NEW YORK - As the economy bounces back and the U.S. transitions out of the pandemic, small-business owners will need access to capital to both recover and grow. However, since federal relief from the Paycheck Protection Program ended on May 31, business owners may be wondering where to get financing or looking for new options
SAN FRANCISCO - While you’re busy checking out the best time-saving features on iPhone, don’t leave your Android phone behind. After all, productivity features have been around on Android for a lot longer and over time, it’s only added more features that make common tasks much faster. If you use an Android, here are 10
DETROIT - The problem with lithium-ion batteries, which are what you can find in any rechargeable device nowadays, is that they don’t store as much energy as we’d want to, especially when it comes to electric cars. According to Japanese researcher Hui Zhang, of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, an EV that runs on this type
DETROIT - More than a year into the pandemic, the country is doing its best to get back on its feet, and the local government is trying to encourage a return to normal. Indeed, as early as July, COVID-era relief programs have begun to expire in Michigan and other states. Such programs include, among others,
SAN DIEGO - Robert Teglia bought a Tesla Model 3 sedan even though he knew it cost more than many luxury cars. He didn’t particularly care that it might be better than the others for the environment. Teglia, a commercial real estate appraiser in San Diego, tallied the costs of a gasoline vehicle and a
LANSING - The MPSC has encouraged Michigan's investor-owned electric utilities to propose pilot programs for integrating batteries and other energy storage devices that take electricity from the grid and store it for later use as the Commission works to implement the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order No. 841 of 2018 (Case No. U-21032). FERC's Order No. 841 seeks to
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Kent County Essential Needs Taskforce and other partners are hosting a forum to discuss how the private and public sector are demonstrating leadership on climate change and community development. The event will highlight the opportunity for innovation and investment to advance the Michigan economy and improve environmental
DETROIT - Wayne State University has established a new center to study and combat infectious diseases and to prepare for future pandemics. The Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases builds on the university’s experiences in combating COVID-19 to prepare Detroit and the state of Michigan to tackle pandemic diseases. The center is the first of
GRAND RAPIDS — Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley State University's vice president for University Development and executive director of the Grand Valley University Foundation. President Philomena V. Mantella said Aikens brings rich fundraising experience and proven leadership skills to the position. Aikens most recently served as senior vice president for CCS Fundraising, one
KALAMAZOO – Southwest Michigan First announced the cumulative impact of its economic development and community efforts thus far in 2021 to support job creation in its seven-county Southwest Michigan region and provide support to businesses as they rally in the face of the ongoing COVID pandemic. Most recently announced on July 26 by Governor Gretchen
