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State Of Michigan To Provide $237 Million For Business Loans
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and funding for Venture Capital companies, part of a $10 billion national program from the Biden Administration. Last week, the Michigan
CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing an undisclosed amount of money in three start-up companies. David Weaver, CitySide Chief Investment Officer, said more early-stage capital
Report: New And Used Car Prices Soar From A Year Ago
ANN ARBOR - New vehicle prices in the past 12 months have soared 10 percent and used vehicle prices a whopping 37 percent, according to a new report from Anderson Economic Report. AEG's Christina Benton
Breaking News
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
UFO Footage Captured By Doorbell Camera
RAYTOWN, Mo. - A doorbell camera has filmed an unidentified flying object in what a
Cannabis And Hallucinogen Use New Normal Among Young Adults
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults
MITechNews, Global Auto Mobility Audience Survey – Your Business Could Win Free Ads
ANN ARBOR - MiTechNews and Global Auto Mobility have partnered on an auto and technology
Cannabis Tourism Project, Sparx & Recreation, Launched
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, famous for promoting the Monroe Street Fair every April on
UM Study: The Most Popular Material On Earth Also Is Great For Storing CO2
ANN ARBOR - Our Earth is heating up because of all the carbon dioxide in
Greenhouse Gas Levels Are The Highest Ever Seen — And That’s Going Back 800,000 Years
WASHINGTON DC - Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere that contribute to climate change are
League Of Conservation Voters Asks “Why Can’t Utilities Keep The Lights On?”
ANN ARBOR - Nick Dodge, spokesman for the League Of Conservation Voters, asks the question
MPSC Chair Dan Scripps On Next Steps To Keep Electricity On In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Public Service Commission Chair Dan Scripps talks about the problems DTE
Comcast To Provide Multi-Terabit Network Capabilities To Little Caesars Arena, The Detroit District
DETROIT – A multi-year technology partnership with Comcast will deliver multi-terabit network capabilities to Little
Michigan Tech Researcher Gets MEDC Funding To Drive Business Acceleration
HOUGHTON - Two projects involving Michigan Tech researchers and small companies are among 20 that
State Tax Breaks Propel $561 Million In New Investments For Flint, Lansing, Livonia
LANSING — More than $561 million in new investment with 1,500 jobs and two community
AT&T Expands 1-Gig Internet Connection To Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. says it has expanded its 1-gigabit internet connection service to more
MITech TV Video Interview: Common Citizen Opens Cannabis Greenhouse In Marshall
ROYAL OAK -Mike Elias, CEO of Common Citizen, announces his 200,000 square foot cannabis greenhouse
Green Wolverine Hemp Growers Series Starts Feb. 4
ANN ARBOR - Green Wolverine presents a free, public workshop discussing all aspects of growing
Along Michigan-Ohio border, Morenci Transformed By Marijuana
MORENCI - A low-slung building on the outskirts of downtown Morenci still retains the markers
Advocates Force Change In Controversial Michigan Anti-Cannabis Campaign
LANSING- Consumer outrage over an anti-cannabis campaign has seemingly forced its removal from social media
Featured News
Scientists Develop Portable Nuclear Reactor That Will Transform Economy, Industry, Cities
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada- A small nuclear reactor that can run for eight years or more without water is scheduled to go online by
Electricity Shortages Loom For North America
WASHINGTON DC - Many regions of North America may face electricity shortages starting in 2024 due to increased energy demand and
Report: Resolve, Unity, Vision Essential To Reverse Michigan’s Population Crisis
DETROIT – A new report paints a stark picture for the state's future unless significant changes are made now. According to
Michigan
Report: Young Workers Remain With Manufacturers Because Of Training Opportunities
SAN FRANCISCO - Companies across the supply chain are struggling to hire new employees, and
Michigan Education Budget Awards $6 Million To SME PRIME Schools Initiative
SOUTHFIELD - The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part
MCWT Offers Leadership Clinic To Move Women Tech Leaders Into C-Suite
SOUTHFIELD—The members of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation want to increase the
Employees Want To Option To Work Remotely, Won’t Take Less Money For Doing So
LANSING - Employees want to maintain the option to work remotely post-pandemic and will not
Report: Young Workers Remain With Manufacturers Because Of Training Opportunities
SAN FRANCISCO - Companies across the supply chain are struggling to hire new employees, and
Michigan Education Budget Awards $6 Million To SME PRIME Schools Initiative
SOUTHFIELD - The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part
MCWT Offers Leadership Clinic To Move Women Tech Leaders Into C-Suite
SOUTHFIELD—The members of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation want to increase the
Employees Want To Option To Work Remotely, Won’t Take Less Money For Doing So
LANSING - Employees want to maintain the option to work remotely post-pandemic and will not
MITech TV Video Interview: Common Citizen Opens Cannabis Greenhouse In Marshall
ROYAL OAK -Mike Elias, CEO of Common Citizen, announces his 200,000 square foot cannabis greenhouse
Green Wolverine Hemp Growers Series Starts Feb. 4
ANN ARBOR - Green Wolverine presents a free, public workshop discussing all aspects of growing
Along Michigan-Ohio border, Morenci Transformed By Marijuana
MORENCI - A low-slung building on the outskirts of downtown Morenci still retains the markers
Advocates Force Change In Controversial Michigan Anti-Cannabis Campaign
LANSING- Consumer outrage over an anti-cannabis campaign has seemingly forced its removal from social media
How Emotions Can Potentially Wreck Your Investment Portfolio
Image credit Well, it starts with a tweet, or a YouTube/ TikTok clip, or potentially
