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Grand Circus Offers Intro To Coding Workshop – Free, Really

DETROIT - Interested in tech? Wondering if coding could be your strong suit? Join Grand Circus for an Intro to Coding Workshop. Simply click on the link below and reserve your spot. Check out one of these hands-on, entry-level (FREE!) coding classes if you’d like to get more familiar with basic programming and you’re ready

By |2019-02-08T15:16:07-05:00February 8th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Lambert PR Hires 4 Associates

GRAND RAPIDS — Public Relations agency Lambert has added four staff member to support the company’s expanding services for clients in 20 states and six countries. “Lambert’s employees are truly the foundation of our firm’s success, and it’s gratifying when great talent chooses us,” said Jeff Lambert, CEO and founder of Lambert. “Each of these

By |2019-01-30T18:56:49-05:00January 30th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Grand Valley State University Names First Woman President

ALLENDALE - Philomena V. Mantella was named Tuesday as Grand Valley State University’s fifth president and the first woman appointed president in Grand Valley’s nearly 60-year history. Mantella is currently the senior vice president and chief executive officer of the Lifelong Learning Network at Northeastern University, a private research university in Boston. Mantella will remain

By |2019-01-23T09:00:31-05:00January 22nd, 2019|Featured, News|

West Michigan Software Development Shop Hires 8 In 2018

ALLENDALE - BizStream, a web and software development shop, announced the addition of eight new team members in 2018 to support project and product growth. The new team members include:  Nathan Graham, Web Developer Ben Buurstra, Web Developer Julie Stanard, Quality Assurance Specialists  Tyler Pfhol, Quality Assurance Specialists Mike Webb, Web Developer Preston Stewart, Web Developer

By |2019-01-21T07:34:59-05:00January 17th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

GVSU Report: November Strongest Month For West Michigan Economy In Year

GRAND RAPIDS - For the West Michigan industrial economy, September was strong, October was stronger and November was the best month of the year, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. Long surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are based on data

By |2018-12-07T11:47:23-05:00December 7th, 2018|Featured, News|

New Hub On Michigan Cyber Range Opens In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS - A new cyber range went live this week in Grand Rapids, yet another hub for the Michigan Cyber Range managed by Merit Network. The hub is located at the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology and co-sponsored by the Michigan Defense Center, a branch of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.  “WMCAT

By |2018-10-11T15:01:43-04:00October 11th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Trivalent Group Hosts Cybersecurity Summit Oct. 17 In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS - Trivalent Group, now part of Rehmann, is hosting its annual cybersecurity summit Oct. 17 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. Presentations and panel discussion from industry specialists, local experts and keynote speaker Corey Nachreiner, CTO of WatchGuard Technologies, are featured. There will be two tracks this year for

By |2018-09-13T21:00:13-04:00September 13th, 2018|Cyber Defense|

Grand Rapids’ Investment In Green Infrastructure Outweigh Costs

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University researchers have found the benefits outweigh the costs of Grand Rapids’ investment in green infrastructure to limit stormwater runoff. Advocates say the findings are significant for quantifying the environmental benefits of projects that cost more upfront compared to traditional “gray infrastructure” that simply diverts stormwater to the Grand River,

By |2018-08-20T08:01:12-04:00August 20th, 2018|Clean Update|

Grand Angels Seeks To Create $25 Million Investment Fund

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels plans to launch its third venture capital fund, seeking $15 million to $25 million that builds off of two prior, smaller venture capital funds at the organization. The new fund would target investments in advanced manufacturing, advanced agriculture, life sciences and software, all of which were focuses of the previous funds. Managing

By |2018-08-20T08:01:12-04:00August 20th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Ford Taps Grand Rapids For City Of Tomorrow Mobility Pilot

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids is one of three cities nationally to be selected for a pilot program from Ford Motor Co. aimed at addressing the transportation needs of today and in the future. In selecting Grand Rapids along with Miami and Pittsburgh, the Dearborn-based automotive company hopes to engage residents and the business community in determining

By |2018-07-02T20:54:31-04:00July 2nd, 2018|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|