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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A new era of industrial policy kicks off with signing of the Chips Act
The legislation provides $52 billion to companies building computer chip factories and research facilities in the United States, an intervention conservatives long opposed as picking winners and losers President Biden on Tuesday signed legislation providing $52 billion in subsidies to the semiconductor industry, kicking off what will be one of the largest industrial development programs the federal government has ever administered. The long-pursued bipartisan legislation looks set to spur construction
Friday, August 05, 2022$10,000 Grants at Hand to Help Small Business Grow Through Venmo
Small and emerging businesses could gain $10,000 grants through Venmo. Funding for the Venmo Small Business Grant will supply new financial grants and mentorship services to 20 new and existing Venmo customers. Chosen firms will get $10,000 to pay costs like rent or help digitize and promote their businesses. The news was announced by PayPal, the giant fintech owner of Venmo. Awardees will get access to technical expertise and mentorship on topics like legal services, financial analysis, and digital
Wednesday, August 03, 2022Gov. Whitmer Celebrates CHIPS and Science Act that will Bring Supply Chain from China to Michigan
Executive directive will prepare Michigan to compete for every project and job, leverage once-in-a-century investment in American manufacturing, and lower costs for working families HEMLOCK, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the CHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan federal legislation that will boost American manufacturing, create and protect tens of thousands of jobs, and lower costs for working families. Governor Whitmer has been a national leader on this issue for the past year,
Friday, July 29, 2022Amazon Offering $20,000 Grants To Sustainable Small Businesses
Sustainable small businesses have been rising in popularity in recent years as consumers are prepared to spend more to buy products from them. Observers have described these ventures—also called green business—as having a beneficial and strong impact on the environment locally or globally. The enterprises have been designated as being advantageous to the community, society, and economy. Amazon has taken notice. As part of its inaugural Products for Tomorrow program, the online retailer is offering grants
Friday, July 29, 2022Grants awarded to 23 small manufacturers throughout Michigan to help adopt Industry 4.0 technologies
MEDC’s Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant program provides companies with 50 percent reimbursement for qualifying 4.0 technology implementation costsLANSING, Mich. – Twenty-three small manufacturers around Michigan have been awarded a total of nearly $500,000 to help them adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The funds are from the first round of awards as part of the $3 million Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant program. Grants
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Monday, July 25, 2022EV Live to Offer Innovative EV Education Platform for Everyone
GM’s human-centered, online experience creates a space for real conversations about EVsDETROIT — As part of its mission to make EV ownership accessible to all, General Motors today launched EV Live, an immersive, virtual experience that allows participants to interact one-on-one with EV specialists and learn everything about electric vehicles — for free. EV Live is a new element of GM’s holistic approach to EVs, which includes:Electric vehicles built on the next-generation Ultium PlatformAccessible
