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Marburger STEM Center AT LTU Update With Sibina Collins
ANN ARBOR - Sibrina Collins, Executive Director of the Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University, updates what the program she leads will be offering students this year. She also introduces STEM Ambassador Daniel Kagan,
Cyber Patriot Program Works With Auto Industry To Create Cyber Security Warriors
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker who runs the Michigan Cyber Patriot program updates the latest contest news and summer camps for kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade - and even up to senior citizens. The
What’s Next For Omicron COVID Variant – Epidemiologist Fred Brown Explains
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's the current and projected situation for the COVID-19 mutation dubbed Omicron. Fred consults with the FDA, many US states and nations to advise them on
Breaking News
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
DTE Energy To Build Region’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Center At Retired Trenton Coal Plant
DETROIT - DTE will become a leader in battery storage as it converts a portion
Grand Valley State University Cannabis Tourism Classes Filling Rapidly
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University in West Michigan has expanded its Cannabis Tourism and
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Update with Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology - MCTW.Org - is hosting
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of
Report: 113,400 Michiganders Work In Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles in 2020, Down 9.5 Percent
LANSING – A new report contends more than 113,400 Michiganders worked in clean energy and
MPSC Seeks Energy Storage Resource Pilot Programs From Michigan’s Regulated Utilities
LANSING - The MPSC has encouraged Michigan's investor-owned electric utilities to propose pilot programs for
Electric Vehicles, Power Grid To Get Supercharged In $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Approved By US Senate
DETROIT - Electric vehicles were in the spotlight last week when former Michigan Gov. Jennifer
Forum To Discuss Leadership On Climate Change, Community Development
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Kent County Essential Needs Taskforce and other
Warner Norcross & Judd Create Emerging Media And Connected Devices Group
SOUTHFIELD - A lot of Michigan law firms offer legal expertise in Intellectual Property. A
Proday CEO Kunst Appointed To MSU Foundation Board Of Directors
LANSING - Proday CEO Sarah Kunst has been appointed to the board of directors at
Holloway Promoted To Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer ITC Holdings Corp.
NOVI - ITC Holdings Corp. has promoted Gretchen Holloway to senior vice president and chief
Online Tech Unveils New Hybrid Cloud With Managed Microsoft Azure Services
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech announced Thursday it has extended its hybrid cloud offering to
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
As Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Develops, State Pushes Back Against Unlicensed Operators
DETROIT - As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing
Michiganders Bought $3.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana In First Two Weeks Of Legalization
LANSING - During the first two weeks of December, residents bought more than $3 million
Shango Cannbis Brand To Open Lapeer Center Dec. 13
LAPEER – The Shango cannabis brand is teaming up with prominent Michigan businessman Adnan “Andy”
Featured News
Clean Energy Package Sent To Gov. Whitmer’s Desk
LANSING - Democrats' huge clean energy package, requiring utility providers to rely 100% on "clean energy" in the next 17 years
Detroit Becomes Venture Magnet As EV Tech Startups Drive Growth
DETROIT - Detroit has not in recent history been regarded as a center of technological innovation. But that perception is both
Biden And Xi To Pledge Ban On AI In Autonomous Weapons And Nuclear Control
WASHINGTON DC - In a landmark agreement set to be announced during their meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic
Michigan
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Lands 3 Grants
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has landed three new grants to help
Lawrence Tech Wins Fourth Straight Title As Collegiate Champ Of Autonomous Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—After taking a year off due to the pandemic, it was back to form for
EMU Gets $1 Million Gift From Auto Entrepreneur Jack Roush To Support Math, Auto Programs
YPSILANTI—Eastern Michigan University announced the receipt of a $1 million gift from automotive entrepreneur Jack
Specs Howard School of Media Arts To Become Part Of Lawrence Technological University
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will become the new home of the Specs Howard School
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Lands 3 Grants
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has landed three new grants to help
Lawrence Tech Wins Fourth Straight Title As Collegiate Champ Of Autonomous Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—After taking a year off due to the pandemic, it was back to form for
EMU Gets $1 Million Gift From Auto Entrepreneur Jack Roush To Support Math, Auto Programs
YPSILANTI—Eastern Michigan University announced the receipt of a $1 million gift from automotive entrepreneur Jack
Specs Howard School of Media Arts To Become Part Of Lawrence Technological University
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will become the new home of the Specs Howard School
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
As Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Develops, State Pushes Back Against Unlicensed Operators
DETROIT - As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing
Michiganders Bought $3.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana In First Two Weeks Of Legalization
LANSING - During the first two weeks of December, residents bought more than $3 million
Shango Cannbis Brand To Open Lapeer Center Dec. 13
LAPEER – The Shango cannabis brand is teaming up with prominent Michigan businessman Adnan “Andy”
Experts: RFK’s Plan To Let Bird Flu Spread Through Chickens Could Trigger New Pandemic
WASHINGTON DC - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of
Biomass Energy Producer Woodchuck Lands $3.75 Million In Seed Funding
GRAND RAPIDS -Woodchuck announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an
Lost City Of Atlantis Found
CADIZ, Spain - An archaeologist named Michael Donnellan announced a discovery that he believes could
Turn On Samsung Galaxy 5 Security Features To Keep Hackers Out
DETROIT - Samsung is rather proud of some of the anti-theft features it's recently rolled
Advanced Technologies