The Orbital Dilemma: Ethics of Scanning Eyes to Prove You’re Human
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is it okay to scan my eye just to prove
Top Slot Games Paying Real Cash in 2025
Looking for real thrills with real rewards? In 2025, slot games have leveled up, offering
July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out
Advanced Technologies
Tax Hikes, Workforce Challenges Top of Mind for Manufacturers
WASHINGTON DC – The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the third quarter of 2021, showing manufacturers
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economic Recovery Slows
GRAND RAPIDS — Although still positive, the recovery for the West Michigan industrial economy has slowed considerably in recent weeks, according
Stryker Completes Acquisition Of AI-Enabled Medical Device Company
KALAMAZOO - Earlier this month, Stryker completed the acquisition of Gauss Surgical, a Menlo Park, CA, medical device company that has
Google Replaces Android Auto With Something Way Better
DETROIT - Google's Android Auto service first launched in 2015 and has radically evolved since then in subsequent updates. Offered in most modern cars as
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
U-M Innovation Partnerships Announces Record Number Of Commercialization Agreements
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has reported a record number of license and option agreements over the past fiscal year, as well as patents issued, further solidifying its position as a leading university for commercializing
U-M Gets $25 Million Donation To Build Leinweber Computer Building
ANN ARBOR - A $25 million gift from the Leinweber Foundation, founded by software entrepreneur Larry Leinweber, will help fund a new 163,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility on the University of Michigan’s North Campus. In recognition of
U-M Health-West First Healthcare System in Michigan To Deploy AI-Powered Documentation To Enhance Patient Care
WYOMING — University of Michigan Health-West (formerly Metro Health– University of Michigan Health) is the first system in the state to pilot automated documentation in the exam room, allowing health providers to focus on the
COVID Holiday Updates With Epidemiologist Fred Brown – Spoiler Alert No Big Parties
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's happening nationally with the COVID virus, also updates on vaccines, plus his take on whether it is safe to host house parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
EV Tax Credits Latest Buzz In US Auto World
TROY - Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, known for the AutoTrader, Kelly Blue
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
General Motors To Invest $918 Million In V-8 Engine Plants, EV Production
DETROIT - General Motors has announced plans to invest $918 million in four U.S. plants,
Tesla’s Big Price Cuts Mean Major Shift In EV Market
SAN FRANCISCO - Can Tesla remain the leader in the modern electric vehicle market it
Digital and Mobile
How Coronavirus Could Lead To A Permanent Remote Workforce
DETROIT - As coronavirus fears hit a high point, companies have scrambled to institute new
US Signal Opens Fourth Data Center Near Belleville
ROYAL OAK - Carrie Borchers and Amanda Regnerus from US Signal Provide Details On The
Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket Pool With Supported Intelligence Smart Bracket
LANSING - If you want to win your office NCAA basketball bracket pool, you need
How To Land That IT Executive Job
ROYAL OAK - Executive Search Partners' Gary Erickson Explains in this video series "How To
Why Your Next Cybersecurity Tool/Service Might Just Come from Israel — PART 1: Why Israel?
MANKATO, MN. - How does a small country — with about the same population count
Former Head Of Shin Bet On Current State Of Cybersecurity
MANKATO, MN. - This article explores what the former head of Shin-Bet, Israel's internal security
UN Survey Shows Major Gaps In Cyber Security Among Most Powerful Countries
NEW YORK - A United Nations survey released Wednesday shows major gaps in the security
CopyCat Malware Infected 14 Million Outdated Android Services
SAN FRANCISCO - A new strain of a malware called CopyCat has infected more than
Business and Finance
The Best Business Tech Upgrades For 2022
DETROIT - Are you looking to make tech upgrades in the new year? The new
Michigan Capital Network Expands To Saginaw, Midland With Addition Of BlueWater Angels
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan Capital Network has further expanded its angel investment network across the state with
Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Virtual Pitch Night Dec. 8
GRAND RAPIDS - Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids will be hosting its virtual pitch night Dec.
FlexJobs Names 50 Virtual Companies Thriving on Remote Work
BOULDER, Co. – A recent FlexJobs survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents prefer a
West Michigan Medical Device Startup Gets $3 million Investment
GRAND HAVEN — JSJ Corp. has invested $3 million in a startup company that wants to commercialize
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
PocketNest Fintech Startup Helps Investors Manage Their Financial Plans
ROYAL OAK - PocketNest is a Detroit-based fintech company built for people who are...people. Its
AI Replacing Human Headhunters? Executive Search Partners’ Erickson Says No Way
ROYAL OAK - I sensed a controversial story in an email I received predicting the demise
MITech TV Video Interview: Common Citizen Opens Cannabis Greenhouse In Marshall
ROYAL OAK -Mike Elias, CEO of Common Citizen, announces his 200,000 square foot cannabis greenhouse
Green Wolverine Hemp Growers Series Starts Feb. 4
ANN ARBOR - Green Wolverine presents a free, public workshop discussing all aspects of growing
Along Michigan-Ohio border, Morenci Transformed By Marijuana
MORENCI - A low-slung building on the outskirts of downtown Morenci still retains the markers
Advocates Force Change In Controversial Michigan Anti-Cannabis Campaign
LANSING- Consumer outrage over an anti-cannabis campaign has seemingly forced its removal from social media
Business News
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
