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Forecast: Non-Lithium Stationary Battery Market To Grow At CAGR Of 61 Percent From 2022-2032

DETROIT - IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 61 Percent from 2022 to 2032. To date, Li-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for vehicle electrification and new stationary energy storage systems. However, the supply chain for Li-ion production is coming

By |2021-12-19T14:47:41-05:00December 19th, 2021|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Report: Pandemic Triggers Entrepreneurial Startup Boom

DETROIT - While the start of the pandemic forced furloughs, layoffs, and business closures at unprecedented speed, Americans responded by starting small businesses at a record pace, according to a new report by Zapier. Many full-time employees launched side hustles to bring in more income, and others were forced to pivot to small businesses or

By |2021-12-19T14:21:39-05:00December 19th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Employers Predict 3.9 Percent Wage Increases in 2022 – Highest Since 2008

DETROIT - The November survey from the Conference Board predicts a 3.9 percent jump in wage costs for companies in 2022, compared to 3 percent reported in April - the highest rate increase since 2008. Indeed, the swell in compensation expectations for next year reflects rising wages for new hires and inflation. Salary increase budget refers

By |2021-12-19T14:21:39-05:00December 19th, 2021|Featured, News|

Stefanini Group Opens Security Operations Center To Support US Customers

SOUTHFIELD – Global IT Provider Stefanini Group has opened a Security Operations Center to support U.S. customer needs by offering advanced intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, from high availability in monitoring and response to incidents to a stronger performance of the company’s business unit. The recent episodes in digital environments, which have impacted companies and institutions

By |2021-12-19T14:21:39-05:00December 19th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

MMS Restructures Its Consulting Services

CANTON – MMS Holdings has restructured its consulting services with the launch of a Project Advisory Services Unit to meet the needs for senior-level guidance for small to mid-sized organizations for specialized consulting, and advisory services. MMS Project Advisory Services will be led by Jessica Reed, PhD, and includes a growing team of more than 50 expert advisors in regulatory, clinical, nonclinical, compliance and CMC.  In this role, Jessica will continue to

By |2021-12-19T14:21:39-05:00December 17th, 2021|New Products / Contracts|

GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President For Student Affairs

ALLENDALE —Jennifer Hall-Jones has been named Grand Valley State University’s first vice president for Student Affairs. Hall-Jones is currently the interim vice president for Student Affairs at Ohio University. Hall-Jones was chosen from a national pool of candidates and was one of the four candidates who visited campus for public interviews in November. GVSU President

By |2021-12-19T14:21:40-05:00December 17th, 2021|ESD|

Last Minute Tax Advice For 2021 From Kroon & Mitchell CPAs

ANN ARBOR - Phillip Mitchell CPA, a partner in Kroon & Mitchell in Grand Rapids, provides a lot of last minute guidance on how you can reduce your 2021 taxes and maximize your retained profits. Businesses will want to watch this video interview. You can contact Phillip at KroonAndMitchell.Com https://youtu.be/VPrQUSGl--Y

By |2021-12-16T13:38:41-05:00December 16th, 2021|Business, Featured, mitechtv|

Michigan Council of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns in December to provide all the details about Michigan Council of Women in Technology events, scholarships, and more recapping 2021 and looking forward to 2022. For more information, click on MCWT.Org  https://youtu.be/MI7TcVLXh24

By |2021-12-16T12:04:54-05:00December 16th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Secondary Containment Solutions For Designated Locations In Your Facility 

DETROIT - Cans, bottles, tanks, and drums are all designed to keep liquids contained and safe. Yet, when one of these shells fails, the mess can be anything from an insignificant nuisance to a major disaster. Luckily, secondary containment solutions buy time, facilitate liquid recycling, and prevent catastrophic harm.  Instead of chasing and confining a

By |2021-12-16T11:14:07-05:00December 16th, 2021|Guest Columns|

Mass Spyware Campaign Targets Thousands Of ICS Computers Worldwide

WOBURN, MA - From January to November 2021, Kaspersky experts uncovered a new piece of malware that has targeted more than 35,000 computers across 195 countries. Dubbed “PseudoManuscrypt” for its similarities with the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Lazarus’ Manuscrypt malware, this new malware contains advanced spying capabilities and has been seen targeting both government

By |2021-12-16T11:01:49-05:00December 16th, 2021|Cyber Defense, Featured|