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LTU Offers Master’s Degree In Cardiovascular Perfusion
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, provides the back story on the new master's degree of perfusion that teaches students how to
Miss Michigan Attends MCWT Golf Outing To Promote STEAM
LAKE ORION - Miss Michigan Melissa Beyrand attended the Michigan Council of Women In Technology golf outing on July 25 to help promote one of her passions, supporting other women who want to build careers
Average Price For New Vehicle Tops $48K – Get All The Details From Michelle Krebs At Cox Automotive
DETROIT - Really? The average price for a new vehicle is now a record $48,000, says Michelle Krebs, Director of Automotive Relations for AutoTrader Group, parent of AutoTrader.com and KBB.com. Based in Detroit, she provides
Breaking News
MSHDA Program Offers $25,000 Down Payment Assistance To First-Generation Homebuyers
LANSING – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment
MiLEAP Offers Grants To Support Student Success At Colleges And Universities
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is now accepting applications
MPSC Ups Funding For Energy Assistance Program As State Expands Eligibility For Help
LANSING - The MPSC kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for Michigan’s
China Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough Technology That Could End EV Charging Delays Forever
BEIJING - China is changing the game for electric vehicles with a new way to power
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
TechTown Detroit Marks 20th Anniversary With New Logo
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is celebrating 20 years since it officially opened its headquarters
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
Quebec GM Factory Key To Michigan’s Future Building Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors will build a new factory in Quebec, Canada, as part of
E.P.A. Targets Buses, Delivery Vans, Tractor-Trailers, To Tighten Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday proposed strict new limits on pollution from buses,
State Prepares To Spend Tens Of Millions ON EV Charging Stations
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan electric vehicle registrations climbed nearly 60 percent over the past year,
WMSB: How Business Can Positively Impact Community Sustainability, Public Safety Through Collaboration
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will meet onMarch 14 at The Rapid
U-M To Offer Online Master’s Degrees In Applied Data, Public Health, Construction Management
ANN ARBOR - Online learners may soon have three new University of Michigan master's degree
AT&T Offering 1 Gig Fiber Connections In Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western
LAFCU Investment In Autobooks Provides Business Owners With Software To Better Manage Funds
LANSING - LAFCU’s investment in Autobooks, a Detroit-based financial technology company, has paved the way
AxleTech Ads CFO, VP Program Management
TROY – AxleTech, a leading powertrain technology company for heavy-duty vehicles announced two new additions
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
Four20Post: C3 Industries Update, Northern Specialty Health Joins Hero Project, Roberts Webinar Update
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post May 12 at 1 pm, C3 Industries CEO Ankur Rungta updates the
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Michigan’s Biggest Cannabis Companies Want Hemp-Based Delta-8 Regulated
LANSING – A group of the state’s largest cannabis companies is lobbying the Michigan state
Featured News
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 in the New York Times calling
Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence
LONDON - Geoffrey Hinton, one of the "godfathers" of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries
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 in Michigan from approximately May 28-June
Michigan
LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence
Arab Relationship App Baklava Hits 160,000 Downloads In First Year
DETROIT—Developers of the Arab relationship app Baklava say the app has reached 160,000 downloads in
U-M Research Contributed Nearly $100 Million To State’s Economy In 2021
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan research enterprise contributed $97 million to Michigan's economy over the
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing
LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence
Arab Relationship App Baklava Hits 160,000 Downloads In First Year
DETROIT—Developers of the Arab relationship app Baklava say the app has reached 160,000 downloads in
U-M Research Contributed Nearly $100 Million To State’s Economy In 2021
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan research enterprise contributed $97 million to Michigan's economy over the
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
Four20Post: C3 Industries Update, Northern Specialty Health Joins Hero Project, Roberts Webinar Update
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post May 12 at 1 pm, C3 Industries CEO Ankur Rungta updates the
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Michigan’s Biggest Cannabis Companies Want Hemp-Based Delta-8 Regulated
LANSING – A group of the state’s largest cannabis companies is lobbying the Michigan state
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
U-M Economic Forecast: Michigan Jobs Losses In 2026, Job Growth In 2027
ANN ARBOR - Gauging the health of Michigan’s economy was difficult even before the federal
U-M Economic Report: US 2026 Growth 2.4 Percent, 2 Percent In 2027
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference predicts the jagged pattern
Ford Transit 150 vs Chevy Express 2500: Which Is Better for Your Business?
