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COVID Variations Spreading In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the spread of a new variation of COVID-19 in Michigan and provides tips for businesses, academic institutions, and other groups on how they can avoid spread the even
Gilbert Family Foundation Donates $500M To Pay Detroit Property Taxes
ANN ARBOR - The Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund on Thursday announced an unprecedented and transformational $500 million philanthropic investment over the next ten years, to be accomplished through strategic contributions to community
Cyber Insurance From Agent Terry Bean
ANN ARBOR - Social media marketing guru Terry Bean, who started Motor City Connect more than a decade ago, is now selling cyber insurance. He tells you why in this video interview you should contact
Breaking News
Game-Changing Research Unlocks New Wind Energy Potential
NEW YORK - When you consider today’s industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically
Amazon’s High Desert-Based Solar Farm With AI Operational
SEATTLE - Amazon officials recently announced that its first solar farm-plus-battery energy storage project has
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III On Federal Register
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III
GM Debuts Vehicle-To-Home Charger That Can Supply Power To Houses For Weeks
DETROIT - Purchasing an electric vehicle requires maintenance on the owner's part, such as charging the
Report: 2021 New Car Prices Up 11.8 Percent, Used Up 37.3 Percent
EAST LANSING - Anderson Economic Group has released the results of their recent analysis comparing
Cannabis Headlines From Rick Thompson Executive Director Michigan NORML
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson, executive director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest cannabis headlines,
Why Hemp Drinks Can Help You Drink Less Alcohol
DETROIT - Let’s be real, it can be a nice little ritual to wind down
Report: Industrial Hemp Market Poised For Huge Growth In 2022
FORT COLLINS, CO - Look for the industrial hemp market to continue to grow in
Wind Continues To Dominate Renewable Energy Generation In Michigan
LANSING – Wind generation continues to be the primary source of alternative electric power in
Energy Waste Reduction Saves Utility Customers $1.1 Billion
LANSING – Energy waste reduction programs have saved nearly 1.6 million megawatt hours of electricity
Creating YOUR Green Home Seminar
ANN ARBOR - The Builders and Remodelers Association will present a seminar on Feb. 26
GVSU Cuts Deal With MSU To Deal With Water-Related Issues
MUSKEGON - Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute have signed a memorandum of
Comcast To Roll Out Pay-As-You Go TV, Internet, Wireless Plans Soon In Michigan
DETROIT - Comcast Thursday announced Michigan will be one of five states where it offers
Tech248 July 26 Meetup Focus On Nontraditional Talent Options For IT Companies
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland County’s Tech248 on July 26 will be hosting a program that
TechTown Detroit Names New Board Members
DETROIT - Business Incubator TechTown has named seven new members to its Board of Directors.
Big Data – Small Bytes Automation Alley Update July 13
TROY - Join Automation Alley for a discussion on Big Data for business July 13
Featured News
Grand Rapids Public Museum Receives $300,000 Grant From Steelcase Foundation for Immerse Educational Program
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Public Museum announce it has been awarded a generous grant of $300,000 from the Steelcase
Michigan Economic Activity Index Jumped In The Spring
DETROIT - The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 5.2% annualized in the three months through April, although it was still
Anthropic — The $4.1 billion OpenAI Rival — Debuts A.I. Chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO - As Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google race to develop the most advanced chatbots, powered by generative artificial intelligence, Anthropic is investing
Michigan
David E. Cole Column: Key To The Future For Inner-City Residents Is A Solid Education
ANN ARBOR - We live in a very tumultuous time with the pandemic and Black
LTU’s ‘Extreme Science Saturdays’ For High Schoolers Moves Online for 2020-21
SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University’s Marburger STEM Center will hold its “Extreme Science Saturdays” programs for high
WOW Adds Internet Video In Detroit, Chicago, and Evansville, Ind.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Officials at WideOpenWest Inc., which does business as WOW Internet Cable & Phone announced
ESD Moves Two Engineering Exam Review Courses Online
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit announced that its exam review classes for the Fundamentals of
David E. Cole Column: Key To The Future For Inner-City Residents Is A Solid Education
ANN ARBOR - We live in a very tumultuous time with the pandemic and Black
LTU’s ‘Extreme Science Saturdays’ For High Schoolers Moves Online for 2020-21
SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University’s Marburger STEM Center will hold its “Extreme Science Saturdays” programs for high
WOW Adds Internet Video In Detroit, Chicago, and Evansville, Ind.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Officials at WideOpenWest Inc., which does business as WOW Internet Cable & Phone announced
ESD Moves Two Engineering Exam Review Courses Online
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit announced that its exam review classes for the Fundamentals of
Researchers Contend AI Can Exploit Common Vulnerabilities In Networks In Under 15 minutes?
