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LinkedIn Live Analysis Presented by Melih Oztalay
ANN ARBOR, MI December 7, 2020 - LinkedIn is adding live video capabilities to its platform. It's not open to every business, says Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a digital marketing agency in Birmingham,
COVID-19 Update: Post Thanksgiving Pandemic Surge Just Before Xmas
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown, who works with nations and states as an unpaid epidemiologst, warns that a surge of COVID-19 will probably be manifested by Thanksgiving gatherings, just in time for
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what has happened in FinTech in 2020 and his outlook for FinTech in 2021 - Spoiler alert - Mergers and Acquisitions.
Breaking News
Biden Administration To Loan $1.5 Billion To Restart Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant In Southwest Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion loan to restart
Energy Secretary Granholm Discloses Battery Apprenticeship Guidelines For Michigan
DETROIT - Top officials in President Joe Biden's administration visited a United Auto Workers union
Shape the Future of MITechNews: Your Opinion Matters
Welcome to our MITechNews community survey!We are on a mission to ensure our website serves
Proposed Change Would Expand Allowable e-Bike Operation
LANSING - Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to
July New And Existing Home Sales Turned The Corner
DETROIT - Sales of new homes increased in July, up by 1.0 percent to a
America’s Back Office And THC123 Provide HR Services And More
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella heads up risk management for America's Back Office, an HR,
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 Public Service Commission Urges Lower Gas Rates To Reflect Lower Corporate Tax Rates
LANSING - After first inquiring with the utilities it regulates, the Michigan Public Service Commission
Record Leap In 2014-2016 Global Temperatures Biggest Since 1900
ANN ARBOR - Global surface temperatures surged by a record amount from 2014 to 2016,
Flying Slime: Harmful Algal Blooms Can Become Airborne
ANN ARBOR - Waves lapping against the shoreline is always a pretty scene, but it
Michigan Tech Team To Evaluate Economic, Environmental Impact If Line 5 Bursts
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University will lead a team of experts in evaluating the economic
West Michigan Auto Supplier Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS - What is powering the North American auto industry? Innovation, global supply chains,
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology ConnectNet Social Networking Event March 8
NORTHVILLE - Join MCWT's ConnectNet Social, an opportunity to network and meet other individuals in
Michigan Tech Reveals New Logo, Rebranding Campaign
HOUGHTON - After more than 130 years, Michigan Tech rolled out its first cohesive, University-wide
Report: Wind Energy Adds $13 Billion A Year To U.S. Economy Over Past Five Years
WASHINGTON DC. - Building new wind farms in the U.S has added $13 billion a
Featured News
Amazon’s Latest Way To Hook You – Cellphone Bill Of $10 Or Even Free
SEATTLE - Amazon may soon be dangling yet another perk in front of prospective Prime members: the chance to save big
June Is Here And With It Higher Electricity Costs Across Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Just in time for summer temperatures in Michigan, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy upped on June 1 electricity
NASA Releases Video Of Unidentified Orb Flying In Middle East
WASHINGTON DC - A group of experts studying UFOs convened by Nasa live streamed a presentation of their findings on Wednesday.
