DETROIT - During this record-breaking labor crisis, a study finds Michigan has nearly enough jobs to employ every one of its residents. The state has 0.81 unfilled jobs per unemployed person, the No. 23 lowest rate in the country. Our nation’s capital has been the hardest hit -- with 2.37 open jobs per unemployed resident and
ALLENDALE, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University announced a gift to create a scholarship program designed to give access and a full-ride scholarship to underserved students who participate in a unique summer program and national pitch event. A $2 million gift to the university by an anonymous national foundation will build a scholarship program around
DETROIT - Fuel savings and environment impact drive interest in electric vehicles, while lack of charging stations, price, and limited driving range are the leading concerns, a new study contends. Other key findings include: Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) car owners say price is the most important aspect of a car, followed by fuel efficiency
SAN FRANCISCO - Business leaders are "holding on to the remnants of the past" by failing to recognize fundamental shifts in the workforce -- leaving them with a potential talent exodus on their hands. A survey of more than 10,500 knowledge workers found that many company executives continue to view the office as the nerve
LANSING – The future of mobility is here and unless Michigan makes critical investments now the state that put the world on wheels could get left behind, according to a new report released today outlining several recommendations for state policymakers. Groups praised the work that went into crafting the report, noting that if the recommendations are
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced that its electric vehicle charging program, Charging Forward, is now offering Michigan-based businesses advisory services for transitioning to electric fleets. DTE developed Charging Forward eFleets, a five-year, $13.4 million program to accelerate fleet electrification in Michigan. The program is designed to support fleet owners by facilitating their transition to eFleets
DETROIT - The US Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is awarding TechTown Detroit a grant of $400,000 to unlock angel capital and diversify angel investing throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The grant is part of the Build to Scale Program, which aims to accelerate technology entrepreneurship by increasing inclusive access
TRAVERSE CITY - FirstIgnite was the audience favorite at the TCNewTech pitch event earlier this month winning the $500 prize provided by 4Front Credit Union. Co-Founder and CEO, Chase Bonhag presented his emerging startup to an audience at The City Opera House. The event was live streamed on the TCNewTech Youtube Channel and LinkedIn. The
ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage, with support from partners at The Right Place, Greater Muskegon Economic Development, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, and Michigan Economic Development Corporation, launched a West Michigan Industry 4.0 campaign to increase manufacturers’ smart manufacturing technology adoption readiness. Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies into operations helps manufacturers to create opportunities for improved efficiency, higher
DETROIT – Altimetrik has appointed Henk Vliestra to the role of Chief Operating Officer, and Bheem Adavikolanu as Chief Transformation Officer – United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Europe. Vliestra takes the role previously held by Raj Sundaresan, who became Chief Executive Officer in July 2020. As Chief Operating Officer, Vliestra is responsible for leading standardization
