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Wattson & Wattson manager earns Gemologist diploma

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers announced recently that its sales manager Lacee J. Hartzell earned a Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America). According to a release from Wattson & Wattson, the achievement signifies Hartzell’s knowledge and expertise in the field of gemology. The GIA Graduate Gemologist degree is the most respected and recognized credential in the jewelry industry. It is a rigorous program that requires a deep understanding of gemstones and their characteristics. By earning the GIA G.G. credential, ...

Hopeful and anxious: Small business owners taking holiday cues from customers

NEW YORK (AP) — All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America’s small businesses. Yet, owners of these businesses appear to have a collective anxiety about the months ahead. They have their customers to thank on both counts. American kept up their spending over the summer, witness the government’s estimate that the economy grew by 4.9% in the third quarter. Yet even as they open their wallets, consumers seem pessimistic about their finances. A recent AP-NORC poll found that many Americans are concerned about their financial future. In turn, after two years ...

LSCP Perspectives: Investing in an “all of the above” energy strategy

Electricity is essential to our way of life. When we flip a switch, we expect the light will turn on. That our phones will reliably charge each night. And that our workplaces will function so we can make a living. Ensuring that electricity is affordable, and reliable is a cornerstone of ...

Cruise, GM’s robotaxi service, suspends all driverless operations nationwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors, is suspending driverless operations nationwide days after regulators in California found that its driverless cars posed a danger to public safety. The California Department of Motor Vehicles this week revoked the license for Cruise, which recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco. Cruise is also being investigated by U.S. regulators after receiving reports of potential risks to pedestrians and passengers. “We have decided to proactively pause driverless operations across all of ...