A federal travel ban has many of the thousands of Burmese refugees living in Battle Creek worried about their friends and loved ones still overseas.
West Michigan
Posted inTalent & Education
West Michigan has tech hub dreams and buzz. It just needs the jobs
Four years ago, leaders pledged to make west Michigan a tech hub and add 20,000 tech jobs to the region within 10 years. They’re behind schedule, but this week’s Tech Week is a big part of their goal.
Posted inBrunch with Bridge
Technology is altering how we learn, think and live – and not necessarily for the better
LIFE THROUGH A LENS: Our increasing dependence on technology to relate to the world around us does not come without costs to ourselves, our families, our nation, writes Conor Dugan. (courtesy photo/used under Creative Commons license) I recently had the pleasure of attending a performance of the musical “Annie Jr.” at my daughter’s school. It […]
Posted inBusiness Watch
Herman Miller's Brian Walker talks LEED, green tech
Herman Miller is known as an innovative design and manufacturing firm of office furniture and equipment and furniture for the home. With 6,500 employees worldwide, this Zeeland company also has earned admiration for sustainability. Rachel Hood, executive director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council in Grand Rapids, applauds the way both Herman Miller and competitor […]