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Discovery Center of McComb County Training Industry 4.0 Students
ANN ARBOR - Dusty Welsh, executive director for The Discovery Center of McComb County in Mount Clemens, is seeking the help of companies developing Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies to provide guidance on exactly what types
Women In Defense Michigan Chapter Offering STEM Scholarships To Women
ANN ARBOR - Maura Rylander, the scholarship coordinator for the Women in Defense Michigan Chapter, provides details on STEM scholarships available to women in the defense industry or those that want to join the defense
Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator Launch Monica Wheat Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Monica Wheat talks about the launch of the new Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator and a variety of other private equity finance and entrepreneur startup activities she's involved with in Detroit in this
Breaking News
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
1 Million Stellantis Cars Recalled After Software Malfunction
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis recalled more than 1 million vehicles in the U.S. for a
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes
LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Miss Michigan Attends MCWT Golf Outing To Promote STEAM
LAKE ORION - Miss Michigan Melissa Beyrand attended the Michigan Council of Women In Technology
Detroit Makes Top Ten List For Homebuyers Seeking To Relocate
DETROIT - A record number of potential U.S. homebuyers are seeking to relocate, according to
WMSBF August Forum 2021: Sustainability Momentum On The West Michigan Lakeshore
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Lakeshore Sustainability Forum will welcome back
Michigan Communities To Spend More Than $260 Million Over Next 5 Years Combating Coastal Damages From Climate Change
CHICAGO – A survey of 78 Michigan cities, villages and other jurisdictions along the Great
Ann Arbor Approves Plan For 77-Acre Community Solar Project
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is advancing plans for a 24-megawatt solar farm in
Wayne State University Startup Developing Eco-Friendly Marine Coating For Ships, Boats
DETROIT – Repela Tech LLC, a Detroit-based sustainability tech startup from Wayne State University, was
Cobo Center Locks North American International Auto Show Through 2025
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show has renewed its contract with Cobo Center
Dematic Debuts iQ 2.5 With Material Flow Analysis
GRAND RAPIDS – Dematic announced this week updates to the latest release of its Warehouse Execution
GVSU Medical Device Group Develops Tool For Children To Earn Screen Time
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a
U-M’s Successful Gameful Learning Technology Available To Other Institutions
ANN ARBOR - Technology for a University of Michigan learning approach that employs video game-style
Michigan Marijuana Report Offering Free December Ads For 2020 Sponsorships
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report (www.mimarijuanareport.com) is looking forward to a huge year
The Hemp Law Group Updates Clients On Ever Changing State, Federal Regulations
ANN ARBOR – In December 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, and with
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Featured News
MPSC Approves $368 Million Rate Increase For DTE – $6.51 Monthly For Residential Customer
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a $368 million rate increase for customers of DTE Electric Co., a
Cooling Economy Will Force Federal Reserve To Cut Interest Rates 6 Times In 2024
NEW YORK - Moderating inflation, a cooling jobs market, and a deteriorating outlook for consumer spending mean the Fed may need to
Terrifying View Of What Earth Would Look Like If All Ice Melted Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - Even as activists continue to face opposition-and even disdain-from climate deniers for attempting to raise awareness about the
Michigan
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 Awarded Regional Industry 4.0 Readiness grant
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has been awarded $197,985 in grant funding to
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 Awarded Regional Industry 4.0 Readiness grant
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has been awarded $197,985 in grant funding to
Michigan Marijuana Report Offering Free December Ads For 2020 Sponsorships
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report (www.mimarijuanareport.com) is looking forward to a huge year
The Hemp Law Group Updates Clients On Ever Changing State, Federal Regulations
ANN ARBOR – In December 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, and with
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Big Insights From Delta Air Lines Earnings Call
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines stock soared on word that they’d beated analyst expectations for
Washtenaw County Vet Fest Hosted At WCC August 2
ANN ARBOR – Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families and the National Guard are invited to
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
Let’s Be Honest: Most Glow-Ups Don’t Stick
You start with the best intentions. Maybe it’s a Pinterest board titled New Me or
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
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 developed Triton, an artificial intelligence-enabled platform for real-time monitoring of blood loss during surgery.
