With insights from our growing manufacturing and technology ecosystem, the 2022 Report is a comprehensive, collaborative effort—filled with emerging trends, challenges and opportunities, expert interviews, and cases studies from industry leaders—that will arm you with all the knowledge you need to help guide your business into the future.
It’s not a secret. Cyberattacks are becoming more complex and severe across all industries. Regardless of the nature of your business, the size, or your location, you are at risk, and you need to take cybersecurity seriously.
You might expect that cybersecurity falls solely under your IT department teams umbrella however, this is a huge misconception. Every single aspect of the business has a component of security that requires a great deal of strategy and planning. And it starts at the top – with your CFO.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with senior federal officials on the risk that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, pose to communities across the country and how government agencies are working to combat this evolving threat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan bill to require federal agencies to identify and address potential foreign conflicts of interest involving government contractors, including by disqualifying firms from being awarded contracts where necessary to protect national security and foreign policy interests.
In May we shared that effective July 2022 additional payment term options would come into effect for Microsoft customers.
Fortunately, Microsoft has *unsurprisingly* extended the deadline.
Bill Would Help to Advance Our Understanding of PFAS Chemicals; Provide Recommendations and Inform Decisions on How to Effectively Address PFAS Contamination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced bipartisan legislation to help advance the federal government’s understanding of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and provide needed information to help better inform plans to effectively address PFAS contamination – which has impacted communities in Michigan and across the country.
LANSING, Mich. – Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II celebrated Detroit’s selection as one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2022. The announcement highlights the success of the investments into the City of Detroit and its residents made by public and private entities, which has helped the city secure recent honors such as the 2024 NFL Draft, the best emerging startup ecosystem, and more.
“The Motor City is on the move and will continue to put the world on notice as a top-tier destination to live, work, play, and visit,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Already recognized as the number one emerging ecosystem for startups and selected as the home of the 2024 NFL Draft, Detroit continues to grow, attracting talent, events, and investments from across the country and around the world. In Michigan, we will continue getting things done on the kitchen-table issues that matter most so we can keep growing the state’s economy, ensure families have a great quality of life at a good cost of living, and build on our rich, diverse culture.
Convergence Networks announced today that Michael Maddox has been appointed new President of the company. An experienced business leader, Maddox will work with current CEO Mathew Lafrance to continue to grow the organization. Mike Maddox worked as CEO and President of Application Specialist Kompany, ASK, for 18 years, before merging with Convergence Networks out of Ottawa ON, and Portland, OR in 2021.
The full announcement may be found below:
While an Industry 4.0 transition will involve using new technology tools to streamline your processes, increase quality, reduce costs and enhance profitability, a change in company culture will be the sure way of transiting successfully to Industry 4.0.
DETROIT, MI – Officials representing key organizations and stakeholders in Michigan and across the country are applauding U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, for leading historic, bipartisan reforms to set the United States Postal Service on a more sustainable financial footing and support the goal of providing long-term reliable service across the country. The Postal Service Reform Act, which was signed into law in April, made the first major reforms to the Postal Service in more than 15 years.
