Skip to content

ESD Home

TechCentury

Powered by

Engineering Society of Detroit Lawrence Technological University

Tag: Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Auto Suppliers / Economic Development

Ford, Chase, MEDC launch Michigan LIFT to boost auto supply production in Michigan

DETROIT–Ford Motor Co., JPMorganChase, the State of Michigan, Michigan Central and Newlab announced the creation of the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation (Michigan LIFT), a public-private initiative designed …

Auto Industry / Auto Suppliers / Automation Alley / Business Accelerators / Small Business

Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program expands eligibility to all Michigan small manufacturers

TROY—Small manufacturers across Michigan can now access no-cost business support through the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MAST-P), following an expansion of program eligibility from six counties to all 83 …

UPS electric trucks like these will be charged wirelessly under a new state-business partnership.
Economic Development / Electric Fleet Vehicles / Electric Vehicles

Michigan in new wireless charging deal for UPS electric trucks

DETROIT—Officials with Michigan state government have announced a new partnership with Israel-based Electreon (TASE: ELWS), a provider of wireless EV charging, and the Los Angeles-based commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos, …

Economic Development / Workforce Development

Michigan talent attraction effort racks up awards, contacts

LANSING–Approximately one year after the public launch of Michigan’s talent attraction campaign, the message that “You Can in Michigan” is already resonating for talent near and far. Through September, the …

Building Products / Green Technology / Manufacturing

New energy-efficiency glass plant to open in Litchfield

LITCHFIELD, Mich.–LuxWall Inc. will welcome Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the official ribbon cuttong Monday, Aug. 12 of what the company says is the world’s first high-volume vacuum-insulating glass production …

Economic Development / Higher Education / Internships / STEAM

MEDC sets record, almost 600 students in 2024 STEAM Ahead summer internships

LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s decision earlier this year to rebrand its STEM Forward internship program to “STEAM Ahead” is achieving record results. The rebranding also streamlined the employer-reimbursement structure, …

Economic Development / Higher Education / Mobility Industry / Workforce Development

LTU panel sees Michigan economy leading in global mobility in 2050

SOUTHFIELD—A unified Detroit region that acts with common purpose, using its unparalleled expertise in manufacturing and the auto industry to foster job growth in the multifaceted mobility industry of tomorrow. …

Business Accelerators / Mobility Industry

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator gets MEDC mobility prototyping grant

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), Tuesday announced the launch of the Mobility Prototype Grant Program, a pioneering initiative …

Uncategorized

WeaveGrid in partnership with American Center for Mobility to test EV-grid integration software

YPSILANTI–WeaveGrid, a San Francisco-based software company enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid, announced it was partnering with the American Center for Mobility to test its …

Economic Development / Manufacturing

New ‘Make it in Michigan’ investments to create 159 good-paying jobs around the state

LANSING–Three business expansion projects expected to create a total of 159 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $25.4 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, …

Posts navigation

Older posts

Read the magazine:

Subscribe to TechCentury.com

Top Posts

  • Delphinus wins FDA approval for breast ultrasound exam system
  • More speakers announced for Fortune 500 Innovation Forum in Detroit
  • Texas educator named new dean of LTU’s College of Arts and Sciences
  • Former Stanford Prof To Lead New MSU Biomedical Engineering Department
  • Auburn Hills drone firm gets $25 million defense order

Archives

Follow Us On

© The Engineering Society of Detroit   |   ABOUT