OAK PARK— Bollinger Motors Inc., a leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially announced that it has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its all-electric Bollinger B4 Class 4 trucks. This significant achievement marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle market. 1. What is
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar project funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Infrastructure program that has connected thousands of miles across Michigan’s many disparate Internet pathways across 74 counties. The program, named the Michigan Open Optical Network
COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in Ohio in the first month of legal rollout, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. In the latest report, the division states recreational sales from Aug. 6 to Sept. 7 total $54,649,749. The division reports 840,141 units of manufactured product
Relocating a warehouse is a complex process that requires careful planning, coordination, and execution. The timeline for moving a warehouse can vary widely depending on several factors, including the size of the warehouse, the amount of inventory, the distance of the move, and the level of preparation. While each relocation is unique, the process typically
Genius Sports has launched an updated version of its product, BetVision, which promises to take the sports streaming and in-game betting experience to new levels. Vice President of Product at Genius Sports Glen Herold is enamoured with his company’s latest creation and enthusiastically showed this new iteration at a recent demonstration event. This new technology
SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Nabil Grace, who has been appointed as the new senior vice president of research and economic development at LTU. 1. LTU's New Interim Dean Dr. Mirmirani's Background: Dr. Mirmirani brings a
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement of Black women in the sector leaves much to be desired. According to Leafly, only 2% of cannabis business owners identify as Black, with Black women making up an even smaller percentage. Still, some Black women are making an impact with their
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers and will now require them to come into the office at least three days a week. For some, the order will require relocating closer to an office, the Free Press has learned. The employees impacted by this change include managers.
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit after a federal appeals court ruled that the automaker knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with defective transmissions. The lawsuit alleges that GM violated the laws of 26 U.S. states
