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VibeTech Partners With Metal Components To Make Portable Vibration Therapy Device
ANN ARBOR - Jeff Leismer, the CEO of VibeTech, a Wisconsin-based vibration rehabilitation therapy, is now working with Metal Components of Grand Rapids, MI., to build a portable version of its therapeutic device that can
COVID Vaccine Update – How Employers Can Protect Employees, Customers
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who is working with many US states and world nation states as an infectious disease expert, updates the latest news on the vaccines, potential vaccination times, and what employers
Cyber Hacks, Ransomware and Solarwinds Revisited
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann return on MITech TV to analyze the latest cyber threats, including ransomware attacks, database hacks and Solarwinds revisited. If you are worried about bad actors
Breaking News
LuxWall Gets DOE Funding To Accelerate Growth In Vacuum-Insulating Glass Manufacturing
YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies
Developments In Detroit’s Corktown To Bring Attainable Housing Options Near Ford’s Central Station District
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week announced three community revitalization projects that
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In November For Fourth Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in November totaled $260.5 million, down less than 1 percent
West Michigan’s Economy Continues To Experience Sluggish Growth
GRAND RAPIDS - Despite showing some modest gains, the West Michigan economy continued its sluggish
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
Comerica Bank: Michigan Auto Industry Vulnerable To Weaker Winter Sales
DETROIT– Comerica officials said that while overall manufacturing conditions are improving globally, in the U.S.
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
DTE Energy Earns Wildlife Habitat Council’s Corporate Conservation Leadership Award
DETROIT - DTE Energy has earned the Wildlife Habitat Council's 2018 Corporate Conservation Leadership Award. It
ITC Holdings’ CEO Apsey Named To The Nature Conservancy Michigan Board
LANSING - Linda Apsey, president and CEO for ITC Holdings Corp., has been appointed to
Michigan Elected Officials, Environmental Groups Urge Quick State Action On Cancer-Causing PFAS In Michigan Waterways
LANSING - Michigan elected officials and environmental groups urged quick state action Thursday after a
Auto Coalition Formed To Save Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
WASHINGTON DC - Tesla, GM, and Nissan, have joined forces with other players in the
Texas Company Offers $5 Million To Fund Michigan Startups, Small Businesses
DETROIT - Able Lending, a fintech startup headquartered in Austin, has announced it has made available
M2 Techcast: AT&T Offers Exclusive On Galaxy S7 Active – Bonus VR Glasses, Or Smart Watch
ROYAL OAK - The Galaxy S7 Active, exclusive to AT&T, it’s an all metal smartphone
Internet Advisor Podcast: Carson Reports On Big Change In OS Platforms For Apple Devices
DETROIT - Cal Carson reports on the huge wave of OS changes announced at the
Ford Motor Company Support Includes Four Free Days, Plus STEMinista Project
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is hosting Ford Fun Free Days, offering four free
Featured News
ChatGPT Could Transform Politics
PARIS, FRANCE — The AI bot ChatGPT has passed exams, written poetry, and deployed in newsrooms, and now politicians are seeking it
Powering Electric Vehicles – Panel Discussion With Auto Experts May 24 At LTU
SOUTHFIELD - Plugging electric vehicles into the Grid may become more difficult in the future as millions of EVs are sold.
Michigan CEO Survey: Economic Outlook For State Improves, Talent Remains Concern
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives say their economic outlook for both Michigan and the country has improved slightly, but the optimism
Michigan
Van Andel Institute To Sponsor K-12 STEM Education Conference
GRAND RAPIDS—The Van Andel Institute for Education announced that it would host “Science on the
Esperion Gets FDA OK For Another New Cholesterol-Buster, Offers Financial Update
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Nexlizet, a combination
State Unveils New Plan For Lake Erie Water Quality Improvement
LANSING—Michigan state government has released a draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and
Lean And Green Michigan Sets Southeast Michigan PACE Summit April 15
DETROIT—Lean and Green Michigan, the consulting firm for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, will
Van Andel Institute To Sponsor K-12 STEM Education Conference
GRAND RAPIDS—The Van Andel Institute for Education announced that it would host “Science on the
Esperion Gets FDA OK For Another New Cholesterol-Buster, Offers Financial Update
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Nexlizet, a combination
State Unveils New Plan For Lake Erie Water Quality Improvement
LANSING—Michigan state government has released a draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and
Lean And Green Michigan Sets Southeast Michigan PACE Summit April 15
DETROIT—Lean and Green Michigan, the consulting firm for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, will
Quick registration At F1 Casino: Step-By-Step Instructions
F1 Casino has emerged as a noteworthy contender in the online casino landscape. It distinguishes
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Navigating Global Regulatory Compliance: A Guide for IT & Telecom Manufacturers
Today’s world of loosely connected worlds has complicated the IT and telecom manufacturers’ regulation and
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Gaming
Entrepreneurship and gaming may seem worlds apart, but on closer inspection, they share striking similarities.
