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ITC Holdings Corp. Announces Executive Appointments

NOVI -  ITC Holdings Corp. announced  Feb. 3 a series of organizational changes designed to position the company for continued success. The changes are effective Feb. 14. Brian Slocum, who most recently served as Vice President of Operations, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Slocum has extensive planning and engineering

By |2022-02-03T15:56:52-05:00February 3rd, 2022|New Products / Contracts|

Five Tips For Running A Great Manufacturing Business

DETROIT- For those who are passionate about helping their country and making money in the process, there are few jobs out there as rewarding as working in the manufacturing industry. Being able to make products that change people's lives can be an immensely satisfying job, making it an attractive industry for self-starting people who want

By |2026-06-17T16:13:52-04:00February 3rd, 2022|Business, Industry 4.0|

The Online Threats That Businesses Face The Most In 2022

DETROIT - There is no doubt that as technology advances, there are a lot more opportunities out there for businesses. That being said, with those opportunities also come potential threats as with this evolving technology, so too are there more ways for hackers to infiltrate a business and steal their private information. This article is

By |2022-02-02T11:01:14-05:00February 2nd, 2022|Cyber Defense|

GM’s U.S. Hourly Workers Could Get $10,250 In Profit-Sharing Checks For 2021

DETROIT - Come their Feb. 25 paychecks, approximately 42,500 U.S. hourly workers at General Motors Co. will receive up to $10,250 in profit-sharing based on the Detroit automaker's strong 2021 financial results, the company announced Tuesday. But workers at one plant that was idled for long stretches last year because of semiconductor chip shortages may not

By |2022-02-02T10:02:00-05:00February 2nd, 2022|News|

Consumers, GM Plan To Power Auto Plants With 100 Percent Clean Energy

JACKSON—Consumers Energy and General Motors today announced a new pledge to power Michigan automotive plants in Flint, Burton and Wyoming with clean energy, partnering to build the next generation of vehicles in Michigan, where both companies are headquartered. “We’re thrilled to see General Motors pledge to use 100% clean energy that Consumers Energy will provide,

State Of Michigan To Provide $237 Million For Business Loans

ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and funding for Venture Capital companies, part of a $10 billion national program from the Biden Administration. Last week, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved the new program that could start pumping money into Michigan businesses by spring, said Chris Cook, Director

By |2022-02-03T17:36:29-05:00February 1st, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured, mitechtv, Politics/Government|

6 Useful Tips for Starting an Electronics Business

DETROIT - Since electronics, computer equipment, and gadgets have become more affordable to the general public, they are no longer the exclusive domain of tech enthusiasts. Because of our culture’s ever-increasing rate of change, we are all affected by the need to stay current. Electronics stores, nowadays, are more than just places where you can

By |2026-03-31T18:36:17-04:00February 1st, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Brings Supply Chain Support To Manufacturers

PLYMOUTH  – The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center  has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Utah. In each state, the platform is managed by an MEP center to provide a coordinated approach

By |2022-01-31T16:45:15-05:00January 31st, 2022|Industry 4.0|

Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Complete Merger, BHSU System Launches Feb. 1

SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be temporarily known as BHSH System. “We are grateful for all of our physicians, nurses and team members. Their compassion, expertise

By |2022-01-31T12:36:58-05:00January 31st, 2022|Featured, Life Sciences|

Ford Says It Will Generate $45 Billion From EV Delivery Vans, New Services

SONOMA, Calif.— Selling vehicles is just the first step in Ford's plans to make money off its first electric delivery van that the automaker is rolling out this month. Between plans to sell 150,000 electric Transit commercial vehicles annually from 2023 onward (after building fewer to sell the first year) and creating "charging depots" to help customers manage

By |2022-01-31T16:44:56-05:00January 31st, 2022|Auto Tech, Featured, Industry 4.0|