Bastion Infrastructure Group Launches a Platform to Grow Essential Infrastructure Businesses Across Great Lakes Region

Bastion Infrastructure Group (formerly DiPonio Holdings) launches as Great Lakes infrastructure platform; Chris Maltese named CEO, Kevin Koss CFO.

Our people take ownership of their work and pride in doing it right, and that has changed how our customers and partners view us. I look forward to bringing that same culture to Bastion.”

— Chris Maltese, CEO

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bastion Infrastructure Group, LLC (“Bastion”), formerly DiPonio Holdings, LLC, announced its formal launch. The new name marks the company’s transition from a holding entity into an operating platform that drives value, structure and strategic direction across all

Henry Ford Select Offers Michigan Members Quality, Coordinated Care During Medicare Annual Enrollment

Health Alliance Plan’s integrated coverage with Henry Ford Health connects Michigan members with a trusted provider network focused on quality outcomes

TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- During this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), running from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Health Alliance Plan’s Henry Ford Select (HMO) plan option gives members easy access to world-class care. Offered with Henry Ford Health, this plan connects members to more than

Squared Away AI Launches Military Assistant App For Uniform, Grooming And Promotion Board Prep

Squared Away AI: Your Assistant for Military Standards & Readiness

Meet Military Appearance Standards with Confidence

Prepare for Military Boards and Career Development

Squared Away AI is the smart, all-in-one app designed to help military personnel meet appearance and uniform standards across all branches.

While appearance doesn't define a person's worth, it influences how others perceive character, confidence, and capability”

— Bill Lodewyk

MI, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Squared Away AI is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile app, built to help service members across the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force,

Influential Women: Leila Ackerman Carries A Family Legacy Forward In Operational Leadership And Automotive Restoration

MI, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Human Resources and Operations Manager at Wrenchers LLC Blends Financial Acumen, People Leadership, and a Lifelong Passion for Preserving Classic Automotive History

Novi, Michigan – Leila Ackerman is an

leagend JS600 Redefines A Smarter Starting Solution to Help Heavy Trucks and Buses Stay Ready in Winter

leagend JS600 for heavy vehicles

Built for extreme weather, leagend JS600 delivers reliable 24V jump-starting, smart battery monitoring, and greater readiness for heavy trucks and buses.

The JS600 goes beyond emergency starting, combining powerful supercapacitor technology and intelligent battery management to help heavy-duty vehicles stay ready in extreme winter conditions.”

— leagend Management

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Winter presents some of the toughest challenges for heavy-duty vehicles. When temperatures drop, truck and bus batteries face increased stress, engine starting becomes more demanding, and

Michigan FAFSA Completion Reaches Record High as Universal FAFSA Challenge Districts See More Than Twice the Increase in Completion Rates

The class of 2026 achieved a 61.3% FAFSA completion rate, the highest since the state began monitoring completion 

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s FAFSA completion rate reached 61.3% for the class of 2026, the highest since the state began monitoring completion. School districts participating in the Universal FAFSA Challenge had a completion rate of 71.3%, 11.2 percentage points higher than the 60.1% rate among nonparticipating districts. 

A new report from MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education (OHE) examines FAFSA

Michigan secures $6.6 million to help dislocated workers train for in-demand jobs

Rapid Reskill initiative to connect participants with employment or Registered Apprenticeship opportunities within six months

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan workers who have lost their jobs or face layoffs, also known as dislocated workers, will have access to new training and reemployment support through a $6.6 million federal grant awarded to the Michigan Department of Labor and

US Signal Promotes John White to President and COO and Daven Winans to Chief Technology Officer

Leadership promotions support continued growth and innovation across the company’s digital infrastructure portfolio.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- US Signal, a leading national provider of network, data center, and cloud infrastructure, today announced the promotion of John White to President and Chief Operating Officer and Daven Winans to

Altimetrik Accelerates Enterprise AI Transformation with Google Cloud’s Gemini for Healthcare

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altimetrik, an AI engineering company, has launched new industry-specific AI capabilities built on Google Cloud’s Gemini for healthcare to automate complex enterprise workflows. As an integration partner, Altimetrik will help healthcare organizations put agentic AI to work on their most complex operational challenges.

