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More Grants available for Small Businesses

More Grants available for Small Businesses

Please see the links below for two additional grant opportunities for small businesses. Lowes Grant Fund: $55M fund provides $20K awards with preference given to women, minorities and rural communities - application closes August 3rd! Grants can be used for: Paying...

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Update from our client company: Sightline Data

Update from our client company: Sightline Data

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing much disruption in higher education, with institutions having to instantaneously pivot to online teaching and many predicting double-digit enrollment losses for fall. During this time of disruption, SightLine has been focusing on...

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MTEC Hosts Return North Event

MTEC Hosts Return North Event

Return North is back this Thanksgiving season! MTEC SmartZone will once again be hosting its Return North event this coming November. Return North is an event aiming to connect job seekers with local, hiring companies and support the attraction and retention of...

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Lt Governor Gilchrist Visits Houghton/Hancock Community

Lt Governor Gilchrist Visits Houghton/Hancock Community

Sunday, October 6, 2019, Lt Governor Garlin Gilchrist arrived in the Upper Peninsula to tour the community. His visits to Houghton/Hancock began with seeing MTEC SmartZone clients Neuvokas and Orbion Space Technology. Both high-tech companies were able to showcase...

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Orbion Raises $9.2 Million

Orbion Raises $9.2 Million

MTEC SmartZone client, Orbion Space Technology, continues to raise the bar with its innovative technology in the aerospace sector. Because of their diligent work, they were awarded a huge Series A raise to the tune of $9.2 million. Brad King, Orbion's CEO, continues...

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