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GM has acquired nearly all of the assets of an Israel-based software startup
Feds Giving State $1.5 Billion to Boost High-Speed Internet Access
Michigan will get more than $1.5 billion in federal grant funding to help boost high-speed Internet access to more than 200,000 Michiganders.
State Establishes Small Business Support Hubs to Help Small Businesses
The state has established the Small Business Support Hubs program to bolster Michigan's small businesses.
CHEP President Talks Supply Chain, Other Business Issues in CEO Thought Leadership Series
The president of CHEP North America, Laura Nador, offered her perspective on a variety of business issues in the latest episode of CEO Thought Leadership Series on LinkedIn Live.
Companies Approach Environmental, Social, Governance Policies as Useful Tool
Business leaders believe that having a strong stance on Environmental, Social, Governance policies can help make them role models.
Cybercriminals Use Sophisticated Thievery To Steal Personal, Business Funds
With so much reliance on the Internet, social media and electronic data storage, cybercriminals are finding ways to break in and steal data and money.
Michigan Appoints Nation’s First Growth Officer
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Hilary Doe as the state's growth officer, focused on growing Michigan's population and boosting economic growth.
West Michigan Business Leaders Offer Best Practices to Face ‘New Reality’
Some of West Michigan's most prominent business leaders talked about best practices during the recent Best and Brightest Celebration.
Stellantis Invests in Lyten’s Lithium-Sulfur EV Battery Technology
AMSTERDAM/SAN JOSE, Calif. – Stellantis N.V. and Lyten, Inc. announced that Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis, invested in Lyten to accelerate the commercialization of Lyten 3D...
State Launches EV Toolkit to Support Local Governments in Preparing for an Electrified Mobility...
The state launched its new "EV Toolkit," an online tool to help loal governments prepare for electric vehicle deployment.
Study Shows Walkable Cities Prioritize People Over Roads
A new study touts the benefits of walkable cities and environmental, business and transportation experts are taking notice.
Report: Michigan a Top State for Electric Vehicle, Battery Investments
A report from the Environmental Defense Fund shows Michigan is among the top states in the country for electric vehicle and battery investment.
USPS Moves Forward with Awards to Modernize, Electrify Nation’s Largest Federal Fleet
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service awarded contracts today for 9,250 commercially available left-hand drive (LHD) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as initial orders for more than...
The Right Place Launches Latest 3-Year Economic Plan
Grand Rapids-based The Right Place unveiled its latest three-year economic development plan for the West Michigan region at a presentation for investors Tuesday.
Shipping Expert: Supply Chain Still ‘Fragile,’ But Recovering
The co-founder of Atlanta-based Vector Global Logistics talks supply chain, giving back and other issues in LinkedIn Live appearance.
DTE Energy Proposes ‘Transformational’ Investment in Michigan-Made Renewable Energy
DTE Energy reinforced its commitment to cleaner energy Thursday, announcing a plan that increases investment in solar and wind energy, accelerates the retirement of coal plants, and includes the development of new energy storage.
Michigan Gets $52 million from Feds for Infrastructure Projects
Four Michigan infrastructure projects are about to be infused with some $52 million in federal funding provided by the bipartisan infrastructure bill Congress passed last year.
Ford, DTE Energy announce largest renewable energy purchase from a utility in U.S. history
Ford and DTE energy have signed an agreement officials are calling the largest purchase of energyi from a utility in U.S. history.
Biden Waives Solar Panel Tariffs in Effort to Increase Production
Saying that “ensuring a robust, resilient, and sustainable domestic industrial base to meet the requirements of the clean energy economy” is “essential to .. national security,” President Joe Biden...
Michigan Submits Seven Highway Nominations for New Alternative Fuel Corridors
Michighan has nominated seven state highways as new Alternative Fuel Corridors, paving the way for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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