WASHINGTON DC - Russian government hackers breached the Treasury and Commerce departments, along with other U.S. government agencies, as part of a global espionage campaign that stretches back months, according to people familiar with the matter. Officials were scrambling over the weekend to assess the nature and extent of the intrusions and implement effective countermeasures,
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV at 2 pm Dec. 14, David Weaver, chief investment officer for CitySide Ventures, recaps a year in which the angel group invested $1.39 million in 18 early-stage startups. Then Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who is working with states and nation states, reviews the safety of the various COVID-19 vaccines
BIRMINGHAM - CitySide Ventures announce Birmingham Angels, formed in 2019, invested $1.39 million in 18 early-stage companies. Among the companies, the group is invested in Commando Lock, REZA, Cask & Kettle, FanLabel, Adlore, Inc., BioSense, FanLabel, Life Magnetics, Pathware, SampleServe, Junction AI, DanceFight, BrandXR, Alerje, Clicktivated, FixMyCar, PassiveBolt and SpeedSize. David Weaver, City Side chief
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a face mask before they are allowed to enter your business. More information at www.securatech.com. https://youtu.be/AywVjkMlmqI Securatech is offering a
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will name the winners of its first-ever Centrepolis Accelerator Client Awards in an online ceremony Wednesday, Dec., 16. Some 24 Centrepolis clients have been nominated for awards in five categories. To register to view the 9 a.m. awards ceremony, visit this link.
OKEMOS - Ask almost anyone what the top global story was for 2020, and they will likely start with the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is much more to this story. 2020 will also be remembered as the year that security events exploded and cyberincidents transformed society in numerous ways. The magnitude (breadth, depth and height)
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first 12 months of legal adult-use cannabis in Michigan. Sensi Park co-developer Steve Bratic offers deep discounts on leases, build-outs and even charitable donations for customers at the proposed five million square foot grow facility in Battle Creek. https://youtu.be/pfrBbZBuo6Y Bratic, the
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, who is working with states and nation states as a COVID-19 consultant, just completed a booklet he's sharing with government officials on how to disperse the virus vaccines now approved for public use. You also can view Fred's slide decks that illustrate his research and suggested remediations. If you want
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, who started BuyMichiganNow.Com during the previous recession, says buying Michigan-made products is more important than ever during the pandemic times. She offers a wide assortment of Holiday Gift ideas on www.BuyMichiganNow.Com. Check it out under the Holiday tab. Buy Michigan Now is a campaign dedicated to highlighting Michigan-based businesses and
LANSING - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials Friday provided additional information about COVID-19 vaccination plans for Michigan, including priority groups for vaccination administration, the vaccine development and safety process and where Michiganders can find more details. Yesterday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended approval for one of the
