DETROIT - A globalization expert says that Michigan, of all places in the world, could be the place to be in 2050, per Michigan Radio. Singapore-based geopolitics and globalization expert Parag Khanna, along with his colleague Greg Lindsay believe that Michigan could be a "climate oasis" as we face an inevitable global migrational shift. "Even though, of
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan Capital Network has further expanded its angel investment network across the state with the addition of Saginaw-based BlueWater Angels. The addition expands Grand Rapids-based Michigan Capital Network to five angel investing affiliates that include Grand Angels in Grand Rapids, Ka-Zoo Angels in Kalamazoo, Woodward Angels in Detroit, and Flint Angels. The addition of BlueWater Angels expands Michigan Capital Network into
WASHINGTON DC - US Space Force's General David Thompson, the service's second in command, said last week that Russia and China are launching "reversible attacks," such as electronic warfare jamming, temporarily blinding optics with lasers, and cyber attacks, on U.S. satellites "every single day." He also disclosed that a small Russian satellite used to conduct an
GLASGOW, Scotland - Fetching sticks and chewing toys may soon be a thing of the past, as researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a clever ball and best dog vitamins that allows dogs to video call their owners when they are feeling lonely. Designed to tackle separation anxiety in pets, DogPhone is a soft ball fitted
GRAND RAPIDS - Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids will be hosting its virtual pitch night Dec. 8. Conquer Accelerator provides ten weeks of intensive programming, focusing on completing tailored, goal-driven benchmarks. Conquer Accelerator - Grand Rapids Virtual Pitch Event Wednesday, December 8th at 3:00 P.M. Opening Statements Tom Stewart - Assistant Director of Venture Acceleration Pitch
WASHINGTON - Partners in the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative announced an ambitious goal to expand support and funding for under-represented groups to pursue a degree in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field at historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs). After exceeding its inaugural goal of funding 150 scholars in 2021, the program will aim
LANSING - Nine community service agencies have received funding to help Michiganders who fall behind on household energy bills as another home heating season kicks in. The agencies were recently approved for $54.5 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) grants by the Michigan Public Service Commission and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The MEAP program is funded by
KALAMAZOO - 123NET announced the start of construction on a major expansion to its Kalamazoo fiber network to install an additional 26 miles of fiber infrastructure throughout Kalamazoo's primary business district. The installation will connect all 15 municipal buildings, including a private network dedicated to serving the unique regulatory and compliance guidelines of the Kalamazoo
LANSING - Michigan Republicans and Democrats came together last Wednesday and prioritized using federal dollars to invest in Michigan’s aging water infrastructure. Senate Bill 565 passed unanimously out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Dec. 1. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) is the committee's majority vice chair. The bill, a $3.34 billion budget
SOUTHFIELD - “Manu-Tech Pitch Event – 2021 on Dec. 8 provides insight to breakthrough technology that is enabling operational resiliency for our Michigan manufacturing firms. The event features best in class technology from companies in the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator. The event also includes a fireside chat with Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly and MEDC
