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Tech Entrepreneur Turns Movie Producer With Latest Film 18 1/2 Minutes
BIRMINGHAM - Long-time Detroit area technology entrepreneur Tel Ganesan has expanded his Kyyba tech business into Kyyba Films. On June 3 in Birmingham, he is hosting the hometown debut of his latest film, 18 1/2
VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains
ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying the vulnerabilities in VMware Workspace ONE Access (Access), VMware Identity Manager (vIDM), VMware vRealize Automation (vRA), VMware Cloud Foundation, and
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible Tokens, aka NFTs, are and what they mean for the future of finance and accounting. Electronic permanent records on the
Breaking News
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Holiday Lighting
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most
Trump Uncertainty Driving “Better Buy Now:” Cox Automotive Report
DETROIT - Forget a “December to remember.” For car buyers and dealers, it’s already been
American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records
WASHINGTON D.C – American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records. The American Clean Power
Report: By 2030, Replacing EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing Gas Engine
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs recently reported that by 2026, battery prices should reach $80/kWh,
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most
Benzinga Announces Sports Business Event With Unprecedented Athlete Access
DETROIT - Benzinga announced an upcoming Sports Business Titans event, a powerhouse gathering designed to
Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth For Washtenaw County Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
All-Electric Airplane Sets Record With 387.4 MPH Top Speed
DETROIT - Just two months after its maiden flight, Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Innovation" has hit a
Infrastructure Funding Could Push More Americans Into Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - President Joe Biden wants half the vehicles sold in the US to be
Grand Rapids Suburb Approves First Floating Solar Project In Michigan
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP — Grand Rapids suburb Plainfield Township will be the first community in the
Consumers Energy To Add Three Solar Farms, 375 Megawatts Of Power
JACKSON—Consumers Energy, the Jackson-based electric and gas utility, announced agreements to add almost 400 megawatts
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
Featured News
June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with a scramble June 3 at Orchard
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Cybersecurity Needs In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s fifth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the growing cybersecurity risks faced
Dokidokon 2024 To Transform Kalamazoo Into Anime, Gaming Playground
KALAMAZOO – Dokidokon, a celebration of anime, gaming, and all things nerd culture, returns to Kalamazoo July 19 to 21, and
Michigan
EPA Raising Vehicle Mileage Standards To Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON DC - The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced its final rule for greenhouse gasses
GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President For Student Affairs
ALLENDALE —Jennifer Hall-Jones has been named Grand Valley State University’s first vice president for Student
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
LTU’s Robofest Returns To In-Person Competition For 2022 With Environmental Theme
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition
EPA Raising Vehicle Mileage Standards To Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON DC - The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced its final rule for greenhouse gasses
GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President For Student Affairs
ALLENDALE —Jennifer Hall-Jones has been named Grand Valley State University’s first vice president for Student
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
LTU’s Robofest Returns To In-Person Competition For 2022 With Environmental Theme
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
Trump’s New Auto Loan Tax Break Could Bring Modest Savings For Michigan Car Buyers — But Financing Choices Still Matter
LANSING — A new federal tax deduction signed into law by President Donald Trump could
Data Center Nuclear Option: Retired Navy Reactors Enter The Conversation As Michigan’s AI Data Centers Hunt For Always-On Power
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s fast-growing data-center market is colliding with a hard physical limit: electricity
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Targets New Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new
Cannabis Reform Is Moving Forward — But Washington Is About to Break The Hemp Economy
ANN ARBOR - President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive
Advanced Technologies
SME Names Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer
SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz
Northwood VP To Serve On Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Board
MIDLAND – Northwood University is pleased to announce its provost and academic vice president has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s
