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MTEC Monthly | May 2026
After months of a long and snowy winter (over 350 inches, to be exact!), warmer weather is finally making its way to the Keweenaw. Tulips are blooming, trees are budding, and new ideas are in the air. This month, we’re highlighting an innovative SmartStart graduate,...
FairMapr: Map Smarter, Not Harder
Picture this: You’re at a career fair, farmers market, or community event with hundreds of booths. Endless rows of vendors, multiple pathways, and only a couple of hours. How do you know where to start? Where is that one booth you’ve been looking forward to visiting?...
A Healthy Choice, Right on Main
In the heart of downtown Ontonagon lies a unique establishment that is quickly becoming a community staple. Located right on Main Street, The Squeeze on Main is health-focused quick-service restaurant offering healthy, convenient food choices to the neighborhood....
MTEC SMARTZONE ANNOUNCES SIX-COMPANY COHORT FOR THE 2026 AMMP ACCELERATOR
HOUGHTON, MI – [April 21, 2026] - MTEC SmartZone is thrilled to announce its 2026 Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program (AMMP) Accelerator companies! Chosen through a rigorous application and review process involving MTEC’s AMMP team and ecosystem partners,...
MTEC Monthly March 2026
Spring has officially arrived, and innovation is in full bloom at MTEC SmartZone. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find stories of growth and local roots, including a Houghton-based company’s journey through a major acquisition, an expansion at Great Lakes Sound...
Great Lakes Sound & Vibration Celebrates Major Facility Expansion
On March 20, 2026, Great Lakes Sound & Vibration (GLSV) celebrated the expansion of its Franklin Township facility. This ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of an $8.5 million-dollar project and 26,000 square feet of new space the company will use to...
Inside our Reimagining Leadership Conference
On February 24, 2026, MTEC SmartZone welcomed over 55 small business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs to its Reimagining Leadership Conference. This event was designed to explore what leadership looks like today, where it’s headed next, and how to effectively lead...
MTEC SMARTZONE ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECT MANAGER
HOUGHTON, MI – [March 19, 2026] - MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce that Hannah Maat has joined the team as a Project Manager. In this role, Maat will help early-stage companies transform innovative concepts into market-ready solutions. She will work closely with...
LONGSTANDING MTEC SMARTZONE CLIENT ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY ACQUIRED BY YORK SPACE SYSTEMS
HOUGHTON, MI – [March 13, 2026] - Orbion Space Technology, a client of MTEC SmartZone since its inception a decade ago, has announced its acquisition by York Space Systems. This marks a major milestone not only for Orbion, but also for MTEC. What started as an idea...