MTEC SmartZone

05/21/2026

Join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) on June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for their specialty AI Trainings! Attend one session or all three, whatever best fits your needs and interests.
Manufacturers in Gogebic, Iron, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties have a unique opportunity to access this training for FREE!

Event details:
• Only 15 seats available per course
• Maximum of 3 employees per company per course
• To register, contact Cheryl LeClaire and Josh Billington directly.
([email protected], [email protected])

05/15/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Houghton County AI Training! We are grateful for to those who took the time to join us for a day of learning, live demonstrations, and discussion. MTEC would like to give a special thanks to Athena Global Learning and Michael Cant for sharing insights, perspectives and real-world examples of how of how AI can be used in your day-today business operations.

Looking to learn more? We’re hosting another AI training next month in Gogebic County! RSVP here: RSVP: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lxmJCD9u0ki25hDUFZWltrr9ZV1W2YJMpAkG00l9FmhUMDVKN1ZZSDI1TEY5SFZGQk9HVkpOR0VBMi4u

05/09/2026

Join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) on May 20th for their Lean Manufacturing Champion training! This is a hands-on program is designed to help manufacturers build internal leaders who can drive operational change. Learn strategies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
Manufacturers in Gogebic, Iron, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties have a unique opportunity to access this training for FREE!

Event details:
• Only 15 seats available per course
• Maximum of 3 employees per company per course

To register, contact Cheryl LeClaire and Josh Billington directly.

05/07/2026

In light of National Small Business week, MTEC would like to recognize all the small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the Western UP. These individuals drive innovation, create opportunities, and strengthen our local communities. We are thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside them.
Thank you to all the small business owners who bring life into our communities every single day!

P.S. - Sign up for our AI Training Series, designed specifically for small business owners! RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lxmJCD9u0ki25hDUFZWltrr9ZV1W2YJMpAkG00l9FmhUMDVKN1ZZSDI1TEY5SFZGQk9HVkpOR0VBMi4u

05/05/2026

We are only ONE week away from our Houghton County AI Training Session. Join us to learn how to use AI as a thinking partner, not just a shortcut. Don’t miss your chance to walk away with strategies you can immediately apply in your day-to-day work.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lxmJCD9u0ki25hDUFZWltrr9ZV1W2YJMpAkG00l9FmhUMDVKN1ZZSDI1TEY5SFZGQk9HVkpOR0VBMi4u
Presenter details: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHHw70iS0Y/kBYBuyzWMg7mTwVIpXkf_w/view?utm_content=DAHHw70iS0Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=heeb10b085f

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

04/30/2026

Everyone’s talking about AI.

Can it really help you at work? How do I know if it’s accurate?

MTEC SmartZone’s AI Training Series is designed for small business owners and professional leaders who want to go beyond just surface level use. Learn how to start using AI effectively and responsibly in your day-to-day operations.

Don’t wait. REGISTER NOW for one (or both!) of these sessions. Hope to see you there!

Registration link: https://lnkd.in/e3V5ShX7
Presenter details: https://lnkd.in/esYK6mJf

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

03/30/2026

The MTEC Monthly is here! Fresh stories, exciting milestones, and client updates are in full bloom this month. Check out this month’s full newsletter on our website: https://www.mtecsz.com/mtec-monthly-march-2026/

03/20/2026

MTEC is excited to announce a new addition to the team – Hannah Maat!

Hannah brings a unique blend of expertise in biomedical engineering, exercise science, and human performance. Her background adds a valuable, human-centered perspective on the impact of technology on human performance. Read the full announcement here: https://www.mtecsz.com/mtec-smartzone-announces-new-project-manager/

We look forward to the impact she will make on the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Western UP!

03/16/2026

Thank you Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a wonderful evening to celebrate the people who make this region so special.
Shoutout to our very own Jason Mack for helping keep the program running smoothly behind the scenes!
Congratulations to all of the nominees and award recipients!

03/16/2026

Where does innovation start?
Michigan believes it should begin as early as the classroom.

MTEC SmartZone is proud to work alongside partners like Invest UP, General Motors, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity(LEO), and others to expand hands-on STEM learning across the state.

Investments like these strengthen Michigan’s innovation ecosystem by building the next generation of entrepreneurs and forward-thinkers.

Read the full MiSTEM Expansion update here:
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2026/03/09/mistem-launches-stem-expansion-to-advance-stem-education-statewide

MiSTEM convenes a statewide network of leaders in education, business and local communities to empower the next generation of innovators.