Michigan Hunters Head to the Woods, Boost Statewide Economy

Whitetail deer season draws nearly 500,000 hunters, adding annual boost to local economies throughout the state

3 Takeaways with Jim Baker of Michigan Technological University

Jim Baker, associate vice president for research administration at Michigan Technological University, leads the campus’ statewide Advanced Materials Innovation Hub MTRAC program.

West Michigan renewable energy businesses offer blueprint for economic revival

A growing number of entrepreneurs and emerging high-tech startups are helping Michigan's "Smartcoast" build a reputation as a destination for innovation.

In the Zone | Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)

Tony Willis, vice president of entrepreneurship at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, an economic development organization representing Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties, takes us “In the Zone” for a behind-the-scenes look at the SmartZone.

How Public and Private Partnerships Power the Future of Mobility

Think about your daily transit routine. Did you drive your vehicle down a public highway? It's likely you passed your state's Department of Transportation maintenance crews fixing the road along the way. Perhaps you took a city bus to get downtown. Maybe you called an Uber to get to the next destination, which wouldn't have been an option without the state making ride-sharing legal.

3 Takeaways with David Dittenber of Gene 5

When patients visit a hospital, they provide information about their medical history. However, only about 30 percent of that information is used by doctors, nurses and administrators. Gene 5 is working to change that statistic.

Startup seeks to keep emergency vehicles safe on the streets

Fire trucks in Grand Rapids, Mich., are now equipped with devices developed by HAAS Alert that track their locations, which are then wirelessly reported to cloud servers in real time.

3 Takeaways with Luke Lloyd of Dribble Stick Training

Retired professional basketball player and founder of Dribble Stick Training Luke Lloyd knows firsthand that with a dream, hard work and a passion, anything is possible.

Michigan brings its smart cities together for state-wide change

To be part of the future–whether it’s autonomous cars and shared mobility or advanced healthcare and sustainable communities — it takes intelligent infrastructure and support. Like what’s being created in Michigan.

In the Zone | Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC)

Erin Strang, president and CEO of Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC), a nonprofit focused on advancing economic development in the mid-Michigan community, takes us “In the Zone” for an inside look at the Mt. Pleasant SmartZone.