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Teaching Cybersecurity To Grade School Students New Teacher’s Manual
ANN ARBOR - If you are a grade-school teacher and you want to teach your students not only how to be safe while surfing the Internet, but also about the possibilities of becoming a cybersecurity
MCWT Announces Several New Initiatives To Get More Women In Tech
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock spokeswoman for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology is joined by MCWT Executive Director Chris Rydzewski to announce several new programs for women in technology. They also remind everyone
The Power Of 7, New Marketing Guide By Michigan’s Faris Alami
TROY - Faris Alami CEO of International Strategic Management has taken his 25 years of business experience and what he has learned to write a book called "The Power of 7." Faris uses 7 easy-to-follow
Breaking News
Japan Builds Floating Solar Platform With More Than 50,000 Solar Panels
TOKYO - Every country wants to lead the renewable energy revolution, and Japan has already begun
EV Battery Maker Closing 2 Michigan Factories Won’t Have To Return $900,000 Strategic Fund Investment
LANSING - A Michigan electric vehicle battery manufacturer will not face financial penalties for moving
GM, Honda Join Forces To Create Hydrogen Engine
DETROIT - Commercial trucks, heavy machinery, generators, and, to a lesser extent, passenger cars will
Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are
Constructel Acquires Plymouth-Based Telecom Services Provider Verità
PLYMOUTH - Constructel Visabeira has acquired Plymouth-based telecom services provider Verità Telecommunications. Terms were not
New York Times Ad Calls Out “Election Denier” UAW President Shawn Fain
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Center for Union Facts, a pro-business non profit, ran an advertisement
Don’t Panic If You See Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan High-Voltage Lines
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused
Europe’s First Zero-Emission House Powered By Hydrogen
ROME - Researchers in Italy claim to have built Europe's first house powered by hydrogen
Hydrogen Fuel Gives Rise To A $11 Trillion Revolution
DETROIT - The best investments — with the potential to mint millionaires — are often
New Hydrogen Fuel Cell More Efficient Than Diesel Engine
DETROIT - Hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy said that its latest cell system can
How Many Miles Before An Electric Car Is Greener Than A Gas Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles have often been hailed as the future. Major motoring companies are
GVSU Cuts Deal With MSU To Deal With Water-Related Issues
MUSKEGON - Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute have signed a memorandum of
Grand Circus Offers Intro To Coding Workshop – Free, Really
DETROIT - Interested in tech? Wondering if coding could be your strong suit? Join Grand
Saitz Named Chief Marketing Officer For Plex Systems
TROY – Robin Saitz has been named Chief Marketing Officer for Plex Systems, which develops
MSP Red Level Acquires MSP C/D/H To Provide Statewide IT Services
NOVI - Two Michigan Managed Services Providers have combined to offer custom application development, business
Reach Nearly $2 Billion Michigan Cannabis Business Market For About $10 A Day
ANN ARBOR - If your company wants to reach a rapidly expanding market segment with
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this
Featured News
U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast. The latest economic forecast from the
Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR - Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to continue to climb during the next
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its use. This means that DEA agents
Michigan
Survey: Price of Residential Internet Drives Customer Choice
TROY–While performance and reliability is the most influential factor in predicting overall customer satisfaction, the
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement
Toyota Offering Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
DETROIT - Toyota already has vehicles with hydrogen cells, but there are too many problems
LTU, DOE Heartland Climate Tech Partnership Launches New Database For Entrepreneurs
CHICAGO--The Heartland Climate Tech Partnership announced that it has officially launched a new resource database
Survey: Price of Residential Internet Drives Customer Choice
TROY–While performance and reliability is the most influential factor in predicting overall customer satisfaction, the
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement
Toyota Offering Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
DETROIT - Toyota already has vehicles with hydrogen cells, but there are too many problems
LTU, DOE Heartland Climate Tech Partnership Launches New Database For Entrepreneurs
CHICAGO--The Heartland Climate Tech Partnership announced that it has officially launched a new resource database
Reach Nearly $2 Billion Michigan Cannabis Business Market For About $10 A Day
ANN ARBOR - If your company wants to reach a rapidly expanding market segment with
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this
The iPhone 17 Craze Has Fueled The Computing Power Economy, With Cloud Mining Users Earning Up To $8,150 A Day, Sparking A New Trend In Smart Wealth
With the official release of the Apple iPhone 17, its powerful AI performance has been
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be
Rivian Sets Its Sights On Launching Second-Generation Midsize SUV, Cutting Prices
IRVINE, Ca. - As the EV market enters choppy waters, legacy automakers are pulling back
General Motors’ Top Software Exec Resigns
DETROIT - Former Apple exec Dave Richardson has left General Motors, the automaker confirmed to
Advanced Technologies
3 In 4 Job Seekers Who Used ChatGPT To Write Their Resume Got An Interview
NEW YORK - Despite launching not even three months ago, ChatGPT has already made major waves across many sectors, including recruitment
Automation Alley’s Integr8 Conference To Include 3D Printer Pitch Competition
TROY–Automation Alley’s Integr8 Industry 4.0 conference will once again include a 3d printer pitch competition with the grand prize of–what else?–a
Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new townhouse development, Bayview of Traverse City.
