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How Will COVID-19 Impact US Elections Nov. 3?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown offers a slide show he prepared for one of the two major US political parties that predicts how the pandemic could impact in-person voting. More than two-thirds
Election CyberSecurity – Can The Election Machines Get Hacked?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to discuss election cybersecurity. Can Russians, Chinese, Iraqis and other nation states as well as black hats throw a
Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center Opens
ANN ARBOR - Tonya Mathews, director of the new Wayne State University STEM Innovation Center, provides the back story on how she hopes it will help train the next generation of Science, Technology, Match, Arts
Breaking News
Report: Earth Thundering Toward Planet Unfit For Humans
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Earth is barreling toward “uncharted climate territory” and on track to
Sparx & Recreation Seeks Cannabis Friendly Businesses Interested In Promoting Cannabis Tourism
DEARBORN - Sparx & Recreation is a cannabis-tourism focused digital product that is looking for
The Future of CDN: CacheFly Stands Ready to Serve Amidst Industry Upheavals
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - CacheFly CDN solves a very important technology for businesses. In
Breakthrough Lithium-Sulfur Battery Promises 5 Times More Capacity
AUSTRALIA - Down Under, something electrifying is brewing, and no, it's not another Crocodile Dundee
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
Four20Post: Michigan Cannabis Internet TV Show Focus On Security
ANN ARBOR - Welcome to the first Four20Post streaming video - aka Internet TV -
Michigan Businesses Snap Up $400,00 In Rebates, Grants To Cut Energy Bills
LANSING – Businesses and non-profit organizations across Michigan are snapping up $400,000 in rebates and
Solar Car Race: Live Coverage Begins Soon
ANN ARBOR - In a bullet-shaped car powered by the sun, the nation's top solar
Washington Customer Chooses Detroit Company’s Standing Water Reduction System
DETROIT — Parjana Distribution LLC says its proprietary drainage technology is being used by a
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Southeast Michigan
NOVI - ITC will be conducting its semi-annual aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission towers and
Online Tech Named To 2016 Managed Service Provider 500 List
ANN ARBOR - Data center Online Tech has been named to the 2016 Managed Service
Comcast To Open Xfinity Retail Store In Midtown Detroit
DETROIT - As part of Comcast’s multi-million dollar nationwide commitment to improve customer service, the company
Arotech Gets $720,000 Grant From Israel For R&D On Grid Storage Flow Battery System
ANN ARBOR - The defense and security products developer Arotech Corp. said it has received
Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Wins 3 Adrian Awards
LANSING - The Pure Michigan marketing campaign was honored this week with a gold and
Featured News
Automation Alley Joins $1 Million Seed Round To Invest In SaaS Startup Ulendo
TROY – Automation Alley announced Tuesday it has made an investment in Ulendo, a software services company focused on delivering advanced
January Eeuphoria Fades As Economic Indicators Swung Negative In February
GRAND RAPIDS -- The “back-to-work euphoria” of January has faded and economic indicators edged back into negative territory in West Michigan
New Cancer-Screening Urine Test Has 99 Percent Accuracy Rate
KOREA - A simple urine test could soon help prevent pancreatic and prostate cancer from progressing through early detection. Researchers from
Michigan
Predicting Market Crashes, Solving Inequality, Understanding Biology: LTU Speaker Talks Models
SOUTHFIELD—From Moneyball to hurricanes, from drug research to marketing e-mail blasts, models provide useful ways
LTU-AT&T STEM Outreach Program Inspires Girls To Make An Impact In Their Communities
SOUTHFIELD—Nearly 40 girls ages 9-17 and their parents attended the third annual Girls in Future
Centrepolis Accelerator To Hold Grand Opening Oct. 4
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University—joined by the City of Southfield and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation—will cut
Production Tool To Establish Headquarters In Novi
LANSING–Production Tool Supply Co., a supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new
Predicting Market Crashes, Solving Inequality, Understanding Biology: LTU Speaker Talks Models
SOUTHFIELD—From Moneyball to hurricanes, from drug research to marketing e-mail blasts, models provide useful ways
LTU-AT&T STEM Outreach Program Inspires Girls To Make An Impact In Their Communities
SOUTHFIELD—Nearly 40 girls ages 9-17 and their parents attended the third annual Girls in Future
Centrepolis Accelerator To Hold Grand Opening Oct. 4
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University—joined by the City of Southfield and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation—will cut