123NET Continues Home Internet Rollout to Detroit University District
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET, best known as a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider for Michigan businesses, continues its residential
Workforce Strategies For Manufacturers April 14
GRABD RAPIDS - In the second of three webinars from The Right Place, The Center-West and MiBiz, learn how manufacturers are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Solar-Related Jobs Soar: More Than 300,000 Jobs Posted From October Through November
TACOMA, Wash.—The solar industry is proving to be one of the hottest hiring sectors thanks to an increased national focus on green energy. According to a new analysis by PeopleReady’s skilled trades division, 303,000 solar
CAR Reports On Industry X Auto, Fuel Economy, Industry 4.0 Published
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research has published an overview of the research completed by CAR in 2021. Topics include Industry X automotive, Improving Fuel economy for Light-Duty Vehicles, Motor Vehicles manufacturing in the
XLerateHealth Expands Business Accelerator In Flint
FLINT—The Kentucky-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth announced new funding from the city of Flint via the Small Business Administration Community Navigator Pilot Program and The Community Foundation of Flint. The grants will support the development of
Scholarships Available For Women Pursuing STEM Jobs In US Defense Industry
DETROIT - Women in Defense are once again offering its Horizon High School Scholarship for young women who are in their senior year of high school who plans to attend a Michigan university next fall
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Stellantis Won’t Ship Gas-Powered Cars To 14 States Unless Customer Orders One
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis, the parent company behind the Jeep brand, has stopped shipping gas-powered cars and
Change Your EV Battery In 5 Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO - One of the biggest pain points that comes with driving an electric
CerebrumX Gets Investment From BlackBerry Ivy Innovation Fund For Auto Info
NOVI–CerebrumX Lab Inc. an automotive data services and product provider, has announced a strategic investment
Toyota Plans Plug-In Hybrid With 120 Mile Range
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota has just launched a fifth-generation Prius whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed
Digital and Mobile
Pandemic Compels Entrepreneurs to Focus on Consumer Demand
WARRENTON, VA – Executives at Appy Pie noted a sharp increase in application development in
Office Work: Will We Ever Go Back?
LANSING - By any measure, the number of professionals working from home (WFH) has skyrocketed
Safari Gets New Encryption Option For Network Privacy On iPhones, Macs
CUPERTINO, CA. - Apple's Safari will take advantage later this year of new encryption technology that
COVID-19 Cyber Hacks – How To Avoid Them
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon - author of There Will Be Cyberwar -
Homeland Security Bans Agencies From Using Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products
WASHINGTON DC - Homeland Security is banning Russia-based Kaspersky Lab from doing business with the
Report: 1.65 Million Computers Targeted By Cryptocurrency Mining Malware In 2017
MOSCOW - More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in
Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
Business and Finance
Get More Happy Customers By Doing These Things
Happy customers matter. They leave good reviews, and then come back and buy from your
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
NOVI - If you want to buy Michigan-made products for the Holidays to support Michigan
Practical Applications Of AI Technology For Any Kind of Business
Be it a small retail store selling clothes or an online dropshipping business, running a
The Challenges Of Running A 24/7 Business And How To Approach Them
Running a business 24/7 isn't something you can decide to do lightly. Any business is
INFORUM Update: Spellbound Gets Net Patent For Augmented Reality Patient Care Product
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York from Spellbound
Denso Semiconductor Subsidiary Invests $65 Million In Artificial Intelligence Startup
SOUTHFIELD - DENSO Corporation subsidiary NSITEXE, a developer of key semiconductor components enabling automated driving,
Kathleen Norton-Schock On Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to
Auxo Completes Raise For $50 Million Private Equity Fund
GRAND RAPIDS — Auxo Investment Partners closed fundraising for its first fund after netting $50 million from
Lightweight Vehicle Frame Popularity Leads To Funding For Low-Volume Production
PLYMOUTH - An innovative lightweight car frame was rolled out at the SEMA show a
Actual Reality – UM Initiative Paves The Way For Graduate Certificate In Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality
ANN ARBOR - Augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality. AR, VR, MR. Today, these are
ITC Lighting Up Electric Transmission Towers For Holiday Season
NOVI - ITC is getting into the Holiday spirit by lighting up 10 of its
LAFCU Investment In Autobooks Helps Business Owners Manage Funds
LANSING - LAFCU’s investment in Autobooks, a Detroit-based financial technology company, has paved the way
