Halloween is just around the corner, and the mornings are getting colder. Frost is on the windshield, trees are losing their color – fall is officially here! From a new format coming to Return North’s Virtual Annual Career Fair, to a sound that protects migratory birds, there’s plenty to catch up on. Keep scrolling to see what’s happening this month!
RETURN NORTH 10TH ANNUAL CAREER FAIR EXPANDS TO A WEEK-LONG EVENT
Return North is back for its 10th year! This year, we are expanding to a week-long event, giving job seekers and U.P. employers more time and flexibility to connect. Read more to see how you can get involved and register today!
Lac Vieux Desert Agricultural Holdings: Growing for the Future
See how one company in Watersmeet, MI is providing opportunities for its community members and youth with support from MTEC SmartZone’s Small Business Support Hub Program.
A Sound Solution for Migratory Birds: Averta Deterrents
What if sound could save thousands of birds? Discover how one local entrepreneur is turning that idea into a reality, with MTEC SmartZone’s support.
MTEC Client at American Concrete Convention in Georgia
This month, MTEC’s Chief Commercial Officer, Patrick Visser, attended the American Concrete Institute Concrete Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, with MTEC client, Quincy Materials. Patrick is pictured here with Kerry Sutton, MTU alumnus and Executive Director at NEU, and Quincy Materials Founder and CEO, Joe Reini.
FREE MMTC Trainings!
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is offering three FREE training opportunities in the Upper Peninsula and virtually! These sessions are for business professionals looking to develop their skills and explore a variety of resources to support business growth. Register using the link below.
MTEC Client Presents on AI at Keweenaw Chamber Lunch & Learn
This month, MTEC client Shane Oberloier presented at the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn. He explained how large language models (LLMs) work, how they retain information, and the various ways to implement AI in business. Oberloier also led a live, interactive demonstration of his new app, SwiftLock, which created groups to discuss how AI could fill gaps in participants’ existing workflows.
