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Will Russian Cyber Attacks On USA Come After Ukrainian Invasion?
ANN ARBOR - When Russia invades the Ukraine in the next week or so, according to US Intelligence Reports, will the US response provoke Russia into attacking the US power grid? Richard Stiennon, founder of
How The Pandemic Has Changed Executive Searches: Executive Search Partner’s Gary Erickson Explains
ANN ARBOR - The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the pace of business and companies with superior technology capabilities are winning the race, says Executive Search Partners' Gary Erickson. Now companies are looking for CIOs
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,
Breaking News
Gov. Whitmer Announces $22.2 Million To Advance Michigan-Backed Clean Hydrogen Hub
LANSING —Governor Whitmer announced that a Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for
Ohio’s New House Speaker Promises To Nix Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
DTMB Hosts State Surplus Sale Dec. 6, In Time For Holiday Shopping
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget will host an in-person state
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index Jumps 7.9 Percent In May
DETROIT – The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 7.9 percent annualized in the three
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Events For a2Tech360 Week Sept. 14-22
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has announced its events calendar for A2Tech360, featuring the
With No Other Bidders, Tropics Wins Right To Buy Skymint Pending Court Approval
LANSING - Skymint’s primary lender, Tropics, LP, submitted the winning bid to purchase Skymint at
Michigan CEOs’ Confidence In Economic Outlook Improves, But Inflation, Talent Shortages, Recession Remain As Risks
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns
New Michigan Legislation Would Expand Commercial Clean Energy Financing Program
LANSING - A financing tool that helps businesses fund clean energy and energy efficiency projects
DTE Energy To Bring Additional Renewable Energy To More Customers In Michigan
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced June 9 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved the company’s
Shyft Group To Offer All-Electric Built Class 3 Chassis For Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI– The Shyft Group, Inc. plans to bring to market an all-electric purpose-built Class 3
West Michigan Sustainable Business Hires Wesley Watson As New Engagement Manager
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business has hired Wesley Watson as its new Engagement
Lambert Edwards Launches Strategic Planning Practice In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Lambert, Edwards and Associates Inc. of Grand Rapids launched a new practice
Zeamster: Making Banking Secure Online
DETROIT - Kevin Shamoun, Founder and CEO and Erica Drozdowski, Director Client Integrations, join us
Wayne State Approves Executive Master Of Science In Automotive Supply Chain Management
DETROIT - The Wayne State University Board of Governors has approved a new executive master
North Kent Community Services Has New Name, New Store
ROCKFORD - North Kent Community Services connects people to the resources they need, which includes
Bob Moore Hemp Financing For Farmers, CBD Production, Medical Marijuana
ROYAL OAK - Financing expert Bob Moore talks about the various ways he can help
Circuit Court Judge: Cannabis Businesses Can’t File For Bankruptcy When They Fail
LANSING - Marijuana is still illegal under federal law so when a marijuana business goes
Blain Becktold Talks About Industrial Hemp Outlook For Michigan in 2020
ROYAL OAK - iHemp's Blain Becktold makes predictions for industrial hemp production in Michigan in
Green Wolverine Provides Training For Hemp Farmers
ROYAL OAK - Want to become a Hemp farmer but don't know how? Green Wolverine,
Featured News
FBI Takes Down Moobot Botnet Used By Russian Military Hackers To Target US Government
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI took down a botnet of small office/home office (SOHO) routers used by Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’ bones. And now there’s scientific research
U.S. Workforce Has More Employees Over 65 Than Ever Before, Could Drive Profits
CALIFORNIA - The graying of the U.S. workforce is gaining momentum. A Pew Research survey found nearly a fifth of Americans age 65
Michigan
DaySmart Buys Sports And Recreation Management Software Developer
ANN ARBOR–DaySmart Software, the business management software developer, announced the acquisition of Seattle, Wash.-based Dash
EV Maker Inks Deal With Italys Pininfarina For Design
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials of Farmington Hills-based Hercules Electric Vehicles announced it has signed a strategic agreement
Kornbluh Assumes Role As Wayne State University Provost
DETROIT - Mark L. Kornbluh, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the College
T-Mobile Provides West Michigan Towns With 5G Service
BELLEVUE, Wash.—Officials at the wireless carrier T-Mobile announced areas in and around the city of
DaySmart Buys Sports And Recreation Management Software Developer
ANN ARBOR–DaySmart Software, the business management software developer, announced the acquisition of Seattle, Wash.-based Dash
EV Maker Inks Deal With Italys Pininfarina For Design
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials of Farmington Hills-based Hercules Electric Vehicles announced it has signed a strategic agreement
Kornbluh Assumes Role As Wayne State University Provost
DETROIT - Mark L. Kornbluh, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the College
T-Mobile Provides West Michigan Towns With 5G Service
BELLEVUE, Wash.—Officials at the wireless carrier T-Mobile announced areas in and around the city of
Bob Moore Hemp Financing For Farmers, CBD Production, Medical Marijuana
ROYAL OAK - Financing expert Bob Moore talks about the various ways he can help
Circuit Court Judge: Cannabis Businesses Can’t File For Bankruptcy When They Fail
LANSING - Marijuana is still illegal under federal law so when a marijuana business goes
Blain Becktold Talks About Industrial Hemp Outlook For Michigan in 2020
ROYAL OAK - iHemp's Blain Becktold makes predictions for industrial hemp production in Michigan in
Green Wolverine Provides Training For Hemp Farmers
ROYAL OAK - Want to become a Hemp farmer but don't know how? Green Wolverine,
MPSC Report: Continued Growth In Renewable Energy And Distributed Generation
LANSING - A new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission finds continued growth in
A Deep Dive into GZone PH Thriving Online Casino Ecosystem
The rapid expansion of the Philippine online casino industry has created a vibrant environment for
How High-Purity Alumina Tubes Enable Extreme Heat Processing
In industrial environments where temperatures soar beyond 1600 °C, ordinary materials quickly fail. Furnaces, reactors,
Ohio Lawmaker Gets Death Threats Over SB56 Cannabis Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio lawmaker says he’s received death threats over a cannabis bill currently
Advanced Technologies
What Are Cryptocurrency Non Fungible Tokens And How Do They Protect Digital Assets?
