Recent News
Below are the latest news stories and press releases from Connect Michigan.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Connect Michigan Releases Small Business Technology Report
Report illustrates how small Michigan businesses increasingly rely on high-quality Internet connections to stay competitive and take advantage of growth opportunities Lansing, MI — Connect Michigan today released Broadband: Empowering Small Businesses to Grow and Thrive. Data collected in this report indicates that small businesses...Thursday, May 03, 2012
News Release: Connect Michigan Business Technology Survey Pinpoints the Economic Benefits of Broadband Adoption
Survey shows how broadband benefits Michigan businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy Access the Widget Download the report Lansing, MI – Connect Michigan today released a comprehensive report detailing the key role broadband plays in business performance and the implications for a continuing economic recovery. Online sales in Michigan...Thursday, April 26, 2012
News Release: Groundbreaking Mecosta County Broadband Development Program Underway
Meeting for Connect Michigan’s Connected program Thursday Big Rapids, MI - Mecosta County leaders are meeting today to continue broadband expansion planning. The county recently enrolling an innovative program that seeks to boost the local economy and quality of life for residents though increased access, adoption, and use of broadband....Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Connect Michigan Unveils Innovative New Broadband Mapping Tool
Interactive Map Offers Unique Tools to View Michigan’s Technology Landscape, Guide Expansion Efforts Access My ConnectView here LANSING, MI – Connect Michigan today unveiled an innovative new broadband mapping tool offering unmatched views of Michigan’s technology landscape. The mapping tool, called My ConnectView™, is a valuable tool for...Monday, April 23, 2012
News Release: Antrim County Joins Innovative Broadband Expansion Effort
Leaders enlist in Michigan’s Connected program to bridge technology gap, boost economy, and seed ground for innovations Bellaire, MI – Antrim leaders have enrolled their community in an innovative program that seeks to boost the local economy and quality of life for residents though increased access, adoption, and use of broadband. The hilly...Thursday, April 19, 2012
News Release: Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Supports Broadband Development and Connect Michigan
Link to Rural Broadband Resolution Lansing, MI – The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development (MCARD) has formally expressed support for the growing movement to boost broadband capacity and adoption throughout rural Michigan. On April 11, MCARD submitted a resolution to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Michigan’s U.S...Thursday, February 16, 2012
News Release: Donation Aids in Connected Nation’s Vital Broadband Validation Efforts
Michigan’s True Gain Antennas Outfits Field Engineers WASHINGTON, DC – One of the primary tasks in the national effort to increase vital broadband access is to confirm exactly where broadband is – and is not – available. Connected Nation, the national nonprofit leading the way in promoting broadband access, adoption, and use, has been aided in its...Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Charlevoix County Joins Connect Michigan’s Connected Community Engagement Initiative
County leaders will work to boost area’s broadband access,adoption, and use through innovative program Charlevoix, MI - A new plan is in the works to stimulate growth in the area economy and enhance the quality of life for Charlevoix County residents through increased access, adoption, and use of broadband technology. Leaders of Charlevoix...Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Connect Michigan Releases Teleworking Report
Access the Report Examines strategic advantages of technology in workforce development Lansing, MI – Connect Michigan released today a new report on teleworking in Michigan. The report, Teleworking in Michigan – Empowering Workers Through Broadband, was originally developed as a part of the Connect Michigan 2011 Residential Technology Assessment...Tuesday, December 20, 2011
