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Michigan Receives $1.9 Million In Federal Funding To Expand Project DIAMOnD

LANSING — The Michigan Infrastructure Office today announced that Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD, a shared network of 3D printers, has received $1.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to allow small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to adopt smart manufacturing technologies. The project will enhance manufacturers' capabilities, helping them lower costs, increase production efficiency, reduce emissions, and

By |2024-12-12T14:16:21-05:00December 12th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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Michigan Partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS Electric Trucks

In a groundbreaking initiative, Michigan partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS electric trucks, aiming to revolutionize the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. This collaboration not only highlights Michigan's commitment to sustainable transportation but also showcases Electreon’s innovative wireless charging technology. 1. What is the Partnership Between Michigan and Electreon for Electric Trucks? Officials with the Michigan

By |2026-01-28T05:51:11-05:00December 5th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, mitechtv|
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Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development

MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial intelligence startup to secure grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. 1. How Is Syncurrent Using USDA Funding to Support Rural and Tribal Communities? Syncurrent has secured a $100,000 Rural

By |2025-01-08T06:35:00-05:00December 3rd, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|
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Michigan Partners With Electreon On Wireless Charging For UPS Electric Trucks

DETROIT—Officials with Michigan state government have announced a new partnership with Israel-based Electreon, a provider of wireless EV charging, and the Los Angeles-based commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos, Inc. to operate wireless charging stations for commercial EVs in Michigan. In partnership with Xos, Electreon’s wireless charging technology will be integrated into an Xos Stepvan, demonstrating

By |2024-11-17T17:31:17-05:00November 15th, 2024|Auto Tech|
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Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For “The Giving Trees Park” In Detroit

LANSING – The Giving Trees Park is a placemaking project in the Southwest-most part of the Core City neighborhood in Detroit that is focused on creatively addressing food-access/green space insecurities in the community by repurposing vacant lots into community hubs that host fruit trees, shade trees, green gathering spaces, and community resources. This effort will

By |2024-11-13T16:58:30-05:00November 13th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Saab Gets Michigan Strategic Funds To Help Build $75 Million Munitions Plant In Grayling

GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant in Grayling Township. “We see this as a great step forward, a great opportunity to build a meaningful place in the community, up in Grayling…” said Brad Barnard, vice president and general manager of

By |2024-09-24T17:06:36-04:00September 24th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Government/Politics, Politics/Government|
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Michigan Receives $9.1 Million From Feds To Help Small Automotive Suppliers Grow And Hire More Workers

LANSING — Small and diverse automotive manufacturers in Michigan will soon have support securing funding to grow their businesses and hire more workers thanks to $9.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and a $500,000 matching grant from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund. This investment will launch the Michigan

By |2024-09-24T15:36:30-04:00September 24th, 2024|Government/Politics, Industry 4.0, Politics, Politics/Government|
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MEDC Promotes Wolgamott To Lead Pure Michigan Tourism Campaign

LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since

By |2024-09-08T17:19:21-04:00September 8th, 2024|ESD, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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MEDC Creates Michigan’s Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives

LANSING  The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the Growing Michigan Together Council’s blueprint for growth, passed 19-1 in December 2023. With Gov. Whitmer signing an executive order deeming the Council’s work complete, Michigan’s Growth Office will lead the state’s population growth work

By |2024-07-23T18:44:16-04:00July 21st, 2024|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|
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MEDC Announces Scholarships, Intern Wage Match

LANSING - Michigan is offering scholarships to students that attend a select list of Michigan universities to study electrical engineering and software developers. Ava Attari, MEDC’s Director of Higher Education Partnerships, provides details on the Michigander Scholars program and the STEAM Ahead internship program – a 1:1 wage match to employers hiring. The Michigander Scholars

By |2024-05-07T08:25:56-04:00May 5th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|
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