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If You Are Under 50, You Still Are Vulnerable To COVID 19
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the state of COVID infection in the United States and provides charts that show anyone under age 50 - even if they have been vaccinated - are at
Richard Stiennon With Russian Hacking Update
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, President Biden levied sanctions on a number of Russian technology companies he says hacked the US in an attempt to sway the 2020 election to former president Trump. Biden
STEM Internship Salaries Reimbursement Program From Ann Arbor SPARK
ANN ARBOR - Calling all startups and mid-sized companies looking for STEM student interns! STEM Forward is offering a $3,000 match for hiring a Michigan based intern for your company. Ann Arbor SPARK and the
Breaking News
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Dutch Group To Open Large-Scale Hemp Processing Facilities In Indiana
OUDE PEKELA, Holland - Dun Agro Hemp Group, Inc., the American corporation of the leading
Traverse City’s Dunegrass Launches Campaign Promoting Cannabis Tourism
TRAVERSE CITY - Cannabis is now an industry emerging alongside tourism in Northern Michigan. One
Study: Can Hemp Fiber Be Used In Auto Industry?
NASHVILLE, TENN. –The Hemp Alliance of Tennessee is leading a study on the feasibility of
Detroit Finally Awards First Recreational Marijuana License To Grower
DETROIT - Doghouse Farms, a grow operation on Detroit’s east side, received the license and
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
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
World’s Most Advanced Robot Predicts What Life Will Be Like In 2123
SEATTLE - The ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, Ameca, has raised eyebrows once again with its stunning prediction of what the
Honda And Toyota’s Battle To Achieve 1,000-Mile EV Range
TOKYO - When it comes to electric vehicles, the battle is heating up. Tesla, once kings of the EV world, now
United States Is Building A Robot Army To Battle China’s Robots
WASHINGTON DC - The time has finally come for robots to duke it out. According to ScienceAlert, to keep up with
Michigan
Swift Biosciences Expands Coronavirus Research
ANN ARBOR—Swift Biosciences, Inc., a developer of DNA and RNA library preparation kits, announced the
Lawrence Tech Inks Agreement With Ontario College For Business, IT Degrees
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has signed a new articulation agreement with Ontario’s St. Clair College that
Centrepolis Accelerator Sets Webinar For Cleantech Companies
SOUTHFIELD–Cleantech companies take note: The Centrepolis Accelerator, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Free Online IT Training Offered For Detroiters
DETROIT–ExperienceIT, the collaborative group of IT-focused employers and workforce agencies in downtown Detroit, has announced
Swift Biosciences Expands Coronavirus Research
ANN ARBOR—Swift Biosciences, Inc., a developer of DNA and RNA library preparation kits, announced the
Lawrence Tech Inks Agreement With Ontario College For Business, IT Degrees
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has signed a new articulation agreement with Ontario’s St. Clair College that
Centrepolis Accelerator Sets Webinar For Cleantech Companies
SOUTHFIELD–Cleantech companies take note: The Centrepolis Accelerator, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Free Online IT Training Offered For Detroiters
DETROIT–ExperienceIT, the collaborative group of IT-focused employers and workforce agencies in downtown Detroit, has announced
Scientists Build Device That Pulls Electricity From Thin Air
INDIA - Experts from India are nearly making electricity from thin air. The result could
MSU Federal Credit Union Unveils 2025-2026 Women of Sparta Cohort
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is proud to announce the
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sue Regulators Contending Rules For Ads And Products Violate Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio marijuana companies sued regulators over product and advertising rules, saying they're too
Ohio DCC Posts Proposed New Rules On Labeling And Packaging Requirements
COLUMBUS - Ohio regulators have filed new proposed rules to build upon the state’s marijuana
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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
LTU Professor Gets Grant To Train Small Construction Companies On COVID Safety
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is offering free COVID-19 safety training to construction firms with fewer than 100 employees under a grant from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The training will be offered on the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
MCity To Invest $5.1 Million To Enable Remote Autonomous Vehicle Testing
ANN ARBOR—Mcity, which operates the world's first purpose-built test environment for connected and autonomous vehicles,
How Many Miles Before An Electric Car Is Greener Than A Gas Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles have often been hailed as the future. Major motoring companies are
China Is Racing To Control The Global EV Supply Chain
DETROIT - Competition between the United States and China in the realms of electric and
A Lithium-Ion Battery Charged To 60 Percent In 5.6 Minutes
BEIJING, China - A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has successfully
Digital and Mobile
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
IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event
Comcast Xfinity xFi Uses AI To Block Cyber Threats Connected To Home Network
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast has launched nationally Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, an artificial-intelligence-powered service that monitors,
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 -
FBI Maintains Silence On How It Cracked Terrorist iPhone – Israeli Company Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is maintaining its silence about a hack that gave it
May ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting May 12: Insider Threats, IT Risk
TROY - Insider threats and IT Risk will be the topics discussed at the May
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
Business and Finance
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Updates
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the latest news, events and competitions from the Michigan
MCWT Signature Gala Goes Virtual
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s 14th annual Signature Gala went virtual—one more
Small Business Association of Michigan Creates Guide To Navigate COVID Work Situaitons
LANSING – To aid with the transition to remote work, the Small Business Association of
Business Leaders For Michigan Hires Donofrio To Succeed Rothwell As CEO
LANSING- Business Leaders for Michigan hired of Jeff Donofrio to succeed Doug Rothwell in leading
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
Meet Michigan’s Newest Venture Capital Company – Grand Ventures
GRAND RAPIDS - In Michigan Venture Capital has been on a slow and steady rise.
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,
