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Automation Alley Ex-CEO Ken Rogers Tribute
ANN ARBOR - Ken Rogers, the longtime executive director of Troy-based Automation Alley and former deputy Oakland County executive, passed in February. Rogers was a deputy Oakland County executive, working under then Oakland County Executive
NASA Rover Perseverance Update With Thomas Zurbuchen
ANN ARBOR - Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, joins MITech TV to update the Mars Rover Perseverance Mission. His team developed, launched and landed the rover on Mars last month, a
CitySide Ventures Creates Monthly Virtual Shark Tank To Fund Tech Startups
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver, who co-founded CitySide Ventures, Birmingham Angels and Great Lakes Angels, has co-created a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch investors in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. The
Breaking News
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced
Scientists Create New Molecules That Can Absorb Carbon Faster Than Trees
EDINBURGH, Scotland - A new discovery could help to turn the tides in the war
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off
Comerica Bank Michigan Economic Index Declines
DETROIT—Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index decreased in August to a level of 106.6 from
Hemp Wood Products Develops Growing Market
ANN ARBOR - Hemp Wood uses new technologies to develop products similar to plastics and
Lansing Caregiver Lobby Nov 4, USPS Bans Vape Shipping
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Nov. 3, Josh Cover, a Lansing cannabis attorney, discussed
Cannabis, Hemp, CBD Gift Guide Launches Nov. 1
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report is publishing a Cannabis, CBD, Hemp Holiday Gift Guide
Lyon, Wells Dismissed From Federal Flint Water Class-Action
LANSING - The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Friday a district court's denial
State Study IDs Best Spots For EV Charging Stations
LANSING – The ideal locations and the number of electric vehicle chargers along well-traveled Michigan
A123 Gets $2 Billion In New Business
LIVONIA – A123 Systems LLC, the Livonia-based, Chinese-owned manufacturer of lithium ion batteries and energy storage
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
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
Dematic Enhances Real-Time Software Automation Platform
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic announced Tuesday it has enhanced the operational analytics capabilities for its real-time
Family Christian Named Exclusive Retail Partner For Active Faith Sports
GRAND RAPIDS - Family Christian has been named the exclusive retail partner for Active Faith
The Golf Club’s Environmental Metamorphasis Focus Of Sustainable Business Forum
BENTON HARBOR - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will host a program and tour
Featured News
Will The Proposed UAP Disclosure Act Reveal UFO Secrets?
WASHINGTON DC - Is the U.S. government hiding UFO secrets? If so, they might soon be forced to disclose them, due
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow, who is quietly "dominating"
WormGPT: ChatGPT Rival With No Ethical Limits
ANN ARBOR - Experts have been warning that large language models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT can be leveraged for nefarious ends by using
Michigan
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities Publishes Reopening Playbook
LANSING —Michigan’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities have shared a playbook filled with strategies for
Red Cedar Development Moves Forward With Michigan Strategic Fund Approval
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a brownfield redevelopment tax increment financing plan for the
Dow Foundation Donates $1 Million For Flood Relief
MIDLAND—In response to the widespread devastation caused by extensive rain and dam failure impacting its
Three Michigan Startups Get NASA Grants To Develop Space Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Three Michigan companies are among 124 recipients of $104 million in NASA research funding
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities Publishes Reopening Playbook
LANSING —Michigan’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities have shared a playbook filled with strategies for
Red Cedar Development Moves Forward With Michigan Strategic Fund Approval
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a brownfield redevelopment tax increment financing plan for the
Dow Foundation Donates $1 Million For Flood Relief
MIDLAND—In response to the widespread devastation caused by extensive rain and dam failure impacting its
Three Michigan Startups Get NASA Grants To Develop Space Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Three Michigan companies are among 124 recipients of $104 million in NASA research funding
Research Study: Ohio School Principals Contend Pot Contributing To Decline In Students’ Health
Researchers at Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center surveyed Ohio’s K-12 principals last August
The Mitten State Hustle: Essential Tips for Side Businesses and Solopreneurs
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-parked-on-side-of-the-road-near-buildings-during-daytime-flC-jZUNWaQ Michigan’s entrepreneurial scene has grown significantly, providing opportunities for side businesses and solopreneurs
XRP Breaks Through Strongly, Siton Mining Attracts Global Investors To Join The Trend
HOUSTON, Texas - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trump's GENIUS Act, signaling a quiet
When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Drugmakers Would Have To Explain Prices Under Transparency Package
LANSING - Pharmaceutical companies would have to report to the state and the public annually how they set the prices of their prescription drugs under an eight-bill transparency package approved by the Michigan House Health
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Bratic Energy Offers EV Charging Pods Not Connected To Electric Grid For Commercial Customers
BRIGHTON – Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage as consumers seek to break their
Altair Announces Winners of 10th Annual Enlighten Award
TROY - Altair has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award. Presented
Ford Wants To Patent A Roof-Mounted Chair For Tailgating And Camping
DEARBORN - There are few pleasures in life that rival sitting on top of your
New Vehicles Must Average 40 mpg By 2026, Up From 28 mpg
DETROIT - New vehicles sold in the United States will have to travel an average
Digital and Mobile
mirari Offers Augmented Reality To Improve Manufacturing
ROYAL OAK - David Pollock and his team from mirari joins Matt Roush and Mike
The Top 19 Security Predictions For 2019
OKEMOS - What will happen in the future? Technology is opening many new doors as we head
Justice Department Charges Chinese With Cybercrimes That Pose National Threat
WASHINGTON DC - The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese nationals with cybercrimes, citing the threat
2018: The Year Privacy Took Center Stage
OKEMOS - As widely predicted, anticipated and even celebrated (by some), the biggest cybersecurity stories
Lawrence Tech Students Win 4 Of 5 Prizes In Cybersecurity Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Students from Lawrence Technological University took first, second and tied for third place
Uber Publishes Report That Says Government Agencies Demand Access To Records Affecting 11.6 Million Riders
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber, the ride hailing company, has had its file of requests by
U.S. Senators Push Encryption Bill Opponents Say Pits National Security V Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Sens. Diane Feinstein and Richard Burr are pushing an encryption bill,
Israeli Company Offers Detroit Chip-Technology To Prevent Car Hacking
TEL AVIV, Israel - Karamba wants to keep hackers from crashing your new connected car.
Business and Finance
Professional Development Space For Young Workers To Open In Mt. Clemens
MT. CLEMENS—Officials at PurposePoint LLC, a professional development company, announced that a nonprofit, The Industry,
PlanetM Invites Startups To Do 60-Second Elevator Pitches
LANSING—Officials at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are looking for Michigan-based entrepreneurs and companies to
Diva Tech Talk Podcast Wins Two AWC Awards
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The Association for Women in Communications has named the Diva Tech Talk podcast the winner of
XLerateHealth Names Six Healthcare Startups For 2020 Cohort In Flint
FLINT—XlerateHealth, a national healthcare startup accelerator based in Louisville, Ky., announced the selection of six
Semi-Finals For 9th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge
DETROIT - Next Energy is hosting on Feb. 23 the semi-finals of the 9th Annual
DTX Launch Detroit Taking Applications For 10-Week Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit is seeking applications from teams of college students or recent graduates
After the Election – AWC- Detroit Leads The conversation With “Fiercely Divided – Ways to Move Forward.”
DETROIT - The Association for Women in Communications-Detroit will host a highly engaging panel discussion
Survey: Small Business More Optimistic In 2017 Than In Past Two Years
GLENVIEW, IL - Some 85 percent of small business owners are optimistic about the economy
