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Detroit’s Own Rachel Konrad Now PR Boss At Impossible Foods
ANN ARBOR - Former Free Press Auto Writer Rachel Konrad reflects on a 25-year communications career that has led her to run worldwide communications for Impossible Foods, the vegetable meat sustitute that Burger King sells
Bamboo Detroit To Open Royal Oak Co-Working Center
ANN ARBOR - Amanda Lewan, co-founder of Bamboo Detroit co-working space, joins Matt and Mike to announce that her newest location, Royal Oak, will open in January. Coworking & Virtual Offices Open Coworking includes 24/7 access
COVID-19 Health Update: Now 2 Vaccine Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, our epidemiologist, discusses the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that have been introduced in the past week. The Moderna Therapeutics candidate may be able to get into mass production faster than
Breaking News
Study: To Extend Lithium-Metal EV Battery’s Life, Drain It And Let It Sit
PALO ALTO, Ca. - Stanford University researchers found that the best way to extend the
Report: Detroit’s Economic Picture Expected To Brighten Over Next 5 Years
ANN ARBOR - Detroit is likely to experience falling unemployment, rising wages and an expanding
Biden Missing Opportunity To Sway Young Voters On Legalizing Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
US Chamber Report: America’s Worker Shortage Worse By The Day
WASHINGTON DC - The US Chamber of Commerce announced a nationwide initiative to address the
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index Ticks Higher For Fourth Straight Month
DETROIT—The Michigan Economic Activity Index compiled by economists at Comerica Bank increased in March to
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
Artful Wind Turbines For Eastern Market Focus Of Crowdfunding Campaign
LANSING - Underused spaces within and around Eastern Market in Detroit will become activated with
Microscopic Defects Make Batteries Better
HOUSTON - High-performance electrodes for lithium-ion batteries can be improved by paying closer attention to
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
Michigan Technological University Alum Gifts $250,000 For Electrical Engineering Scholarships
HOUGHTON - David Brule Sr., an alumnus and longtime supporter of Michigan Technological University, donated
MSU Grad Gives $1.7 Million Real Estate Gift To Support College Of Engineering
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University’s ability to advance the fields of chemical engineering and
Featured News
Michigan CEO Survey: Economic Outlook For State Improves, Talent Remains Concern
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives say their economic outlook for both Michigan and the country has improved slightly, but the optimism
Chinese Researchers Make Major Breakthrough In 6G Communication
BEIJING - Researchers at the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Second Institute have achieved a breakthrough in next-generation 6G communication
Researchers Find Way To Produce Hydrogen And Purify Water
EDMONTON, Alberta - University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify
Michigan
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
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Named Top 2019 Project In Southfield Excellence Awards
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, a business incubator for manufacturers and product-based businesses, was named Top Project
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
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Named Top 2019 Project In Southfield Excellence Awards
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, a business incubator for manufacturers and product-based businesses, was named Top Project
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
DTE Sues St. Clair County For Placing Restrictions On Solar Farms
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - County officials in Michigan’s Thumb face a lawsuit from the state’s
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
LTU Hosts Students Of Self-Driving Car Tech From Around Nation
SOUTHFIELD—Eight students from around the country have arrived on the campus of Lawrence Technological University
Auto Expert Michelle Krebs Updates EVs, Insane Auto Prices
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive, which publishes AutoTrader.Com and KellyBlueBook.Com, joins Matt
Report: Annual Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales in North America Will Grow 30 Percent Annually Through 2030
BOULDER, Co. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights estimates plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) adoption
Ford To Double Production Of Electric F-150
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced plans to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightningpickup
Digital and Mobile
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”
CNET Details How Russian Hackers Infiltrated The DNC Computers
WASHINGTON DC - In the months leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, Russian
‘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
Internet-Connected Toys Pose Cybersecurity Risk For Christmas
SAN FRANCISCO - Better watch out if you buy an Internet-connected toy this Christmas. Hackers
Business and Finance
New Video Series: Conversations With An Executive Recruiter
ROYAL OAK - MITechNews is kicking off a new video series with former CIO Gary
Business Leaders For Michigan Top Ten Talk Feb. 3
Business Leaders for Michigan to host first Top Ten Talk Event in Lansing Feb. 3
XLerateHealth Partners With U-M to Bring Biomedical Commercialization Program to Flint
FLINT - XLerateHealth, a Louisville, KY-based healthcare startup accelerator, has partnered with the University of
MVCA Names Beringea’s Michael Gross Chairman
NOVI – As the voice of the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community, Michigan Venture Capital
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
Inforum’s Downs Named National Director At Dandelion – Community Projects Agency
DETROIT - Rachele Downs, long-time Vice President of Entrepreneurial Strategies at Inforum, has been hired
