Technology & Innovation

Coverage of innovative research, development and deployment of technology and technological advances, including hardware, software, and software as service.

MSU Names De Grins Oer Dairy 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year

The award recognizes farms that demonstrate excellence in management, innovation and leadership within Michigan’s dairy industry.

Latest in Technology & Innovation
RV marketplace startup wins First Place at TCNewTech pitch competition

TCNewTech is a recurring pitch competition supported by tech enthusiasts, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Closing the digital gap: High-speed internet to reach all of Midland County by 2029

High-speed internet access is expected to reach every household in Midland County by 2029, opening the door to better access to education, healthcare, and employment across the community.

Blake Cahill
How one local environmental expert helps protect Michigan’s aquatic systems

As an environmental quality analyst with the state and a volunteer with the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, Blake Cahill blends science, service, and community engagement to safeguard native ecosystems and reconnect people with the natural world around them.

Little Ortonville goes big for small business

Home to 1,351 residents, village measuring one square mile has a thriving downtown.

Enbridge’s St. Ignace center offers details about the Great Lakes Tunnel

The Great Lakes Tunnel Information Center provides the community with information about Enbridge’s plan to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.

SampleCSI takes First Place at the TCNewTech Pitch Competition 

Safety Straw awarded second place and audience choice awards.

Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P. 

Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.

Keeping an eye on ships crossing the Straits of Mackinac

The Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center monitors ships passing through the Straits to make sure anchors are properly secured.

Entrepreneur creates waterproof gear for outdoor enthusiasts with help from the St. Clair EDA

Aaron Hulett found the resources he needed to release his new company, P39 Adventure Gear, by working with the EDA of St. Clair County.

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