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Peters’ Provision Was Included in Bill to Rebuild Nation’s Water Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A provision authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to help protect our nation’s public water information technology systems has passed the Senate as part of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, which authorizes $35 billion to invest in our nation’s crumbling water infrastructure.

Project DIAMOnD (Digital, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing on Demand), an initiative to create the country’s largest 3D printer network on a blockchain technology platform, has achieved its first milestone goal: 300 3D printers have been distributed to small and medium-sized Oakland and Macomb County manufacturers.

Chris Holman welcomes back Michael Maddox, President, CEO, EOS Visionary of ASK to talk about ASK's recent merger with Convergence Networks / Grade A. In this conversation, they talk about the importance of company culture and the #1 reason why mergers fail -- company culture.

Application Specialist Kompany (ASK), a Lansing-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider, yesterday announced that it will join forces with Convergence Networks / Grade A. The merger will be done in partnership with private equity firm Riverside Partners and will see the companies combine their leadership teams and staff. The merger will bring ASK together with leading MSPs in their respective markets and formalize a long and fruitful relationship between like-minded peers. Full Release HERE

April 14, 2021 – Lansing, MI – Application Specialist Kompany (ASK), a Lansing-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider, today announced that it will join forces with Convergence Networks / Grade A.

Lansing, Michigan, – Application Specialist Kompany (ASK), announced recently that CRN_®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named ASK to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services. These services help end users improve operational efficiencies and navigate the ongoing complexities of IT solutions while maximizing their return on IT investments.

LANSING, Mich.—As we wrap up Robotics Week in Michigan, state officials encourage students, educators and parents to join them in highlighting the importance of robotics education, which encourages problem-solving, creative thinking and a healthy sense of competition that drives innovation from students and prepares them for high-demand, high-wage careers.

Chris Holman welcomes back Founder and Managing Director for the Bitcoin Strategic Trading Fund, David Smith. David keeps the Michigan Business community up-to-date on the evolving status of cryptocurrency and highlights current news, how Bitcoin is not the only game in town, the latest with DOGE, and how world governments are researching and testing digital currency.