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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|

The Impact of Corporate Training on Organizational Growth and Performance

Introduction Organizations nowadays are functioning in a highly dynamic environment. The advent of new technologies, changing customer demands, and alterations in work cultures have made it impossible for companies to depend solely on their past experience for their success. Corporate training is one of the most impactful ways through which organizations get adapted and expanded.

By |2026-03-18T21:47:55-04:00February 10th, 2026|Business|

Security At Speed: Protecting Instant Transactions From Algorithmic Fraud

Instant financial settlement has become the defining operational requirement of digital finance in 2026. From embedded payments and real-time payroll to high-frequency consumer disbursements, value now moves at machine speed with no tolerance for delay. This article examines the mission-critical challenge of securing zero-latency transactions against algorithmic fraud, focusing on how enterprises must abandon reactive

By |2026-02-09T16:38:38-05:00February 9th, 2026|Business|

Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why

ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time — an unusual alignment that suggests investors are reassessing risk across the board. For Michigan, where manufacturing, supply chains, and capital planning dominate economic thinking, the selloff offers a revealing signal about how markets are responding to tighter financial conditions