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Pfizer Vaccine Could Be Available For High Risk People In January
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who works with states, nations and transition teams, evauluates not only the Pfizer vaccine announced earlier in November, but also 170 plus other vaccines in development. He remains
AirBnB Class Action Lawsuit Update With Attorney Enrico Schaefer
ANN ARBOR - Traverse Legal Principal Enrico Schaefer updates the latest news on the class action lawsuit he has filed against AirBnb on behalf of hosts who allege they have been cheated out of deposit
Brom Stibitz Michigan CIO On “A” Grades From Digital States Survey
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan again earned "A" grades from the Center for Digital Government for the sixth straight time, only one of two states to be accorded this honor. Brom Stibitz the
Breaking News
New Tech Turns CO2 Into Chemicals With 93% Efficiency, Runs Record 5000 Hrs
WUHAN, China - Researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan,
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
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
Michigan House Votes To Lessen Ballast Water Standards That Prevent Invasive Species
LANSING - Michigan would use the U.S. Coast Guard standards for preventing introduction of invasive
PSC Looks At Requiring Electricity Generators To Provide Power For State Users
LANSING - A business group announced a legal challenge Tuesday in the Court of Appeals
ITC Michigan Helps Boost Power Grid Resilience In Times Of Disaster
NOVI – To help restore electric service to communities after catastrophic emergencies or significant natural
U-M Solar Car’s Second-Place Finish Best In Team History In Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia - In an innovative, bullet-shaped car, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team
U-M Has More Fulbright Grants Than Any Other U.S. Public University
ANN ARBOR - For the third straight year, students from the University of Michigan have
Red Level Earns Microsoft Gold, Silver Certifications
NOVI - Technology consulting company Red Level has attained Gold Cloud Productivity, Gold Hosting, Gold
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
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
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
ESD To Host Info Session On Urban STEM Teaching Project
DETROIT–The Metro Detroit Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence will host an information session Tuesday, Dec.
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Falls Slightly In September
DETROIT–Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index declined slightly in September to a level of 118.1
Robot Group Says Orders Up 5.2 PercentI In First Nine Months Of 2019
ANN ARBOR–The Robotic Industries Association announced that North American robot unit orders are up 5.2
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
ESD To Host Info Session On Urban STEM Teaching Project
DETROIT–The Metro Detroit Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence will host an information session Tuesday, Dec.
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Falls Slightly In September
DETROIT–Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index declined slightly in September to a level of 118.1
Robot Group Says Orders Up 5.2 PercentI In First Nine Months Of 2019
ANN ARBOR–The Robotic Industries Association announced that North American robot unit orders are up 5.2
Siton MiningLaunches New BTC Cloud Mining Application, Opening a New Channel for Low-Threshold, High-Return BTC
As the cryptocurrency market matures and market enthusiasm continues to rise, Siton Mining, a leading
Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care
DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why?
How to Ensure Success in the First Year of Your Consulting Business
Starting a consulting business can be an exciting opportunity and (let’s be honest) scary challenge,
Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five
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Davenport University Offers Free Career-Focused Class For Those Who Have Lost Jobs
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University will offer a free career-focused class to individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus. The online course, Communications 120 – Presentation Techniques, will give each
GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses: fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall
Grand Haven Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Tech Developer Offers 2 New Devices
GRAND HAVEN—The Grand Haven ultraviolet light disinfecting technology developer UV Angel announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel’s newest products—the UV Angel
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
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Mobility
A Lithium-Ion Battery Charged To 60 Percent In 5.6 Minutes
BEIJING, China - A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has successfully
Paul Eisenstein From The Detroit Bureau Updates EVs
ANN ARBOR - Five years ago, Paul Eisenstein founder of The Detroit Bureau, was hard
Is Chrysler Ready To Launch Ford Mach-E Rival?
DETROIT - The storied Chrysler brand, now owned by Stellantis, is set to add a
Rick Haglund: Will Michigan’s Big Tax Incentive Bet Pay Off In New Auto Jobs?
LANSING - Michigan’s new economic development incentives, mostly designed to help Michigan better compete with
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
Google Picks Invest Detroit’s VC Unit To Help Startups In Michigan
DETROIT–ID Ventures, the venture capital arm of Invest Detroit, the non-profit that supports business and
MCWT Names Dow CIO Melanie Kalmar President
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Melanie Kalmar its
Former MVCA Program Director Theis Joins EntryPoint
ANN ARBOR - EntryPoint announced that Molly Theis has joined its team as community engagement
Are You A Woman Who Is Ready To Change The World?
KALAMAZOO - If so, 2020 is your year. The WMed Innovation Center is launching a
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
Six Early-Stage SE Michigan Companies To Share $375,000 From Innovation Fund
WARREN – Six early-stage companies from Oakland and Wayne counties will receive $375,000 in funding
