Keeping an eye on ships crossing the Straits of Mackinac
The Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center monitors ships passing through the Straits to make sure anchors are properly secured.
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Marine Trades Institute plans special fundraiser for Student Enrichment Fund
The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville hopes to raise $30,000 for its Student Enrichment Fund, which supports the purchase of essential equipment, field trips and professional development opportunities.
Railroad program flourishes where there are no rails
A three-year pilot program to teach rail transportation education and research at Michigan Technological University is still rolling along two decades later. The nationally recognized program has attracted more than 1,000 students and continues to grow.
It’s now the Marine Trades Institute
Cedarville's boat building school has a new name: The Marine Trades Institute. The rebranding reflects the school's growth and its efforts to attract more students interested in the marine trades industry.
Riding the wave
Among the success stories of Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville is the nearly 100 percent placement of graduates in various marine careers the past several years. A surge in recreational boating in Michigan and across the country is helping graduates find jobs and underscores the importance of the small but growing school.
$7.3 million manufacturing hub underway in eastern U.P.
Chippewa County has broken ground on a manufacturing facility that will serve as a transportation and logistics hub.
Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state
Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.
Michigan Tech domestic transportation study gets U.S. funding
“In my vision of the future, we have more predictable, more robust, safer and greener transportation and logistics systems — and it’s based on being connected and the data we can gather,” said Kuilin Zhang, associate professor at Michigan Technological University.
Sault Ste Marie dock recommissioned with state grant
“This funding is critical not just for the city, but for multiple counties that receive salt shipments, aggregate, and benefit from cruise ship tourism. Having a roadway of this caliber will increase our import/export power and combat supply chain issues," said Brian Chapman, Sault Ste. Marie city manager.
Taking off: Ford Airport expands, wins awards
Ford Airport isn't resting on any accolades. The Dickinson County airport is expanding. A new hangar will open this summer and a second one is in the works. And the ground will be broken in the spring of 2025 on a new multi-million dollar passenger terminal.
Marine Trades Institute plans special fundraiser for Student Enrichment Fund
The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville hopes to raise $30,000 for its Student Enrichment Fund, which supports the purchase of essential equipment, field trips and professional development opportunities.
Railroad program flourishes where there are no rails
A three-year pilot program to teach rail transportation education and research at Michigan Technological University is still rolling along two decades later. The nationally recognized program has attracted more than 1,000 students and continues to grow.
It’s now the Marine Trades Institute
Cedarville's boat building school has a new name: The Marine Trades Institute. The rebranding reflects the school's growth and its efforts to attract more students interested in the marine trades industry.
Riding the wave
Among the success stories of Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville is the nearly 100 percent placement of graduates in various marine careers the past several years. A surge in recreational boating in Michigan and across the country is helping graduates find jobs and underscores the importance of the small but growing school.
$7.3 million manufacturing hub underway in eastern U.P.
Chippewa County has broken ground on a manufacturing facility that will serve as a transportation and logistics hub.
Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state
Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.
Michigan Tech domestic transportation study gets U.S. funding
“In my vision of the future, we have more predictable, more robust, safer and greener transportation and logistics systems — and it’s based on being connected and the data we can gather,” said Kuilin Zhang, associate professor at Michigan Technological University.
Sault Ste Marie dock recommissioned with state grant
“This funding is critical not just for the city, but for multiple counties that receive salt shipments, aggregate, and benefit from cruise ship tourism. Having a roadway of this caliber will increase our import/export power and combat supply chain issues," said Brian Chapman, Sault Ste. Marie city manager.
Taking off: Ford Airport expands, wins awards
Ford Airport isn't resting on any accolades. The Dickinson County airport is expanding. A new hangar will open this summer and a second one is in the works. And the ground will be broken in the spring of 2025 on a new multi-million dollar passenger terminal.
