NOVI - ITC Michigan, which owns and operates the high-voltage electricity grid in most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, has once again lit up one of its 150-foot tall transmission towers in Novi with colorful holiday decorations. The transmission tower is decorated with approximately one-third mile of rope lights (17,700 bulbs). The display includes a 10-
ANN ARBOR–The Ann Arbor software developer Wisely announced that it plans ot offer restaurants free contact tracing as multiple states implement new related regulations. Michigan and New Hampshire have announced contact tracing requirements. The orders require restaurants and bars to collect names and phone numbers of all patrons, should they need to be informed by
SAGINAW - Discover Great Lakes Bay is hosting a virtual networking experience that will offer job opportunities for young professionals currently in the region or who have left and are interested in returning home. The event will feature regional employers and representatives who live in this community. Those employers have specific positions available; go to
LIVONIA—Schools, preschools and daycare centers in southeast Michigan are working with Livonia-based company Airotrust to improve the quality of its indoor air for students, children, and employees. Detroit-based charter school Covenant House Academy, Summer Early Learning Center in Detroit, and Livonia Little Tots location have all recently purchased and installed Airotrust “Building Masks,” which are
PLYMOUTH - Michigan International Technology Center, an 800-acre high-tech research and development collaboration at the site of the former Detroit House of Corrections prison farm, has completed the infrastructure at the Ridge 5 Corporate Park, inside the MITC property. MITC is a real estate development initiative located in an area highly concentrated with many of
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Michigan State University launched a COVID-19 exposure notification app pilot program on MSU’s campus and for the surrounding community. The app is a next step to help reduce the spread of the virus following increased testing
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center and a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub for North America, has unveiled Project DIAMOnD (Digital, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing on Demand), creating the country’s largest 3D printer network on a blockchain technology platform. The project aims to accelerate digital transformation among Michigan manufacturers and strengthen supply
CUPERTINO, CA. - Apple has set the date for its latest iPhone's debut. The new device, rumored to be called the iPhone 12, is expected to include superfast 5G wireless connectivity and a new, iPad-inspired design, and it will be unveiled on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST). There's no official word yet on price or
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.
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed bobblehead of Detroit Tigers legend, Al Kaline, riding a tiger. The bobblehead is the newest in the very popular “Riding” bobblehead series and celebrates the Hall of Famer known as “Mr. Tiger” who passed away earlier this year. The
