LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize and statewide exposure after organizers extended the application deadline for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Pitch Competition to March 6. The pitch competition is part of the annual MCSB Summit, which recognizes standout small businesses from across the state
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair on March 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building. The career fair will feature more than 50 employers with active job openings in a variety of career fields. WCC students and members of the public looking for jobs
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its most consequential regulatory phase, as missing decades-old weld documentation forces owner Holtec International to seek relief from federal regulators. At issue is whether the 800-megawatt nuclear plant — shut down in May 2022 after 51 years of operation — can
Keeping databases fast and reliable is critical for businesses in 2026. With ever-growing data volumes, using the right tools can make a huge difference in performance. Here are nine top solutions that help optimize your SQL database and ensure smooth operations. 1. SolarWinds SolarWinds stands out for its powerful database monitoring and performance management. Its
IPTV is a method of viewing television over the internet rather than using old-fashioned cable or satellite. With IPTV, you can view live TV channels, sports, movies, and series on your Smart TV, computer, or smartphone. In France, many people are making the switch because of this option, as they are more flexible and, in
DETROIT — A long-anticipated addition to Detroit’s revitalized Corktown innovation district is set to open this spring as The Michigan Central Mezz — a new 17,000-square-foot coworking and collaboration space inside the iconic Michigan Central Station. The facility, launching in April, will expand access to workspace and entrepreneurial resources in the heart of one of
Arctic “Greening” May Accelerate Warming — With Economic Impacts Far Beyond the Tundra DETROIT - As the Arctic warms nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet, scientists are tracking a surprising development: expanding and “greening” peatlands across northern regions. At first glance, more vegetation sounds like positive environmental news. But new research
DETROIT - As U.S.–Iran tensions escalate following weekend military strikes, energy markets are zeroing in on one strategic chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supply passes through that narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. If Iran were to disrupt or temporarily shut down shipping lanes, even briefly, the impact
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address was framed around literacy, housing and health care. On its surface, it sounded like social policy. For Michigan’s business community, it was something else entirely: an economic competitiveness blueprint. Whitmer did not roll out sweeping business tax cuts or headline-grabbing megaprojects. Instead, she zeroed
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis market is facing another political test. A coalition of hemp shop owners, cannabis retailers and advocates is attempting to block changes contained in Ohio Senate Bill 56, arguing the law rewrites what voters approved when they legalized adult-use marijuana. At the center of the fight is Bellaire shop owner and village
