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UAW Strike Against Detroit 3 Impact Analyzed By Anderson Economic Group

LANSING - The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis has dragged on for weeks, costing the US economy more than $5 billion and counting, says Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group, in this video interview. For the first time, the UAW is not conducting pattern negotiations with one

By |2023-10-10T09:33:49-04:00October 10th, 2023|ESD, mitechtv|

Fintech Plinqit Partners With CUSO In Grand Rapids

ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, the provider of automated savings, financial wellness content and virtual account management for credit unions, announced a partnership with Grand Rapids-based CU*Answers, a credit union service organization. CU*Answers will now offer Plinqit’s financial wellness and automated savings platform to its network of over 200 credit unions across more than half of the United States, representing

By |2023-10-05T13:39:54-04:00October 5th, 2023|ESD|

American Battery Solutions Gets Battery Pack Deal With Bus Maker

LAKE ORION–American Battery Solutions announced yhat it has signed a multi-year contract with leading bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. to supply custom battery packs that will provide clean power for NFI subsidiary New Flyer’s newest 35-, 40- and 60-foot battery-electric transit buses. NFI is now launching ABS batteries into bus production for customer deliveries starting in

By |2023-10-05T13:52:49-04:00October 5th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

LG To Supply EV Batteries To Toyota From Michigan Plant

PLANO, Texas–LG Energy Solution and Toyota Motor North America Inc. today announced that they have signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules to be used in Toyota battery electric vehicles that will be assembled in the United States. Under the contract, LG Energy Solution will supply automotive battery modules at an annual capacity of

By |2023-10-05T13:51:47-04:00October 5th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

C-Level Technology Jobs Available Through Executive Search Partners

ANN ARBOR - After a lull in hiring C-Level technology executives this year, companies are again looking to hire Chief Information Officers, Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, said in this video interview on MITech TV. He said Chief Information Security Officers are in particular demand by every company he hears from. In

By |2023-09-25T18:35:42-04:00September 25th, 2023|ESD, mitechtv|

Flo Vehicle Chargers Sold In Vermont

AUBURN HILLS–The Canadian EV charger builder Flo, which has established its manufacturing base in Auburn Hills, announced the first sale of its Flo Ultra fast charging systems to Green Mountain Power in Vermont. The chargers are being produced at Flo’s Auburn Hills plant. “The first sale of FLO Ultra marks a new era in EV charging, delivering

By |2023-09-21T17:05:19-04:00September 21st, 2023|ESD|

Nominations Open For Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2024

LANSING—Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes successful growing businesses and their supporters. The winners will be honored at the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala May 21, 2024. The awards program provides an opportunity for business owners and supporters

By |2023-09-21T16:59:17-04:00September 21st, 2023|ESD, Small Business Association of Michigan|

New Mobile Casinos: Exploring The Latest Digital Innovations They Use

NEW YORK - The traditional concept of casino gaming has undergone a significant transformation. The transformation is mainly attributable to mobile technology, which has sparked nothing short of a revolution in how players engage with and relish their preferred casino games.  The significance of this transformation cannot be overstated. With mobile devices firmly entrenched as

By |2023-09-20T08:27:53-04:00September 20th, 2023|Digital, ESD|

Ford To Build $900 Million Cathode Manufacturing Plant In Canada

DEARBORN - Ford has announced plans to build a $900 million (1.2 billion Canadian dollars) cathode manufacturing plant in Canada together with South Korean partners EcoProBM and SK On. Located in Bécancour, midway between Montreal and Québec City in the province of Québec, the facility will provide materials to supply batteries for Ford's future electric

By |2023-09-05T17:51:25-04:00September 5th, 2023|ESD|