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Engineering Society of Detroit Looking To Fill The Gender, People Of Color Gap In Tech, Engineering
ANN ARBOR - Robert Magee, executive director of the Engineering Society of Detroit, joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on a special Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday show. Magee is offering several educational programs
Fred Brown Updates Bottlenecks in Vaccine Distribution System
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the bottlenecks that have stimied COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the US population. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch teams of
Xfinity Data Caps Rebuffed, Business Plans Outlined
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Gilbert, vice president of communications at Comcast's Heartland Region (Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky) rebuffs story in the technology press that claims Comcast data caps will cost people money. She also outlines various
Breaking News
For The First Time, Rich Countries Now Get Half Their Electricity From Zero-Carbon Energy
WASHINGTON DC - Global emissions of planet-heating gas hit a record high last year, the
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that
Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
Michigan CEOs Confident On Michigan Economy, Concerned About Labor Shortages, Inflation
DETROIT – Concerns about labor shortages and inflation are weighing on the minds of Michigan’s business
MCMA Furious As MRA Authorizes Cannabis Microbusiness License Expansion
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association is calling on state leaders to address the Michigan
Michigan Marijuana Report Partners with Small Business Association of Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report has formed a strategic partnership with the Small Business
Cannabis Jobs In Michigan Grew By 72 Percent in 2021, Third Behind California And Colorado
SEATTLE - Cannabis sales in Michigan shot up 81 percent in 2021, reaching $1.79 billion
Webasto Taps Thomas To Head Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions North America
FENTON - Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, a global tier-one automotive and aftermarket equipment
Michigan House Looks At Toxic Chemical Groundwater Pollution Sources, Stopping Asian Carp
LANSING - A discussion on two "cheery" subjects - the state's efforts to control perfluoroalkyl
DTE Customers Can Expect To See Natural Gas Prices Drop In March, Again In April
DETROIT - DTE customers can expect to see natural gas prices drop in March and
DTE CEO Anderson Wins Award For Reducing Utility’s Carbon Footprint
DETROIT - DTE Energy Chairman and CEO Gerry Anderson has been selected as the recipient of
Featured News
Norwegian Hydrogen Company To Build Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant In Michigan
LANSING – Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen is establishing an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Michigan. The project is expected
Stellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric Vehicles
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric VehiclesStellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric Vehicles Stellantis, formed at
Flying EV Car With 110-Mile Flight Range Just Received FAA Test Flight Approval
SAN FRANCISCO - Alef Aeronautics, a California automaker, said last week that it had received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal
Michigan
Michigan Legislative Bills Would Ban Vitamin E Acetate From Vaping Products
LANSING - Vitamin E acetate would be banned from vaping products for marijuana, medical marijuana,
Best Job In America Pays $105,000 — Front-End Engineers
NEW YORK - Looking for a six-figure job that makes you happy in 2020, but
Apply For SME Education Foundation Scholarships By Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD—The application process for SME Education Foundation Scholarships remains open through Feb. 1. Eligible students include high
Stardock Rolls Out ‘The Political Machine 2020’ Game For Election Season
PLYMOUTH—Stardock, the Plymouth-based developer of PC strategy games, announced the latest edition of its political
Michigan Legislative Bills Would Ban Vitamin E Acetate From Vaping Products
LANSING - Vitamin E acetate would be banned from vaping products for marijuana, medical marijuana,
Best Job In America Pays $105,000 — Front-End Engineers
NEW YORK - Looking for a six-figure job that makes you happy in 2020, but
Apply For SME Education Foundation Scholarships By Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD—The application process for SME Education Foundation Scholarships remains open through Feb. 1. Eligible students include high
Stardock Rolls Out ‘The Political Machine 2020’ Game For Election Season
PLYMOUTH—Stardock, the Plymouth-based developer of PC strategy games, announced the latest edition of its political
AI May Achieve Singularity Within The Next 3 Months
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models (LLMs) that have now
House-Sized Asteroid Rocketing Towards Earth Today Pass Closer Than Moon
WASHINGTON DC - A house-sized asteroid is rocketing towards us at 36,126 miles an hour.
