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Partner Partner Content How URC is building talent-generating capacity, designed to propel Michigan’s economy

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September 6, 2023

“The state of Michigan has realized that this is a ‘do or die’ moment with this economic and technological transformation of the automotive industry and related industries,” says University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida. It's one of the reasons he is part of a group working closely with universities, cities, and stakeholders to build better, more vibrant, sustainable cities in our state.

Ginny Leikam, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission's superintendent of planning and the Natural Areas Preservation Program, at the Michigan Folk School.

Michigan Folk School set to expand traditional crafts education through Washtenaw County partnership

By Natalia Holtzman

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Arts & Culture

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August 31, 2023

The founders of the Michigan Folk School recently turned it over to Washtenaw County's Parks and Recreation Commission, which has worked rapidly to expand on the founders' original vision.

“Having never been through the process before, electrification of our bus fleet seemed like a daunting task," says Stephen Seelye, superintendent of Pellston Public Schools.

Rebate program helps Michigan school districts transition from diesel to electric school buses

By MJ Galbraith

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Development News

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August 24, 2023

“Michigan is in the middle of an electric vehicle transformation ― that means vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including the traditional big yellow school buses so many of us rode as kids,” says Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy’s vice president of customer experience.

AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16.

Partner Partner Content Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

By Autism Alliance of Michigan

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Education

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August 23, 2023

Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.

Children at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids.

Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Education

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August 10, 2023

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program sends trained early childhood consultants to daycare settings and preschools to help caregivers better meet children's needs.

A demonstration of electric boat technologies is scheduled on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Elk Rapids Marina.

These 6 projects will build out NW Michigan’s clean energy and electric boating infrastructure

By MJ Galbraith

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Community Development

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August 10, 2023

"With this first round of grant funding, Michigan is embarking on a monumental journey to build out its waterway transit systems, setting a precedent that can influence best practices nationwide,” says Kathryn Snorrason, interim Chief Mobility Officer for the state of Michigan.

An aerial view of the LG Energy Solutions Michigan campus in Holland and Allegan County. (LGES)

LG Energy Solution begins hiring process as $1.7B expansion takes shape

By Shandra Martinez

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General

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July 13, 2023

A second LG Energy Solution battery manufacturing plant in Holland is expected to increase the company’s annual production capacity by five times. The company has begun recruiting for the 1000 new jobs needed.