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Duo Security’s Song Donates $1 Million To Washtenaw County Small Business Fund
ANN ARBOR - Dug Song, who sold in 2018 Duo Security to Cisco for $2.35 billion, has contributed $1 million to
When Will The Coronavirus Lock Downs Ease Up?
ANN ARBOR - From the data available today, it will be unwise for us to “ease up” on social distancing before
Tent Craft Switches From Event Tents To Drive-Through COVID-19 Shelters
TRAVERSE CITY - Matt Bulloch, CEO of Tent Craft, has switched production of his event tents to COVID-19 testing shelters for
COVID-19 Update: U-M Seeks PPE Gear Donations For Workers, Patients
ANN ARBOR - Right now, health care workers at the University of Michigan’s hospitals and clinics have the gear they need
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DetroitSewn Shifts To Stitching Hospital Masks To Meet COVID-19 PPE Shortage
PONTIAC - DetroitSewn is joining a lot of Michigan companies pivoting production to meet the healthcare Personal Protective Equipment needs for hospitals triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of sewing custom and industrial apparel, owner
Tent Craft Switches From Event Tents To Drive-Through COVID-19 Shelters
TRAVERSE CITY - Matt Bulloch, CEO of Tent Craft, has switched production of his event tents to COVID-19 testing shelters for healthcare professionals. https://youtu.be/dkbQs0aGx6I
Priority Health Expands Free Telehealth, Home Prescription Delivery
GRAND RAPIDS—In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Priority Health announced that it will be expanding its existing $0 copay telehealth, also known as virtual care, to include all lines of business through April 30. This
COVID-19 Update: U-M Seeks PPE Gear Donations For Workers, Patients
ANN ARBOR - Right now, health care workers at the University of Michigan’s hospitals and clinics have the gear they need to protect themselves and others as they care for patients with COVID-19. But with
Tent Craft Switches From Event Tents To Drive-Through COVID-19 Shelters
TRAVERSE CITY - Matt Bulloch, CEO of Tent Craft, has switched production of his event tents to COVID-19 testing shelters for healthcare professionals. https://youtu.be/dkbQs0aGx6I
COVID-19 Update: U-M Seeks PPE Gear Donations For Workers, Patients
ANN ARBOR - Right now, health care workers at the University of Michigan’s hospitals and clinics have the gear they need to protect themselves and others as they care for patients with COVID-19. But with
Canadian Doctor Turns One Ventilator Into Nine With DIY Mechanics – Impresses Elon Musk
ONTARIO, Canada - A Canadian doctor has rigged up a ventilator with do-it-yourself mechanics to treat nine patients instead of one. Dr Alain Gauthier, an anesthetist at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital in Ontario, has
Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown: Coronavirus – Policy Recommendations
ANN ARBOR - In my experience of being directly involved managing outbreaks in the past – H5N1 and AIDS – the COVID 19 outbreaks will get worse and last longer than most in the U.S
Two Traverse City Companies Team Up To Provide Drive-Through COVID19 Testing Popups
TRAVERSE CITY – Two Traverse City companies are working together to offer drive-through COVID-19 testing centers that would include the tent to house staff and the software that would facilitate testing and samples that would
Coronavirus: Amazon Suspends All Warehouse Shipments Except Medical Supplies, High-Demand Products
SEATTLE - Amazon has temporarily suspended the shipment of all items from independent merchants to its warehouses that are not medical supplies or “high-demand” products. This temporary suspension will go through 5 April as the
Study: 1 in 6 American Workers Could Be Negatively Impacted By Social Distancing
MUNCIE, Indiana – About 1 in 6 workers, or about 17 percent of U.S. employees, could be negatively impacted if social distancing becomes the norm as the nation attempts to contain COVID-19, says a new
Michigan Schools Scramble To Plan For Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
ANN ARBOR - Michigan schools are scrambling to build plans for what to do if a student or community member is diagnosed with the potentially deadly new coronavirus. School districts around the state are meeting
Two Traverse City Companies Team Up To Provide Drive-Through COVID19 Testing Popups
TRAVERSE CITY – Two Traverse City companies are working together to offer drive-through COVID-19 testing centers that would include the tent to house staff and the software that would facilitate testing and samples that would