Henry Ford Health, MSU Unveil New Healthcare Brand
DETROIT—Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University have created a unified brand of their partnership, Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences. Launched in January 2021 with the purpose of advancing a
Two-Thirds Of Business Travelers Plan To Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID Cases
WASHINGTON – U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning to postpone
Survey: As Workplaces Reopen, 42 Percent Of Workers Fear Getting COVID
NEW YORK - As the Delta variant continues to proliferate and workers head into the Labor Day weekend, 42 percent of workers are worried about returning to the workplace for fear of contracting COVID-19. This
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford CEO Channels Musk And Says Next Electric Truck Will Drive Itself While You Sleep
DEARBORN,- In Elon Musk-like fashion, Ford CEO Jim Farley made bullish claims about self-driving tech
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
DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In Michigan, Ohio And Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In
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,
Digital and Mobile
Third Annual Michigan CyberPatriot Celebration
DETROIT - While the January weather might be cold, the folks at the Michigan CyberPatriot
New Data Mining Service From ProQuest
ANN ARBOR—University researchers will now be able to uncover new connections and make new discoveries
Smart Bracket, AI Program To Crush Your NCAA Bracket
LANSING - Patrick Anderson from Anderson Economic Group, updates an AI program called Smart Bracket
State of Michigan Launches 2020 Census Website
LANSING - In preparation for the 2020 Census, the state of Michigan has launched a
WannaCry Ransomware Attack Explained By Red Level’s Coffey
ROYAL OAK - What was the WannaCry ransomware attack all about? What impact did it
Gmail Uses Machine Learning To Prevent Phishing
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Gmail is hoping to prevent phishing with machine learning, like its early phishing
Milhaus Partners With Online Tech For Its Disaster Recovery As A Service Solution
INDIANAPOLIS - Online Tech has been selected as the disaster recovery provider of choice for
Breaking Down The WannaCry Ransomware Attack
ANN ARBOR - Companies across the globe are still reeling and recovering from the global ransomware
Business and Finance
Report: Emergence Of Remote Work Anxiety Crippling Productivity, Employee Mental Health
OMAHA, Neb. - Remote work has been incredibly popular, but remote work anxiety has been
DTE Energy Awards Grants To Spur Economic Development And Job Creation
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation has awarded grants to Michigan-based organizations to spur economic
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
EntryPoint Seeks To Fill The Funding, Training Gaps In Michigan Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
ANN ARBOR - Emily Heintz, Associate Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, has spent
NanoBio Closes $10 Million Series A Round, Changes Name To BlueWillow Biologics
ANN ARBOR — NanoBio Corp., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has changed its
Conquer Accelerator Announces Five 2018 Cohort Participants
EAST LANSING —Five technology startups have been selected by Conquer Accelerator to participate in an
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Names Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR - Organizers of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Tuesday announced the list of
Michigan Marijuana Report Offering Free December Ads For 2020 Sponsorships
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report (www.mimarijuanareport.com) is looking forward to a huge year
The Hemp Law Group Updates Clients On Ever Changing State, Federal Regulations
ANN ARBOR – In December 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, and with
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Business News
- Trump Hailed Crypto Bill As Stepping Stone To Financial Freedom—So Why Did The Senate Delay Until March?
- Billionaire Ken Griffin Warns 'Recklessness Of Government Spending' Is The Primary Risk To Markets And Global Stability
- Critical Metals CEO Says Firm Won't Be A 'Political Football,' Calls Independent Greenland With Strong US Military Presence Ideal
- Trump Hailed Crypto Bill As Stepping Stone To Financial Freedom—So Why Did The Senate Delay Until March?
- Billionaire Ken Griffin Warns 'Recklessness Of Government Spending' Is The Primary Risk To Markets And Global Stability
- Critical Metals CEO Says Firm Won't Be A 'Political Football,' Calls Independent Greenland With Strong US Military Presence Ideal
