ALLENDALE — Steve Wozniak, a visionary in the field of personal computing and the technological pioneer behind the formation of Apple, will be the guest speaker for Grand Valley State University’s three Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. “GVSU is sincerely grateful to Steve Wozniak for donating his time
GRAND RAPIDS - A new acquisition in Grand Rapids highlights a growing shift in Michigan’s technology sector: smaller IT service providers are joining forces as cybersecurity threats intensify, client expectations rise, and skilled talent becomes harder to find. Hungerford Technology, a managed IT provider serving West Michigan, announced April 16 it has acquired RGA Tech
LANSING — Small business confidence across the United States slipped again in March, falling below its long-term average and signaling growing concern about the direction of the economy. The latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows its Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3 points to 95.8, below the 52-year average of 98.0.
ANN ARBOR — If you run a retail business in Michigan, you already know the cycle: You hire someone.You train them.They leave. And you’re right back where you started. Again. This isn’t just frustrating—it’s quietly draining your business every single month, says Bill Shaw, managing partner of Genus Credit Services, in a video interview on
Many drivers today assume handling a car accident claim should be straightforward. Modern vehicles generate detailed data such as speed, braking, and impact timing. Dashcams capture footage. Insurance companies rely on automation and digital systems to review claims faster than ever. On paper, everything seems clear: the data is there the timeline is recorded the
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued updated guidance on the state’s new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, giving cannabis operators long-awaited clarity—but also intensifying pressure as the first tax payments come due April 20. The deadline arrives as the tax faces a fast-tracked legal challenge now headed directly to the Michigan Supreme Court,
ANN ARBOR — A sudden escalation in Middle East tensions is rippling through the global economy, and Michigan businesses may soon feel the impact in the form of higher fuel costs, rising prices, and renewed pressure on supply chains. The flashpoint is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping corridor that handles roughly one-fifth of
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers in Detroit—are facing a growing and costly threat: cybercrime. A new national survey by the Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI), conducted by Morning Consult, shows fraud, scams and ransomware are draining an estimated $131 billion annually from U.S. small businesses,
Even brief disruptions to power, water, or manufacturing systems could ripple across Michigan’s economy—experts say the real risk isn’t always a full-scale shutdown. ANN ARBOR - Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure don’t have to trigger a massive blackout to cause serious economic damage. In fact, cybersecurity experts say the more likely—and potentially more costly—scenario is something
WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S. critical infrastructure—but in Michigan, the implications go beyond abstract cyber threats. The warning, issued jointly by federal agencies including the FBI, NSA and Department of Energy, highlights ongoing efforts to probe vulnerabilities in energy systems, water facilities and other industrial