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even
Lakeshore Advantage Debuts New SURGE Accelerator Programs To Support Startups
HOLLAND —Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel
MG Motor Unveils World’s First EV Using New-Age Semi-Solid Battery
LONDON - The MG4's late summer debut is a milestone moment for a new generation of
Buried Treasure Found In Wyoming
WYOMING - For years, China has been the leading global supplier of rare earth treasures,
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
How Will COVID-19 Impact US Elections Nov. 3?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown offers a slide show he prepared for one of the two major US political parties that predicts how the pandemic could impact in-person voting. More than two-thirds
Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center Opens
ANN ARBOR - Tonya Mathews, director of the new Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center, provides the back story on how she hopes it will help train the next generation of Science, Technology, Match, Arts
Michigan Health Info Network Shared Services Adds New Board Member
ANN ARBOR — The Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services has added Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, M.D. has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. His appointment is effective Oct. 20. Rosenberg, a tenured Associate
What Is The Status Of COVID-19 Vaccines?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the status of the multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates in development around the world. Some very preliminary candidates could be available for very high risk people by year's end.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Federal Government Will Soon Hand You $4,000 To Buy A Used Electric Car
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that will make used
Toyota Secures Huge Lead in Solid-State Batteries To Release a Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO, Japan - Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota Motor is by far the leading holder
California Aims To Triple Sale Of Electric Cars By 2026
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years
Detroit Based Plug Zen Offers Wired And Wireless EV Charging Stations
ANN ARBOR - Plug Zen is a Detroit-based start-up that launched to develop EV charging
Digital and Mobile
Blockchain Promises To Remove Patient Data Silos
ANN ARBOR - Healthcare specialists increasingly view blockchain technology as a way to streamline the
BullsEye New CEO Tisko Focuses On Upgrading Workforce Tech Talents, Custom Tech Support
SOUTHFIELD – On January 1, long-time BullsEye Telecom chief operating officer Tom Tisko assumed his
InnoSTARS Competition Looking For China-Ready Michigan IoT Companies
ROYAL OAK - Chicago Venture Capitalist John Robinson talks about China's InnoSTARS competition that is
Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Makes His 2019 Predictions
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Security Officer for the state
Hacking Into homes: ‘Smart Home’ Security Flaws Found In Popular System
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity researchers at the University of Michigan were able to hack into
Motor City ISSA Networking, Recruiting Meeting May 19
NORTHVILLE - Motor City ISSA is hosting its second networking and recruiting event May 19
Cyber Security: Curiosity Can Kill More Than The Cat
LANSING - Most adults know that washing your hands reduces the risk of spreading germs,
Houses Unanimously Approves Email Privacy Act – Senate Expected To Do Same
WASHINGTON DC - Who says Congress can’t work together? Well certainly so when it
Business and Finance
Lakeshore Advantage Awards $3.3 Million In Restart Grants To 428 Small Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and regional partners,
TechTown Toast Of The Town Goes Virtual Oct. 1
DETROIT –Since its launch six years ago, TechTown Detroit’s Toast of the Town, the organization’s
Monica Wheat Joins Visionary Voices Speakers Bureau To Amplify Female, Non-Binary Voices
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneur Monica Wheat, entrepreneur and investor, discusses her selection to the inaugural
Detroit Demo Day Seeks Voters For Peoples’ Choice Awards
ANN ARBOR - Laura Granneman, vice president Quicken Loans Community Fund, asks the Detroit entrepreneur
Carrot Wellness, Tech248 Member, Gamifies Health App For 60,000 Customers
ROYAL OAK - Irene Spanos, co-founder of Tech248 in Oakland County, interviews Michael Andaran, the
DTX Launch Detroit 10-Week Summer Accelerator Application Deadline April 21
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit is an intensive 10-week summer accelerator for college students and
Entrepreneur You Conference For Women Is Back
DETROIT - Entrepreneur YOU is the premier women led conference supporting other women entrepreneurs in
Bamboo Detroit Co-Working Space Offers Starter Memberships For Just $40 A Month
ROYAL OAK - If you’re an early stage entrepreneur in Detroit, Bamboo Detroit has a
Business News
- Eric Jackson Thinks AI Is Eroding Software Giants And The Pain Will Only Intensify In 6–12 Months: 'They're Overcompensating…'
- Citizens Financial Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
- ChatGPT And Copilot Are Becoming Americans' First Stop For Medical Questions— But Trust Still Lags
- Eric Jackson Thinks AI Is Eroding Software Giants And The Pain Will Only Intensify In 6–12 Months: 'They're Overcompensating…'
- Citizens Financial Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
- ChatGPT And Copilot Are Becoming Americans' First Stop For Medical Questions— But Trust Still Lags
