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Michigan Virtual Cyber Summit Oct 21 – Registration Free
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Chief Security Officer Laura Clark provides details on the Michigan Virtual Cyber Summit scheduled for Oct. 21. COVID-19 has again forced Gov. Whitmer to cancel plans for hundreds of cyber professionals
Text Phone Hack Against Your iPhone And Android
ANN ARBOR - The latest hack making the rounds is one where the attacker sends a text message to your iPhone or Android, click on the message and malware is downloaded giving the bad guys
Fall Events Update For The Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. From past golf outings to the November gala are covered in her
Breaking News
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered
LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director
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,
MSU’s Institute Water Research Picked For Economic Study Of Groundwater Contamination Management
LANSING - Michigan State University’s Institute for Water Research has been chosen to conduct an
Michigan Sustainable Biz Forum Focus On Sustainability In Business Research
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is pleased to host John Elkington - world
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Launches New Program For Cleantech Businesses
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has launched a new program called the C
Report Identifies Areas Most In Need Of Green Infrastructure Investment
ANN ARBOR—Three counties in Michigan were identified among those most in need of new investment
Atomic Object Hires 3 Developers Through AI Competition, Grows Ann Arbor Office 25 Percent
ANN ARBOR - Atomic Object’s Ann Arbor office will grow by 25 percent the custom software
BullsEye Promotes Two To Vice President
SOUTHFIELD - Digital Voice and VOIP provider BullsEye has promoted Brian Babich to Vice President,
U-M Museum Of Art Offers Free Membership
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Museum of Art is now making museum membership
Next Generation Enrollment Acquired By Florida-Based PlanSource
ADA - Benefits administration service provider Next Generation Enrollment has been acquired by Florida-based PlanSource,
Featured News
Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace
ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting Michigan’s economy. There are certainly other
U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth is expected to
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7 million in September. Sales peaked at
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UM Launches Online Social Work, Medical School Classes
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan announced that students will, for the first time, be able
Electric Last Mile EV Partners With Canadian Company For Customer Connectivity System
TROY—Electric Last Mile Inc., a commercial electric vehicle company focused on last-mile delivery systems, announced
62,000 Apply For Michigan Tuition-Free Community College Program
LANSING – In the six weeks since launching Michigan Reconnect, enough Michiganders have applied for
Cities Paying People Up To $16,000 To Move There
DETROIT - Dozens of cities are offering up to $16,000 in cash incentives, homebuying allowances,
UM Launches Online Social Work, Medical School Classes
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan announced that students will, for the first time, be able
Electric Last Mile EV Partners With Canadian Company For Customer Connectivity System
TROY—Electric Last Mile Inc., a commercial electric vehicle company focused on last-mile delivery systems, announced
62,000 Apply For Michigan Tuition-Free Community College Program
LANSING – In the six weeks since launching Michigan Reconnect, enough Michiganders have applied for
Cities Paying People Up To $16,000 To Move There
DETROIT - Dozens of cities are offering up to $16,000 in cash incentives, homebuying allowances,
Ford EV Sales Up 19 Percent In August As Buyers Rush To Beat Sept. 30 Tax Credit Deadline
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by
How Is Technology Affecting Michigan’s Online Gambling Industry?
It’s no surprise that, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, this American state reported
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Outlaw Kratom
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Pharmacy Board on Monday to categorize kratom,
Washtenaw Community College Hosts AI Conference To Explore AI And Future Of Business
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College will convene leading regional and national voices from the
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Nearly $11 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds Available For Michigan
LANSING - The Biden administration on Monday opened up its request line for some $350 billion in funds to help state, county and local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly $11 billion available
COVID Update: Michigan Battling Virus Surge – New Normal Not Until Fall
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates his latest COVID-19 models that take into account the surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan and warns that the new normal may not begin until fall, rather than
MDHHS Updates Testing Requirements For Long-Term Care Facilities
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised its epidemic order for COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities across the state to reflect current guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Under changes to
Stryker Becomes Smart Robotics Joint Replacement Parter Of Minor League Baseball
KALAMAZOO - Stryker and Minor League Baseball have entered into a first-of-its-kind multiyear national partnership, designating the medical device company as The Official SmartRobotics Joint Replacement Partner of Minor League Baseball. Stryker is also the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Auto Hauler Exchange Launches New Online Marketplace
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that
Pawl Steps Down As Chief Mobility Officer, Managing Director Named Interim
LANSING – On Friday the Whitmer Administration announced Kathryn Snorrason has been named Interim Chief
How Many Miles Before An Electric Car Is Greener Than A Gas Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles have often been hailed as the future. Major motoring companies are
From Internal Combustion to Battery Electric Vehicles: Enabling Digital Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR - Today’s automotive industry faces a historical shift from internal combustion engine (ICE)
Digital and Mobile
DTMB Releases State’s Long-Term Job Outlook
LANSING - The Department of Technology, Management and Budget released the latest long-term regional employment
Michigan 2019 North American International Cyber Summit Oct. 28
DETROIT - The 2019 North American International Cyber Summit, has been announced for Monday, October
Seventh Annual Cybersecurity Purple Event July 17 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS – Many of the region’s best cybersecurity professionals who respond to in-the-moment cyber
Secure-24 Buys SAP Managed Services Provider
SOUTHFIELD—A unit of the Southfield-based managed services provider Secure-24 has purchased Symmetry Holding Inc., a
Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service – Two Red Level Offerings To Thwart Hackers
ROYAL OAK - Backup as a Service and Disaster Recovery as a Service are two
2016: The Year Hackers Stole The Show — With A Cause
OKEMOS - 2016 was the year hacktivists disrupted cyberspace as never before. And offline, hacker
Michigan Requirements For Data Breaches Under Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act
LANSING - With Yahoo having up to 1 billion users’ emails compromised, employee data breached
Latest Yahoo Data Breach Involves One Billion Accounts – Biggest Hack In History
PALO ALTO, CA. - Yahoo Inc. said on Wednesday that it has identified a new
Business and Finance
Applications Open For Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Cohort
GRAND RAPIDS - Applications are now open! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part
BuyMichiganNow New Features Including Events Calendar
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, founder of BuyMichiganNow.Com, updates new features on her Michigan business
Celebrate Small Business Registration Closes July 14
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business is excited to announce that the 17th Annual Awards
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
Orbio Space Technology Wins $500,000 In Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT – Orbio Space Technology, founded by Michigan Technological University Professor L. Brand King, won
Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Lewan Discloses Details Of Co-Working Space Impact Report
ROYAL OAK - Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Amanda Lewan joins M2 TechCast to talk about her
InGAGE Interview: Award-Winning DetroitMaid Expanding, Hiring
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of InGAGE, interviews Danielle Smith, Founder & CEO, Detroit
TCNewTech Boomerang Homecoming Event November 22
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech, The Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, and Startology are hosting a
