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Hydrogen At Tipping Point – $11 trillion Market On Tap

NEW YORK - After decades of false starts, hydrogen technology is poised to take off as falling production costs, technological improvements, and a global push toward sustainability converge, according to Bank of America. The firm believes this will generate $2.5 trillion in direct revenue — or $4 trillion if revenue from associated products such as

By |2020-10-02T17:30:09-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Wayne State University Completes STEM Innovation Learning Center

DETROIT - Wayne State University has completed construction on the STEM Innovation Learning Center, and commemorated the occasion today with an interactive virtual celebration complete with live remarks, a 3D tour, drone flyover and more. The facility, made possible by a $14.75 million commitment from the state of Michigan and bond proceeds to WSU, will serve

By |2020-10-02T17:14:18-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Featured, STEM|

97 Adult Education Programs Get $13.6 Million From Education Department

LANSING - Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations have been awarded Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding to support adult education and literacy programs throughout the state. This represents an increase of nearly 13% in approved providers over the previous program year. The Michigan Department of Labor

By |2020-10-02T17:46:10-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Featured, IoT, STEM|

MDARD Announces Grants For Rural Areas

LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting proposals for the Rural Development Fund grants, a competitive grant program aimed at promoting the sustainability of land-based industries and supporting infrastructure that benefits rural communities in Michigan.      The Rural Development Fund grants are available for projects addressing expansion and sustainability of land-based

By |2020-10-02T17:27:05-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Hemp|

2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Generates More Than $2.7 Million For Nonprofits 

DETROIT – The Rocket Mortgage Classic, in partnership with title sponsor Rocket Mortgage, today announced it generated more than $2.7 million for nonprofits from proceeds raised by Detroit’s second-annual PGA TOUR event. More than $2.4 million will be invested through the event’s “Changing the Course” initiative, which aims to bridge the digital divide in Detroit.

By |2020-10-02T17:27:06-04:00October 2nd, 2020|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

GVSU College Of Nursing Receives $500K Grant To Offer Primary Care For Vulnerable Grand Rapids Population

GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a vulnerable population in Grand Rapids. The two-year grant establishes Project Thrive and offers fully integrated services at the GVSU Family

By |2020-10-03T09:14:10-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

State Sells $2.1 Billion In Bonds For Environmental Protection, Building Authority

LANSING – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that the state of Michigan successfully sold more than $950 million in both Environmental Program and State Building Authority bonds. The sales came with strong investor interest as more than $2.17 billion in orders occurred for both bond sales. The state of Michigan’s strong general obligation credit ratings –

By |2020-10-02T17:27:07-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Lakeshore Advantage Awards $3.3 Million In Restart Grants To 428 Small Businesses

ZEELAND  – Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and regional partners, awarded $3.325 million to 428 small businesses and nonprofits in Allegan and Ottawa counties through the Michigan Small Business Restart Grant Program. Lakeshore Advantage received 887 grant applications with a total monetary request of nearly $9.3 million. Grants awarded ranged

By |2020-10-02T17:27:07-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Drugmakers Would Have To Explain Prices Under Transparency Package

LANSING - Pharmaceutical companies would have to report to the state and the public annually how they set the prices of their prescription drugs under an eight-bill transparency package approved by the Michigan House Health Policy Committee. But the committee rejected, in party-line fashion, several attempts by Democrats to put more teeth into the bills,

Michigan House Votes To Give Businesses Protections Against COVID-19 Lawsuits

LANSING - Businesses are reopening from the coronavirus pandemic into a "wild, wild COVID west" economic climate, Rep. Graham Filler (R-DeWitt) told the House floor Wednesday as he advocated for more protections against COVID-19 lawsuits he described as frivolous. Wednesday's climate includes "fewer employees, supply chain issues, razor thin margins and the prospect of business

By |2020-10-02T17:27:43-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Small Business Association of Michigan|