Technology and Innovation

NCAA extends partnership with U.P.-based court provider

Connor Sports, the U.P. company responsible for the intricate arena floors for the Final Four and other championship games, has officially extended its partnership with the NCAA.

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The EO Canopy is fully powered by sustainable sources and is being tested in a remote area of the U.P.
Five promising Michigan startups get backing from the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund

The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund's second round of investments support five innovative startups looking to change the way we enjoy the outdoors and more. 

Stormy Kromer uses U.P.-grown wool to create new cap

Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula.

Game developer with U.P. connections gets major funding for new launch

Co-founded by a Marquette native, a video game developer recently received major funding to launch new, action-packed game called Sparkball.

K-Connect's data dashboard for Kent County.
Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan

Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.

In the U.P., a new, sustainable approach to off-grid glamping

Michigan-based Electric Outdoors, Inc., is testing its sustainable glamping platform in a remote spot in the U.P. The new platform is entirely sustainable and does not rely on other energy sources to provide comfort.

Medical equipment manufacturer expands, creating 40 jobs in the U.P.

A Marquette County-based medical manufacturer is expanding its operations with plans to create 40 jobs.

Mount Manufacturing: Helping drive technological innovation in Marquette

Mount Manufacturing, a manufacturer of medical devices and instruments, is a growing and important player in Marquette's economy, creating high-quality jobs and driving technological innovation.

The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

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CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

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