DETROIT – Michigan Central is launching a public-private partnership with the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit, and Google is joining Ford Motor Company as a Founding Member of the pioneering mobility innovation district headquartered at the renovated train station in Cork Town. These critical partnerships will enable Michigan Central to advance its
DETROIT - STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a young curriculum. The National Science Foundation introduced this program in the United States. It aims to integrate the skills and intellect of students in the STEM field. Many countries also adopt this program. For example, France, South Korea,
ALLENDALE — Students who graduate from a public charter high school authorized by Grand Valley State University are eligible for a scholarship to attend GVSU, the university has announced on February The GV Charter Schools Alumni Scholarship will be available for students beginning with Grand Valley’s Fall 2022 semester. Each graduate from a GVSU-authorized high
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but Grand Valley State University researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates. Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean in the Seidman College of Business, detailed his benchmark survey of the regional economy
NOVI - ITC Holdings Corp. announced Feb. 3 a series of organizational changes designed to position the company for continued success. The changes are effective Feb. 14. Brian Slocum, who most recently served as Vice President of Operations, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Slocum has extensive planning and engineering
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and funding for Venture Capital companies, part of a $10 billion national program from the Biden Administration. Last week, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved the new program that could start pumping money into Michigan businesses by spring, said Chris Cook, Director
PLYMOUTH – The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Utah. In each state, the platform is managed by an MEP center to provide a coordinated approach
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be temporarily known as BHSH System. “We are grateful for all of our physicians, nurses and team members. Their compassion, expertise
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Jan. 31 at 2 pm, Simon Whitelocke president of ITC Michigan kicks off the monthly ITC Energy Report by exploring the question is Michigan Ready for Renewable Energy? Bob Lyscas Chief Operating Officer at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announces Connex Michigan, a new program designed to strengthen the
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing an undisclosed amount of money in three start-up companies. David Weaver, CitySide Chief Investment Officer, said more early-stage capital is available to keep new companies in Michigan and grow the Michigan ecosystem. He said the fund would like to
