LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced three new leadership positions that will bolster its efforts to provide small businesses with more targeted, intentional support, while underscoring its commitment to supporting businesses and communities across every corner of the state. The three new positions will support the MEDC’s overall mission to create economic opportunity
DETROIT - Metro Detroit entrepreneur Ryan Angott and his father Paul have spent about $300,000 developing a physical security device called LapLok that he says will prevent thieves from stealing your laptop when you're working at a coffee shop, airport or other public places. He's now operating a crowd funding campaign to manufacture LapLok. He's
ANN ARBOR – CarBeast recently launched an app that diagnoses vehicle problems and informs about potential future maintenance and repairs needed, all based on hundreds of millions of actual records that reflect tens of thousands of technicians’ experience in servicing vehicles across North America. “Owners are keeping their vehicles longer out of necessity, particularly given
KALAMAZOO - Dokidokon 5th Anniversary Anime Convention will take place July 15-17Bat the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This ever-growing event brought over 1500 anime enthusiasts and cosplayers together last year, even with a year off due to Covid. This year, with several nearby and even more well-established conventions closing due to
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard announced the promotion of Amy Kulikowski to vice president, chief accounting officer effective July 11. She replaces Becky McCabe who is departing the Company to pursue other career opportunities. In her new role, Kulikowski will be responsible for the Company’s accounting function, financial reporting including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting,
ANN ARBOR - For individuals who know the cannabis industry, a new opportunity to generate revenue is now available. If your network includes businesses in the hemp, CBD, medicinal, or adult use space, consider introducing your contacts to Michigan Marijuana Report, Four20 Post Live, Four20 Spotlight, and Flora. Four20 Media Group pays a 25 percent
AUBURN HILLS - Marposs announced its new automatic machine for leak testing of sealed batteries in high production environments. This patent pending system is based on electrolyte tracing, which makes it possible to perform the leak test after it has been filled with the electrolytes and completely sealed. Perfect sealing is necessary to prevent the loss of
DETROIT - The bad news just keeps coming for fossil energy stakeholders. High-performance, high-profile automakers have finally begun to validate electric mobility by putting up the big bucks for next-generation EV batteries. The latest example is Porsche AG, which has just polished its electrification cred by leading a round of $400 million in Series C
ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if you're in the Cannabis and Hemp business in Michigan. But now BankMichigan has expanded its reach into both business sectors with commercial loans and more. To find out what is now available, watch this short video interview with Aaron Ambinder
KALAMAZOO — Green Door Distilling Co. now has a National Basketball Association Hall of Fame player within its ownership group. The Kalamazoo based-distillery today announced that former Detroit Piston and NBA champion Ben Wallace has purchased a stake in the company, joining majority owners Steve Jbara and Scott Benton, who have grown to become familiar business partners
