DETROIT - There is no doubt that as technology advances, there are a lot more opportunities out there for businesses. That being said, with those opportunities also come potential threats as with this evolving technology, so too are there more ways for hackers to infiltrate a business and steal their private information. This article is
DETROIT - Come their Feb. 25 paychecks, approximately 42,500 U.S. hourly workers at General Motors Co. will receive up to $10,250 in profit-sharing based on the Detroit automaker's strong 2021 financial results, the company announced Tuesday. But workers at one plant that was idled for long stretches last year because of semiconductor chip shortages may not
JACKSON—Consumers Energy and General Motors today announced a new pledge to power Michigan automotive plants in Flint, Burton and Wyoming with clean energy, partnering to build the next generation of vehicles in Michigan, where both companies are headquartered. “We’re thrilled to see General Motors pledge to use 100% clean energy that Consumers Energy will provide,
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and funding for Venture Capital companies, part of a $10 billion national program from the Biden Administration. Last week, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved the new program that could start pumping money into Michigan businesses by spring, said Chris Cook, Director
DETROIT - Since electronics, computer equipment, and gadgets have become more affordable to the general public, they are no longer the exclusive domain of tech enthusiasts. Because of our culture’s ever-increasing rate of change, we are all affected by the need to stay current. Electronics stores, nowadays, are more than just places where you can
PLYMOUTH – The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Utah. In each state, the platform is managed by an MEP center to provide a coordinated approach
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be temporarily known as BHSH System. “We are grateful for all of our physicians, nurses and team members. Their compassion, expertise
SONOMA, Calif.— Selling vehicles is just the first step in Ford's plans to make money off its first electric delivery van that the automaker is rolling out this month. Between plans to sell 150,000 electric Transit commercial vehicles annually from 2023 onward (after building fewer to sell the first year) and creating "charging depots" to help customers manage
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Jan. 31 at 2 pm, Simon Whitelocke president of ITC Michigan kicks off the monthly ITC Energy Report by exploring the question is Michigan Ready for Renewable Energy? Bob Lyscas Chief Operating Officer at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announces Connex Michigan, a new program designed to strengthen the
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing an undisclosed amount of money in three start-up companies. David Weaver, CitySide Chief Investment Officer, said more early-stage capital is available to keep new companies in Michigan and grow the Michigan ecosystem. He said the fund would like to
