Coordinator Dan Zuberbier says Herrick District Library’s Groundworks is “a place for ideas.” HDL cardholders may sign up for one-on-one sessions with Zuberbier or open hours to create, learn, or work on a project using library equipment.
Lakeshore Advantage applied for the grant in partnership with The Right Place, Greater Muskegon Economic Development, and Michigan Manufacturing Technical Center-West. Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies helps manufacturers improve efficiency, increase revenues, and expand innovation.
As global manufacturer Woodward Inc. expands its operations into a fourth building at its Zeeland campus, its additive manufacturing process (3D printing) is expected to grow the company’s West Michigan workforce.
Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.
Automated Machine Systems is growing its existing Georgetown Township facility, investing $1.5 million in the 35,000-square-foot expansion. Lakeshore Advantage helped connect AMS with resources to support its growth.
Job seekers and IT professionals are invited to attend IT’s Happening West Michigan. The free virtual networking event on March 25 also offers an opportunity for women to meet with local employers and, perhaps, help close the gender gap in the industry.
The designer and manufacturer of innovative material handling systems is investing $1.3 million to help its Coopersville facility keep up with growing demand from customers. The expansion was quickly put in place with help from the city and Lakeshore Advantage.
GRCC and West Michigan Works! will lead a coalition focused on helping the unemployed and underemployed gain the skills needed for in-demand manufacturing fields.
Discover Manufacturing Week, which celebrates the manufacturing industry, will feature West Michigan manufacturers taking part in interactive virtual experiences for high school students. These virtual block parties will highlight the creativity, technology, and innovation of modern manufacturing.
Beyond the color-coded counties and line graphs we've all seen, data sharing has helped Michigan's many health providers better understand and respond to the pandemic.
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