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CitySide Ventures 2020 Report: $1.4 Million Invested In 18 Startups
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver, the Chief Investment Officer at CitySide Ventures, provides the 2020 investment recap for his angel group and introduces a new website for entrepreneurs and investors to track deals. It's called
Securatech Installs COVID-19 Monitoring Stations To Prevent Virus From Entering Your Business
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a
420Post: Special Guests MRA Director Andrew Brisbo, Sensi Park’s Steve Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first 12 months of legal adult-use cannabis in Michigan. Sensi Park co-developer Steve Bratic offers deep discounts on leases, build-outs and
Breaking News
Scientists Create New Molecules That Can Absorb Carbon Faster Than Trees
EDINBURGH, Scotland - A new discovery could help to turn the tides in the war
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
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
Michigan Google DevFest Calls For Speakers At April 30 Detroit Program
DETROIT - For the 4th year in a row, the Detroit Google Developers Group and
Three LTU Students Named National University Innovation Fellows
SOUTHFIELD - Three students from Lawrence Technological University are among 155 students from 47 higher
aimWest 15th Annual Tech Trends With MISBDC CEO Brophy March 16
GRAND RAPIDS - Back by popular demand, aimWest is hosting it’s 15th Annual Tech Trends event with
West Michigan Auto Supplier Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS - What is powering the North American auto industry? Innovation, global supply chains,
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
Grand Haven GHSP Unveils At CES High-Tech Cooktop, Auto Controller, Air Purifier
GRAND HAVEN—GHSP, a supplier in the automotive and high-end appliance industries, is following up on
Lear Invests In Silicon Valley Autotech Ventures
SOUTHFIELD—Tier 1 auto supplier Lear Corp. announced an undisclosed investment in Menlo Park, Calif.-based Autotech
Bollinger Files For Patents On Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
FERNDALE—Bollinger Motors announced it has filed for patent protection for its all electric, all-wheel drive,
Biz Gets Break After $3.2 Billion Unemployment Debt Paid Off Early
LANSING - The state's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced it has paid off a $3.2
Grand Haven GHSP Unveils At CES High-Tech Cooktop, Auto Controller, Air Purifier
GRAND HAVEN—GHSP, a supplier in the automotive and high-end appliance industries, is following up on
Lear Invests In Silicon Valley Autotech Ventures
SOUTHFIELD—Tier 1 auto supplier Lear Corp. announced an undisclosed investment in Menlo Park, Calif.-based Autotech
Bollinger Files For Patents On Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
FERNDALE—Bollinger Motors announced it has filed for patent protection for its all electric, all-wheel drive,
Biz Gets Break After $3.2 Billion Unemployment Debt Paid Off Early
LANSING - The state's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced it has paid off a $3.2
Study: Aliens Disguised As Humans Or Living In Secret Bases Underground On Earth
BOSTON - Extraterrestrials are already here on Earth, disguised as humans or living in secret
Ford EV Sales Up 19 Percent In August As Buyers Rush To Beat Sept. 30 Tax Credit Deadline
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by
How Is Technology Affecting Michigan’s Online Gambling Industry?
It’s no surprise that, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, this American state reported
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Outlaw Kratom
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Pharmacy Board on Monday to categorize kratom,
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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East Lansing Company Rolls Out Cleaning System For Businesses
EAST LANSING—Republic Healthcare Inc. announced the availability of its MicroBIOstatic cleaning system, which not only kills viruses like COVID-19 and eliminate them from work and high touch surfaces, but also provide protection from microbes for up
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Report: Sales Of Internal Combustion Vehicles In Permanent Decline
DETROIT - Sales of non-plug-in internal combustion-powered vehicles peaked in 2017, according to a report
Every Electric Vehicle That Currently Qualifies For US Federal Tax Credit
DETROIT - As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers
Tesla Could Get 15 Percent Bump In Range From New Batteries
DETROIT - Tesla has spent several years hyping its next-generation batteries and it appears that
Clare Battery Maker Wins Deal For Up To 10,000 EV Charging Stations
CLARE—Advanced Battery Concepts LLC, the Clare-based company bringing advanced technologies to the lead-acid batteries long
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
LTU Panel: Women Face Challenges In Business Leadership, But Making Gains
SOUTHFIELD—Women are making gains in corporate leadership, but still face obstacles, and meeting those challenges
Michigan Retailers Begin 2020 With Stronger Activity Index
LANSING - A monthly activity index compiled by the Michigan Retailers Association and the Federal Reserve
Backstage Launches Multi-City Tour That Includes Detroit to Invest in Underestimated Entrepreneurs And Ecosystems
LOS ANGELES – Backstage Capital, a boutique venture capital firm that invests exclusively in women,
Troy Supply Chain Software Developer Algo Raises $15 Million
TROY—Algo, a developer of supply chain software, announced that it received a $15 million investment
U-M Student Seed Fund Makes First Investment
ANN ARBOR - The $10 million Zell Founders Fund, created last year by a donation
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
