School is back in session, Tech students are back in town, the days are getting shorter, and the northern lights are soon to be at their peak! This month, we’re highlighting the power of strong partnerships, meaningful connections, and knowing what our clients and community need to grow. Keep scrolling to see what we’ve been up to this September.
General Motors invests $1.5M to advance STEM education in Michigan
What does a $1.5 million investment mean for Michigan’s future workforce? General Motors, the MiSTEM Network, and MTEC SmartZone are working together to expand STEM education for students across the state. Read more about the partnership and the program’s impact.
Making the Right Connection
What happens when you get the right people in the same room? For one MTEC Client, one conversation led to new ideas, a new approach, and lasting impact on their business. Read how MTEC helped turn an introduction into an opportunity.
Federal Leaders Visit Our Growing Region
Two days. Two federal visits. From critical minerals to advanced manufacturing, these federal leaders visited Houghton to hear directly from local businesses and community leaders. Read the full article to see what exactly what brought them here.
A Lunch & Learn About Networking
Jason Mack, MTEC SmartZone’s VP of Business Development, spoke to Michigan Tech students at a Lunch & Learn focused on customer discovery and the importance of building a network. Mack shared how these concepts show up every day at MTEC. Whether you’re exploring a business idea, building a company, or trying to better understand your market, getting to know your customers can open doors to so many opportunities. He encouraged students not to be afraid to ask questions and make connections. Building relationships across the community, university, and beyond can give you access to the people and resources you may need one day.
Wake Up Keweenaw + 1 Million Cups are Back!
Wake Up Keweenaw is back in session! Join the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for its Wake Up Keweenaw Breakfast and speaker series. The first event of the season is on Thursday, September 24. The session will feature Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) President & CEO Brian Calley. Calley will discuss how strategic partnerships strengthen communities and make them more vibrant. Following breakfast will be 1 Million Cups! Stick around to hear about exciting business ideas from local entrepreneurs.