Coronavirus: Amazon Suspends All Warehouse Shipments Except Medical Supplies, High-Demand Products
SEATTLE - Amazon has temporarily suspended the shipment of all items from independent merchants to its warehouses that are not medical supplies or “high-demand” products. This temporary suspension will go through 5 April as the
Study: 1 in 6 American Workers Could Be Negatively Impacted By Social Distancing
MUNCIE, Indiana – About 1 in 6 workers, or about 17 percent of U.S. employees, could be negatively impacted if social distancing becomes the norm as the nation attempts to contain COVID-19, says a new
Michigan Schools Scramble To Plan For Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
ANN ARBOR - Michigan schools are scrambling to build plans for what to do if a student or community member is diagnosed with the potentially deadly new coronavirus. School districts around the state are meeting
Mobility
American Center For Mobility Breaks Ground On Event Center
YPSILANTI – The American Center for Mobility broke ground at its Willow Run site on
AT&T To Build 5G Network At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - American Center for Mobility and AT&T are extending their collaboration to speed development
American Center For Mobility Breaks Ground On Event Center
YPSILANTI – The American Center for Mobility broke ground at its Willow Run site on
AT&T To Build 5G Network At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - American Center for Mobility and AT&T are extending their collaboration to speed development
MIT Report: Who Decides The Moral Dilemma Of Self-Driving Cars?
BOSTON - You’re driving along the highway when, suddenly, a person darts out across the
Teaching Self-Driving Cars To Predict Pedestrian Movement
ANN ARBOR – By zeroing in on humans’ gait, body symmetry and foot placement, University
Breaking News
Altarum Offers Poll To Measure Public Perceptions During COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Altarum, a nonprofit deduced to public health, is offering a poll that
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.
BullsEye Telecom Names Two To Leadership Positions
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom has announced two leadership changes – Vilas Uchil has been promoted
Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain
ROYAL OAK - Cannabis Educator and Advocate Nikki Lawley talks about how using cannabis helped
Businesses Can Get Cash Now To Weather COVID19 Pandemic
DETROIT - Businesses that need cash now to expand, buy equipment or get a bridge
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
21 Michiganders Selected For First Environmental Justice Advisory Council
DETROIT - Twenty-one Michiganders have been selected to the state’s first Michigan Advisory Council for
What Democratic Presidential Candidates’ Plans Mean For Michigan Environment
ANN ARBOR - Democrats competing in Michigan’s March 10 presidential primary are touting environmental plans
Enbridge Wins Another Round Over Dana Nessel In Michigan Line 5 Tunnel Fight
LANSING — Enbridge Energy Inc. can proceed as planned with construction of an underwater tunnel
How To Weigh In On Michigan’s Proposed Limits On PFAS In Drinking Water
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy this week is beginning
Hudsonville Ice Cream Expands Holland Dry Goods Warehouse
HOLLAND, – Hudsonville Ice Cream announced it will expand its 48th Street dry goods warehouse,
Stardock Launches Game, Windows Cursor Customization Software
PLYMOUTH—Computer game developer Stardock Corp. has launched two new products—the final installment of its four-part
Backed By $5 Million Investment, UV Angel Advances New Technology
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with
Telecom Provider Quantum Leap Buys IT Services Provider Dykstra IT
GRAND RAPIDS - Dykstra IT LLC, which provides managed information technology services, merged into Quantum
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
Michigan
LTU Offers At-Home Experiments For K-12 Students During School Shutdown
SOUTHFIELD - When students have to miss school, they miss out on important instructional time
Pure Michigan Business Connect Updates Virtual Matchmaking Platform For COVID-19 Resonse
LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. Pure Michigan Business Connect program is expanding its free, online
Ford Offers 6-Month Payment Moratorium To Shore Up Sales, Finances
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced several initiatives to bolster the company’s cash position and support sales
