METAMORA - Meet Mary Chris Foxworthy. She loves horses and is dedicated to preserving their history. Her passion for horses started when her grandfather owned one of the last horse-drawn milk wagon creameries in the United States. After college, she fulfilled her dream of owning a Morgan horse. Throughout her journey, she has been involved
In today’s competitive job market, continuous skill enhancement and career development are crucial for professional success. Whether you’re an entry-level employee or an experienced professional, developing your skills can lead to better opportunities, increased job satisfaction, and higher earning potential. It’s not just about acquiring technical knowledge—soft skills and personal development are just as important
TROY - Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills that provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support. Pavan Mazumdar, Automation Alley COO, and Project DIAMOnD CEO, joins MITech TV to explain the significance of this
LANSING — Michigan is home to over 600,000 manufacturing workers employed by more than 12,000 companies, offering high-paying, successful career opportunities. As Michigan celebrates National Manufacturing Week from Oct. 4-11, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting the growing number of good-paying jobs created through clean energy and advanced manufacturing projects
DETROIT - The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan officially took control of the QLINE on Tuesday. The 3.3-mile streetcar line that runs along Woodward Avenue in Detroit is now a fully public piece of regional transit. In a 22-page final report, M-1 Rail, the nonprofit entity that is turning over control of the system
SPRUCE PINE, North Carolina - A tiny town in North Carolina that’s just been devastated by hurricane Helene could end up severely disrupting the global supply chain for microchips and solar panels. Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, the community of Spruce Pine, population 2,194, is known for its hiking, local artists and as America’s sole
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced that approximately $50 million in funding is available for cycle 1 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Applications are now open and Michigan businesses have until Oct. 18, 2024 to apply for funding to help them train and upskill their workforce. Since its launch,
WASHINGTON DC - Twelve Michigan schools are among the several hundred across the country recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. A recognition established in 1982, the Blue Ribbon program highlights public and private elementary, middle, and high schools in one of two areas: Overall academic performance or
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the Division of Cannabis Control reports. As of September 28, sales of recreational marijuana were reported to have exceeded $87.1 million of the more than $2 billion in total product sales including medical marijuana. More than 10,000 pounds of non-medical plant
LANSING — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), PA 337 of 2018, schedule. Minimum Hourly Wage Rate
