MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network, a leading provider of fiber optic services across Michigan and Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Cory Heigl as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Heigl has a proven track record of driving business growth, managing large-scale operations,
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to take the first step on the path toward better Internet for Genesee County's more than 400,000 residents. Merit Network, a Michigan-based nonprofit, is conducting the service as part of its Michigan Moonshot initiative. "High-speed internet is no longer a luxury,"
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s latest “Hot 50” and “Career Outlook” publications. Both reports, updated every other year, provide information on careers that will be in the highest demand in Michigan through 2032. “We’re excited to provide our education
SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that can project holograms or magically morph their interface as needed. Fanciful? Maybe. But smartphones are about to take a leap forward. Today, tech giants are putting the pieces in place for advancements in artificial
GRAND RAPIDS - Woodchuck, a climate impact startup transforming waste to energy with the power of AI, today announced it is developing its first of its kind AI innovation environment & biomass processing facility at their new global headquarters in Grand Rapids. The company partnered with with Beckett Industries, The Right Place, High Alpha Innovation, &
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase a North American Charging Standard DC adapter that will allow them to charge their EVs at more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers. The adapter can be purchased through GM vehicle brand mobile apps for $225 and customers will be able to use
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College. The next cohort begins in October. The deadline to apply is September 27. Michelle Julet, Director of WCC's Entrepreneurship Center, joins MITech TV to provide the back story. The Start-Up Incubator is
As technology in the automotive industry continues to advance, the performance requirements for braking and suspension systems are also increasing. CNC machining services, as one of the leading manufacturing technologies, allows for the processing of complex surfaces and small holes with greater precision and flexibility compared to traditional methods. This not only significantly reduces the
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have used cannabis products containing the psychoactive component THC at least once in the past year, according to a new University of Michigan poll released Thursday. That's a higher percentage (27%) compared with the 21% of people in this age group
All organizations need to prioritize good safety practices, not least so they comply with regulations but also because keeping employees safe boosts morale and boosts productivity. To become a safety excellence organization, you need to follow a holistic approach with periodic evaluations and create employee awareness from the induction along with maintenance practices. This handbook