Together, Google Cloud and Altimetrik will put these capabilities to work by integrating AI

Current Welcomes Greenback Expat Tax Services to Growing National Alliance

U.S. expat tax specialist strengthens Current's network of accounting and advisory firms

GRANDVILLE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenback Expat Tax Services, a leading provider of U.S. tax preparation for Americans living abroad, today announced it has joined Current, one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the country, as recognized by

Roofing Specialists Respond to Storm Damage Repair Needs in Southeast Michigan

Roofing Specialists Respond to Storm Damage Repair Needs in Southeast Michigan

heavy rain roof damage repair in Shelby Township

Roof shingle replacement

Storm-damaged roof inspection

Roofing solutions for Michigan homeowners

WeatherSeal Home Improvements outlines storm damage inspection, emergency roof repairs, and restoration services for homes in Shelby Township and nearby areas.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As autumn gives way to winter, homeowners across Southeast Michigan are reviewing roofs for damage left by wind, heavy rain, and hail, and for

Hungry Howie's Brings Back Its Mac 'N Cheese Pizza For A Limited Time

Returning favorite arrives at participating Michigan locations Nov. 23-30 as part of brand's Flavor Experience, in time for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hungry Howie’s, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, is bringing back a guest favorite just in time for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving. Mac 'N Cheese Pizza returns for a limited time,

IdealTraits joins Black Optix Tint as an approved vendor, bringing hiring and retention technology to franchise owners

Window Tint and Auto Restyling Franchisees Gain Applicant Tracking, Behavioral Assessments, and AI Resume Matching in a Single Hiring Workflow

LAKE ORION, MI, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IdealTraits, a comprehensive hiring and retention platform built for small to medium-sized businesses and franchises, announces it has been named an approved vendor for Black Optix Tint, the upscale window tinting and auto restyling franchise, making its hiring platform available to franchise owners across the network.

Black Optix Tint's approved vendor program gives franchise owners access to vetted

Edcor Refocuses to Keep Pace With Changing Workplace Needs

Company’s Mission and Vision recalibrated to ensure employee success.

Times change faster than ever, and we must always keep any eye to the future. To reflect that reality, we’ve updated the Edcor Mission and Vision statements.”

— Adrienne Way, CEO, Edcor Data Services LLC

TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Media Contact: Joseph Ranck, FireStarters Marketing, 248.425.0409; jranck@firestartersmarketing.com

Ensuring the continued success of its clients, Edcor has recalibrated its Mission and Vision. The longtime educational benefits leader revamped these critical tenets of its business to meeting changing needs of its clients.

“Times change faster than ever, and we must always keep any eye to the future,” said

Mortgage Customer Satisfaction Holds Steady Even as Response Times Slow and Closing Problems Rise

Chase Ranks Highest among Mortgage Originators

• Overall customer satisfaction holds steady from 2025
• Just 58% of mortgage customers receive same-day answers from lenders
• Younger borrowers want digital tools and guidance

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Getting a mortgage is becoming easier to navigate online, but getting timely answers and personal guidance is becoming more of a challenge. According to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study,SM released today, overall customer satisfaction holds steady from 2025 as better digital

UWM Expands Bilt Partnership to Connect Homeownership, Brokers and the Neighborhood Through Bilt Neighborhood OS

Bilt’s founding mortgage partner brings servicing, neighborhood benefits and AI-powered assistance together, helping brokers deepen borrower relationships long after closing

PONTIAC, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) today announced an expanded partnership with Bilt, the neighborhood commerce and rewards platform, to bring Bilt Neighborhood OS™ to its servicing experience. As Bilt’s founding

Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union Selects Mahalo Banking For Intuitive, Fully Integrated Digital Banking

~Credit union cites exceptional member experience and deep third-party vendor integrations as key decisioning factors~

BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union (‘Gulf Coast’) has selected Mahalo Banking's Thoughtful Banking® platform to provide members with a more intuitive, feature-rich digital banking experience while strengthening the credit union's capabilities through deep third-party vendor integrations.

