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DTE Energy Foundation Provides $1.48 Million In Grants As Commitment To Earth Day

DETROIT  – The DTE Energy Foundation announced it has granted $1.48 million in vital funding to seven organizations supporting programs that enhance natural resources across Michigan. The grant will significantly bolster environmental programs across Michigan, including Traverse City, Ann Arbor, southeastern Michigan and Muskegon, in time for Earth Day on April 22. “At the DTE

By |2022-04-24T17:05:15-04:00April 24th, 2022|ESD|

Undersea Power Cables Could Usher In A New Era Of Shared Power

DETROIT - Undersea electricity cables could become increasingly common as governments drive their energy strategies towards renewables. As countries develop their wind and solar power industries, there will be a greater incentive to build undersea cables that can promote power-sharing across regions. The first of many new major cables is set to be built between

By |2022-04-24T16:42:06-04:00April 24th, 2022|Clean Update|

Registration is Open for SBAM’s Annual Meeting And Small Business Summit June 16

LANSING - Join SBAM in Lansing for our premier small business event! We are excited to be back in-person and look forward to re-connecting with our members. The summit features an exhibit hall, ample networking opportunities, express learning sessions, lunch and keynote presentation. About Our Keynote Presentation There is a life cycle to business ownership.

By |2022-04-24T16:42:06-04:00April 24th, 2022|Small Business Association of Michigan|

LTU’s Marburger STEM Center Message: STEM Careers Can Be Fun

SOUTHFIELD—As the 2021-22 academic year draws to a close, Lawrence Technological University’s Marburger STEM Center is celebrating another successful year of outreach in the STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts and architecture, and mathematics) to K-12 students. The Marburger STEM Center conducted more than 2,000 outreach points of contact from August 2021 to April 2022,

By |2022-04-24T16:42:52-04:00April 24th, 2022|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Kraig Biocraft Lands $1.5 Million Capital Investment

ANN ARBOR—Officials at Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced the company had received an additional $1.5 million in capital from YAII PN Ltd., a fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global LP, a private equity firm in Mountainside, N.J. The $1.5 million received this week is the second half of a $3 million fund agreement signed with

By |2022-04-24T16:42:52-04:00April 24th, 2022|ESD|

Shields Up Homeland Security Program Aimed At Thwarting Cyber Attacks

ANN ARBOR - Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber incidents, particularly in the wake of Russian's invasion of Ukraine. Dan Lohrmann, a cybersecurity experts from Presidio, provides details on the nation’s cyber defense agency, CISA that stands ready to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of

By |2022-04-25T07:51:51-04:00April 24th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Report: Cyber Threats Increased In 2021 – Ransomware, Supply Chain Attacks, Rogue Players

JERSEY CITY, NJ. - In 2021, in every part of the world, cyber security threats increased, challenges grew, and in the face of uncertainty, organisations did their best to mitigate against attacks that were new and destructive. Throughout the last year SecurityHQ saw an increase in prevalent Threat Actros and Initial Access Brokers, a spike

By |2022-04-24T12:51:44-04:00April 24th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

Lawmakers Bill To Provide Financial Relief To Customers During Power Outages

LANSING - Representatives Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) and Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) announced legislation that would provide relief to customers who lose power during outages and increase accountability over utility companies’ poor performance. Supporters from the League of Conservation Voters and We the People Action Fund spoke at the event in favor of the legislation. The

By |2022-04-24T16:55:55-04:00April 24th, 2022|Politics, Politics/Government|