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MEDC Awards $8.8 Million In Grants For Organizations Supporting Under-Represented Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

MEDC Awards $8.8 Million In Grants For Organizations Supporting Under-Represented Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the 23 Michigan organizations that will receive grant funding from the Trusted Connector Grant program, which provide grants to organizations such as chambers of commerce and other member-based organizations that engage with under-represented small businesses and/or tech-based entrepreneurs across the state. Additionally, a Detroit-based company will

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T13:33:14-04:00May 21st, 2025|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan

ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan

NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC). The

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T13:11:43-04:00May 21st, 2025|Clean Update, Featured|

Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC

Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC

ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Memorial Day weekend. The college’s Wadhams Veterans Center, along with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, is hosting the legendary fitness challenge at The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College on

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T13:06:16-04:00May 21st, 2025|News|

Boys & Girls Clubs Expands Talent Pipeline From Neighborhoods To Michigan Central

Boys & Girls Clubs Expands Talent Pipeline From Neighborhoods To Michigan Central

DETROIT - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM), a national leader in youth workforce development and economic mobility, is proud to announce its latest expansion to The Station at Michigan Central, launching a new hub that directly connects youth from under-resourced neighborhoods to high-growth industries in mobility, technology, and advanced manufacturing. To be built

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T13:43:38-04:00May 21st, 2025|ESD|

Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth

Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth

LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in April, down six points from March, the lowest since January 2021. Although state-specific data is unavailable, NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher said, “The labor market continues to

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T12:36:00-04:00May 21st, 2025|Business, News|

Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically

Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically

LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world could be facing a crucial tipping point. Scientists have predicted that, if the planet continues down this path, sea levels by 2100 could be at least 1.4 feet higher and up to 6.6 feet higher. That could wipe out entire

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T10:51:32-04:00May 21st, 2025|Clean Update, Climate Change, Featured|

Steam Turbine Blades: Types and its Effect on Efficiency

Steam Turbine Blades: Types and its Effect on Efficiency

Steam turbine blades play a critical role in determining the reliability and overall performance of steam turbines. Their intricate design, advanced material composition, and aerodynamic features significantly influence power generation efficiency, operational stability, and maintenance requirements. The efficiency of these blades directly affects fuel consumption, energy output, and operational costs. In diverse applications such as

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T10:16:55-04:00May 21st, 2025|Guest Columns|

Hidden Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years

Hidden Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years

NEW YORK - Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. Finding such reservoirs could help accelerate a global energy transition, but until now, geologists only had a piecemeal understanding of how large hydrogen accumulations form — and where to find them. "The game of

By Mike Brennan|2025-05-21T12:28:10-04:00May 20th, 2025|Science|

BlueOval City Is The Largest Investment In Ford’s History

BlueOval City Is The Largest Investment In Ford’s History

DEARBORN - The future Ford BlueOval City site has been under construction in Tennessee for roughly three years now, and even though the automaker’s plan for that site has changed amid weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles, it remains on track for completion, regardless. It’s unclear when Ford BlueOval City will actually open, but the 3,600-acre

By Staff Writer|2025-05-20T18:07:06-04:00May 20th, 2025|Clean Update, ESD|

Get A Chance To Win A Scholarship At LTU’s Robofest World Championships

Get A Chance To Win A Scholarship At LTU’s Robofest World Championships

SOUTHFIELD - Robofest, hosted by Lawrence Technological University in Southfield May 15-17, was a festival of competitions and events with autonomous robots encouraging students to have fun while learning STEAM and Computer Science principles. Students can design, construct, and program the robots using any robotics kit and programming language. Christopher Cartwright, who manages the Robofest

By Matt Roush|2025-05-21T12:43:27-04:00May 20th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|