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Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and Richard Stiennon, founder of Birmingham-based IT-Harvest provide their monthly cybersecurity tips. On Oct. 25 they explained how anyone can safely
Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental housing, auto detailing and now labs that test hemp and cannabis products. His latest acquisition is ABKO Labs in Warren,
COVID Holiday Updates With Epidemiologist Fred Brown – Spoiler Alert No Big Parties
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's happening nationally with the COVID virus, also updates on vaccines, plus his take on whether it is safe to host house parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving
Breaking News
BMW, Ford, Honda Vehicle-Grid Integration Joint Venture Begins Operations
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they
Nearly 7 Out of 10 Economists Surveyed By Wall Street Journal Deem Trump Worse For Inflation Than Harris
WASHINGTON DC - The Wall Street Journal published a survey on Monday that reported that when
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions
LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on
Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Reveals Top Four Finalists
DETROIT - The public has cast their votes and after a tight race, the Comerica
Marijuana Industry Employment Age Lowered To 19 Under Bill
LANSING - Rep. Kevin COLEMAN (D-Westland) bill expanding the minimum age for marijuana industry employees from
UBS Report: New Car Prices Set To Tumble Due To Over Supply
DETROIT - A recent report from UBS estimates that global car production will exceed sales
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
Breakthrough Boost for Solar-Powered Fuel Made by Splitting Water
CHICAGO - Hydrogen is an incredibly powerful fuel, and the ingredients are everywhere—in plain old
$4,500 Electric Car Outselling Tesla’s Model 3 In China By Almost Two To One
BEIJING, China - State-owned Chinese automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly massively outselling Tesla in the
Consumers Energy Buys 166 Megawatts Of Wind Power From Crescent Wind
JONESVILLE—Officials at Consumers Energy announced that it had taken ownership of the 166-megawatt Crescent Wind
Xfinity X1 Customers Can View Academy Awards Sunday With 1500 Hours Of Content
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Building off of last year’s success, Comcast, ABC Television and the Academy
Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator Now Called ACRE AgTech
WEST OLIVE – The Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator is now known as ACRE AgTech, but
Verizon Is Jumping Back On The Unlimited Data Bandwagon
DETROIT - The wireless carrier launched a new plan Monday that offers unlimited data, talk
MTU Study: 3-D Home Printer To Produce 1000 Percent Return Over 5 Years
HOUGHTON - Interested in making an investment that promises a 100 percent return on your
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING – AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
State Agency Has Granted 41 Marijuana Prequalifications
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency provided 41 applicants with prequalification status – the first
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING - AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
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
Fanuc Robotics, Machine Tool Maker In New Training Program
ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools
Consumers Energy Donates $50k For Small-Town Development
JACKSON–Michigan communities in Oscoda, Livingston and Gratiot counties are receiving a total of $50,000 for
100 Workers Sought For Tech, Trades Training
DETROIT—The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is now seeking 100 civilians and companies
St. John Lutheran School Takes Fourth Place At Future City Nationals
SOUTHFIELD—The team from St. John Lutheran School in Rochester won a fourth place finish in
Fanuc Robotics, Machine Tool Maker In New Training Program
ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools
Consumers Energy Donates $50k For Small-Town Development
JACKSON–Michigan communities in Oscoda, Livingston and Gratiot counties are receiving a total of $50,000 for
100 Workers Sought For Tech, Trades Training
DETROIT—The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is now seeking 100 civilians and companies
St. John Lutheran School Takes Fourth Place At Future City Nationals
SOUTHFIELD—The team from St. John Lutheran School in Rochester won a fourth place finish in
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING – AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
State Agency Has Granted 41 Marijuana Prequalifications
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency provided 41 applicants with prequalification status – the first
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING - AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
Tech Breakthrough Could Transform How The World Produces Hydrogen
SOUTH KOREA - A team of researchers in South Korea has just taken a massive
Woodchuck Partners With Barton Malow To Transform Wood Waste Into Clean Energy
GRAND RAPIDS – Woodchuck announced that it has partnered with Barton Malow to divert wood
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
Annual TEDx Returns To Detroit And Takes Attendees Inside The Talk
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit is gathering the region’s leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Michigan Computer, Math Workers Annual Wage Double Average Of All Other Workers
DETROIT - The median annual wage for computer and math workers is more than double that of all workers in Michigan, a news study from Spanning shows. Michigan employs 111,930 tech workers who earn
Henry Ford Innovations Invites Entrepreneurs To Digitize Health Inquires
DETROIT – Henry Ford Innovations, in partnership with Google Cloud and Miracle Software Systems, will launch an international competition hosted in Detroit, inviting entrepreneurs to propose their top ideas for reducing health inequities through the
Fred Brown COVID Vaccine Update – Johnson & Johnson
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan again to update the latest pandemic news. In this video interview, he discusses the COVID vaccines, including the one made by Johnson &
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Build LFP Battery Plant In Marshall
MARSHALL – Ford announced Feb. 13 it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s
Chinese-Made EV Can Travel 640 Miles On A Single Charge
BEIJING, China - With more and more Americans switching to electric vehicles — EVs now
LTU Grand Prix Of Student Racing Oct. 29
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Blue Devil Motorsports teams will once again hold their annual autumn Grand
Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Boasts 400-Mile Range
DETROIT - In the summer of 2020, Hyundai launched IONIQ as its own electric brand consisting
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
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
Report: 50 Percent Of Retailers This Holiday Season Could Leave Your Credit Card Open To Hack
NEW YORK - A new report contends more than 50 percent of retailers have failed
Business and Finance
Detroit Demo Days Names Five Cash Winners, Funds Ten Other Finalists
DETROIT – The annual Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day pitch competition culled its list of
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
Back Story On TechTown Virtual Toast Of The Town Sept 30
ANN ARBOR - Lindsay Robillard from Wayne State's TechTown joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan
Detroit Demo Day Announces Finalists For Annual Entrepreneurship Competition
DETROIT – Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day today announced the 15 finalists competing for a
TCNewTech Boomerang Homecoming Event November 22
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech, The Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, and Startology are hosting a
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Winners For Major Awards
ANN ARBOR - At an event that seemed to take a page from the Academy
Ann Arbor SPARK Hires Entrepreneurial Services Director For Mobility Programs
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director
Babinchak Pays It Forward By Paying For Women To Take Tech-Exam Prep Classes
ROYAL OAK - Amy Babinchak, the owner of Harbor Computer Services, Third Tier and SellMyMSP,
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING – AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
State Agency Has Granted 41 Marijuana Prequalifications
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency provided 41 applicants with prequalification status – the first
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING - AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