Michigan
Top 5 Ways Apple Failed Businesses In The 2010s
CUPERTINO - The 2010s weren't perfect for Apple, despite the fact the company introduced a
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek
Gambling Package Could Mean $100 Million More For Schools
LANSING - If everything goes as hoped, Michigan casinos will be able to start offering
LTU students look to solve future problems in federal ‘Grand Challenge’
SOUTHFIELD—Four Lawrence Technological University students won top prizes in a federally sponsored research competition to
Top 5 Ways Apple Failed Businesses In The 2010s
CUPERTINO - The 2010s weren't perfect for Apple, despite the fact the company introduced a
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek
Gambling Package Could Mean $100 Million More For Schools
LANSING - If everything goes as hoped, Michigan casinos will be able to start offering
LTU students look to solve future problems in federal ‘Grand Challenge’
SOUTHFIELD—Four Lawrence Technological University students won top prizes in a federally sponsored research competition to
Tech-Savvy Tips for Picking a Safe Online Casino Platform
The world of online casinos is packed with options. New players and seasoned gamers alike
Huge High Grade Silver And Gold Deposit Discovered
COLUMBIA - Outcrop Silver & Gold has reported a new high grade shoot at the Morena
Ohio Now Allows Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries
AKRON, Ohio - More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now
Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give
Advanced Technologies
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Science Tech
GVSU Alumna Launches ‘Headband Aid’ To Bring Relief To Those Wearing Masks For Extended Hours
GRAND RAPIDS — Frontline workers responding to COVID-19, along with many others who are returning to their jobs, are wearing masks all day long. Some are experiencing irritation, especially around their ears. Katarina Samardzija, a
Dow Develops, Donates Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns
MIDLAND–For healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation gowns are among the most used and needed personal protective equipment. In response to this critical need, Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) collaborated with nine partners across
Canadian Startup Creates Drone That Can Plant 40,000 Trees A Month
SAN FRANCISCO - This week, on land north of Toronto that previously burned in a wildfire, drones are hovering over fields and firing seed pods into the ground, planting native pine and spruce trees to
GR Materials Manufacturer Partners With Coca-Cola, MakersRespond On Face Shields
GRAND RAPIDS—Boyd Corp., a manufacturer of engineered materials and thermal management systems, announced a joint effort with Coca-Cola Co. and MakersRespond.org to deliver critically needed medical face shields for healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tesla Battery Research Paper Provides Details Of 100-Year Battery Design
CANADA - Tesla's battery research arm based in Canada published a paper earlier this month
Waiting At A Red Light Will Become History Thanks To Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - Waiting at a red light is hardly anyone’s dream, but this is inevitable
GM Eyes Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Generators, Charging Stations
DETROIT - General Motors is finding new markets for its hydrogen fuel cell systems, announcing
Battery Breakthrough Provides Five Times The Driving Range Of Lithium-Ion At A Lower Price
ANN ARBOR - Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new battery technology
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Expert Stiennon Explains Russian GRU Hacking Of US Election
ROYAL OAK - A dozen Russian military security agents - more commonly called the GRU
Hackers Working For Russia Gain Access To US Electric Utilities Control Rooms
WASHINGTON DC - Hackers working for Russia were able to gain access to the control
Duo Security, CyberArk Expand Cybersecurity Packages
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security’s flagship zero-trust product – Duo Beyond – now integrates with
MSU Engineering Students Win IEEE Antenna Event
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University engineering students sounded the channel and won the “foxhunt”
Walsh College Adding Cybersecurity Concentration, Sets Webinar
TROY - Walsh College will offer a new cybersecurity concentration in its Master of Science
‘Mock Them For The Idiots They Are’ – Anonymous Plans ‘Trolling Day’ Against ISIS
PARIS - In its latest move against ISIS, hacktivist group Anonymous is asking its supporters
Hello Barbie Doll Toy Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - Hello, Barbie. Can we talk? Security researchers are worried about your safety.
MI-SBDC Offers Small Business Cyber Threat Risk Assessment Tool
GRAND RAPIDS – The Small Business Development Center of Michigan Friday announced its intention to
Business and Finance
Finnish Businesses Coming to Michigan To Explore Investment Opportunities
HOUGHTON, MI – A Finnish business delegation will be coming to both the Upper Peninsula
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Create Scholarship Fund
SOUTHFIELD – The MCWT Wednesday announced its MCWT Scholarship Fund. The MCWT Foundation made an
Startup Grind Connects Entrepreneurs To Network Of Resources
GRAND RAPIDS - Corey Hart returned to Grand Rapids last September to find that support
“Conversations With An Executive Recruiter” Video Series Seeks Questions From Job Seekers
ROYAL OAK – On Jan. 27, MITech TV kicked off a new video series with
MITechNews Editor To Moderate Connected Vehicle Panel Oct. 28 At TiECon Midwest In Dearborn
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest 2016 Oct. 27-28 is Michigan’s largest entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of
M2 TechCast: TechTown Working With Tech Entrepreneurs To Develop High-Growth Start-Ups
ROYAL OAK - Paul Riser Jr., Managing Director of Tech-Based Entrepreneurship at TechTown in Detroit,
M2 TechCast: AmyCell Seeks To Match Software Talent In Region To Available Jobs
ROYAL OAK - Lori Emerson, Talent Connector at AmyCell LLC, works with recruiters to promote
M2 TechCast: WIN Director Katz Updates Opportunity Detroit Tech
ROYAL OAK - Lisa Katz, Executive Director at the Workforce Intelligence Network, updates Opportunity Detroit
