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Lawrence Tech, Providence Establish Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Program

Lawrence Tech, Providence Establish Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Program

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University announced that it will launch a two-year master’s degree program in physician assistant studies in its Fall 2022 semester, pending achieving Accreditation-Provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). LTU anticipates achieving Accreditation-Provisional status at the March 2022 ARC-PA meeting. The program will be offered in

By Matt Roush|2020-12-18T17:08:43-05:00December 18th, 2020|ESD|

Huron County Launches Effort To Expand Internet access, Improve Speeds

BAD AXE—The Huron County Economic Development Corp. and the recently formed Huron County Broadband Committee have launched a new initiative to help expand and improve high-speed internet access for county residents, businesses, schools, health care centers, and community organizations. “The Huron County EDC is constantly working on ways to improve communities and business climate in

By Matt Roush|2020-12-18T17:08:43-05:00December 18th, 2020|ESD|

Centrepolis Accelerator To Honor Top Clients In Online Ceremony Dec. 16

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will name the winners of its first-ever Centrepolis Accelerator Client Awards in an online ceremony Wednesday, Dec., 16. Some 24 Centrepolis clients have been nominated for awards in five categories. To register to view the 9 a.m. awards ceremony, visit this link.

By Mike Brennan|2020-12-13T16:07:02-05:00December 13th, 2020|ESD|

Wyandotte Picks NC Provider For 10-gig Municipal Internet Service

Wyandotte Picks NC Provider For 10-gig Municipal Internet Service

WYANDOTTE—The city of Wyandotte has selected CommScope, a Hickory, N.C.-based communication network provider, to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to the city’s 25,000 residents. CommScope will enable nearly 13,000 homes and more than 700 commercial buildings to have access to a new network with up to 10 gigabits per second of internet, IP video and smart home

By Matt Roush|2020-12-11T19:15:57-05:00December 11th, 2020|ESD, IoT|

Detroit TV Stations Start Broadcasting ‘Nextgen TV

DETROIT—A new broadcast television standard that promises better picture quality and better sound, a signal more resistant to interference, interactive features, and localized emergency alerts and advertising, has begun broadcasting in the Detroit market. Nextgen TV is now on the air on the signals of WXYZ-TV Channel 7, WDIV-TV Channel 4, WWJ-TV Channel 62, WJBK-TV

By Matt Roush|2020-12-11T19:18:11-05:00December 11th, 2020|ESD, Featured|

Connected Nation Michigan Provides Answers To Telehealth Questions

LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan officials say they’re offering free telehealth resources to help individuals and families navigate options offered by their doctor’s offices and area hospitals. The resources include answers to common questions and concerns identified in a CN Michigan study, done in partnership with AARP and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, that examined telehealth over

By Matt Roush|2020-12-06T13:54:08-05:00December 6th, 2020|ESD|

New WIN Report: Employment Opportunities On The Rise In Q3 2020

DETROIT—In a year of coronavirus crisis and record unemployment, positive signs are being seen in the Detroit area, according to the just-released third quarter 2020 labor market report from the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan. The report contains 522,530 job postings over the three months, 36,204 more job postings than the second quarter of

By Mike Brennan|2020-12-05T18:28:54-05:00December 4th, 2020|ESD, Featured|

TC Utility First To Get Greener Circuit Switcher From Siemens

TRAVERSE CITY—The municipal utility Traverse City Light & Power has installed the first circuit switcher in the United States that uses air in place of traditional sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulating gas. Built at the Richland, Miss.-plant of Raleigh, N.C. Siemens Energy, the North American energy subsidiary of the German industrial giant, the Blue Clean Air

By Matt Roush|2020-11-28T13:11:27-05:00November 28th, 2020|ESD|

With a COVID Vaccine on the Horizon, Should Your Organization Require Employees to Get Vaccinated?

With a COVID Vaccine on the Horizon, Should Your Organization Require Employees to Get Vaccinated?

LANSING - Last week, Pfizer announced it has a Coronavirus vaccine with a reported 90% efficacy. Shortly following, Moderna announced their vaccine has similar efficacy at 95%. Though they estimate March or April 2021 before it’s widely available, it is clear that the government will be encouraging everyone to vaccinate. Due to being in certain

By SBAM|2020-11-23T16:33:39-05:00November 22nd, 2020|ESD, Small Business Association of Michigan|

Gale Rolls Out New Version Of Online Learning Tool For Kids Ages 3-6

FARMINGTON HILLS—The online information services provider Gale announced the rollout of enhancements to its interactive online learning system for children ages 3 to 6, called “Miss Humblebee’s Academy.” New features include the following interface enhancements: Guided Learning Path: An updated classroom setting gives children a visual queue of a starting point, interval achievements, and a

By Matt Roush|2020-11-28T13:39:01-05:00November 20th, 2020|ESD, New Products / Contracts|