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Cyber Patriot Seeking Mentors, Sponsors To Train Student Cyber Warriors
ANN ARBOR- Cyber Patriot is a program for high school and middle schools students to learn about cybersecurity and often become a stepping stone for them to become cyber warriors. Tamara Shoemaker runs the Michigan
MCWT Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all things Michigan Council of Women in Technology, including previous events, upcoming events, and summer technology camps. MCWT is powered by an energetic and
Derq Brings Artificial Intelligence To Vehicles And Roads In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Derq’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan explains how his company is using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve safety in vehicles and road infrastructure. More at Derq https://youtu.be/6mzLo3_fEEA
Breaking News
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
Global Market For Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Duty Trucks Will Grow 45 Percent Yearly By 2033
Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the market and revenues for
Register Now for Ann Arbor’s First Household Electronics Takeback Event with Electronics Waste Refurbisher and Recycler, Comprenew
ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is
Survey: Americans Are Retiring Earlier Than They Expected
NEW YORK - Americans are currently retiring earlier than they expected — but four out
iHemp Michigan Seeks To Rebuild Hemp Industry, Seeks State Help
ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came.
June Is Here And With It Higher Electricity Costs Across Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Just in time for summer temperatures in Michigan, DTE Energy and Consumers
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
Michigan Legislative Bills Would Create Uniform, Statewide Taxable Value For Wind Turbines
GRAND RAPIDS - Statewide legislation introduced this month hopes to resolve a years-long dispute between
Carbon Removal Technology Reaches Early Milestone
REYKJAVIK, Iceland - The world’s largest facility dedicated to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
48-Volt Quant Gets 600 Miles On A Tank Of “Salt Water
DETRIT - There is another energy storage system for electric vehicles starting to gain traction:
What This Year’s Hot, Wet, Extreme Weather Tells Us About Climate Change
DETROIT - This summer has seen no shortage of extreme weather events: Hurricane Ida ripped through
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
Comcast Connects More Than 13,000 Low-Income Detroiters Through Internet Essentials
DETROIT - On Wednesday, Comcast Corporation announced that its Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.
Featured News
AI Can Solve A Key Problem In The Quest For Near-Limitless Clean Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to
World About To Pass Point Of No Return For Devastating Storms, Droughts Due To Global Warming
WASHINGTON DC - This year, temperatures across the globe could reach about 1.7 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-Industrial
Public invited To February 28 Career Fair At Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, February 28. Approximately
Michigan
LTU Wins National Engineering Education Award
SOUTHFIELD—A capstone thesis project team from Lawrence Technological University was one of only eight national
12 Steps For A Highly Successful Job Search
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs Of Next Decade—And How Much They Pay
DETROIT - The Covid-19 pandemic has radically shifted the work landscape, as millions of Americans
$440,000 In Grants Awarded To Accelerate Mobility And EV Investments In Michigan
LANSING - More than $444,000 in grant funding awarded to test mobility and EV solutions
LTU Wins National Engineering Education Award
SOUTHFIELD—A capstone thesis project team from Lawrence Technological University was one of only eight national
12 Steps For A Highly Successful Job Search
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs Of Next Decade—And How Much They Pay
DETROIT - The Covid-19 pandemic has radically shifted the work landscape, as millions of Americans
$440,000 In Grants Awarded To Accelerate Mobility And EV Investments In Michigan
LANSING - More than $444,000 in grant funding awarded to test mobility and EV solutions
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.
Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a natural gas rate increase for
Universal EV Chargers Debuts $15 Flat-Rate Fast Charging
CHICAGO - EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per
Kentucky Grow Harvests First Pot Crop, Gov. Says A Whole Lot More Coming
LOUISVILLE - A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis,
AI May Achieve Singularity Within The Next 3 Months
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models (LLMs) that have now
Advanced Technologies
Manu-Tech Pitch Day: Enabling Operational Resiliency In Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD - “Manu-Tech Pitch Event – 2021 on Dec. 8 provides insight to breakthrough technology that is enabling operational resiliency for our
Honeywell Quantum Solutions, Cambridge Quantum Merge Creating Quantum Computing Heavyweight
MINNEAPOLIS - Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum, two big companies in the nascent but potentially revolutionary quantum computing technology, completed
UNESCO Adopts First Global Agreement On Ethics Of Artificial Intelligence
PARIS – Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO presented late last month the first global standard on the ethics of artificial intelligence
Automation Alley Receives President’s Award For Export Services
TROY - Automation Alley has been selected to receive the President’s “E Star” Award for Export Service in recognition of its
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Special Briefing on Climate Change, Federal Aid, and State and Local Strategies
WASHINGTON DC - The Volcker Alliance and Penn Institute for Urban Research will host a Special Briefing on climate change, federal aid, and state and local strategies Nov. 11 at 11 am Eastern. Panelists include
Southwest Michigan Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum November 12
KALAMAZOO - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will meet for the 10th Southwest Michigan Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum, a discussion of how sustainability improvements can be used to leverage social, economic and environmental benefits
79 Percent Of Enterprises Increased Adoption Of Advanced Security Technologies
DETROIT - A new survey shows 79 percent of companies have increased their adoption of advanced security technologies to combat the increase in cyber attacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis of the cyberthreat
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
1 Million Passenger EVs Registered In Europe During First Quarter Of 2023
LONDON, UK - Europe is rapidly emerging as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption
Michigan Legislature Approves $175 Million State Subsidy To Build EV Battery Plant
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers narrowly gave final legislative approval Thursday for $175 million in state
Snedicor’s Cleaners Adds First Electric Delivery Vehicle
HOWELL– Snedicor's Cleaners owner Jim Gilligan tested the 2023 Ford E-Transit vehicle earlier this year,
Should EV Owners Pay Road Taxes? Report From Anderson Economic Group
LANSING - Because electric vehicle drivers avoid both Federal and State gas taxes, they pay
Digital and Mobile
BGN Technologies Debuts All-Optical Stealth Encryption Technology
TEL AVIV – BGN Technologies, the technology-transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel,
Rocket Fiber To Be Acquired By Everstream To Become Part of Midwest Network
DETROIT – Rocket Fiber entered into an agreement last week to be acquired by Everstream, an
American Center For Mobility Breaks Ground On Event Center
YPSILANTI – The American Center for Mobility broke ground at its Willow Run site on
Backed By $5 Million Investment, UV Angel Advances New Technology
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with
Red Level’s Coffey: The Upside And Downside Of Anywhere Access
ROYAL OAK - Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager Justin Coffey explains the upside and downside
M2 TechCast Co-Host Brennan Reports From Cyber Week In Israel
ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Israel where he was
Petya Malware May Be An Early Test Of Muscular Trump Cyber Doctrine
In-brief: In the hours before the Petya malware began circulating, two high level Trump Administration officials called
Brennan Tells WJR Internet Advisor Listeners About Cyber Week In Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews, was formally invited by the Israeli
Business and Finance
Black Startup Founders Raised Record $1.8 Billion In First Half Of 2021
LOUISVILLE —According to Crunchbase, black startup founders raised a record $1.8 billion in January through
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Update
ANN ARBOR - The Comerica Hatch Detroit contest is back after a three year hiatus
Context, Not Content, Says Terry Bean, Digital Marketing Expert
ANN ARBOR - Long-time digital marketing guru Terry Bean has fine tuned his business to
Comerica Hatch Detroit Returns With $100,000 Grand Prize
DETROIT - Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit kicked off the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and
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
Monica Wheat Updates Techstars Startup Week Detroit – All This Week
ROYAL OAK - Startup Week Detroit Co-Founder Monica Wheat talks about her week-long entrepreneurial extravaganza
Deadline To Apply For Pitch Club Grand Circus July 1
FARMINGTON HILLS – The deadline to apply for Pitch Club Grand Circus is July 1.
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.






































































