KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials said the company will strengthen its offerings in the soft tissue fixation segment and highlights Stryker’s commitment to providing differentiated
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its carbon emissions over 90% throughout its entire value chain, through its products, operations, and transportation, by 2050. Steelcase released an industry-first net-zero transition plan, “Power of Possibility: A Net-Zero Future Needs Us All.” This plan outlines how the company is
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–CompTIA, the technology training, education, and professional certification organization, announced that employers’ search for technology workers accelerated in May, in the group’s monthly assessment of the information technology industry and workforce. Technology companies added staff in May, though at a slower pace than recent months, CompTIA’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate America they often tell anyone who will listen that they will become a business consultant. That's a tough way to make a living, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a senior management job placement service. In this
The transition to cloud-based services has accelerated in recent years, with Software as a Service (SaaS) at the forefront of this technological revolution. Companies increasingly rely on SaaS solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and expand their market reach. However, as the sector matures, the complexity of managing SaaS operations grows, necessitating more sophisticated
In an age where digital innovation is rapidly reshaping traditional systems, Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, presents an intriguing opportunity to revolutionize how property rights are managed and recorded. While Bitcoin is often praised for its impact on financial markets and investment portfolios, its underlying technology—blockchain—holds promising implications for improving property rights through more effective title
In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, a new era is upon us—one where digital currencies and blockchain technology are transforming traditional financial infrastructures and business models. At the forefront of this revolution is Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency that has paved the way for a myriad of innovative financial opportunities and entrepreneurs. This blog post explores
DETROIT - General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and adjusting the timing on its profit targets because demand for EVs is not growing at the pace initially expected. GM CFO Paul Jacobson said Tuesday that GM would trim its targeted production of its new EVs in 2024 from between
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates the region’s economy continues to chug along at a steady pace after posting a fourth straight month of modest growth. The responses to his monthly survey suggest to Brian Long, researcher and director of supply management research at the Seidman
TROY - Oakland County is creating three networking groups that focus on connecting and sharing tech assets for IT And Computer Services, Research, Engineering And Design, and Robotics Integrators, primarily in the auto sector. Joining Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITechTV is Kathleen Still, from Oakland County economic development, who is spearheading the initiative.
