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LTU Virtual College, Gov. Snyder Ideas For Tech Entrepreneurs, Social Media and the 1st Amendment, FDA COVID Plasma Treatment

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Aug. 24 at 2 pm, Lisa Kujawa Associate Provost for Enrollment Management and Outreach at LTU, explains how the tech college is reopening virtually. Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will talk about how tech entrepreneurs can be successful during the Pandemic. Kathleen Norton-Schock is joined by Brian Wassom from

By |2020-08-25T12:01:28-04:00August 24th, 2020|Podcasts|

2018 North American International Cyber Summit Cobo Center Oct. 29

DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2018 hosted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Oct. 29 will bring together experts from across the globe to address a variety of cyber-security issues impacting the world. The theme for 2018 is – Taking the Lead: Collaborating to Solve National Cyber Security Problems – Building partnerships

By |2018-10-16T18:51:42-04:00October 16th, 2018|Cyber Defense|

Marshall Plan For Talent Gets 88 Submissions In Phase 1 Of $100 Million Challenge

LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall Plan for Talent grants, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday. These entities have applied to be considered for the first round of Innovation Grants under the $100 million Marshall Plan for Talent investment. The first step in the Marshall Plan for

By |2018-09-27T17:09:25-04:00September 27th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Gov. Snyder Proclaims Sept. 30-Oct. 6 As Michigan Manufacturing Week

LANSING – With nearly 110,000 career openings through 2024 in the manufacturing industry in Michigan alone, Manufacturing Week - Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 - plays a key role in helping students explore the opportunities that exist in this high-demand, high-wage field. Manufacturing Week events are happening around the state next week, as part of

By |2018-09-27T17:08:53-04:00September 27th, 2018|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Snyder Signs Marshall Plan For Talent To Pair Students With In-Demand Careers

MUSKEGON – Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed into law the framework of the Marshall Plan for Talent designed to connect employers with educators to pair students with in-demand careers. The Marshall Plan encourages apprenticeships and mentorships with an educational focus on certifications and occupational licensing. “As I travel throughout the state of Michigan, the question

By |2018-06-26T20:03:46-04:00June 26th, 2018|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Gov. Snyder Unveils $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge To Aid Seniors, Vets, Persons With Disabilities

MACKINAC ISLAND – Gov. Rick Snyder this week announced an $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge grant initiative to address core mobility gaps for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans across the state. Michigan is the international hub of automotive innovation and the Mobility Challenge leverages this ecosystem to ensure everyone in the state has access

By |2018-06-01T14:52:13-04:00June 1st, 2018|Auto Tech, Connected Tech, Featured, Politics|

Michigan Republicans Tweak Fiscal 2019 State Budget – With $150 Million Unallocated

LANSING - Michigan Republicans approved almost a dozen minor tweaks to their Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund and School Aid Fund (starting Oct. 1) spending plans before passing a plan that has more than $160 million left on the balance sheet. Even with the changes, the budget remains a "fiscally conservative document" that leaves roughly

By |2018-05-07T20:52:59-04:00May 2nd, 2018|Politics|

Gov. Rick Snyder To Tour IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott 

TROY - Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott to show his support for Michigan Technology. The former Gateway Computer CEO, and Michigan Venture Capitalist, is in his final year as governor of the state of Michigan. “Michigan has always been a driving force for innovation. With

By |2018-03-28T02:09:17-04:00March 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Extra $175 Million for Roads Signed Into Law

LANSING - Surrounded by orange barrels, traffic work zone signs, Republican legislative leaders and an audience of road building advocates, Gov. Rick Snyder last week inked a $175 million budget bill with $160 million earmarked for immediate road repairs. Acknowledging that this was not a total fix, the Governor asked everyone to focus on the

By |2018-03-27T19:29:01-04:00March 27th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Snyder Order Asks For Better Broadband Plan By August 

LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder pledged Monday to convene a panel dedicated to crafting a "comprehensive plan to improve access to broadband services." Snyder issued an executive order creating a "Michigan Consortium for Advanced Networks,” which will be charged with putting together such a plan by Aug. 1. The plan, according to the Governor's office,

By |2018-02-08T17:17:23-05:00February 8th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|