Small Business Association Of Michigan COVID-19 Financial Resources List
LANSING - Please click here to review the application details and requirements for the SBA
LTU Offers At-Home Experiments For K-12 Students During School Shutdown
SOUTHFIELD - When students have to miss school, they miss out on important instructional time
Pure Michigan Business Connect Updates Virtual Matchmaking Platform For COVID-19 Resonse
LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. Pure Michigan Business Connect program is expanding its free, online
Ford Offers 6-Month Payment Moratorium To Shore Up Sales, Finances
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced several initiatives to bolster the company’s cash position and support sales
Small Business Association Of Michigan COVID-19 Financial Resources List
LANSING - Please click here to review the application details and requirements for the SBA
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
Survey: LTU Is Detroit Area’s No. 1 Best Value Private College
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is the No. 1 private university in the Detroit area in terms
ESD Class To Address Planning To Avert Crises — Like Coronavirus
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit will present a complimentary online one-hour educational session, “Can Crisis
Social Media Expert: Pandemic Not Time To Cut Advertising, Marketing
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of Smart Finds Marketing in Birmingham, MI., says cutting
Infectious Disease Expert: COVID-19 Lock Down Could Last Until August
ANN ARBOR - Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown, who helped develop a test for HIV,
MIMarijuanaReport, Cannabiz Connection Partner To Promote Michigan Cannabis, Hemp, CBD
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report announced that it has partnered with Cannabiz Connection to
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
GTF Wants To Use Hemp Stalk To Create Hemp Textile Industry In Michigan
LANSING - Gary Schuler, Founder and CEO of GTF, wants to use the bottom 80
Digital and Mobile
Michigan Virtual Offers Free Online Education In Response To School Closures
LANSING - To keep students learning during extended school closures, Michigan families now have access
Michigan State Treasurer Warns Taxpayers About Coronavirus Phishing Scams
LANSING - Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks issued an urgent reminder to be aware of
MMS Offers $1 Million In-Kind Services For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
CANTON – MMS, a contract biotech research organization, is offering a $1 million award toward
How Coronavirus Could Lead To A Permanent Remote Workforce
DETROIT - As coronavirus fears hit a high point, companies have scrambled to institute new
Nessel Joins Anti-Robocall Fight With Other AGs, Phone Companies
LANSING - Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with 50 other attorneys general and 12 telecommunication
Pitch Club Michigan Offers Mobility Contest: Deadline To Apply July 28
DETROIT - Pitch Club Michigan is excited to announce a special Mobility themed event, happening
jacapps Launches More Than 100 Audio Apps For Salem Media Group
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps announced it has launched more than 100 audio apps for its
Survey: Carriers Need To Re-Evaluate In-Store, Online Purchase Offers In Wireless Market
COSTA MESA, Calif — In a maturing wireless market, customer satisfaction is being challenged by
BGN Technologies Debuts All-Optical Stealth Encryption Technology
TEL AVIV – BGN Technologies, the technology-transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel,
Backed By $5 Million Investment, UV Angel Advances New Technology
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with
Grand Rapids’ US Signal Releases State Of The Data Center
GRAND RAPIDS - Security and compliance, backup and disaster recovery and network availability are the
Michigan’s Top Cybersecurity Official Highlights State’s Practices To U.S. Senate Committee
WASHINGTON - The state of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer Chris DeRusha shared how the Great Lakes State collaborates with public and private sectors on cybersecurity to keep citizens’ data
MMS Offers $1 Million In-Kind Services For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
CANTON – MMS, a contract biotech research organization, is offering a $1 million award toward
How Coronavirus Could Lead To A Permanent Remote Workforce
DETROIT - As coronavirus fears hit a high point, companies have scrambled to institute new
