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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
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
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
Tom Crawford Named CFO At Ann Arbor SPARK
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK announced that Tom Crawford has been contracted to serve
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
ITC Holdings’ CEO Apsey Named To The Nature Conservancy Michigan Board
LANSING - Linda Apsey, president and CEO for ITC Holdings Corp., has been appointed to
Michigan Elected Officials, Environmental Groups Urge Quick State Action On Cancer-Causing PFAS In Michigan Waterways
LANSING - Michigan elected officials and environmental groups urged quick state action Thursday after a
Auto Coalition Formed To Save Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
WASHINGTON DC - Tesla, GM, and Nissan, have joined forces with other players in the
J.B. Hoyt Michigan’s Great Southwest’s Sustainability Practitioner Of The Year
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum has selected J.B. Hoyt as the
Featured News
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show strength with $1.2 billion invested into
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Events For a2Tech360 Week Sept. 14-22
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has announced its events calendar for A2Tech360, featuring the spirit of innovation through experiences, conversations,
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
Michigan
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
New LTU Degree Combines Technology With The Humanities
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is offering a new degree that combines high tech with the humanities
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
New LTU Degree Combines Technology With The Humanities
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is offering a new degree that combines high tech with the humanities
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Automation Alley 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Focus On Industry 4.0
TROY – Automation Alley, a statewide consortium of thousands of Michigan manufacturers, announced its 2026
Oceans To Produce Clean And Constant Power For The World
NEW YORK - The discovery that oceans will power the world is rather interesting. Thus
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program For Diabetes Sheltering In Place
ANN ARBOR - Eran Bashan, CEO of Hygieia, explains how his d-Nav program takes the guesswork out of insulin dosing for people who inject daily. It automates insulin dose prescribing using AI and patented technology
Research Shows Costly Failure To Coordinate COVID-19 Response
ANN ARBOR - The anecdotes are out there. A COVID-19 positive person from one state attends a wedding in a small town of another state and an outbreak occurs. Students flock to a state and
How The Pandemic Impacts School Reopenings
ANN ARBOR - Our infectious disease expert Fred Brown returns to talk about how schools can safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: It will be very challenging. Connect with me using: [email protected] LION
Free Online IT Training Offered For Detroiters
DETROIT–ExperienceIT, the collaborative group of IT-focused employers and workforce agencies in downtown Detroit, has announced that its fall 2020 training cohort will be held virtually. The free program, scheduled to begin Sept. 22, is open
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Rivian Market Capitalization Received $3 Billion Boost Joining Forces With Mercedes
IRVINE, Ca. - Rivian just added almost $3 billion to its market capitalization in a day,
Motorcycle Uses Hydrogen Fuel Cell That Provides 100 Percent Clean Energy
DETROIT - Meet Hydra, an e-bike with a difference. Unlike traditional electric motorcycles that rely
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
5G To Reach 1.5 Billion Subscriptions By 2024
DETROIT - 5G is expected to reach more than 40 percent global population coverage and
Before You Head To The Airport For Your Thanksgiving Travels Read These Warnings
SAN FRANCISCO - Some of the busiest travel days of the year in the US
VRARA Detroit: VR & AR In AEC WSG Gharfari
SOUTHFIELD - The VRARA Detroit has partnered with AIA Detroit Technology in Architectural Practice and
WSU Gets Nearly $1 Million To Attack Microplastic Pollution
DETROIT - More than half of waste released in a given year contains plastic materials.
FCC Preparing Proposal To Take Charge Of Consumer Online Privacy
WASHINGTON DC - The Federal Communications Commission is preparing a proposal that lays out new
Internet Of Things Makes Ransomware Big Business For Cyber Criminals
WASHINGTON DC - A report published Thursday looks at how the growing network of Internet-connected
Michigan Cyber Range Hub Opens At Macomb-Oakland University
AUBURN HILLS - Michigan's Cyber Range, hosted by Merit Network, will have a new hub
ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Student Night March 1
TROY - Join the Detroit Chapter of ISACA on March 16 at the Michigan State
Business and Finance
Marposs Announces Automatic Machine for Leak Testing of Sealed Batteries
AUBURN HILLS - Marposs announced its new automatic machine for leak testing of sealed batteries
Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Lithium-Silicon EV Batteries Deliver Next-Level Performance
DETROIT - The bad news just keeps coming for fossil energy stakeholders. High-performance, high-profile automakers
Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love
DETROIT – Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love Crawford may be best-known
Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an
U-M Startup Neurable Raises $2 Million Seed Funding
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan startup Neurable announced Thursday it has raised $2 million
CauseActivators.Com Matches Non-Profits To Businesses To Benefit People, Planet, Profits
ROYAL OAK - Dusty Welsh co-founded Cause Activators LLC a website that helps match non-profits
16 High School Girls Win $2,775 In MCWT Foundation Website Design Competition
DETROIT - Sixteen high school girls took home $2,775 in combined prizes in the Michigan Council
Michigan State University Foundation Launches $5 Million Venture Fund
LANSING - The Michigan State University Foundation announced the formation of its new, $5 Million
C/D/H TechMash – Technology Meets Free Beers – In Downtown Detroit May 19
hDETROIT - Join C/D/H on May 19 at the C/D/H Detroit office for TechMash and
Super Retail Group Selects Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Data Guru
ANN ARBOR - Super Retail Group has selected the LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru and SupplyChainGuru.com
Michigan Technological University Approves Two New Degrees: MA In Cybersecurity, PhD in Applied Physics
HOUGHTON - At a meeting of Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees on April 29,
Culinary Teams From Plymouth-Canton, Saginaw Place At National Restaurant Competition
LANSING - The culinary team from Plymouth-Canton Educational Park took second place an the management
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
