LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is encouraging manufacturers and their workforce/non-profit partners to apply for a share of $260,000 in funding to develop and implement transportation programs that improve employee retention, productivity and access to work. The Reliable Rides Incentive Grant Pilot Program builds on the recently-released Reliable Rides: Connecting
ANN ARBOR — Plans for a six-story apartment complex next to Trader Joe’s on East Stadium Boulevard are moving forward as part of a broader effort to address continued demand for rental housing in Ann Arbor. With more than 27,500 renter-occupied units in the city — about 55 % of all housing — and vacancy
ANN ARBOR - A dramatic new test-flight video released by a California aviation startup has reignited one of technology’s oldest promises: the flying car. The footage shows a compact electric vehicle lifting vertically from the ground, hovering smoothly, and settling back down under full control—a small flight by aviation standards, but a major psychological milestone
LANSING — A new federal tax deduction signed into law by President Donald Trump could shave a few hundred dollars off the tax bills of some Michigan residents who finance new vehicles, but auto industry analysts and financial advisers say the bigger money question for most buyers still comes down to how they pay for
WIXOM - Teradyne Robotics, the global leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics’ commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas. The new
WIXOM - Bluewater Technologies Group announced a strategic partnership with integrated marketing agency thunder::tech. The collaboration brings together two companies with a shared vision for creating immersive, end-to-end brand experiences that connect physical environments with digital storytelling and measurable engagement. Founded in 1985, Bluewater has built a national reputation for delivering impactful experiential moments through
DETROIT – The Detroit Auto Show announced its upcoming “Detroit Auto Show: Route 66 Centennial Exhibition,” at Detroit’s Huntington Place from Jan. 14 – 25, has been designated an Official Route 66 Centennial Project by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission. The immersive exhibition will meld America’s love affair with automobiles and 100 years of the
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced the launch and opening of applications for the Reconnect Enroll with Momentum grants. The grant supports Michigan’s community and tribal colleges to work in partnership with county governments to develop strategies that help adult learners, including current and potential Michigan Reconnect applicants, start
DETROIT - IgniteIt, a cannabis industry business conference and media platform, formerly operated by Benzinga Cannabis, is entering a new chapter, separate and not affiliated with Benzinga. Led by former Benzinga executives, IgniteIt serves as a dedicated platform for the cannabis industry to connect, grow, and build. Joining Matt and Mike On MITech TV are
NOVI – ITC Michigan announced a donation of $290,000 across seven Michigan food banks, as part of its Greater Giving program. ITC Michigan, which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electric transmission system across most of the Lower Peninsula, will donate to the following seven Michigan food banks to help area residents in need: Gleaners