ANN ARBOR - Internet attorney Enrico Schaefer joins Matt and Mike to explain Cryptocurrency Non Fungible Tokens - or NFTs, are pieces
Walmart To Create Fintech Start-Up For Employees, Customers
DETROIT - Walmart said this week that it’s creating a fintech start-up with Ribbit Capital, one of the venture capital firms
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what has happened in FinTech in 2020
Automation Alley Project DIAMonD Creates 3D Printer Network
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center and a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub for North America, has
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Ann Arbor SPARK Gets $2.4 Million To Expand Broadband
ANN ARBOR - Phil Santer from Ann Arbor SPARK explains the $2.4 million in Federal money awarded to build 20 miles of underground fiber optic cable, connecting downtown Ann Arbor and downtown Ypsilanti with critical
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 of the approved School Aid Fund Budget (PA 48 of 2021) crafted with bipartisan support from the Michigan Legislature. The
MMS Holdings Names Two Executive Vice Presidents
CANTON – Life Sciences company MMS Holdings Inc. has appointed Kelly J. Hill to Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations and Strategy and Michelle Gayari to Executive Vice President of Global Operational Excellence and
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: Renewable Energy, AI, Robots and Drones
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes news about renewable energy, some caution being
Toyota’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Is Every EV’s Worst Nightmare
TOKYO - Toyota’s most fuel-efficient SUV is a historic nameplate for the Japanese automaker. The
Solar Car Can Drive For Months Without Need To Recharge
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - The Dutch company Lightyear has just announced that its Lightyear 0 model is
$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022
DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are
Digital and Mobile
Richard Stiennon Publishes 2020 Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, has published his latest Security
Three Michigan University Startups In Deep Learning, Augmented Reality, Robotic Process Automation Get $250,000
DETROIT - The Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing has awarded $250,000 to three projects that
Three Detroit Startups Receive Cash Prizes At TechTown’s Start Studio Showcase
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit announced Friday that the creator of Skilled-Tec, a mixed and augmented
Davenport University Expands Employment Guarantee Program To Include Cyber Defense
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University is expanding its employment guarantee program to students earning a
Your Internet Browser History For Sale Thanks To Congress – Are VPN’s The Solution?
WASHINGTON DC - Your internet service provider can sell your browsing history to the highest
DOE Report: Power Outage By Cyberattack Threat To Critical Defense Infrastructure
ROYAL OAK - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
Walsh College Offers Nation’s First Auto Cybersecurity Course Starting April 4
TROY - Walsh College is offering a Fundamentals of Automotive Cybersecurity course in this upcoming
Smart Grid Security: Is Trouble Coming?
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
Business and Finance
6 Useful Tips for Starting an Electronics Business
DETROIT - Since electronics, computer equipment, and gadgets have become more affordable to the general
CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by
State To Provide $237 Million For Small Biz Loans, Venture Capital Fund Investments
GRAND RAPIDS - Nearly $237 million in federal funding coming to the state is planned
Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
DETROIT - You've read the success stories about our Retail Boot Camp alumni, and now
Diva Tech Talk? MCWT? Kathleen Norton-Schock Tells All
ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and with the Michigan Council of
Deadline March 6 To Apply To Pitch At Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 6. (11:59 EDT). Selected companies
Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Company Raises $11.5 Million From Venture Capitalists
ANN ARBOR — May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company seeking to replace existing transportation systems
One-Million-Cups Program Helps Oakland County Entrepreneurs Get Started
ROYAL OAK - Tech248 co-director Greg Doyle talks about the one-million cups program started by
Bob Moore Hemp Financing For Farmers, CBD Production, Medical Marijuana
ROYAL OAK - Financing expert Bob Moore talks about the various ways he can help
Circuit Court Judge: Cannabis Businesses Can’t File For Bankruptcy When They Fail
LANSING - Marijuana is still illegal under federal law so when a marijuana business goes
Blain Becktold Talks About Industrial Hemp Outlook For Michigan in 2020
ROYAL OAK - iHemp's Blain Becktold makes predictions for industrial hemp production in Michigan in
Green Wolverine Provides Training For Hemp Farmers
ROYAL OAK - Want to become a Hemp farmer but don't know how? Green Wolverine,
Business News
- Top Celebrity Chef Says Red Meat Is Still 'King' — Even As 'Beeflation' Pushes Prices To All-Time Highs
- Over 40,000 Evacuated In Southern California As Chemical Tank Leak Sparks Explosion Fears: Here's What To Know
- NATO Chief Says 'Hundreds Of Billions' In New Defense Spending Is Coming As Trump Sends More US Troops To Poland
- Top Celebrity Chef Says Red Meat Is Still 'King' — Even As 'Beeflation' Pushes Prices To All-Time Highs
- Over 40,000 Evacuated In Southern California As Chemical Tank Leak Sparks Explosion Fears: Here's What To Know
- NATO Chief Says 'Hundreds Of Billions' In New Defense Spending Is Coming As Trump Sends More US Troops To Poland
