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Michigan Angel Fund Looking For Startups, Angel Investors
ANN ARBOR - Skip Simms, managing partner of the Michigan Angel Fund, provides tips for how to attract private equity investors for your startups. He also encourages high net worth individuals and families to consider
Wareologie Pivots To Portable Parallel Bars For People With Disabilities
ANN ARBOR - Gina Adams founder of Wareologie, a magnetic button for people with disabilities, pivoted into developing portable parallel bars, what she describes as a game-changer for acute care, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, mobile
Cyber Patriot Seeking Cyber Security Experts To Mentor Grade School Students
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker and Bridget Kravachenko provide deep dive on Cyber Patriot program that teaches grade school students from Kindergarten to 12th grade how to protect themselves from hackers and predators when they
Breaking News
Ohio With 123 Dispensaries Looks To License More To Keep Up With Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able
Ohio Capping Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries In Columbus, Cleveland And Cincinnati
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries
U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast.
US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has successfully completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions
CRA Webinar: Financial Services Guidance From Four20 Post, SBAM
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is hosting a webinar at 10 am Thursday Jan.
Rick French, CEO Of French/West/Vaughan, Explains Why He Purchased Birmingham-Based Millerschin Group
ANN ARBOR - Mobility and transportation focused Millerschin Group was acquired by French/West/Vaughan, an independently
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
If You Are Planning Michigan Cannabis Events, Sparx & Recreation Wants To Help You Promote Them
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half
Ford Gets Deal With Net-Zero Parts Supplier
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced the launch of a new “net zero automotive program” with West
Consumers Energy Offers $3 Million In Rebates For EV Charging Stations At Businesses
JACKSON—Consumers Energy announced a new program, PowerMI Fleet, which will offer Michigan businesses a total
MIT Engineers Have Discovered A Completely New Way of Generating Electricity
CAMBRIDGE, MA. - MIT engineers have discovered a new way of generating electricity using tiny carbon
What To Do With Dead Batteries From Electric Vehicles
HARWELL, United Kingdom - The battery pack of a Tesla Model S is a feat
John Tews Joins The Millerschin Group
AUBURN HILLS - John Tews has joined The Millerschin Group as a vice president. His
U-M Report: Oakland County’s Economy Since 2009 Outpaces Michigan, Nation’s Job Growth
ANN ARBOR - Oakland County roared out of the recession with a job growth rate
Advanced Manufacturing Expo Expands From Grand Rapids To Metro Detroit
ZEELAND – Organizers of the Advanced Manufacturing Expo will be holding this year’s event in
AT&T To Offer 1 Gigabit Internet Fiber In West Michigan, Starting With Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T plans to launch ultra-fast 1 gigabit internet service in parts 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
Featured News
Electric Versus Gasoline Vehicles: Is EV Ownership Competitive In Your Area?
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. University of Michigan researchers
Michigan Offers Green And White Water Wonderland Plate, Enhanced Security Driver’s License
LANSING – Your can order your green and white "water wonderland" license plate on Jan. 27. Plus next time you renew your
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there
Michigan
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
COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan
LANSING - SBAM has developed a COVID-19 preparedness and response template, consistent with recommendations by
New Live-Work Development Opens In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR—Prentice 4M, a developer of work-live buildings, announced the opening of the its first
Master’s Of Artificial Intelligence Degree Offered By LTU
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University Provost Tarek Sobh joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
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
COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan
LANSING - SBAM has developed a COVID-19 preparedness and response template, consistent with recommendations by
New Live-Work Development Opens In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR—Prentice 4M, a developer of work-live buildings, announced the opening of the its first
Master’s Of Artificial Intelligence Degree Offered By LTU
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University Provost Tarek Sobh joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
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
IT Harvest Dashboard Tracks World’s Cybersecurity Companies And Products
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in
