ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology - MCTW.Org - is hosting several summer computer camps for grade-school girls as well as its annual golf outing on July 25 at the Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion, MI. MITech TV will be there to broadcast live. MCWT works every day
BOULDER, CO. - According to recent reports, it’s estimated there will be 90 million freelancers in the U.S. by 2028, making up more than half of the entire workforce. To provide additional context about job opportunities for freelancers, FlexJobs has assessed the remote freelance job market based on data between January 1, 2022, and May
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students find their footing in the cannabis tourism and hospitality industries after graduation. Starting this fall, GVSU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program will offer more courses for students to take to earn a specialized badge, certificate or minor in cannabis operations.
SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only emit water vapor, the company announced this week. The trucks will be able to tow 65 tons, travel around 1000 km (620 miles) and fuel up in less than 15 minutes, the company said. They hope to begin selling the trucks
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission took steps this week to shore up Michigan’s reserves of energy supply, approving orders that accept a settlement agreement governing Consumers Energy Co.’s long-range plans for providing electricity and seeking input from all electricity providers in Michigan and other interested stakeholders on ways to ensure Michigan continues to
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of executive hires, Kelly Garety as Director Of Sales and Strategic Development and Jamie Cooper as Director of Marketing. Kelly previously worked for ABKO Labs; and Jamie will continue to serve as Michigan manager for Sensi Magazine. More Information at True North
ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills, a $3 million investment that is expected to create 133 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in Michigan in 2023 as a result of the manufacturing facility activities. That breaks down to 125 jobs created from operations and maintenance
ANN ARBOR - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host its 29th Annual Meeting on Monday, June 27 at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation. Joining us on MITech TV is Rose Spickler to provide more details for this live event. No virtual attendance is available. The Annual Meeting will include an update on
LANSING - In early June, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that Michigan has been approved for up to $237 Million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Small businesses hit hard by the pandemic-induced recession can apply for some of these funds
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Innovation Headquarters —an innovative life science and technology workspaces—has entered a purchase agreement for Eastern Michigan University’s former College of Business headquarters, the Gary Owens Building, in downtown Ypsilanti. The building will be purchased for $2.6 million and will undergo an additional $10 million renovation to build an innovative shared workspace