Ohio Cities Promised Tax Dollars From Dispensaries, But No Money Has Been Paid
COLUMBUS - Whether city officials across Ohio perceived it as a goose that would lay
Sale Of Intoxicating Hemp Products In Ohio Could Be Restricted
CLEVELAND - Some recent court decisions have left advocates for policies restricting the sale and
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Accomplished Scientist, Educator Named Chief Academic Officer At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD—Tarek M. Sobh, the interim provost at the University of Bridgeport as well as UB’s executive vice president of research and economic development and founding dean of its College of Engineering, Business, and Education, has
MSU Joins Coalition To Develop Therapies From COVID-19 Patient Blood Plasma
REDMOND, Wash.—A coalition of medical and research institutions, blood centers, life science companies, technology companies, philanthropic organizations, and COVID-19 survivor groups has come together to support the rapid development of potential new therapies for patients with COVID-19. Working together under the “The Fight Is In
Troy Gets CDC Blessing For COVID-Killing Cleaning Product
TROY—Tygrus LLC announced that tests conducted by a Center for Disease Control and Prevention authorized Bio Safety Level 3 laboratory on its new ingredient, Tydracide, showed that the formulation eliminated the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 1
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range
SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only
Canadian Based FLO To Build EV Chargers In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in
Car Companies Eyeing Charging Monthly Fees For A La Carte Features
DETROIT - As vehicles become increasingly connected to the internet, car companies aim to rake
EV Charging Startup Expanding Into Training Green Power Workers
DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging
Digital and Mobile
Plex Systems Buys DATTUS To Add Industrial Internet Of Things Connectivity
TROY – Cloud ERP developer Plex Systems announced Tuesday it has acquired Industrial Internet of
Google Made The Titan Key To Toughen Up Your Online Security
SAN FRANCISCO - When Google boasted that none of its 85,000-plus employees had their accounts hacked
WMU Partners With Merit To Offer Cybersecurity Training, Certification
KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University is expanding educational opportunities in cybersecurity under a new collaboration
Manufacturers Invest In Cybersecurity To Protect Intellectual Property
GRAND RAPIDS - By making a significant investment in cybersecurity, West Michigan manufacturers can avoid
Audit Cites Department of Technology, Management and Budget For Lax Server Security
LANSING - Auditors have found that most of the state's UNIX servers, operated by the
Merit Network Announces New Training Partner – Cyber World Institute
ANN ARBOR - As the cybersecurity landscape grows more complex, the need for increasingly diverse
Cyber Squadron Assigned To Battle Creek Air National Guard Base
BATTLE CREEK - The Battle Creek Air National Guard base will see 70 new jobs
Walsh College Adding Cybersecurity Concentration, Sets Webinar
TROY - Walsh College will offer a new cybersecurity concentration in its Master of Science
Business and Finance
NEF To Recognize Five Michigan Entrepreneurs Who Have Had Major Achievements
ANN ARBOR - New Enterprise Forum announced the names of the five Michigan entrepreneurs who
Charter Growth Capital Buys Minority Stake In PR Firm Lambert & Co.
GRAND RAPIDS — Charter Growth Capital Fund has acquired a minority stake in Grand Rapids-based public relations
Sustainable Business Forum Webinar Feb. 10 Focus On Agrivoltaics
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is hosting a webinar introducing the state’s potential
Detroit City Distillers Offering Paczki Day Vodka Online Orders Feb 11
DETROIT - Paczki Vodka, made with real Paczkies made in Detroit, will be going on
M2TechCast: TC New Tech Connects Northern Michigan Entrepreneurs With Investors
ROYAL OAK - A clone of A2 New Tech Meetup, a monthly pitch night in
U-M Finance Professor Brophy Wins MVCA Above And Beyond Award
ANN ARBOR - Thirty-five years ago, David Brophy Ph.D saw the need for an event
Vectorform Named Automation Alley Tech Company Of The Year
TROY Automation Alley celebrated Southeast Michigan’s technology and advanced manufacturing leaders at its 16th Annual
Accepting Online Payments Is Easy
LANSING - Does your business accept payments online? Accepting online payments for a small business
The Software Guild Launches Online Coding Bootcamp Nationwide
CLEVELAND - The Software Guild, a coding bootcamp for students to learn either .NET/C# or
64 Michigan Teams Competing For $500,000 In Scholarships At Restaurant Competition
LANSING - Sixty-four teams representing 20 career and technical centers from across Michigan will meet
4th Quarter Server Revenue Up 8.2 Percent, Shipments Up 9.2 Percent
STAMFORD, Conn. - In the fourth quarter of 2015, worldwide server revenue increased 8.2 percent
U-M Offers Online Courses To All In April Through edX Program
ANN ARBOR - If you want to learn more about finance, decision making, data science
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
- 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
