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Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey

Calvin student creates app that helps others ‘kickback’ and relax

Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey has created an app to connect residents with people looking to complete odd jobs. The app has been successful so far and is continuing to grow.  

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Grand Rapids tech firm Carnevale is honoring the legacy of Nika Marie Price with a scholarship in her name to support Kent County students studying a STEAM-related field.
Tech company creates STEAM scholarship to honor employee’s legacy

Grand Rapids tech firm Carnevale is honoring the legacy of Nika Marie Price with a scholarship in her name to support Kent County students studying a STEAM-related field.

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Grand Rapids rises as a hub for medical startups and innovation

Discover Grand Rapids' dynamic medical startup landscape, where "The Bridge" incubator,  launched by Spartan Innovations and Health Innovation Partners, is turning challenges into opportunities, driving innovation and impacting health care — both locally and globally.

Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) conducts Camp Infinity as part of its efforts to encourage girls' interest in tech.
Local organizations and role models hope to put Michigan on the map for women in tech careers

There’s a clear gap in both pay and representation of women in technical careers. Local organizations and role model women are hoping to put an end to that by encouraging fellow females and future generations to engage with the technical industry.

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Unleashing innovation: Tech Week’s impact on Grand Rapids and beyond

Grand Rapids is gearing up for its annual Tech Week, where industry, culture and technology collide. With 40 events for more than 6,000 expected attendees, you won't want to miss out on the future of tech in Grand Rapids!

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Further transforming data into human-centered strategies through a company acquisition

Furthering the greater Grand Rapids region’s placement as a technology hub, LaFleur One announced it will acquire Chicago-based market research firm Orchard Insights. Orchard Insights will be a sister company to LaFleur Marketing and provide market research capabilities that can benefit companies of all sizes, continuing to highlight the value of data and tech.

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Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection

A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.

A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE.
New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

We took a look at several innovative health technologies, ranging from an app that screens pregnant people for substance use to a device that tracks stress responses to make it easier for older adults to get around.

Lawrence Tech celebrates opening of state-of-the-art robotics and factory automation laboratory

"This is something no other university, no other campus, has done,” said Larry Smentowski, global automotive director of Rockwell Automation.

Wayne State University chemical engineering student Renee O’Neill
Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success

Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.   

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