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Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Non-Profit Status
ANN ARBOR - Jared Mauch, a board member of the Detroit Internet Exchange, provides details on its new non-profit status. DET-iX") is a a Regional Internet Exchange Point (IXP) with core switching fabric located in
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Events Update
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the events scheduled for the remainder of 2021 for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. MCWT Every day we work toward our mission to inspire
What Does It Take To Get Funding From An Angel Investor?
ANN ARBOR - What does it take to get private equity financing from an Angel Investing group? David Weaver who supervises deal flow for the Birmingham Angels and City Side Ventures tells you the ins
Breaking News
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
Biden Administration To Loan $1.5 Billion To Restart Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant In Southwest Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion loan to restart
Energy Secretary Granholm Discloses Battery Apprenticeship Guidelines For Michigan
DETROIT - Top officials in President Joe Biden's administration visited a United Auto Workers union
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Hero Project USA Veterans Helping Veterans Through Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Nov. 8 , we devoted the show to provide
GVSU Expert: West Michigan Economy Slightly Better But Still Flat
GRAND RAPIDS, — In West Michigan and across the country, supply chain problems have resulted
MITech TV Focus: Hero Project USA Using Cannabis Businesses To Help America’s Veterans
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Monday at 2 pm, we devote the show to
Comerica Bank Michigan Economic Index Declines
DETROIT—Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index decreased in August to a level of 106.6 from
Study: 1.3 Million Jobs, $82 Billion In Wages Tied Directly To Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR—The Great Lakes support more than 1.3 million jobs that generate $82 billion in
ITC Names New VP, Deputy General Counsel
NOVI—ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States, has
DOE Provides $7 Million To Michigan Cybersecurity Company To Protect Grid, EVs
YPSILANTI -The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $7 million in funding for Michigan-based
Hydrogen At Tipping Point – $11 trillion Market On Tap
NEW YORK - After decades of false starts, hydrogen technology is poised to take off
Dematic Adds Multishuttle Flex Automated Inventory Staging Buffer
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and
Worksighted Promotes Miller To Onboarding Manager
HOLLAND – Worksighted has promoted Jeremy Miller to onboarding manager for the new onboarding team
123.Net Adds New Fixed Wireless Tower in Shelby Township
SHELBY TOWNSHIP - As part of its continuing network investment, 123.Net has added a new
Information Systems Resources Expands Staff, Promotes Two Executives
DEARBORN - Information Systems Resources has expanded its staff with the addition of three senior
Featured News
$250 Million Order Placed For Fast, Flying Cars
PERTH, Australia - An Australian flying car maker has received a $250 million order for its vehicles to be sold in
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 the Aug. 8 auction held by
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 over the availability and quality of
Michigan
Lawrence Tech, Providence Establish Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Program
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University announced that it will launch a two-year master’s degree program in physician
Huron County Launches Effort To Expand Internet access, Improve Speeds
BAD AXE—The Huron County Economic Development Corp. and the recently formed Huron County Broadband Committee
Michigan House Considering Elliott-Larsen Change
LANSING - Under the radar, there are renewed legislative efforts to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil
Centrepolis Accelerator To Honor Top Clients In Online Ceremony Dec. 16
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will
Lawrence Tech, Providence Establish Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Program
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University announced that it will launch a two-year master’s degree program in physician
Huron County Launches Effort To Expand Internet access, Improve Speeds
BAD AXE—The Huron County Economic Development Corp. and the recently formed Huron County Broadband Committee
Michigan House Considering Elliott-Larsen Change
LANSING - Under the radar, there are renewed legislative efforts to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil
Centrepolis Accelerator To Honor Top Clients In Online Ceremony Dec. 16
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
How Is Cryptocurrency Price Calculated?