Our priority has always been delivering the best possible experience for our members. Mahalo stood apart from other providers because of its focus on ease of use and wide range of functionality. – John O'Brien, CEO of Gulf Coast FCU

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Mentavi Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Barry Herman to Attend HLTH 2026

Mentavi Health provides evidence-based online mental health care across most U.S. states. Its Diagnostic Evaluation for adult ADHD, validated in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, supports assessment of anxiety, depression, and related conditions.

Dr. Barry Herman, CMO at Mentavi Health, will attend HLTH 2026 to meet with health care leaders, industry stakeholders, and other conference attendees.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Key Takeaways:

- Barry K.Herman, MD, MMM, Chief Medical Officer at Mentavi Health, will attend HLTH 2026 for targeted conversations with health care leaders and conference attendees.

- Herman will be available to discuss

My veteran journey

Entering state service in Michigan in 1998 as a geologist, I currently work out of the Warren District Office as a senior environmental quality analyst in the

Auto Repair Experts Highlight Heating and Defrost System Readiness Before Winter

Auto Repair Experts Highlight Heating and Defrost System Readiness Before Winter

winter car maintenance services

Vehicle Winterization Services in Grand Rapids

car heating system repair

Auto repair experts encourage drivers to inspect heating and defrost systems before winter, helping maintain cabin comfort, clear visibility, and safer driving.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As colder weather approaches, Grand Rapids auto repair experts are highlighting the role of properly working heating and defrost systems in winter vehicle

Duperon Corporation Named a 2026 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace

Being a force for good isn't something we put on a poster at Duperon. It's how we try to do business every day, in how we treat each other, serve our customers and work to make things better.”

— Duperon President and Co-Owner Mark Turpin

SAGINAW, MI, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Duperon Corporation has been named a 2026 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, based on anonymous feedback from its employees.

The recognition reflects a team that shares

Drinkmate Introduces SparkleUp, the Next Evolution in Home Beverage Carbonation

Innovative bottom-up carbonation technology delivers more consistent bubbles in virtually any beverage

SparkleUp builds on our Carbonate Any Beverage philosophy with a new way to carbonate. It combines our ability to sparkle virtually any beverage with elevated performance, precision and premium design”

— Douglas Wang, Chief Executive Officer

SALINE, MI, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Drinkmate®, the pioneer of at-home carbonation beyond water, today announced the United States and Canadian launch of

VETTED Celebrates Grand Opening in Troy with Chamber Ribbon Cutting and City Proclamation

Troy Mayor Ethan Baker (left) presents a City of Troy proclamation to VETTED Founder & President Evan Shelline as Troy Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tara Tomcsik looks on, Oct. 20, 2026. Photo: VETTED.

From left: Mayor Ethan Baker, VETTED Co-owner & Vice President Chris Warburton, Founder & President Evan Shelline and Troy Chamber President & CEO Tara Tomcsik with the City of Troy proclamations presented at the ceremony. Photo: VETTED.

Troy Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tara Tomcsik, VETTED Founder & President Evan Shelline and Troy Mayor Ethan Baker at VETTED's Troy office. Photo: VETTED.

Mayor Ethan Baker presented a City Council-signed proclamation at the Chamber ribbon cutting; VETTED served its first Troy veteran the day before

It is an honor to serve veterans. Both my grandfathers were Korean War veterans. That's what started me, and as Chris and I started to develop VETTED, it's what drives me.”

— Evan Shelline, Founder & President, VETTED

TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VETTED, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides in-home care for veterans across Oakland, Macomb and