Technology

Impact Analytical is a hub of analytical testing equipment. Among the benches are liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, and more.

Analytical laboratory makes lasting “Impact” on Midland

Impact Analytical is a contract research laboratory on the outskirts of Midland. Their focus is on testing. Think: personal care products, pharmaceuticals, or the water running through our pipes. In its few years as a company spun off from Michigan Molecular Institute, it’s grown significantly.  

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Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

MSU Extension will offer an online Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training program starting Feb. 16.
Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know

If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.

Dr. Sheila Marcus.
Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program

Michigan Child Collaborative Care helps primary care providers address their young patients' mental health by offering same-day phone consultations with psychiatrists, among other services.

Production crew inside MCTV's production trailer capturing high school football.
Midland Community Television provides opportunities to create media

Midland Community Television provides easy access to information. There are a variety of opportunities for community members and organizations to create media and share information at the local level.

Those who attended the public event on Nov. 18 were asked to answer, "what does it mean to BELONG?" The results appeared in real-time as a Word Cloud.
We Hear You task force prepares to take action from diversity survey

After 17 months, the We Hear You task force in conjunction with SVSU revealed the results of their diversity, equity, and inclusion survey. Now, it’s time to take action.

The A.H. Nickless Innovation Award was created to honor Arthur Nickless's memory. Pictured here are his three daughters.
Eleven Midland County school teams advance in STEM competition

Up to $77,500 is up for grabs through the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition, which aims to challenge students to develop innovative solutions to the world’s problems. Most teams advancing in this regional competition are from local schools.

With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage

Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.

Miriam Andrus is the director of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.
Year in review: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library with Miriam Andrus

A year in review and a look ahead with the director of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Miriam Andrus.

Jon Lynch is the president of the Three Rivers Corporation.
Year in review: Three Rivers Corp. with Jon Lynch

A year in review and a look ahead with the president of the Three Rivers Corporation, Jon Lynch.

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