Michigan Tech Startups Get Funding From GR's Grand Angels
The Grand Rapids private investor group Grand Angels announced its latest funding commitments to a group of Michigan startups.
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The Grand Rapids private investor group Grand Angels announced its latest funding commitments to a group of Michigan startups.
A California furniture company is responding to a lawsuit filed by a Michigan rival who hurt his back when a chair collapsed.
State police say he confessed because it was "weighing heavy on his chest."
"Selling a semi-automatic pistol to Dantzler was like lighting a match to a powder keg,"
Lambert, Edwards & Associates, a Grand Rapids public relations firm with offices in Detroit and Lansing, says men dominated social media discussions on the Super Bowl before the game -- but once it started, women joined the conversation.
The German factory and warehouse automation provider Dematic's U.S. headquarters in Grand Rapids announced the purchase of Upturn Solutions, a Bigfork, Mont.-based developer of computerized maintenance management systems for distribution, warehouse and manufacturing centers. Dematic also said it plans to continue hiring in 2014 after adding 250 jobs in Grand Rapids in 2013.
Software expert Bill Wagner, who sold his SRT Solutions software development business to Grand Rapids-based Atomic Object last year, has launched his next venture -- software training.
Michigan's two largest online health information exchanges announced merger plans Monday.
The founder of a Michigan chair company is suing another furniture company after falling out of a chair and hurting his back.
CARL ERICKSON is co-founder and president of Atomic Object in Grand Rapids. Erickson oversees operations and client engagements at Atomic Object, which creates custom web, mobile, and embedded software products. He is also the interim CTO of ReapSo; board member and co-founder of Blue Medora; and board member and investor at Varsity News Network. Under his leadership, Atomic Object has grown from three developers to a 45-person team of designers, developers, and support staff. In September, Atomic Object acquired Ann Arbor software development firm SRT Solutions. It also opened an office in Detroit. With $5.5 million in revenue and an average growth rate of 25 percent, Atomic Object was named to Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 three times. The firm has been recognized as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch by the Edward Lowe Foundation, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business, and received the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. The creation of Atomic Object followed the failure of a dot-com- era software startup where Erickson was vice president of development. Prior to that, he was a professor of computer science at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) for 10 years. He also was a part-time industrial lecturer at Uppsala University in Sweden and served on the board of the Swedish American Heritage Society for more than six years, part of that time as president. He is a board member of the West Michigan-based Grand Angels, and serves as a member and advisor for GVSU's CIS advisory board and Business Ethics Center. Erickson received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University and master's and doctoral degrees in computer engineering from Michigan State University. Read the full profile at www.ltu.edu/leaders.
The Grand Rapids Whitewater project would remove the Grand River's low-rise dams downtown and restore rocks and shoals to the riverbed.
AT&T Inc. Thursday announced that the company will hire workers for 139 jobs in the state this month, including 96 new positions and 43 replacements.
The latest in HR notices from Michigan's tech-focused companies, institutions and groups.
Authorities say a space heater used by a work crew likely caused a fire that destroyed part of a western Michigan minor league ballpark.
A fire is burning at a minor league ballpark in western Michigan.
She had the sofa in her Grand Rapids bedroom for about two months before the reptile emerged ...
Here's an easy way to make an extra $250 in 2014: take common household electronic devices off standby mode, and instead shut them off entirely.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced approval of Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization program incentives to four companies planning expansions in the state. The projects are expected to generate up to $35.4 million in investments and add 285 new jobs in Michigan.
A snowstorm pushing across the Lower Peninsula is being blamed for a 30-vehicle pileup that is forcing the closing of U.S. 131 north of Grand Rapids.
Michigan is close to enacting new laws to subject violators to potential jail time and streamline procedures to garnish their wages.
The West Michigan industrial economy continues to grow slowly, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.
Great Lakes Wines and Spirits is rolling out its first compressed natural gas trucks.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
The woman was flying home from Abu Dhabi when she reached into the seatback pocket in front of her and got the scare of her life.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
A spokesperson with the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard confirmed that the pilot ejected and is in stable condition.
Stevie Wonder's two December shows at the Fox Theatre are sold out and on the resale market, with some tickets now being listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's new "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Charla Pendergrass entered the plea Wednesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. She still faces felony murder, premeditated murder and unlawful imprisonment charges
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, triggering an evacuation order along part of County Road 633, the county's emergency management said.
One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before any "demolition" occurs at the Kennedy Center. Meanwhile, President Trump says he's facing a big decision on Iran while complaints continue over gas prices. CBS News has this report.
A bird strike is a possible cause of an F-16 fighter crash in northern Michigan on Thursday. The pilot was injured and is receiving medical care. CBS Detroit has this report.
Metro Detroit will see mostly sunny skies with a high around 73 on Friday. But rain is in the forecast for Saturday morning and afternoon.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
CBS News got an inside look in the newly restore Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, months after an attack.