U-M Researchers Aim To Bring Humans Back Into Loop, As AI Use And Misuse Rises
ANN ARBOR—Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines—enabling new innovations that drive business performance—yet the negative implications for society are an afterthought. How
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MIT Engineers Solve Mystery On Path To Smaller, Lighter Batteries
BOSTON - A discovery by MIT researchers could finally unlock the door to the design of a new kind of rechargeable lithium battery that is more lightweight, compact, and safe than current versions, and that
Tapping Geothermal Energy Drilling World’s Deepest Holes Could Solve Energy Crisis
CAMBRIDGE, MA--The heat miles beneath our feet—deep geothermal energy—could provide more than enough clean, renewable energy to meet world demand as we transition away from fossil fuels, according to a presenter at the inaugural TEDX Boston Planetary
Electric Cars Have Already Beaten Hydrogen-Power Vehicles
LONDON, UK - Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric and combustion engine vehicle in the early 2000s. They were widely considered an avenue towards universal green motoring. Powered through
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
MichBio Job Bank Offers Three Life Science Posts In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR � The MichBio Job Bank has added three new positions all in Ann Arbor. Clinical Research Coordinator IClinSite, LLC - Ann Arbor, MI IClinSite is currently seeking a versatile, energetic and outgoing individual
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Biotechnology, Chemical, & PharmaceuticalPartnership Meeting
DETROIT - This Sept. 14 BCP meeting will be jointly hosted by Technology Centers 1600 (Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry) and 1700 (Chemical and Materials Engineering), expanding this long-standing industry sector partnership. This meeting will be
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
MichBio Job Bank Offers Three Life Science Posts In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR � The MichBio Job Bank has added three new positions all in Ann Arbor. Clinical Research Coordinator IClinSite, LLC - Ann Arbor, MI IClinSite is currently seeking a versatile, energetic and outgoing individual
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Biotechnology, Chemical, & PharmaceuticalPartnership Meeting
DETROIT - This Sept. 14 BCP meeting will be jointly hosted by Technology Centers 1600 (Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry) and 1700 (Chemical and Materials Engineering), expanding this long-standing industry sector partnership. This meeting will be
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Thousands Of Car Dealers Pen Letter To Biden Asking Him To Slow EV Rollout
NEW YORK - In a public letter to President Biden, 3,882 car dealers spread across
Tires And Seasonal Changes: Adapting To Different Driving Conditions
Driving in extreme weather can be a challenge and is best avoided if possible, as
Stellantis Announces Four Electrified Pickups For North America Including A Hydrogen-Powered Model
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is looking to grow its commercial vehicle business thanks to a
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
Ford Rolls Out Tech Advances, Girls Who Code Support
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. announced several technology initiatives this week, including road tests of
TU-Automotive Update: Ford Goes Big On Electric Vehicles
LONDON, United Kingdom - Baidu goes big on self-driving cars, Ford goes bigger on electric
Digital and Mobile
Calling All GAMIC, Start-Up Automotive And Mobility Companies To Exhibit At Motor Bela
PONTIAC - This September 21 and 22, the Motor Bella Startup Exhibit Area will be
A2Mobility Tech Meetup Autaza: The Cutting Edge of Quality Control
ANN ARBOR - From scooters to SUVs to satellites, the risk of rework and recalls
West Michigan Economy Continues To Expand Amidst Pandemic Logistical Issues
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan's industrial economy continues to expand, although the pace has moderated,
Women In Defense July Membership Networking Event
SHELBY TOWNSHIP - Join WID-MI for a no-host membership networking event at Tap & Barrel
Secure-24 Names New Chief Marketing Officer
ANN ARBOR—Secure-24, a provider of managed cloud services, IT operations, and applications hosting, announced that
Cybersecurity Provider VDA Labs To Open Headquarters in Metro Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Cybersecurity provider VDA Labs announced it will establish its headquarters in Plainfield
High School Hackers Sought For Lake Erie Hack
DETROIT - Erie Hack is inviting all high school students to compete for $1,600 in
Justice Department Indicts Chinese Hackers Allegedly Behind Anthem Breach
WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department has charged two Chinese hackers accused of stealing millions
Business and Finance
How Is Your Business Thought Of In The Local Community?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s very easy to assume that if you have a business
Some Powerful Ways To Keep A Transportation Business Moving
Transportation businesses can be some of the most difficult to run well, and yet if
Setting Up A Personal Device For Your Freelance Career- A Guide
Pexels - CC0 License Becoming a freelancer is in no way taking the “easy route,”
Get More Happy Customers By Doing These Things
Happy customers matter. They leave good reviews, and then come back and buy from your
MVCA Names Beringea’s Michael Gross Chairman
NOVI – As the voice of the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community, Michigan Venture Capital
Benzinga Founder Jason Raznick Tells the Backstory on Founding his FinTech Company
ROYAL OAK - Jason Raznick, founder of Benzinga, a FinTech News organization, explains its origins,
Google Picks Invest Detroit’s VC Unit To Help Startups In Michigan
DETROIT–ID Ventures, the venture capital arm of Invest Detroit, the non-profit that supports business and
MCWT Names Dow CIO Melanie Kalmar President
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Melanie Kalmar its
Reach Nearly $2 Billion Michigan Cannabis Business Market For About $10 A Day
ANN ARBOR - If your company wants to reach a rapidly expanding market segment with
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this


































































