Announcements/New Products

West Michigan Climate Action Forum

GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event invites residents, leaders, and stakeholders to actively participate in the creation of the West Michigan Climate Action Plan. Through this

ISSA Motor City And SC2 Host Greater Detroit 2023 Holiday Event Dec. 14

LIVONIA  - Join ISSA Motor City/ISC2 Greater Detroit Holiday Event for a discussion on Information Security. Enjoy a wonderful Mediterranean Buffet by chefs of the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. A cash bar will be available for beer and wine throughout the event, sodas are complimentary. Date: December 14 Time: 6:30 to 10 PM

By |2023-11-19T12:46:58-05:00November 19th, 2023|Announcements/New Products, Cyber Defense|

The Giez Kamikaze Drone Includes Thermobaric Shells And Parachute

WARSAW, Poland - The Giez unmanned aerial vehicle was unveiled at the MSPO-2023 exhibition in Poland. The new drone is characterised by its compact size and can be equipped with different types of ammunition. Giez is a kamikaze drone. The drone was created by engineers at the Military Institute of Technology and will be manufactured

Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally

BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show strength with $1.2 billion invested into Michigan-based companies--an increase of 12 percent over 2021. Within the Great Lakes region, Michigan has been accelerating in venture capital activity with a growth rate of 13.7 percent since 2006, slightly higher than the

First Solar Powered Boat Aimed At Rental Market Launched In Michigan

LAKE LEELANAU - There’s something eye-catching and new on the water in northern Michigan and it could revolutionize the boating industry. Lilypad Labs, a Michigan-based startup, is pleased to announce the launch of Lilypad, a sharable, 100-percent solar powered boat. Two Lilypad solar boats are now available for rent daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eugenio Lolli Named Alcantara’s CEO And Managing Director

MILAN - Eugenio Lolli has been named CEO and managing director of Alcantara S.p.A., the "Made in Italy" luxury lifestyle brand featured in automotive interiors as well as in the world of consumer electronics, high fashion and interior design. Eugenio Lolli Lolli succeeds Andrea Boragno who now serves as chairman of the company's

By |2023-08-20T16:48:53-04:00August 20th, 2023|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

GoHealthUSA Coming To Michigan To Provide Alternative To Private Medical Insurance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla - A new bundle of medical, legal, drug discount and more services, called GoHealthUSA, is coming to Michigan. Shantell Robinson, who created this package in Oklahoma, now is offering it in Michigan to become an alternative to private insurance. It only costs $99 a month to subscribe. Watch this video to learn

30th West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Annual Meeting

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host its 30th Annual Meeting at LMCU Ballpark August 21.  The event will will include an update on the organization, announcement of this year’s West Michigan Sustainable Business Hall of Fame and Sustainable Business of the Year honorees, and the forum’s annual “state of sustainable business”

By |2023-08-02T15:28:12-04:00August 2nd, 2023|Announcements/New Products|

New Social Media Platform Heiroom Connects Family

SALINE - Heiroom was founded by CEO Chris Budnik in 2020. When the world shut down, so did Chris’ line of work. Home with his two children during a global pandemic, Chris began to contemplate the importance of family, and how to best preserve and share memories with them. Chris drew strength from the stories

Ann Arbor SPARK Launches Livingston, Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition

ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK has launched the Livingston and Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition. This effort brings together local child care providers, families, policymakers, and businesses to address the issue of child care from an economic development perspective. The coalition will work together to develop and implement a regional action plan over the

By |2023-06-25T14:17:20-04:00June 25th, 2023|Announcements/New Products|