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Engineering Society of Detroit Looking To Fill The Gender, People Of Color Gap In Tech, Engineering
ANN ARBOR - Robert Magee, executive director of the Engineering Society of Detroit, joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on a special Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday show. Magee is offering several educational programs
Fred Brown Updates Bottlenecks in Vaccine Distribution System
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the bottlenecks that have stimied COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the US population. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch teams of
Xfinity Data Caps Rebuffed, Business Plans Outlined
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Gilbert, vice president of communications at Comcast's Heartland Region (Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky) rebuffs story in the technology press that claims Comcast data caps will cost people money. She also outlines various
Breaking News
Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and
ITC Holdings VP of Regulatory Affairs Discusses Support for Women in Energy
NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel,
Beaver Island Gets $10 Million For Green Ferry
CHARLEVOIX - For the second time in a year, Beaver Island has received funding for
Cross-Sector Convening: Recycling And Reuse Of PV Solar Panels
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council will host
Michigan Marijuana Sales Breaks Record In July
LANSING - Michigan marijuana sales broke another record last month with more than $171 million
Gage Cannabis Opens 10th Retail Location Near Flint
DETROIT - Gage Growth Corp. announced last week the opening of its 10th provisioning center
Michigan Marijuana Retailers Spread Across Michigan, Room For Expansion Remains
EAST LANSING - New geographic analysis by experts at Anderson Economic Group shows that, after
Annie Rouse, Anavii Market, iHemp Hour at 12 noon EST August 5
LANSING - Hemp stole Annie's heart in 2009 when the plant was a paper topic
Grand Rapids’ Investment In Green Infrastructure Outweigh Costs
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University researchers have found the benefits outweigh the costs of
DTE Energy, Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy In Renewable Natural Gas Project
DETROIT - DTE Energy broke ground last week on a project with Wisconsin-based Pagel’s Ponderosa
Meijer To Switch To LED Interior Lighting – Expects To Reduce Electricity Costs By 50 Percent
WALKER - Meijer plans to join the sustainability movement by switching all its stores to
Toyota Debuts Second Iteration Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Class 8 Truck
TRAVERSE CITY - Toyota on Monday unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell
EnvisionTEC Develops Flexible Photopolymer For 3D Printing Applications
DEARBORN - EnvisionTEC, which makes professional grade 3D printers and materials, has developed a new 3SP
U.S. Army TARDEC To Offer Industry Look Behind The R&D Curtain
WARREN - The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center will host its
Purchasing Managers Index At Highest Value In Six Months – Era Of Falling Prices At End
DETROIT - Even though Comerica’s Economic Activity index this week reported a decline from the
The New Light: Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura On Invention Of White-Light LEDs
ANN ARBOR - Physicist Shuji Nakamura, professor of materials and electrical & computer engineering at
Featured News
Current Climate: Demand For Oil Will Peak By The End Of The Decade
WASHINGTON DC - The International Energy Agency estimates that global demand for oil is set to peak at the end of the decade before
Gotion’s $2.4 Billion EV Battery Plant Free To Build In Mecosta County
MECOSTA COUNTY - Gotion Inc. says a $2.4 billion, 2,350-job electric vehicle battery facility can move forward after a federal agency
$930 Million In Federal Grants To Expand Internet Access To Every US Home
WASHINGTON DC - The massive federal effort to expand internet access to every home in the U.S. took a major step forward on
Michigan
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
Michigan A Top 10 State For Corporate Expansion; Not K-12 Performance
LANSING - Michigan is already a top ten state when it comes to "corporate facility
Women’s Tech Group Now Sponsoring 10 All-Girl Teams In LTU’s Robofest
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has increased the number of
Lawrence Tech Earns 2020-21 ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University announced that it has earned the 2020-21 Military Friendly School
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
Michigan A Top 10 State For Corporate Expansion; Not K-12 Performance
LANSING - Michigan is already a top ten state when it comes to "corporate facility
Women’s Tech Group Now Sponsoring 10 All-Girl Teams In LTU’s Robofest
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has increased the number of
Lawrence Tech Earns 2020-21 ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University announced that it has earned the 2020-21 Military Friendly School
Kaboom77 Australia: Your Guide to Payment Methods & Secure Transactions
Payment methods at Kaboom77: what is available to Australians Introduction Kaboom77, accessible through their website
Gday77 Casino Review: Is Gday77 a Legit Casino for Aussie Players?