Production Tool To Establish Headquarters In Novi
LANSING–Production Tool Supply Co., a supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new
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For Spinline Casino fans, finding games that offer both entertainment and exceptional quality is key,
Quick registration At F1 Casino: Step-By-Step Instructions
F1 Casino has emerged as a noteworthy contender in the online casino landscape. It distinguishes
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Navigating Global Regulatory Compliance: A Guide for IT & Telecom Manufacturers
Today’s world of loosely connected worlds has complicated the IT and telecom manufacturers’ regulation and
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Grand Rapids Genetic Testing Company Offers Swabs For Coronavirus Tests
GRAND RAPIDS—Swabs from a women’s health company have been recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for use in testing for COVID-19 infections. NxGen MDx LLC iw a women’s health company providing
Decontamination Initiative In East Lansing To Lengthen Life Of N95 Respirators
EAST LANSING—Several Lansing-area institutions are taking action to meet challenges posed by the national personal protective equipment shortage. Together, MSU Extension, the MSU College of Engineering and Sparrow Hospital developed a decontamination process to extend
Dow Designs Simplified Face Shield For Front-Line Healthcare Workers
MIDLAND—To help address the urgent need for personal protective equipment among healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) has developed a simplified face shield design and is sharing its design
Michigan Company Develops Coronavirus Tracking App
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—A new tracking app developed by a subsidiary of Bloomfield Hills-based V2Soft, a software, staffing, service, and outsourcing company, announced a new app that keeps records of the contacts of users, which could be
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Michigan Central Hub Of State’s Mobility Evolution
ANN ARBOR - In February, Michigan Central – a mobility-focused innovation district connecting innovators with
General Motors May Build Battery Plant In Lansing, Expand Orion Assembly
LANSING — GM is expected to build a new battery plant in Michigan and spend billions
Two Big Michigan Battery Manufacturing Plants In The Works
GRAND RAPIDS - LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. has secured $1.36 billion in financing to
Digital and Mobile
Ford Taps Grand Rapids For City Of Tomorrow Mobility Pilot
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids is one of three cities nationally to be selected for
Controversy Looms Over FCC Net Neutrality Comments Submitted With Stolen IDs
SAN FRANCISCO - Net neutrality may be dead, but questions remain about how seriously the Federal
Report: Google, Facebook Tricking Users Into Sharing Personal Information
SAN FRANCISCO - Google and Facebook are allegedly tricking European users into sharing more personal information than they
California Lawmakers Gut Net Neutrality Bills Under Pressure From Big ISPs
SACRAMENTO - California will not be the poster child for the nation's strongest set of
Amazon Offers Two-factor Authentication To Access Your Account
SEATTLE - You can now add an extra level of security to your Amazon account.
Facebook’s Safety Check Tool Activated During Paris Attack
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook's Safety Check status tool, which was activated during Friday's terrorist attacks
Google “About Me” Page Gives More Control Over Personal Info
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Worried about the personal information Google is sharing about you online?
Stiennon, Lohrmann To Kick Off Monthly Cybersecurity Update On M2 TechCast Nov. 23
FERNDALE – Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann will kick off a monthly update
Business and Finance
Six Startups Receive $450,000 In PlanetM Mobility Grants
TRAVERSE CITY - Six mobility and transportation startups were awarded more than $450,000 in PlanetM
Charter Growth Capital Fund Closes With $21 million Plus In Commitments
GRAND RAPIDS - Charter Capital Partners has closed its Charter Growth Capital Fund with more
Report: Detroit Job Seekers Living In Poverty Face Multiple Employment Barriers
DETROIT - A new report finds the referral network for job seekers living in poverty
Detroit-Based Online Plant Store Bloomscape Raises $7.5 Million In Venture Capital
DETROIT—Bloomscape, a direct-to-consumer plant company based in downtown Detroit, announced $7.5 million in Series A
Detroit Financial Tech Media Site Benzinga Raises $3 Million In VC Round
DETROIT - Benzinga, a financial tech media site, has raised $3 Million, including an investment
SBAM Podcast: Don’t Fall Into The Role Of Becoming An Unpaid Consultant
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of
Traverse City New Tech Meetup Drives Entrepreneurial Growth In Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY - A clone of A2 New Tech Meetup, a monthly pitch night in
