NOVI - Utilimaster, part of the Shyft Group, was Awarded $53 Million Contract From USPS For 447 Truck Bodies to be used for bulk mail delivery. This USPS order is in addition to the previous $214 million multi-year contract for more than 2,000 vehicles, which was completed during the third quarter of 2019. “For more
DETROIT - Michigan is a clean energy leader in the Upper Midwest footprint of the electric grid operator, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, and wind energy is leading the way. According to the American Clean Power Association, Michigan has installed 550 megawatts of wind capacity thus far in 2021, the second most in the MISO North
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations are open once again for second stage companies in Michigan. Michigan Celebrates recognizes small businesses in all industries whose growth supports Michigan’s economy. Michigan Celebrates has established a variety of awards to honor the many different ways that small businesses demonstrate excellence across the state. Nominations
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and Richard Stiennon, founder of Birmingham-based IT-Harvest provide their monthly cybersecurity tips. On Oct. 25 they explained how anyone can safely buy Holiday gifts online without hackers stealing their money. If you're thinking about buying your Holiday presents online, you need
GRAND RAPIDS - Manufacturers that supply the defense industry will need to adhere to a new set of uniform cybersecurity standards in order to bid on contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense. Despite how profoundly this measure could potentially affect their operations, a large majority of West Michigan manufacturers remain indifferent to the matter,
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report is publishing a Cannabis, CBD, Hemp Holiday Gift Guide starting Nov. 1 that will heavily promote these products to tens of thousands of cannabis- and hemp-friendly customers through Christmas week. Promotion includes weekly eNewsletters, social media push and much more. Details at www.mimarijuanareport.com https://youtu.be/coUHB33wVsQ
DETROIT – Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick announced Monday that Beringer Capital purchased a majority stake in the financial news service he created in his basement in 2010. He also said in his announcement that Benzinga now has a market value of $300 million, although he did not disclose the terms of the deal. Raznick has
ANN ARBOR - A $25 million gift from the Leinweber Foundation, founded by software entrepreneur Larry Leinweber, will help fund a new 163,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility on the University of Michigan’s North Campus. In recognition of the donation, the U-M Board of Regents on Oct. 21 voted to name the building the Leinweber Computer Science and
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental housing, auto detailing and now labs that test hemp and cannabis products. His latest acquisition is ABKO Labs in Warren, which earlier this month received its license to test adult-use marijuana for potency and contaminants. He explains why he invested
ANN ARBOR – On MITech TV Oct. 25, The cybersecurity tag team of Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann will update what folks need to do to safety order products online this year for the Holidays. Jeff Hagan purchased ABKO Labs in Warren in 2021. The lab tests hemp and cannabis products. Jeff also has several