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How To Get CIO Jobs During The Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing director of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how CIOs can land top jobs at major companies even during a pandemic. In fact, he said, demand for CIOs that
Wayne State University Completes STEM Innovation Learning Center
DETROIT - Wayne State University has completed construction on the STEM Innovation Learning Center, and commemorated the occasion today with an interactive virtual celebration complete with live remarks, a 3D tour, drone flyover and more. The
97 Adult Education Programs Get $13.6 Million From Education Department
LANSING - Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations have been awarded Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding to support adult education and literacy programs throughout the state.
GVSU College Of Nursing Receives $500K Grant To Offer Primary Care For Vulnerable Grand Rapids Population
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
LG Buys Company That Makes User-Friendly Interactive Charging Stations
DETROIT - LG will acquire South Korean EV battery charger developer AppleMango, the conpany announced.
Turkey’s Newfound Cache of Rare Earths Could Supply the World’s EVs and More
NEW YORK -Turkey announced last week it discovered a massive rare earth reserve almost as
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
Quebec GM Factory Key To Michigan’s Future Building Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors will build a new factory in Quebec, Canada, as part of
Digital and Mobile
Credit Report Provider Adds False Identity Alert
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills-based 700Credit, LLC, the provider of credit reports and compliance, prescreening
Liberty Center One Announces Cloud Offerings, Updated Website
ROYAL OAK — Liberty Center One, a leading provider of IT delivery infrastructure, today completed
Five Predictions For AI, Intelligent Process Automation In 2019
BOSTON - Some major technology trends in 2019 include increased collaboration between data scientists and
123.Net Helps Bring Broadband Connections To 40 Percent Of Metro Detroit Without Internet
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, 123Net CEO Dan Irvin is joined
M2 TechCast: Deception Or The Art Of Fooling Or Entrapping A Cyber Attacker
FERNDALE - Deception has long been practiced by the military to trick an enemy into
M2 TechCast: Everything You Need To Know To Protect Your Business From Ransomeware
FERNDALE - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon again update the M2 TechCast audience
M2 TechCast: Merit Network Celebrates Golden Anniversary In May
FERNDALE - Merit Network President Joe Sawasky provides a preview of the Merit 50th Anniversary
Duo Security Gets $2.5 Million Grant From Strategic Fund To Expand Operations – Signs Lease On Allmendinger Building
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security was awarded a $2.5 million grant Tuesday from the Michigan
Business and Finance
TechTown Develops Detroit Small Business Stabilization Fund To Support Small Biz During COVID-19 Pandemic
DETROIT - TechTown is launching the Detroit Small Business Stabilization Fund with a goal of
Automation Alley Seeks Help From Medical Device Makers Battling COVID-19
TROY—Automation Alley is requesting help from its members identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective
Davenport University 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence Award
ROYAL OAK - Davenport University President Richard Pappas talks about the 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence
West Michigan Industrial Economy Flips To Positive, But Manufacturers More Cautious
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy has flipped back to positive, but manufacturers
Find Your Ditto Matches People Who Share Chronic Conditions – Inforum Interview
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, director of the Inforum inGAGE program for second-stage women entrepreneurs,
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Foundation Announces New President, Vice President
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation announced Wednesday that Carey Pachla as
Tech248 Joins M2 Techcast Lineup For Monthly Interviews With Oakland County Tech Newsmakers
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle Manager, Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center and Tech248
MSU’s Conquer Accelerator Names Stoliker Entrepreneur-In-Residence
EAST LANSING - The Conquer Accelerator program at Michigan State University announces Wednesday that Travis
