxing wealth and capital income. Is Social Security in trouble? Yes, but only because of the way its financing is currently structured — a structure that no longer works well because our society and economy have become so unequal. Moreover, Trump’s immigration policies are further endangering its already deteriorating financial condition. So don’t believe Republicans’ gaslighting that it will be necessary to cut Social Security benefits. All that is necessary to preserve Social Security is political will to raise taxes on the wealthy and a sensible immigration policy. MUSICAL CODA Actually 67 under current law.
You are witnessing an independent movement in Idaho politics
Because primary elections often nominate candidates who are either too extreme or unlikely to win, many voters are looking for a better option, writes Rod Gramer.
Radiologists tout support for bipartisan bill to address interventional ‘payment crisis’
The Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act seeks to smooth out reimbursement differences between office- and hospital-based settings.
US congressman helps secure $750,000 for rural hospital’s radiology expansion
Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, announced the news on June 10, with the money going toward Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg.
Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general.
Person dies, another hospitalized for leptospirosis, public health officials say
The two people, who officials said were breeding rats in an RV, represent Berkeley's first known human cases of leptospirosis in a decade.
Adel shooting leaves 26-year-old dead, father wounded after mom says mental health crisis spiraled
A mother says her son was severely depressed before an Adel shooting left him dead and his father hospitalized.
Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be.
Some ECU Health hospitals named in federal price transparency review: system says issues have been corrected
ECU Health says it supports the goals of federal price transparency requirements.
Work requirements and Medicaid cuts, health experts worry changes will impact medically frail people
Seriously ill Hoosiers could have to prove they are unable to work under a new federal definition of work requirements put forward by the Trump Administration.
Federal health care cuts threaten Michigan hospitals. It’s time for Medicare for All.
Community hospitals are there for us at our most vulnerable moments. They’re where our children are born. We rush our loved ones to the local ER, post-stroke, when every second counts. Unfortunately, the federal government has left communities across Michigan at risk of losing that lifesaving care. That’s why working people are joining forces to call for change, and to build a society that puts patients before profits, with Medicare for All.
The number of uninsured Californians could nearly double by 2030, says new report
Historic cuts to Medicaid and low-cost California health insurance could leave 4.6 million residents with no coverage. A new report from the UC Berkeley Labor Center says the working poor, older workers and undocumented workers could bear the brunt.
Tickets are now on sale for Business Report's Excellence in Health Care Awards
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Excellence in Health Care Awards, where Business Report will honor the leaders, clinicians and organizations strengthening care delivery across the Capital Region. Finalists and honorees will be celebrated at an awards dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. The evening will bring […]
Photos: St. Louis Business 500 Live
On June 9, St. Louis Magazine hosted its inaugural St. Louis Business 500 Live event, presented by WashU Olin Business School. The first session, The Decisions Behind Growth, explored how leaders navigate the realities of growth, from capital decisions and team building to the unexpected challenges and opportunities that arise along the way. Guests kicked […]
Commissioner Young joined Virtua Health for beam signing celebration at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
On Tuesday, Commissioner Jonathan Young joined local leaders and healthcare professionals for a beam signing celebration at Samson Pavilion, the new six-story tower at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital ... More
Staying heart healthy and low-stress amid NBA Finals
Dr. Shaline Rao, Chief of Cardiology at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, gives tips on staying healthy while watching the Knicks.
Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business
The funding round was led by Norwest, with participation S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, and Oceans Ventures. Snowflake Ventures also participated as a strategic investor.
28th Capital Region Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Were you Seen at the 28th Capital Region Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony on May 28, 2026, at the Albany Marriott?
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Medicaid cuts reignite clash between health worker unions, hospitals
The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.
Looming Medicaid Cuts Supercharge California’s Latest Labor-Industry Fight
One of California’s largest healthcare unions is sponsoring two initiatives that would regulate community clinics and cap executive and managerial pay at hospitals and physician groups. In the most recent eruption of a long-standing feud, the measures have drawn fierce opposition from a wide swath of the medical industry.
Traveling and eating across China: 3 best food cities and 1 to skip
The food in one of China's ancient capitals left Sophie Steiner underwhelmed.
New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
GM eyes new battery chemistry to grow AI data center, energy storage business
GM is expanding efforts to capitalize on the expected growth of energy storage and data centers and the development of next-generation sodium-ion batteries.
UPMC to lay off 200 mostly non-medical employees
UPMC is laying off 200 mostly nonclinical employees, hospital officials confirmed Tuesday. A spokesperson for the $34 billion health system — the largest private employer in Pennsylvania — noted the layoffs amounted to a miniscule fraction of its 100,000 employees. UPMC said the move was part of a regular internal
Why AI Is Creating New Cybersecurity Risks For Healthcare
AI is helping hospitals improve diagnostics and patient care, but it's also giving cybercriminals new tools to target healthcare systems.
When Health Outcomes Depend on More Than Medicine
Research shows how medical‑legal partnerships address legal and social needs during hospitalizations to support care and health outcomes.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital earns top LGBTQ+ healthcare rating
Cooley Dickinson Hospital has been named an “LGBTQ+ Health Care Equality Leader” for the seventh consecutive time by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
UVM Health cuts 142 jobs — an estimated $9 million in staff positions
The cuts come as the hospital network faces an expected $300 million budget deficit and increasing pressure to cut costs.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Marks 200th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue announced a major milestone in its cardiovascular program: the completion of its 200th minimally invasive
Business Report's Excellence in Health Care Awards spotlight the leaders redefining care in the Capital Region
Some of the biggest names in health care will be honored this summer as Business Report hosts the inaugural Excellence in Health Care Awards, recognizing the leaders, clinicians and organizations strengthening care delivery across the Capital Region. Finalists and honorees will be celebration at an awards dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Crowne Plaza […]
Business Report's Excellence in Health Care Awards spotlight the leaders redefining care in the Capital Region
Some of the biggest names in health care will be honored this summer as Business Report hosts the inaugural Excellence in Health Care Awards, recognizing the leaders, clinicians and organizations strengthening care delivery across the Capital Region. Finalists and honorees will be celebration at an awards dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Crowne Plaza […]
NFIB small business optimism index falls in May 2026
Soaring fuel prices are driving inflation fears among small business owners, who are pulling back on hiring and capital spending plans
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
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