Technology and Innovation

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

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Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage.
Lakeshore Advantage looking for business stabilization projects

Lakeshore Advantage is seeking business stabilization projects for funding under the American Rescue Plan Act. Applicants should submit letters of intent by Sept. 22.

The GRCC Lakeshore Campus is gaining new equipment to help students learn in-demand career skills. (GRCC)
Partnership boosts GRCC Lakeshore Campus manufacturing classes

Grand Rapids Community College is gaining new equipment to help students learn in-demand career skills through a partnership with Lakeshore Advantage and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Help Home Personal ID* Program GPS ID bracelets.
Many happy returns: GPS ID bracelets help Michiganders living with dementia find their way home

A new collaboration in Calhoun County has helped 135 missing people with dementia return safely home – and made life easier for their caregivers, local law enforcement, and health care providers.

Jack Johnson, Volta co-founder and CTO (right) chats with attendees.
Founder pushes Volta Power Systems to leadership in lithium battery industry

Since 2014, Volta Power Systems has provided safe, powerful, and simple lithium-ion energy storage solutions for small to midsize businesses. The Holland company specializes in service industries, including RV, marine, utility, emergency, and military vehicles.   

From left The Wood family at Celebration: Amy, Ellery and Aidan.
Theater chain finds ways to make more movies accessible to everyone

From Sensory Showtimes to closed captioning, Celebration Cinema is finding new ways to make movies and entertainment accessible to everyone.

Lucia Rios
5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities

The unemployment rate for working-age persons with disabilities is at least twice that of those without disabilities. Let’s fix that.

Volta Rally campers gather for Jason Walsmith Concert.
Volta Rally brings fans of clean energy RV, #vanlife travel together

Volta Power Systems has created a green power solution that lets RV and van campers go off the grid so they can stay anywhere.

Feeding America West Michigan's new Gather 2 Grow program has expanded to Fruitport District Library.
Gather 2 Grow expands to Muskegon and Allegan libraries

West Michigan's new Gather 2 Grow program is providing lunches for youths. This year, the program has expanded to serve Allegan and Muskegon counties.

A CAH employee in Food Club's guest services can answer questions about the affordable internet program.
Food Club brings affordable internet to low-income families

Community Action House Food Club is helping low-income families take advantage of a federal program that pays for broadband service and internet connected devices. 

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