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MTEC SMARTZONE, LAKE SUPERIOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, AND HEADWATERS NORTH AWARDED $850,000 TO STRENGTHEN SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE UPPER PENINSULA
Houghton, MI – [August 4, 2026] – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded MTEC SmartZone $850,000 through its Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) 2.0 Program to serve as the Region 1 Hub in partnership with The Lake Superior Community...
MTEC Monthly | July 2026
Between the long, sunny days, colorful sunsets, and occasional haze from Canadian wildfires, this summer in the Upper Peninsula has been anything but boring. This month, we’re highlighting the revival project of a community staple in Greenland, the conclusion of our...
A New Chapter On Plank Street
Tucked away in the small town of Greenland lies a building many locals remember well. Sitting right on Plank Street, originally known as Dick’s Dugout and then Beer Belly Bob’s, was a longtime community gathering place. After closing back in 2019, the community...
Inside Our AI Training Series
MTEC SmartZone hosted its first AI Training Series in May and June 2026. Following our successful Reimagining Leadership Conference in February, MTEC recognized a growing demand for AI-focused training. The region wanted to better understand AI and how to practically...
MTEC SMARTZONE ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
MTEC SmartZone is excited to announce a new member of the team this summer, Austin Salani! Austin is a third-year Government modified with Economics and Philosophy (PPE) student at Dartmouth College. He is also a member of the NCAA Division I, Dartmouth Men’s ice...
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,...