A creator moved from Michigan to Illinois, and social media platforms are highlighting small business struggles.

The entities involved

• Michigan →

  state of the United States of America

  • Jocelyn Benson is running for governor and is noted for her support of state assets like the Selfridge Air National Guard Base.20:37
  • Trump and Musk connections emerge as candidates run for the open Senate seat in Michigan.17:18
• Illinois →

  state of the United States of America

  • Stellantis is considering closing its Brampton plant and moving Compass production to Illinois, while expert commentary is underway.19:21
  • Springfield Armory announced that it is precision manufactured in the United States and its headquarters are in Geneseo, Illinois.18:43
• Instagram →

  photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms

  • Social media platforms are driving curated taste and design choices for consumers.21:44
  • Celebrities are leveraging social media and reality TV content to build online followings and viral presence.17:25
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • TikTok Shop is providing the necessary infrastructure for founder-led e-commerce businesses to grow and operate.12:18
  • TikTok launched TikTok Shop Plus, a new subscription option similar to Amazon Prime.12:18

Related events

• Rivian and Point are expanding manufacturing and software functionality, with funding secured in Georgia and operations in Illinois.Oct 31