DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch of its new propeller series, the Sharrow MX-A, designed specifically for boats with outboards in the 40-200 HP range. This latest release brings Sharrow’s award-winning technology to a far wider range of boaters, including those with pontoon boats as well
OAK PARK–Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that the 2025 Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab will have a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $158,758. The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input. Bollinger’s chassis design protects
MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network, a leading provider of fiber optic services across Michigan and Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Cory Heigl as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Heigl has a proven track record of driving business growth, managing large-scale operations,
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s latest “Hot 50” and “Career Outlook” publications. Both reports, updated every other year, provide information on careers that will be in the highest demand in Michigan through 2032. “We’re excited to provide our education
ANN ARBOR—Research led by University of Michigan faculty and researchers generated a record-breaking 615 new inventions last year—a feat rarely achieved by any research commercialization office in the country. Additionally, 28 startup companies were launched to support the commercialization of U-M research discoveries. These new companies are advancing technologies across an array of disciplines, ranging
ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using helicopters. Thus, these inspections will take place from September 9th to October 4th, weather permitting. 1. Why Are There Low-Flying Helicopters Near Michigan Power Lines? Eventually, the goal of these patrols is to assess
SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Nabil Grace, who has been appointed as the new senior vice president of research and economic development at LTU. 1. LTU's New Interim Dean Dr. Mirmirani's Background: Dr. Mirmirani brings a
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers and will now require them to come into the office at least three days a week. For some, the order will require relocating closer to an office, the Free Press has learned. The employees impacted by this change include managers.
NEW YORK - A dangerous new Android malware has surfaced that can clone contactless payment data from physical credit and debit cards and relay it to an attacker's Android device, enabling fraudulent transactions. Researchers from ESET, who are tracking the malware as NGate, described it this week as the first of its kind they've observed in the
