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Lakeshore Advantage Reports Major Economic Growth In 2023

ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Allegan and Ottawa Counties, released its 2023 Successful Projects & Achievements report at its annual meeting. Nearly 300 business and community leaders attended the event. “Lakeshore Advantage had a remarkable 2023,” said Neil Boehm, board chair of Lakeshore Advantage. “From breaking ground on a regional innovation hub

By |2024-02-13T12:25:36-05:00February 13th, 2024|News|

Equip Your Team for Success: Six Essential Training Types For Every Employee

Modern workplaces are dynamic and ever-evolving environments that demand highly trained individuals who excel, while those unequipped fall behind. To ensure your team thrives in such an environment, equipping them with diverse forms of training is necessary if we hope for success in this terrain. Below are six essential training types that provide your employees

By |2024-02-13T11:51:42-05:00February 13th, 2024|Business|

Automakers Use Hybrid-Electric Vehicles As Bridge To Greater EV Adoption

ANN ARBOR - Recently many of the world's automakers that declared earlier they would not build vehicles in the next decade other than electric-powered cars and trucks, have now throttled back those mandates. With sales of EVs not as robust as the federal and state governments would like, many automakers have announced plans to build

By |2024-02-13T08:44:45-05:00February 12th, 2024|Clean Update, mitechtv|

25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium Set For March 7 In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS - The 25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium in Grand Rapids at the Van Andel Trade Center on March 7, is an annual gathering of industry leaders, business owners, c-suite executives, managers, and key decision-makers from all tiers of the automotive sector is set to deliver crucial insights. This year’s Symposium will explore ways

By |2024-02-12T16:40:31-05:00February 12th, 2024|Events/Announcements, News|

Automakers Shifting To Hybrids, Cyber Patriot Team Goes National, LTUX Gaming Competition

On MITech TV Feb. 12, Paul Eisenstein from Headlight News explains why automakers are reversing course and now pushing hybrids. Tamara Shoemaker from Cyber Patriot announces one of her teams has qualified for the national competition. Margaret Hartman provides details about LTUX gaming competition. To watch segments on demand, click on MITech TV  

By |2024-02-12T11:43:35-05:00February 12th, 2024|Podcasts|

SCORM 1.2 Unveiled: A Deep Dive Into Its Role In Learning Management

For years, SCORM 1.2 has played a role in e-learning by providing a standardized framework that enables effective communication between Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning content. In this article, we will delve into the world of SCORM 1.2 and explore its impact on efficient learning management. Understanding SCORM 1.2 SCORM 1.2 is widely recognized

By |2024-02-12T09:58:50-05:00February 12th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Video: Remarkably Clear Photos of ‘Flying Saucer’ Snapped by Woman in Argentina

A remarkable series of photos taken by an Argentine woman shows what appears to be a classic flying saucer cruising through the sky. According to a local media report, the tantalizing images (seen in the video above and isolated below) were captured last Thursday morning by Rina Valle Juárez as she and her husband were driving

By |2024-02-11T15:20:14-05:00February 11th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon

LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen new applications and could end this spring. Created in 2021, the $14 billion Affordable Connectivity Program provides discounted internet to 22 million low-income households across the country. But the one-time funding allocation is expected to be depleted in April with

By |2024-02-11T14:54:20-05:00February 11th, 2024|Featured, Government/Politics, IoT|

$7,500 EV Tax Credit Available Before Tax Season

WASHINGTON DC - Consumers no longer have to wait to file their annual tax returns to get a tax break for the purchase of a new electric vehicle. At the start of 2024, the federal “new clean vehicle” tax credit became available as a point-of-sale discount — worth up to $7,500 — at car dealerships.

By |2024-02-11T14:54:21-05:00February 11th, 2024|Featured, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Jet Has Six hydrogen Fuel Engines And Is Bigger Than Boeing 747

NEW YORK - This triple-decker jet has six hydrogen fuel engines and it’s so big it looks like a flying hotel – its name: Progress Eagle. Bigger than a Boeing 747, the airliner can carry up to 800 passengers. The sprawling hotel-like layout is larger than any passenger aircraft in the world. It makes the

By |2024-02-12T11:49:58-05:00February 11th, 2024|Industry 4.0|