When it comes to choosing the right van for your business, the decision often comes
Advanced Technologies
GM Invests $10 Million In Floating Wind Turbines
DETROIT - General Motors has been deploying its GM Ventures arm to kickstart next-generation clean tech that supports its stake in
China Surpassed Europe In 2021 To Take Lead In Offshore Wind Power Race
BEJING, China - In 2021, new offshore wind power capacity tripled globally, owing to China’s rapid expansion, which is reshaping the
Gas Turbine Engine Developed That Runs On Pure Hydrogen
STAVINGER, Norway - Gas turbines are found in aircraft, trains, ships, generators, pumps, compressors and all sorts of other places. They
Carbon Dioxide Battery That Needs Only Steel And Water To Generate Electricity
SARDINIA, Italy - The island of Sardinia in Italy is known as a world-famous tourist destination. It will now also be
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Battery Breakthrough Doubles Lifespan Of Electric Car Batteries
BRISBANE, Australia - Engineers have discovered a way to more than double the lifespan of batteries used in smartphones and electric cars. The battery breakthrough was successfully demonstrated by researchers at the University of Queensland in
MSU Medical Society Awarded $200,000 Grant From Kellogg Foundation For Health Equity Initiative
EAST LANSING – Working to bolster its commitment to advancing equity across all aspects of the health care system, the Michigan State Medical Society is set to begin on Partnering to Advance Health Equity—a new
DTE, Lyft Partner To Make Electric Vehicles More Accessible
DETROIT— DTE Energy, a clean energy leader in Michigan, announced a partnership with Lyft to incentivize drivers in its electric service territory who purchase or lease an electric vehicle for use on the Lyft network.
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent of household income taking care of loved ones. Caring for family members has always
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Chinese Solid-State Battery Maker Offers EVs 557 Miles Of Range
BEIJING - Chinese electric vehicle automaker NIO is set to introduce its highly anticipated 150
Bosch Starts Volume Production Of Its Fuel-Cell Power Module
STUTTGART, Germany – Bosch is entering the hydrogen age of mobility. At its Stuttgart-Feuerbach location,
Toyota to Build New Automotive Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Headquarters Near Saline, Expanding Electrified Vehicle Development
YORK TOWNSHIP – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. announced Thursday it will invest nearly $50
General Motors Follows Ford To Partner With Tesla To Use Charging Network
DETROIT — General Motors follow crosstown rival Ford Motor in partnering with Tesla to use the
Digital and Mobile
Survey: Companies 3 Times More Willing to Hire Remote Workers Anywhere in US or World
NEW YORK - With remote work becoming the new normal for many, more companies are
Brom Stibitz Michigan CIO On “A” Grades From Digital States Survey
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan again earned "A" grades from the Center for
Duo Report Finds Changing Security Landscape As Pandemic Forces Remote Work
ANN ARBOR—A new report on the growing shift to remote digital work from Duo Security,
Addalingua To Roll Out Immersive Language Products For Remote Education
HOLLAND—Addalingua LLC announced it will debut on Dec. 1 a new series of dual language
IoT Cybersecurity – Caston Thomas From InterWorks Explains The Ins And Outs
ROYAL OAK - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks Technology, has taken the lead on developing
Cybersecurity Update: 2018 Cybersecurity Attacks Will Be Worse, More Sophisticated Than 2017
ROYAL OAK - When you look at 2018, most cybersecurity experts predict the cybersecurity attacks
Duo Security Announces Record-Breaking Year, Tops $100 Million Revenue
ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity company Duo Security said it topped $100 million in annual recurring
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and
Business and Finance
If You Want To Pitch An Angel Investing Group, Or Become An Angel Investor, Watch This Interview
BIRMINGHAM - Angel Investors are a group of high net worth individuals who pool their
Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Succeeded By Flanagan
ANN ARBOR — Long time SPARK senior executive Skip Simms retired effective Dec. 31, 2022,
Michigan Capital Network Adds New Executive to Leadership Team
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network, the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups
Resume Misconceptions: Gary Erickson, Executive Search Partners, Clears Them Up
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking to burnish your resume for that executive job offering,
Michigan Angel Fund Portfolio Includes 4 Women-Founded Technology Companies
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund has invested in four women-founded technology companies -
Huron Capital Adds Smart Building Company To Portfolio
DETROIT – Huron Capital announced its building automation and energy services platform, Albireo Energy, has
Norton-Schock MCWT New President, Diva Tech Talk New Podcasts
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins Matt and Mike on M2 (Squared) TechCast again to
Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari Outlines New Features Of MySQL 8
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari outlines the new features of MySQL 8 and
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
Four20Post: C3 Industries Update, Northern Specialty Health Joins Hero Project, Roberts Webinar Update
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post May 12 at 1 pm, C3 Industries CEO Ankur Rungta updates the
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Michigan’s Biggest Cannabis Companies Want Hemp-Based Delta-8 Regulated
LANSING – A group of the state’s largest cannabis companies is lobbying the Michigan state