Review of the Gday77 Casino gaming site for Australian players Introduction G'day, gaming enthusiasts! The
European Solar Manufacturer Shuts Down US Operations When Funding Dried Up
ARIZONA - A major solar manufacturer has shut down its U.S. facility before production fully
Snoop Dogg’s Cannabis Brand Partners With Pure Ohio Wellness To Launch In Ohio Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Death Row Records Cannabis, founded by Snoop Dogg, has partnered with Pure Ohio
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Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown: Home COVID-19 Testing Could Create New Normal
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown provides details on a worldwide survey of epidemiologists. They contend that a combination of vaccines and daily home testing could allow many more people to return to their near normal
MEDC Has $20 Million In COVID Relief For Most Michigan Counties
LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced the availability of $20 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funding through the federal CARES Act for unbudgeted expenses used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association Seeks To Make Michigan A Space State
ANN ARBOR - Gavin Brown, Executive Director of MAMA, provides details on a three pronged plan to make Michigan a space state. Two parts of the plan are in place with Oscoda as the horizontal
So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?
ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov.
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Mobility
Smart Mobility Today – EVs, AI, Drones, Autonomous Mobility
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, we focused on Detroit’s automakers,
New Battery Gets 621 Miles On A Charge
DETROIT - The third generation of CATL’s cell-to-pack (CTP) technology offers a range of over
Scientists Accidentally Stumble On ‘Holy Grail’ Of Batteries For Electric Vehicles
PHILADELPHIA - Scientists have come across an unexpected way to commercialize a breakthrough form of
EV Start-up Progress Report: Who Will Make It and Who Won’t
DETROIT - Tesla and legacy automakers are building the EV revolution, but does it leave
Digital and Mobile
The Severe Shortage of Cybersecurity Professionals is a Key Risk to Our Nation’s Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The unprecedented demand for well-trained cybersecurity workers continues to grow. Some experts
Russian Hackers Trying To Influence American Mid-Term Elections
SAN FRANCISCO - Russian hackers and propagandists who interfered in the 2016 US presidential election
Tech Companies Worried European-Style Privacy Regs Coming To US
WASHINGTON DC - The United States' privacy regulations shouldn't be anything like Europe's, tech giants argued on
jacapps Launches More Than 100 Audio Apps For Salem Media Group
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps announced it has launched more than 100 audio apps for its
Apple Working On New Security Measures To Prevent iPhone Hacking
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple engineers are working on new security measures that would prevent an
Congressmen Seek To Create Commission To Address Digital Security Issues
WASHINGTON DC - As Apple battles with the Justice Department over creating a backdoor into
US Developed Iran Cyberattack Plan If Nuclear Talks Failed – Code Named Nitro Zeus
WASHINGTON DC - The US developed an elaborate plan for massive cyberattacks on Iran's critical
Apple CEO Denounces Federal Judge Order To Crack iPhone
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple CEO Tim Cook denounced a federal judge's order to crack open
Business and Finance
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Goes Online Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - In light of the continuing impact of the coronavirus, the Midwest Growth
Duo Security’s Song Donates $1 Million To Washtenaw County Small Business Fund
ANN ARBOR - Dug Song, who sold in 2018 Duo Security to Cisco for $2.35
Pure Michigan Business Connect Updates Virtual Matchmaking Platform For COVID-19 Resonse
LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. Pure Michigan Business Connect program is expanding its free, online
LEAP Opens Applications For Emergency Small Business Relief Grants
LANSING—The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) successfully secured $600,000 from the MEDC’s Small Business Relief
Grand Angels Names Former Bissell Executive As New President
HOLLAND - Grand Angels has named Tim Parker, a former research and development executive at
Universal Mind Hosts Mobile Monday Grand Rapids Dec. 12 Event
GRAND RAPIDS - Universal Mind, a digital consulting and services firm, is hosting the next
Four Pitch & Prize Opportunities Open Now
DETROIT - Hey entrepreneurs and creators we hope you are getting ready for a a
M2 TechCast: Inforum’s Shea Interviews Founder Of WorkIT Health Detox Program
ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea, Director of its inGAGE program that provides female entrepreneurs
