ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have launched the Michigan Funding Hub, MIFundingHub.org, an online technical assistance program to help communities access grant funds. The free program serves all municipalities in Michigan, including villages, townships, cities and counties. “The Michigan Association of Counties sees the value of this
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. for educators and parents to learn more about how to navigate the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence within schools. Parents and teachers are encouraged to register to attend for free. “With how quickly AI is evolving and
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced a targeted undergrounding pilot program has been approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. An $3.7 million investment will enable the company to bury 10 miles of overhead power lines in the next year. The pilot program will kick-start Consumers Energy’s long-term plans to move more power lines underground, bolstering the company’s
DEARBORN–Ford Transit, America’s No. 1 best-sellilng commercial van, celebrates a decade in market and its 10th year of U.S. production and sales with enhancements to E-Transit range and new charging, software and integrated solutions, helping to ease the transition to electric and maximize benefits for commercial customers. “We’ve assembled more than 1.2 million Transit vans
DETROIT–Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has named the next two dealership groups spanning seven states and 11 locations, as they roll out their commercial electric truck line, beginning with the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab in the second half of 2024. The dealership groups are: * Nacarato Truck Centers – 10 locations in
SAULT STE. MARIE – Dr. David Travis, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls has been selected as the 11th President of Lake Superior State University. The Travis appointment was formalized at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, February 22 and he will
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit is once again offering its preparatory courses for engineers planning to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineer (PE) licensing examinations. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying’s FE exam is the first examination required to become a professional licensed engineer (PE). The 110-question exam may
TROY–While younger wireless customers typically have higher phone usage than older customers, they also experience more network problems, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study Volume 1. Specifically, the study found that Gen Z customers use their phones more than 300 minutes per day on average, while Pre-Boomers
LANSING—Twenty years after the first edition of Michigan Future Inc. and the University of Michigan’s report titled A New Path to Prosperity? Manufacturing and Knowledge-Based Industries As Drivers of Economic Growth was released, the two organizations are releasing a second edition which contains a startling finding: Michigan’s economic standing has plummeted, with Michigan now ranking 39th in personal income
LANSING—Education researcher Nikolas McGehee and Michigan Virtual announced the completion of a new study about artificial intelligence technology’s application in the classroom, with implications for how Michigan teachers can use AI to personalize learning for students. McGehee’s study found that for educators, parents and students, AI technology can serve as a welcome tool to increase productivity, diversify learning
