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Room (39)a Partners With Buildable To Accelerate Tech Innovation For Credit Unions

PLYMOUTH — Room (39)a has formed a strategic partnership with technology firm Buildable. The partnership combines Room (39)a’s strategic research expertise with Buildable’s capabilities in developing scalable, high-impact software prototypes. “Partnering with Buildable accelerates Room (39)a’s mission to transform strategic insights into tangible innovations for credit unions,” said Danielle Milner, chief experience officer of Community

By |2025-06-24T15:25:27-04:00June 24th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts, Software|

Deadline To Apply For Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Fall 2025 Cohort Extended To July 11

DETROIT - TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Wayne County, or owned by residents of Wayne County. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to

By |2025-06-26T17:44:24-04:00June 24th, 2025|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts|

Imperial Beverage Acquires Carmela Wine Division

KALAMAZOO – Imperial Beverage Company, a family-owned, statewide beer and wine distributor, purchased Carmela Wine Division, effective June 2. The acquisition expands the distributor’s portfolio by more than 1,500 products, increasing its selection of fine wines, craft beer and non-alcoholic options for customers across Michigan. “We admire the years of dedication that Carmela Wine Division

By |2025-05-22T16:49:05-04:00May 22nd, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

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|

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|

Nearly $2 Million In State Grants For Semiconductor, Battery Education At WCC

ANN ARBOR – Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with new associate degree and certificate programs, will advance Michigan’s mobility sector through semiconductor and battery education and training. New grants totaling nearly $2 million from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will support an associate degree and several specialized certificates,

By |2025-05-01T15:34:02-04:00April 29th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech

PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total to

By |2025-04-29T16:47:54-04:00April 29th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins

LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the aviation industry in half a century. Passengers will soon be able to upload passport details to their smartphones and pass seamlessly through airports using only facial recognition technology, under proposals by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

By |2025-04-16T17:26:06-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost

ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grand Valley State University, effective immediately. The announcement was made by GVSU President  Philomena V. Mantella. Drake's appointment comes after serving most recently as GVSU's acting provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Before that, she served as dean

By |2025-04-16T17:24:52-04:00April 16th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Comcast RISE To Provide 100 Grand Rapids And Muskegon Small Businesses With Comprehensive Grant Packages

GRAND RAPIDS – Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total

By |2025-04-16T14:32:53-04:00April 16th, 2025|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|