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Looking For A CIO? Executive Search Partners Can Help Your Company Find A Great Fit
ANN ARBOR - If your company needs a top-flight Chief Information Officer, Executive Search Partners can help you find one. All the senior partners are former CIOs, including Gary Erickson, the Managing Partner, who explains
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
Breaking News
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line
Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership
Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be
Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this
Michigan Attorney General Nessel To Speak at Hash Bash 2022 On UM Campus April 2
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be one of the featured speakers
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
MPSC Approves More Wind For Consumers’ Renewable Energy Plan
LANSING – The Michigan Public Service Commission this week approved Consumers Energy Co.’s request to
UM Launches Carbon Neutrality Commission
ANN ARBOR – Officials at the University of Michigan announced the selection of the President’s
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
Idemitsu Lubricants America Opens 13,000 Square Foot Lab In Wixom
WIXOM — Japanese company, Idemitsu Lubricants America, has opened a new, 13,000-square-foot laboratory space in
LIFT, ASM Partner To Bring To Deliver Materials Science Content To High School Curriculum
DETROIT - Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the ASM Materials Education Foundation are introducing a
Featured News
Michigan Leading Country In Clean Energy, Electric Vehicle Projects And Jobs
LANSING — In just under a year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy
GM Invests $60 Million In California Battery Materials Maker Mitra Chem
DETROIT - General Motors is investing $60 million in a Silicon Valley-based battery materials company to help GM bring more affordable
ITC Michigan President Reflects On 2003 Blackout, Discussed Future Need
NOVI – On MITech TV Aug. 14, we joined Simon Whitelocke, president of ITC Michigan, to celebrate the company’s 20-year anniversary.
Michigan
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
Induction Heating Company To Partner With NextEnergy To Advance Technology
AUBURN HILLS—Heat X, a developer of magnetic induction heating technology, announced an agreement with NextEnergy,
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
Induction Heating Company To Partner With NextEnergy To Advance Technology
AUBURN HILLS—Heat X, a developer of magnetic induction heating technology, announced an agreement with NextEnergy,
Ohio Gov. DeWine Continues To Push Bill That Would Change Voter Approved Cannabis Law
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to
Astemo To Build Regional Headquarters In Wixom, Hire 150 Engineers
FARMINGTON HILLS - Astemo Americs will invest $95 million to develop a new regional headquarters
Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Brand Now Available In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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.
MIOSHA Issues Emergency Rules To Control COVID-19 Spread In The Workplace
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her concurrence of the need for a comprehensive set of Emergency Rules that will help protect Michigan workers, businesses, customers and communities from the spread of COVID-19. The new
Reopening Survey: Only 28 Percent of Workers Expect Return to Workplace by End of 2020
NEW YORK - As new COVID-19 cases continue rising, a survey of US employees finds that only 28 percent expect returning to the workplace by the end of 2020. The Conference Board survey also reveals
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
The Lincoln L100 Will Totally Change The Way You Think About Cars
DETROIT - Few are privy that automaker Lincoln has made the most fantastic and eye-catching
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
GM President Mark Reuss Announces EV Corvette Z06
DETROIT - Some time ago we moved the Corvette team into the EV space in
California Aims To Triple Sale Of Electric Cars By 2026
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years
Digital and Mobile
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
Shutdown Threatens Even More Government Websites
WASHINGTON DC - The government shutdown, now in its 25th day, continues to affect the
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
Secret Code For Smart Devices To Keep Black Hats Out Of Internet Of Things
SAN FRANCISCO - Everyone knows that all these smart devices plugging into today’s homes -
Business and Finance
How To Get CIO Jobs During The Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing director of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
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
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
March 7 Deadline To Pitch At Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - March 7 is the deadline for companies wishing to be selected to
Great Lakes Angels To Vet Three Tech Start-Ups On March 15
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels will hear three elevator pitches on March 15 at
MSU Hosts GreenLight Business Model Competition – Purse Of $100,000
EAST LANSING – Michigan State University is hosting the 2017 GreenLight Business Model Competition on
