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How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age

  Image - Pixabay CC0 Regardless of the industry or sector, all Michigan businesses now rely heavily on modern tech. As we progressively turn to technology, ensuring that the venture’s systems align with the demands of the current day is vital. While updates should be made across all tech environments, some are naturally more vital

By |2026-03-03T18:14:50-05:00March 3rd, 2026|Business|

How Technology Is Changing the Way We Manage Money

Not that long ago, managing money meant going into a bank, speaking to someone in person, and waiting for paperwork to be processed, and investing felt complicated, and tracking spending basically meant checking paper statements. It all just moved a lot more slowly.  Today, of course, most of it happens on a screen, and technology

By |2026-03-03T18:14:53-05:00February 27th, 2026|Business|

Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala

GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into retirement, you might as well bring in someone who knows how to own a stage. That’s exactly what Davenport University is doing. The university’s annual Excellence in Business Gala on May 2 at DeVos Place will feature Emmy- and Tony-winning

By |2026-02-16T19:34:47-05:00February 16th, 2026|Business, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan

WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections, crypto-aligned political action committees have assembled a campaign war chest estimated at more than $200 million, positioning the digital asset sector as one of the most aggressive new players in federal politics. The strategy

By |2026-02-15T18:24:28-05:00February 15th, 2026|Business, ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

When You Need Access To Your Company’s Data, These Are The Steps To Take

When you or your team members need to access your company’s data and other essential content information, it is not always as easy as turning on a laptop or checking a program. Sometimes, the sheer volume of data is overwhelming, and it can be difficult to even know where to start. Regardless of your perceived

By |2026-02-14T18:55:55-05:00February 14th, 2026|Business|

Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends

WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has entered a new phase. With the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completing its federal environmental review of the proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, the decision now largely shifts to Michigan regulators. State permits — and ongoing

Cutting IT Costs Without Cutting Corners Starts With Smarter Hardware Choices

Every IT team feels it eventually. Budgets tighten, leadership wants savings, and suddenly the hardware refresh that seemed routine becomes a negotiation. The challenge is that infrastructure is not an optional luxury. Servers, storage, and networking gear are the backbone of daily operations. Cutting costs carelessly can lead to downtime, sluggish performance, and expensive fixes

By |2026-02-12T11:08:19-05:00February 12th, 2026|Business|

Why Technology and Finance Are More Connected Than They Seem

Business decisions rarely live as a solo item. Financial planning, operations, and technology all have a strong influence on each other every single day, even when teams treat them as separate conversations. A budget decision can affect system performance, and a technical failure can have a high dysfunction factor. Cash flow and growth plans constrain

By |2026-02-10T14:35:33-05:00February 10th, 2026|Business|