US Signal Opens Fourth Data Center Near Belleville
ROYAL OAK - Carrie Borchers and Amanda Regnerus from US Signal Provide Details On The
Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket Pool With Supported Intelligence Smart Bracket
LANSING - If you want to win your office NCAA basketball bracket pool, you need
Ann Arbor Savings App’s Deposits Hit $400,000
ANN ARBOR—Plinqit, a brandable savings app that pays users for engaging with content, has exceeded
LLamasoft Names Chief Product Officer
ANN ARBOR–LLamasoft, a developer of supply chain design and decision-making software, announced the appointment of
Airfoil Group Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning To Transform Michigan Businesses
ROYAL OAK - Most trends focus on the year ahead, but truly transformative technology takes
TrialAssure Offers Software-As-A-Service Anonymize Clinical Trial Tool
CANTON – TrialAssure, which developers clinical trial software tools, has released a new product, Anonymize
Website Performance and Technology Strategy For 2020
As we head into 2020, many changes have taken place in the world of digital marketing and website performance. These include separating your website’s services, designing with 5G in mind, user experience (UX), user interface
TEDxDetroit Returns Nov. 6 At Masonic Temple – Tech, Entertainment, Design
DETROIT – TEDxDetroit is focused on the latest in the worlds of technology, entertainment and design – and sharing with strong ties to Detroit - a fresh batch of speakers and performers steal the show
GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September
June 18 Webinar: Convert Website Visitors To Leads And Sales With Powerful Results
BIRMINGHAM – SmartFinds Marketing will be hosting a webinar June 18 at 9 am to educate business owners on how to make their websites more effective to existing website visitors. The webinar will be presented
Melih Oztalay SmartFinds Webinar June 18 – Social Media Training For Business
ROYAL OAK - Melih Oztalay, president of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, announces a free June 18 webinar that will teach businesses on the Internet how to more effectively use social media marketing. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e173-melih-oztalay-smartfinds-webinar
Tom Lawrence, Mr. YouTube, To Share Knowledge April 29 At IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK - Tom Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Technology Services, talks about his panel at IoT Tech Connect on April 29 that will show how local entrepreneurs are using social media to extend their reach,
Business
LEAP Opens Applications For Emergency Small Business Relief Grants
LANSING—The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) successfully secured $600,000 from the MEDC’s Small Business Relief
How will COVID – 19 Impact Venture Backed Startups?
ANN ARBOR - As COVID-19 unfolds worldwide, a high level of uncertainty has manifested itself.
Financing Expert Cuts Fees To Help Businesses File For SBA Injury Disaster Loan RELIEF Fund
DETROIT - If your business has been affected by COVID-19, the SBA Economic Injury Disaster
Washtenaw Small Business Resiliency Fund Provides Grants to Distressed Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, Ann Arbor SPARK, the
LEAP Opens Applications For Emergency Small Business Relief Grants
LANSING—The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) successfully secured $600,000 from the MEDC’s Small Business Relief
How will COVID – 19 Impact Venture Backed Startups?
ANN ARBOR - As COVID-19 unfolds worldwide, a high level of uncertainty has manifested itself.
Financing Expert Cuts Fees To Help Businesses File For SBA Injury Disaster Loan RELIEF Fund
DETROIT - If your business has been affected by COVID-19, the SBA Economic Injury Disaster
Washtenaw Small Business Resiliency Fund Provides Grants to Distressed Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, Ann Arbor SPARK, the
MIMarijuanaReport, Cannabiz Connection Partner To Promote Michigan Cannabis, Hemp, CBD
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report announced that it has partnered with Cannabiz Connection to
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
GTF Wants To Use Hemp Stalk To Create Hemp Textile Industry In Michigan
LANSING - Gary Schuler, Founder and CEO of GTF, wants to use the bottom 80
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
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Upgrades read more - March Jobs Report Worse Than Expected, Unemployment Rises To 4.4%
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