LANSING - While strong economic growth is predicted in Michigan over the coming months, sustaining and growing small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our communities, must remain a top priority. You are invited to join Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday, June 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
ANN ARBOR - Dan Randomski updates that latest news from the Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator. Brandon Roderick Tucker provides details on a new four-week healthcare course at Washtenaw Community College. Moody Mattan co-founder of BrandXR provides deep dive into Electrif;y Detroit. Dan Keelan, a partner in Hero Project, explains how it will benefit Veterans.
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has landed three new grants to help fuel additional development. Director Dan Radomski joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to provide all the details. The Centrepolis Accelerator team is comprised of various experienced business development and technology experts from in and around the Southeastern Michigan area. Their
ANN ARBOR - Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, reported last week it will close its genetic testing lab in Ann Arbor and permanently lay off 110 employees on Aug. 6. As a result, the laboratory will no longer offer its Preparent Carrier Test, Innatal Prenatal Screen, Riscover Hereditary Cancer Test or its Resura Prenatal
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced June 9 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved the company’s plans to bring additional renewable energy to more of its customers. DTE, in an effort to continue to provide more accessibility to renewable energy, will work with local organizations in Detroit, Highland Park and River Rouge to build new community
NOVI– The Shyft Group, Inc. plans to bring to market an all-electric purpose-built Class 3 chassis platform designed to serve a wide array of medium-duty truck markets, from last mile parcel delivery fleets to work trucks, passenger busses, recreational vehicles, and more. Shyft Innovations, The Shyft Group's dedicated mobility research and development team, will introduce
DETROIT - Jen Fox shares insights she has gained through her experiences as a social engineer. What exactly is social engineering and what goes into a social engineering campaign? What does social engineering look like and what tricks or techniques has Jen found to be the most successful? Most importantly, what has she found to
LANSING - The last year and a half for many of us has felt like running a never-ending marathon through unfamiliar territory. Many of us have lost friends and family, entrepreneurs have struggled to keep their life’s work going, and all of us have experienced some level of trauma. Thankfully, the last few weeks have
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business has hired Wesley Watson as its new Engagement Manager. In this new role, Watson will provide tactical support for the Forum's growth as a regional and statewide network, its educational programming, and collaborative projects. Among other initiatives, he will be leading our work to engage underrepresented communities in
SOUTHFIELD—After taking a year off due to the pandemic, it was back to form for Lawrence Technological University at the 28th Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC), held Friday through Monday, June 4-7, at Oakland University in Rochester. LTU took first place in the Self-Drive Challenge, one of two competitions at the IGVC. LTU also won
