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An Evening of Recognition and Community Celebration

As our nation continues to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the people, partnerships and shared values that have shaped our history. Here in Delta County, we have many reasons to celebrate ~ and many of them will be recognized during the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 8, at the Island Resort and Casino. This year’s theme, “United We Thrive,” is more than a slogan for one evening. It reflects the way progress happens throughout our waterfront community. Businesses invest and create ...

$1 Million Investment Will Expand Skilled Trades Training in the Upper Peninsula

HARVEY, Mich. – A more than $1 million investment in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey will expand skilled trades training capacity in the Upper Peninsula, helping prepare workers for careers in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $801,598 to the Ironworkers Local 8 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for new training equipment. Combined with $200,399 in matching funds from the Ironworkers and Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2, the ...

Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in August

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates receded in 13 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan regional unemployment rate reductions were primarily ...

Limestone Financial Credit Union Announces New Branch in Garden

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. – Limestone Financial Credit Union has announced it has secured the property and begun development on a new branch in Garden, Michigan. The new branch will be located at 6364 State St., Garden, MI. The site is currently undergoing a full remodel to become Limestone FCU’s permanent branch location. In their official release, Limestone FCU said this investment reflects their ongoing commitment to expanding its presence throughout the Upper Peninsula and their mission to expand access to financial services. “Garden was a natural choice for Limestone FCU's next ...

Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese electric vehicles' ultrafast charging is only getting faster. On Wednesday, Geely Auto unveiled technology that can charge an electric vehicle battery from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes, a leap analysts called a significant development for the Chinese auto group. Geely is joining the ranks of BYD, which last year overtook Tesla as the world's biggest EV maker, as well as CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, both of which this year rolled out around 5-minute EV ultrafast charging. By comparison, some of the fastest-charging EVs available in the U.S. ...

Open house culminates with multiple bands Friday

ESCANABA — A joint event between Race-Driven Powersports and Cat-Man-Do's will bring two bands to downtown Escanaba on Friday. The activity marks the conclusion of Race-Driven's week-long open house, which has been running since Monday to offer special pricing and giveaways to ...