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Cyber Patriot Summer Camps Still Scheduled For Late July, August

DETROIT - We are all in this together and we pray you are all safe and healthy. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will follow guidance from public health officials and government agencies, so we can continue to support our Michigan Cyberpatriot program. Many of you have emailed or phoned asking whether

By |2020-04-12T14:04:57-04:00April 12th, 2020|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Provide $2.95 Million For Telemedicine

LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund and several funding partners are coming together to provide $2.95 million to help 61 Michigan providers and safety net organizations ramp up telehealth efforts, which can help patients access critical care without putting themselves, their families, or their doctors at risk. While many providers have already planned for

By |2020-04-12T14:05:14-04:00April 12th, 2020|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Thumb Filter Maker Converts To Coronavirus PPE With State Help

LANSING–National Filters Inc., an industrial filter manufacturer located in Harbor Beach in Michigan’s Thumb, is retooling and purchasing new machinery to produce healthcare equipment critical to COVID-19 relief efforts with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced. State support will help allow National Filters to purchase equipment necessary to increase

By |2020-04-12T10:39:05-04:00April 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Michigan Insurers Waive Copays, Deductibles For COVID-19 Tests, Treatment

LANSING—The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatments. The Whitmer Administration and DIFS had worked with insurers to waive these costs. “Michiganders that are fighting

By |2020-04-12T10:39:05-04:00April 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

LTU Offering Online Interactive Seminar On Plagues Of The Past

SOUTHFIELD—Putting the coronavirus pandemic in historical context in view of earlier plagues is the topic of a new interactive, online symposium offered free by Lawrence Technological University’s College of Arts and Sciences. “Plague Literature in the Time of Coronavirus: an Online Symposium for the Quarantined” will be conducted from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time

By |2020-04-12T10:39:05-04:00April 12th, 2020|ESD|

iHemp Hour Updates Federal and State Financial Aid For For Hemp Farmers

ANN ARBOR - iHemp Michigan teamed up with Mike Brennan of MI Tech TV to host a live video show to help hemp farmers find success this year. The first show was an explanation of the federal and state financial assistance available to Hemp farmers.  The show is scheduled to air live each Thursday at

By |2020-04-09T18:43:17-04:00April 9th, 2020|Featured, Hemp|

Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues

ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues. His advice also is valuable for people now in Lock Down from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ex-Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric

By |2020-04-09T09:13:50-04:00April 8th, 2020|Life Sciences|

Pandemic Prompts LTU To Expand Online-Learning

ANN ARBOR - The Coronavirus Lock Down prompts Lawrence Tech to switch to expanding on-line learning. Director of Online Learning Lynn Miller-Wietecha joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan. Established in 1932, Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has built a reputation for excellence. Its most recent awards and recognitions include a Top 30 percent

By |2020-04-08T22:29:28-04:00April 8th, 2020|Featured, STEM|

Business Accelerator Fund Services Expanded To Support Startups Battling COVID-19

LANSING – The MSF Board has approved modifications in the Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) which provides grants to 16 Smart Zone business accelerators to help high tech companies commercialize technology and grow.  These modifications will help the Smart Zone accelerators better support their clients that are now struggling due to drastic economic decline due to

By |2020-04-10T13:10:51-04:00April 7th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|