Cryptocurrency has become a great means of earning passive income when investing successfully. People still
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Names Lori Koza Executive Director
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive
Shyft Group To Be Acquired By Swiss-Based Aebi Schmidt Group
NOVI–The specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter Shyft Group Inc. announced that its shareholders had approved
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Ferndale Laboratory Offers Rapid COVID-19 Testing To Michigan Schools
FERNDALE—Officials at Olive Labs Inc. announced a partnership with Concentric, a COVID-19 testing division of Boston-based Gingko Bioworks, to provide rapid testing for schools. Olive Labs Inc. is a women- and minority-owned, federally certified clinical
Caledonia’s Aspen Surgical Buys Canadian Maker Of Personal Protective Equipment
CALEDONIA—Aspen Surgical Products Inc., the Caledonia-based manufacturer of disposable surgical products, announced the acquisition of Saint-Laurent, Quebec-based BlueMed Medical Supplies Inc. BlueMed is a manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective disposable shoe covers and other personal protection
Genomenon Completes $5.3 Million Financing Round
ANN-ARBOR—Genomenon, the genetics informatics company, has completed a $5.3 million financing round, company officials announced. The financing will enable the company to expand its commercial operations, which serve genetic testing labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biopharma
COVID Pandemic Could Be Under Control In Michigan By Fourth Of July
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update Matt and Mike about the rate of COVID vaccinations in Michigan, the level of the contagion, and how if the stars align right Michigan could get
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Toyota Debuts Prius Hybrids Amid Skepticism Of Its EV Strategy
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite
Automakers Invest Billions In North American EV And Battery Manufacturing Facilities
ANN ARBOR - Automaker investment in battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing in North America
Ford CEO Claims Drivers Will Pay To Sleep In Their Vehicles
DEARBORN - Ford CEO Jim Farley has made it quite clear that he envisions a
Digital and Mobile
WatchGuard Names Former Trivalent Group North America Partner Of Year
TROY – The former Trivalent Group, now part of Rehmann, has been named North American
Survey: 77 Percent Of Transport, Auto Organizations Hit With IoT-Focused Cyberattack
DETROIT - A new survey shows 77 percent of organizations in transport and automotive markets
3D Printing Manufacturer Gets FDA Clearance For Heart Procedure Help
PLYMOUTH — Materialise, the Belgian developer of software and services for the 3D printing industry
Dominic Serra Announces Metro Wireless Expansion Into Metro Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Metro Wireless President Dominic Serra joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast
Red Level’s Coffey – Nearly Half Of Small Businesses Fall Victim To Cyberattack
ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Microsoft Solutions Manager for Red Level, talks about cyberattacks
M2 TechCast: Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Explains October Hack That Brought Down Internet
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann explains how the Dedicated Denial of Service attack
Mobile Monday Michigan Cybersecurity Jobs Event Nov. 14 To Be Streamed On Facebook Live
TROY – So many people wanted to attend Mobile Monday Michigan’s Nov. 14 event on
Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community
Business and Finance
Lakeshore Advantage Provides Educational Series For Diverse Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage has released the Certify Your Business video series to offer education
Bamboo Royal Oak Now Open And Offering Private Tours
ROYAL OAK - Bamboo is open safely for those returning to an office or virtual
Small Business Development Center Expands Services to Aid COVID-19 Recovery
LANSING — The Michigan Small Business Development Center has expanded its no-cost services to reflect
13th Annual Gamic Competition – Quarter Finals Scheduled
DETROIT - 2021 GAMIC Applications for the 13th Year of the competition are now closed.
Jool Health Lands $4.5 Million Investment For Health Care Software Developer
ANN ARBOR - A software company that wants to use artificial intelligence to take workplace
MCWT Names Cisco’s Alison Gleeson Woman Of Year In Technology
DETROIT- The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Alison Gleeson its “Woman of the Year
MCubed Grows $30 Million Investment Into $100 Million Follow-On Funding
ANN ARBOR - A five-year, $30 million investment into bold research and scholarship from the
Ann Arbor SPARK Pitch Club Nov. 12
ANN ARBOR - On November 29th at SPARK Ann Arbor Pitch Club will include three startup
