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Former Grand Rapids Pickle Factory To Transform Into Entrepreneur’s Hub

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

By |2025-05-13T13:40:25-04:00May 13th, 2025|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs|

Terry Bean Offers Innerware Courses To Upgrade Your Leadership Operating System

DETROIT - Innerware is the personal evolution protocol for founders and execs who want to lead with alignment, clarity, and power...Without the burnout, so says Founder Terry Bean. Innerware is an 8-layer upgrade for founders and executives who want to lead from the inside out—intentionally. Align your inner operating system. Rewire your inner operating system

By |2025-05-13T12:46:46-04:00May 13th, 2025|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

AI in Recruitment is on the Rise – Will Job Seekers Adopt?

LANSING - Much is being written and discussed lately about the adoption of AI in the recruitment process.  One industry expert recently speculated that recruiters are one of two positions (attorneys being the second) that may be up next to have AI replace major aspects of the role. Some sources estimate that between 35% and

By |2025-05-13T12:41:08-04:00May 13th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

Home Selling Tips: What Really Helps You Sell Fast

When the time comes to sell your home, you're not just transferring ownership of a piece of property—you're hoping to do so swiftly and at the best possible price. The key to achieving this lies in understanding the various factors that influence buyer decisions and tailoring your selling strategy accordingly. From pricing your home correctly

By |2025-05-13T10:42:33-04:00May 13th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Think You Could Be A Restaurant Owner? What To Remember When Creating The Dining Experience

Becoming a restaurant owner is full of its ups and downs. Namely, while hospitality businesses can be quite good at making money, it takes a while to get to the point where you don’t have to worry about green and red profit margins! Because of that, it’s important to have a few things in mind

By |2025-05-13T09:12:10-04:00May 13th, 2025|Business|

Mazda Adopting Tesla EV Plug As Worldwide Standard, Even In Japan

DETROIT - The North American Charging Standard plug, also known as NACS, SAE J3400, or by its original name, the Tesla plug, is quickly becoming the default charging plug in the U.S. and Canada. It is replacing the J1772 and CCS1 plugs, which were used on most EVs other than those of Tesla, Nissan, and Mitsubishi for

By |2025-05-12T08:52:14-04:00May 12th, 2025|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Newly Discovered Asteroid Has Been Ranked As A Threat To Earth

NEW YORK - A newly discovered asteroid could smash into the Earth in the not too distant future.  Earlier this year, another near-Earth asteroid drew global attention after astronomers revealed it had a non-zero chance of smashing into Earth in 2032. Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit headlines after NASA upped its odds of impact to 3.1 per cent – the highest ever

By |2025-05-11T11:39:23-04:00May 11th, 2025|Science|

Woodchuck’s AI Powered Biomass Facility In Grand Rapids Opens

GRAND RAPIDS  — Woodchuck, an AI-powered climate tech company focused on transforming wood waste into renewable energy, officially opened its flagship biomass processing facility in Grand Rapids. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local and state officials, clean energy advocates, and Grand Rapids business leaders in celebrating the launch of the nation’s first AI-driven wood waste-to-energy facility

By |2025-05-11T11:04:08-04:00May 11th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

TechSmith Forms Training Advisory Board to Drive Video Learning Innovation

EAST LANSING – TechSmith Corporation announced the formation of its Training Advisory Board, a strategic initiative aimed at further expanding the company’s tailored offerings in enterprise learning and digital training. This newly appointed board brings together top professionals from a diverse set of industries, offering deep expertise in education, HR technology, communications, legal training, and

By |2025-05-11T10:54:40-04:00May 11th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|