FinTech Consortium, Detroit FinTech Bay Launch Partnership With UM Finance Center
DETROIT – Fintech Consortium and Detroit FinTech Bay have launched a partnership with the Center for Smart Infrastructure Finance at the
Detroit FinTech Bay To Share Space At TechTown With Detroit Blockchain Center
DETROIT – Detroit FinTech Bay announced that it will welcome the Detroit Blockchain Center as a resident within its space in
Wayne State, Amesite Partner To Offer Professional Certificates In AI And Blockchain
ANN ARBOR - Amesite has partnered with Wayne State University on a new online professional certificate programs to advance knowledge and
Blockchain Voting Offers Security, Transparency And Efficiency
ANN ARBOR - As concerns mount about possible Russian interference in U.S. elections, blockchain technology appears to be getting a second
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
GVSU Gets Federal Grant To Increase Number Of Kent, Muskegon County Residents With College Degrees To Fill Talent Gap
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. The five-year grant
Quintree, C2Dx Partner To Launch Telemedicine To Integrate With Providers’ Current Equipment
KALAMAZOO—C2Dx Inc., a medical device company, announced a partnership with another Michigan startup, Farmington Hills-based Quintree. Quintree claims to be the first telemedicine platform that integrates with existing diagnostic equipment. It was created by Dr. Adam Folbe, a practicing
Shoulder Innovations Moves Headquarters To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS—Shoulder Innovations Inc., a developer of shoulder replacement devices, announced a move to a new headquarters in Grand Rapids that is six times larger than the company’s prior headquarters in Holland. The company said
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Names Neel Hajra CEO
BRIGHTON - The Michigan Health Endowment Fund named Neel Hajra its next chief executive officer. Hajra comes to the Health Fund after serving since 2015 as CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. “We
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
May Mobility Launches Third Generation Autonomous Driving System
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous driving developer May Mobility has launched its third-generation autonomous driving system, which the
Study: Electrical GRID Can Not Accommodate Rapid Growth Of EVs
DETROIT - With many Americans looking to make the change from gas-powered vehicles, experts are
Self-Driving Car Tech Could Power Humanity’s Return To The Moon
NEW YORK - A half century later, humans are finally returning to the Moon. At least,
This EV From Scotland Takes Off-Road To Another Level
GLASGOW, Scotland - The Munro Mk 1 is an all-electric off-road vehicle, designed and built
Digital and Mobile
Grand Rapids’ US Signal Releases State Of The Data Center
GRAND RAPIDS - Security and compliance, backup and disaster recovery and network availability are the
Lasers 1000 Faster Than Current Internet Could Be Created
LONDON, England - Data could be transmitted through lasers a thousand times faster than current
Michigan’s Top Cybersecurity Official Highlights State’s Practices To U.S. Senate Committee
WASHINGTON - The state of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer Chris DeRusha shared how the Great Lakes State collaborates with public and private sectors on cybersecurity to keep citizens’ data
What Will We Learn from the Iowa Caucus App Fiasco
LANSING - Sometimes, it takes an unexpected headline story with perceived crisis-level impacts to get
US-Israel Form Bilateral Cyber Working Group To Thwart Hackers More Quickly
TEL AVIV, Israel - A senior official in the White House announced Monday at the
Washtenaw Community College Offers Cyber Degree In Partnership With Eastern Michigan University
ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP – Washtenaw Community College this fall will offer an associate degree in
MITechNews.Com To Provide Complete Coverage Of Cyber Week 2017 In Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cyber Week 2017, one of the most important annual cyber events
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Internet Coverage Of Terror Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann discusses physical attacks, including Manchester, England, where 22
Business and Finance
FlexJobs Identifies Top 30 Companies Hiring Remote Freelance Workers
BOULDER, Co – To help job seekers connect to remote freelance job opportunities, FlexJobs has identified
A2Tech360 Oct. 1-8 In Ann Arbor
Two Weeks Until a2Tech360! October 1 – 8, 2021 We’re excited to announce four new
Small Business Grants For Startups And Struggling Businesses
DETROIT - Small business grants can offer a boost for new businesses just getting off the
Detroit Demo Days Names Five Cash Winners, Funds Ten Other Finalists
DETROIT – The annual Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day pitch competition culled its list of
Michigan Tech Innovation Hub Awards $200K To Applied Advanced Materials Projects
HOUGHTON - Four technologies from universities across Michigan that demonstrate commercial potential in applied advanced
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Founder David Brophy – The Back Story
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium just concluded its 37th year in mid
Foodstand Mobile App Helps Turn Health Eating Habits Into Challenges
ROYAL OAK - Foodstand helps teams and individuals turn the basic principles of healthy eating
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Changes Name To Midwest Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The 37th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium ended this week, to be
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
As Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Develops, State Pushes Back Against Unlicensed Operators
DETROIT - As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing
Michiganders Bought $3.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana In First Two Weeks Of Legalization
LANSING - During the first two weeks of December, residents bought more than $3 million
Shango Cannbis Brand To Open Lapeer Center Dec. 13
LAPEER – The Shango cannabis brand is teaming up with prominent Michigan businessman Adnan “Andy”
Business News
- Bitcoin May Have Had A Bumpy Ride In 2025, But Long-Term Patterns Show Apex Crypto's Resilience, Strength Against Major Assets
- Ford And RTX Corp Supplier Alcoa Rockets Into Top Tier Momentum As Aluminum Rally And Analyst Upgrades Fuel Bullish Run
- China Mandates 50% Domestic Gear For New Chip Capacity
- Bitcoin May Have Had A Bumpy Ride In 2025, But Long-Term Patterns Show Apex Crypto's Resilience, Strength Against Major Assets
- Ford And RTX Corp Supplier Alcoa Rockets Into Top Tier Momentum As Aluminum Rally And Analyst Upgrades Fuel Bullish Run
- China Mandates 50% Domestic Gear For New Chip Capacity
