GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization of new dual-use technologies that can serve the defense and private industry sectors. Groups involved include Michigan Capital Network Ventures one of the Midwest’s leading venture capital fund management and angel investing firms, and The National Advanced Mobility Consortium Inc.,
GRAND RAPIDS - Bamboo — a co-working company with other locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Royal Oak — is targeting a November opening date for its new Grand Rapids location, UICA building. It will include reopening the building’s theater, gallery space and rooftop patio. The building will also serve as the new headquarters for
GRAND RAPIDS — A vacant factory in southeast Grand Rapids could soon become a center for entrepreneurs. The building at 1515 Madison Ave. south of Hall Street was a Heinz pickle factory for many years. The Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation is leading the $20 million project. Justin Beene is the founder of the center, which
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according to responses and data compiled through the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) quarterly survey. At the same time, Michigan small businesses are looking out for their employees, with sixty-seven percent reporting they’ve increased wages over the last year to
WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the “whiplash” caused by recent trade policy. In a snap survey of 501 small business owners in the Small Business for Americas Future Network, 63% believe the American economy is on the wrong track. The
DETROIT - This week, we celebrated the winter 2025 graduates of Start Studio MVP during our Demo Day event, showcasing the innovative spirit and hard work that thrives in Detroit's tech community. We were thrilled to witness the remarkable achievements of our tech founders and the MVPs they diligently crafted over the past six weeks.
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners throughout the state, including recognition for Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch and the introduction of new categories specifically for microbusinesses and disability-owned businesses. Launched in 2004, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards have been celebrating and elevating Michigan small businesses
Warehouse labor management for decades, businesses in warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing have turned to temporary staffing agencies to address their fluctuating labor needs. While these solutions provide short-term relief, they often create long-term challenges. Companies frequently struggle with high turnover, inconsistent productivity, and workforce inefficiencies, leading to unpredictable labor expenses that make it difficult to
DETROIT - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and Canada. We have been recognized as one of the best Executive Recruiting Companies in North America. ESP focuses on Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, and Human Resources positions. Managing Partner Gary Erickson joins MITechTV with some news. ESP
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC) has given student innovators nationwide a chance to showcase their work and compete for top prizes. Now, the entry period for the 2025 competition is officially open. 1. About the Competition and Eligibility The National Inventors Hall of Fame, in partnership with the United