V-shaped UFO Filmed Hovering Over Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - Clear and startling images of what appears to be a UFO were
LIFT To Launch Advanced Critical Materials Program, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing And National Security
DETROIT – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, has
What’s The Hottest New Cannabis Product Selling In Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio dispensaries have experienced a surge in demand for pre-rolled joints since they
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Canada To Open Border For Vaccinated Americans Aug. 9
OTTAWA, Canada - Fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential travel beginning Aug. 9, Canadian government ministers announced Monday. The announcement marked the first step toward opening the
Statewide Teacher Survey Offers Insights Into Critical Shortages, Opportunities For Developing Profession
LANSING – With educator shortages crippling the state’s K–12 workforce and impacting learning opportunities for students, Launch Michigan today released the findings of a statewide survey of more than 5,000 public school teachers. The findings
MMS Holdings Selected To Support COVID-19 Data Alliance Initiative
CANTON - Health Data Research UK has selected Canton-based MMS Holdings – a data-focused clinical research organization – to support the International COVID-19 Data Alliance initiative, providing data engineering services to support a globally coordinated,
HealthBar Announces New Drive Thru Medical Center Services
GRAND RAPIDS – HealthBar, a provider of custom healthcare services to businesses, schools, and consumers announced new drive-thru medical center services at its locations in Grand Rapids and along the Lakeshore in Holland. Instead of the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Drivers In Michigan Can’t Stop Scooping up Used Chevy Equinox SUVs
DETROIT - Consumers are definitely driving their cars longer than ever before. And today’s vehicles
Smart Mobility Today: Ford, EV Workforce, H2 Flight, Tomatoes, Hubble Pic Problems
DETROIT - This week’s show includes lots of Ford news, an effort to grow the
Electric Cars Have Already Beaten Hydrogen-Power Vehicles
LONDON, UK - Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric
Lear Buys Industry 4.0 Specialist InTouch Automation
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. announced the acquisition of Novi-based InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies
Digital and Mobile
Estonian Team Wins International Cyber Exercise During Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Cyber Range hosted an International Cyber
Lean Construction Institute Names Detroit Man 2020 Annual Congress Chair
WASHINGTON – Jeff Creighton, senior corporate strategy manager and Lean leader at Barton Malow has
Cotter Appointed To Technology Council Of West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - Michael Cotter, director of digital products at Feyen Zylstra has been appointed
MITechNews Readers Get Free Tickets To Mobility Mondays Launch Nov. 11
DETROIT – Mobility Mondays, a new quarterly breakfast series aimed at highlighting the state’s rapidly
Sonic Cyber Attack Shows Security Holes In Ubiquitous Sensors
ANN ARBOR - Sound waves could be used to hack into critical sensors in a
Snyder Creates Homeland Security Advisor
LANSING - The governor will have a director advisor on emergencies, natural or man-made, under
Five Ways To Spot A Phishing eMail
DETROIT - In a 2016 report from Wombat Security, organizations reported that the most successful
Amazon CEO Blames Employee Error On AWS 5-Hour Outage Tuesday
SEATTLE - Amazon on Thursday blamed an employee who entered an input command “incorrectly,” causing
Business and Finance
TechTown To Receive $400,000 Federal Grant
DETROIT - The US Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is awarding TechTown
TCNewTech Pitch Night Vets Three Pitches, Awards $500 To Winner
TRAVERSE CITY - FirstIgnite was the audience favorite at the TCNewTech pitch event earlier this
U-M Student-Run Investment Fund Targets Early-Stage Climate Tech Companies
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan students and faculty have launched a student-run investment fund targeting early-stage
Successfully Improving And Growing Your Small Business
DETROIT - You have started your own business and now you have reached a crucial
LTU Wins $100K Extension To Help Fuel Collaboratory
ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University has been approved for a one-year, $100,000 extension to
Kyyba Offers Pitch Night At Start Garden In Grand Rapids
FARMINGTON HILLS - Kyyba Innovations, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit are hosting Pitch Club on
GreenLight Business Plan Competition Moves North To Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY - The GreenLight Michigan Business Model Competition is reaching out to Northern Michigan
Challenge Detroit Recruits Talent to the City for its Seventh Year
DETROIT – Challenge Detroit, a leadership development program that challenges leaders to learn by doing
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
