Fintech firm Tiicker raises $5M in seed round
DETROIT–Tiicker, which claims to be the world’s first shareholder loyalty and engagement platform, announced it has closed on a $5 million seed funding round, led by Grand Rapids-based Baysore Advisory …
Software firm gets state aid to create 51 jobs in East Lansing
LANSING—Okemos-based Konnech Inc., a provider of election management software, plans an expansion and relocation of its headquarters to Lansing with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Officials at the Michigan …
Southfield’s Northland, massive Ford battery center, other developments get state aid
LANSING—Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. this week in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval for a wide range of projects, including a new global battery center, …
Conquer Accelerator launches in GR
EAST LANSING—Conquer Accelerator has announced the launch of its 2020 program in Grand Rapids. The 10-week accelerator plans on running the program in its newest location this year starting Sept. …