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Michigan invests millions to build the United States’ strongest semiconductor workforce through higher education

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.

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  • The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced $4.6 million in grants and matching funds in recent weeks to support eight local higher education institutions’ semiconductor education and training programs.
  • Michigan Technological University (MTU) is supporting a major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including introducing Flexible Semiconductor Technician and Maintenance Micro-Credentials programming.
  • Wayne State University is creating three new programs in direct response to the workforce needs of Southeast Michigan.
  • "The U.S. is in need of a stronger semiconductor workforce, and Michigan is prioritizing it and leading the way,” explained MEDC’s Higher Education Partnerships Director Avazeh Attari .

Bath Township Site Selected as Manufacturing Location for Norm Fasteners

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Today Norm and its partners proudly announce a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans — the establishment of their first U.S. manufacturing facility for Norm Fasteners in Bath Township in the Lansing, Michigan Region.

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  • Today Norm and its partners proudly announce a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans — the establishment of their first U.S. manufacturing facility for Norm Fasteners in Bath Township in the Lansing, Michigan Region.
  • Norm Fasteners, a division of Norm Group, has emerged as a leading manufacturer of high-quality fasteners, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, construction, agriculture, and more.
  • We are committed to sustainability and eager to become an important player in Michigan’s EV supply chain,” said Koray GÜRBÜZ, USA Business Unit Director of Norm Fasteners Co.
    “The Bath Township Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to partner with Norm Fasteners to bring new jobs and opportunity to Bath Township residents.
  • "We are thrilled to announce Norm Fasteners' selection of Bath Township as the cornerstone for their U.S. expansion," said John Fuentes, County Administrator / Controller, Clinton County.

Plug and Play Launches New Location in McKinney, Texas

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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MCKINNEY, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play , the global innovation platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (McKinney EDC) to establish a new office in McKinney, Texas.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play , the global innovation platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (McKinney EDC) to establish a new office in McKinney, Texas.
  • "As Plug and Play expands its presence in the United States, we are excited to join forces with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation to launch a new office in McKinney, Texas.
  • This strategic partnership reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and nurturing startups in local communities," says Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play.
  • McKinney's partnership with Plug and Play is set to invigorate the local innovation landscape by connecting startups, partners, clients, and investors.

itselectric Accelerating Detroit's Sustainable Mobility Future with Strategic Alliances: Partners with Michigan Central, Newlab, DTE Energy, ChargerHelp!, and Grounded RV

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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These strategic partnerships underscore how the mobility transition to electrification is ushering growth, innovation, and revitalization in the Motor City.

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  • These strategic partnerships underscore how the mobility transition to electrification is ushering growth, innovation, and revitalization in the Motor City.
  • Once a property is deemed eligible, at no cost to the property owner, itselectric installs and maintains a low-profile charger and shares proceeds with the property owners.
  • This work is being funded in part through grants provided by DTE Energy as an Emerging Tech Fund grant partner and the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP).
  • Grounded RV and Michigan Central Partnership:
    itselectric also announced its partnership with Grounded RV [ https://www.groundedrvs.com ], Newlab and Michigan Central [michigancentral.com], Detroit's leading innovation district and tech hub.

“You Can in Michigan” Talent Marketing Campaign Launches to Build the Workforce of the Future and Welcome New Residents to the Great Lakes State

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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“Michigan is a welcoming, inclusive state with strong career opportunities for workers and resources for cutting-edge, high-tech industries that will define the future,” said Governor Whitmer.

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  • “Michigan is a welcoming, inclusive state with strong career opportunities for workers and resources for cutting-edge, high-tech industries that will define the future,” said Governor Whitmer.
  • To welcome the next generation of Michiganders, we must be loud and proud of this dynamic state and all it has to offer.
  • It uses AI to guide future Michiganders through their journey to a rewarding career with a quality Pure Michigan lifestyle.
  • “Whether it’s career mapping, training and higher education, job placement, or building the life you dream of, we’re ready to welcome you.

Connected Nation broadband & data mapping work named among best in industry, finalist in U.S. Broadband Awards

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN)'s Geospatial Services team was named a finalist on Oct. 3 in the U.S. Broadband Awards in the category of "best broadband & data mapping solution or initiative."

