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5 Reasons To Invest In STEM Education At The Elementary And Secondary Levels

DETROIT - STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a young curriculum. The National Science Foundation introduced this program in the United States. It aims to integrate the skills and intellect of students in the STEM field. Many countries also adopt this program. For example, France, South Korea,

By |2022-02-04T10:43:50-05:00February 4th, 2022|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Public Charter High School Grads Eligible For GVSU Scholarship

ALLENDALE — Students who graduate from a public charter high school authorized by Grand Valley State University are eligible for a scholarship to attend GVSU, the university has announced on February The GV Charter Schools Alumni Scholarship will be available for students beginning with Grand Valley’s Fall 2022 semester. Each graduate from a GVSU-authorized high

By |2022-02-03T17:35:10-05:00February 3rd, 2022|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

West Michigan Businesses Rebounding, But Slow Down Later When Interest Rates Rise

GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but Grand Valley State University researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates. Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean in the Seidman College of Business, detailed his benchmark survey of the regional economy

By |2022-02-03T17:24:43-05:00February 3rd, 2022|Featured, News|

How Technological Advancements Have Helped the MI iGaming Market to Thrive

DETROIT - Following the decision of the United States Supreme Court to strike down the Professional Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, several US states jumped on the newly presented opportunity to legalize online gambling activities. The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was deemed incantational as it violated the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution.

By |2022-02-03T14:43:15-05:00February 3rd, 2022|New Products / Contracts|

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|