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SBAM Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Shortage Biggest Threats To Small Businesses

LANSING – A new survey done by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that while wages and staffing levels have begun to increase, rising costs and finding enough staff are still the top threats businesses are facing. “The pandemic has been difficult for small businesses, but it’s clear that entrepreneurs are adapting and taking

By |2021-09-26T16:41:20-04:00September 26th, 2021|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Genomenon Partners With Alexion To Help Genetic Testing Labs Diagnose Rare Diseases

ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, an AI-driven genomics company, announced it will collaborate with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease to make critical information needed for the diagnosis and treatment for a set of rare diseases more readily accessible. The goal of this collaboration is to empower genetic testing labs with the data they need to diagnose patients

By |2021-09-26T16:41:20-04:00September 26th, 2021|Science|

Small Business Grants For Startups And Struggling Businesses

DETROIT - Small business grants can offer a boost for new businesses just getting off the ground or a net to catch existing businesses in free fall. These grants are offered by federal, state and local agencies as well as by private corporations. Many target specific sectors, like agriculture and technology, or seek to support small

By |2021-09-26T16:41:21-04:00September 26th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, News|

RFPs Issued For Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot EV Highway

PONTIAC - The Michigan Department of Transportation Tuesday issued a Request for Proposal for an electrified road for charging EVs without stopping to charge. The RFP comes after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced at the opening ceremony of Motor Bella on Sept. 21 a new partnership aimed at developing the Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot is a

By |2021-09-28T15:39:25-04:00September 26th, 2021|Auto Tech, Politics/Government|

MITech TV: Cyber Summit, Keeping Electric Grid Up, LTU’s Fall Programs, Cyber Patriot

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Sept. 27, we feature cybersecurity, the electric grid, and Lawrence Tech's new fall programs at live on Facebook. At 2 pm - Michigan CSO Laura Clark will provide details on the Michigan Virtual Cyber Summit scheduled for late October. Then at 2:15 - ITC Michigan President Simon Whitelock explains why

By |2021-09-25T11:31:32-04:00September 25th, 2021|Podcasts|

Federal Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Have Everyone In Michigan Cannabis Happy

DETROIT - One thing most people agree on: Federal marijuana legalization is coming. It’s just a matter of when -- and how it will impact existing state markets, such as the one currently growing in Michigan. With the inconsistent patchwork of state laws across the nation regarding medical and recreational marijuana, the implications of federal

By |2021-09-25T11:11:17-04:00September 25th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Black Friday Shopping Might Be Too Late Thanks To Shipping Delays

SAN FRANCISCO - The school year just started, Halloween is coming and Thanksgiving plans are still up in the air. We get it. Your hands are full. Still, consider ordering your year-end gifts now if they're an important part of your holidays. Gifts you buy online on Black Friday might not have enough time to arrive by

By |2021-09-25T10:44:05-04:00September 25th, 2021|IoT, News|

Michigan Ranks 41st For Electric Vehicle Friendliness

DETROIT - Michigan ranks 41 out of 50 states for factors that make it easier to own and use an electric vehicle, according to a new survey - defined as "friendliness." Bumper, an online car reporting service, zeroed in on the financial incentives and infrastructure in states. Michigan, where General Motors and Ford Motor Company

By |2021-09-25T10:33:04-04:00September 25th, 2021|Auto Tech, Featured|

LTU Wins National Engineering Education Award

SOUTHFIELD—A capstone thesis project team from Lawrence Technological University was one of only eight national winners of the Engineering Education Award from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. LTU was the only Michigan university to win one of the awards. The project, developed by students in LTU’s five-year combined bachelor’s and master’s

By |2021-09-25T10:44:18-04:00September 25th, 2021|ESD, Featured|