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  • BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN)'s Geospatial Services team was named a finalist on Oct. 3 in the U.S. Broadband Awards in the category of "best broadband & data mapping solution or initiative."
  • The U.S. Broadband Awards were established to honor "the best solutions, programs, use cases, technology, and individuals throughout the broadband industry.
  • "   CN entered its work with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) into the broadband & data mapping category.
  • "It shows that CN is taking the correct approach to this critical need for better broadband mapping and data collection."

Michigan’s Investment in High-Tech, Founders, and Startups Paying off

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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In this spirit, Lightship Foundation , organizers of Black Tech Week, will host its first-ever Black Tech Weekend event in Detroit, Michigan, October 12-14, 2023.

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  • In this spirit, Lightship Foundation , organizers of Black Tech Week, will host its first-ever Black Tech Weekend event in Detroit, Michigan, October 12-14, 2023.
  • Sponsored by the Song Foundation , Venture 313 , Lightship Capital and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Black Tech Weekend will connect tech entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to education, resources, opportunities — and each other — in the Motor City.
  • Black Tech Weekend’s decision to host in Michigan is just one of many examples of how the state continues to build a leading ecosystem for business growth, rewarding careers, and quality lifestyle.
  • Lightship isn’t the only organization recognizing Michigan’s startup ecosystem; Detroit is ranked #1 as the top emerging startup ecosystem by Startup Genome’s 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Michigan as the fastest growing state for VC investment by Crunchbase.

Detroit Auto Show Announces New York Times Best-Selling Author Malcolm Gladwell as Featured Presenter for Show's Inaugural Mobility Global Forum

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Top global thinker Malcolm Gladwell to take the stage at Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Sept. 14

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  • Top global thinker Malcolm Gladwell to take the stage at Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Sept. 14
    Two-day Mobility Global Forum to be held concurrently with Media and Technology Days, Sept. 13 - 14
    DETROIT, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Auto Show announced today that Malcolm Gladwell, top global thinker and author of six New York Times bestsellers, will be the featured speaker at the Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Huntington Place in Detroit.
  • The Mobility Global Forum is Sept. 13 - 14, and the Detroit Auto Show is Sept. 13 - 24.
  • Gladwell is the author of six New York Times bestsellers – "The Tipping Point," "Blink," "Outliers," "What the Dog Saw," "David and Goliath" and "Talking to Strangers."
  • "We're extremely pleased to launch the first year of our Mobility Global Forum with a phenomenal best-selling author who has taken the business world by storm," said Detroit Auto Show Chairman Thad Szott.

TÜV SÜD Opens an Electric Vehicle Environmental Laboratory to Unleash the Power of Safety, Reliability, Sustainability and Cutting-Edge Testing

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719297305/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719297305/en/
    Ribbon Cutting with distinguished guests including: Dirk von Wahl, CEO North Asia, TÜV SÜD; Ishan Palit, COO Board of Management, TÜV SÜD; Kevin McDaniel, Mayor of Auburn Hills; Matthias Rapp, CFO, TÜV SÜD; Johannes Bussmann, CEO, TÜV SÜD; Jobina Gonsalves, SVP of Human Resources, TÜV SÜD; Fabian Schober, CEO, TÜV SÜD America.
  • With our cutting-edge facility and unwavering dedication to safety, reliability, and sustainability, TÜV SÜD is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mobility industry.
  • Coupled with the Plymouth Lab, TÜV SÜD can run high-voltage EMC testing on battery and BMS (battery management systems) for the customers.
  • Through the testing services, TÜV SÜD helps ensure the overall safety and performance of vehicles through lifecycle-performance, battery abuse, environmental, transport and ECE R100 Homologation testing.

RXO Expands Ann Arbor Office

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, has invested $2.6 million to expand its office in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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  • RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, has invested $2.6 million to expand its office in Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • Lou Amo, president of truck brokerage for RXO, said, “We’re proud to expand our brokerage presence in Ann Arbor.
  • RXO’s facilities in Michigan, including our expanded Ann Arbor office, will play a critical role in supporting our aggressive growth plans.”
    RXO’s 18,000-square-foot brokerage office in Ann Arbor can support more than 175 employees in the Domino’s Farms Office Park.
  • Minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, the park is also home to 80 bison roaming outside the office.