GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber announced this week that applications are now open for the second cohort of ELEVATE, a minority business program aimed to build increased capacity among second stage, growth minded minority businesses by removing obstacles and creating a solid foundation. ELEVATE equips participants with strong business fundamentals to tackle obstacles
SOUTHFIELD - 123Net on Wednesday announced a new partnership with the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency to bring high-speed internet access to schools, public libraries, and municipalities throughout St. Clair County. The deal also means 123Net will gain access to the county to serve the community’s businesses. “Much of our area is significantly
NORTHVILLE - Reliable Software announced a reseller partnership with Tech Data to grow Reliable’s suite of IT services and solutions. Through this partnership, Reliable Software resells products and solutions from providers including Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hewlett-Packard Inc., IBM, Lenovo, Nutanix, and VMware. “Reliable Software’s partnership with Tech Data allows us to expand our
WARREN - Winning Futures announced a two-year $150,000 grant award from the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation to support implementing Workforce Prep - an in-school mentoring and leadership skills program for challenged high school students. This program addresses the critical need to better prepare students for life after high school and empower them with the
SOUTHFIELD – The City of Westland has selected 123Net’s Dark Fiber proposal, an option that allows the city to control their own network and scale at their own pace. 123Net solves the city’s Wide Area Network and will connect 14 city municipal buildings, including City Hall, Police and Fire buildings, and the William P. Faust
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GRAND RAPIDS – Logistics automation tech provider Dematic introduced Dematic iQ InSights, a cloud-based Asset Performance Management system that unites order fulfillment and facility lifecycle management data. The end result is users gain actionable information to help them make informed decisions that increase warehouse logistics effectiveness. Dematic iQ InSights holistically integrates facility-wide intelligence across warehouse
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is offering $5 off a family membership during September to celebrate its member appreciation month. The normal price for the family membership, covering two adults and all household children under the age of 18 is just $75 a year. The Michigan Science Center also has a lot of great
GRAND RAPIDS – Students and jobseekers will now have a one-stop resource to learn more about the high-demand, high-wage career opportunities in the Professional Trades through the rejuvenated website, Going-PRO.com. The website was unveiled by Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan Director Roger Curtis said Tuesday at Grand Rapids Public Schools Innovation Central High
ROYAL OAK - A Detroit entrepreneur and game developer has launched a new user growth platform for mobile app developers called WildFire. Introduced by Ken Johnson, creator of the card game Phase 10, WildFire provides a new method for app developers, particularly startups and independents, to get noticed in the crowded app marketplace without costly
