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COVID-19 Update: Post Thanksgiving Pandemic Surge Just Before Xmas
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown, who works with nations and states as an unpaid epidemiologst, warns that a surge of COVID-19 will probably be manifested by Thanksgiving gatherings, just in time for
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what has happened in FinTech in 2020 and his outlook for FinTech in 2021 - Spoiler alert - Mergers and Acquisitions.
Gary Baker Living The Dream on Shared Adventure Yacht In Florida
ANN ARBOR - Long-time Michigan technologist Gary Baker does several "part-time" technology jobs remotely from his pleasure yacht in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, called Shared Adventure. He wants to be "your friend with a boat" for
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Cornell Engineers Develop New Lithium Battery That Can Charge in Under Five Minutes
NEW YORK - Cornell University’s new lithium battery, capable of charging in less than five
Walmart Adding Fast EV Chargers To Store Parking Lots
DETROIT - Walmart is planning to build a number of new stores and overhaul existing
Tesla Inks Deal To Bring EV Chargers To Thousands Of Choice Hotels
TEXAS - Tesla has signed a deal with Choice Hotels International to bring chargers to
Hydrogen Electric Aircraft Scheme Hatched By EU Nations
NEW YORK - Much of the attention around electric aircraft involves moving beyond small, regional-hopping
Employers Predict 3.9 Percent Wage Increases in 2022 – Highest Since 2008
DETROIT - The November survey from the Conference Board predicts a 3.9 percent jump in
As Lumber Prices Surge, Hemp Blocks Get a Closer Look
DETROIT - The cost of U.S. construction timber is skyrocketing, and a national concern is
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
Michigan Motorists Get Auto Insurance Refunds Of $400 Per Vehicle
LANSING — The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will issue $3 billion in auto insurance refunds
Floodproofing Cities: U-M Professor Gets NSF $1.8 Million Grant To Develop Smart Stormwater Project
ANN ARBOR - Autonomous "smart" technologies for aging stormwater systems are being developed at the
Climate Change Action Window Could Close As Early As 2023
ANN ARBOR - As the Trump administration repeals the U.S. Clean Power Plan, a new
GM To Offer 20-Plus Electric, Zero-Emission Vehicles By 2023
WARREN - General Motors is going all-in on electric and zero-emission vehicles. Last week the
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
Featured News
Survey: Americans Are Retiring Earlier Than They Expected
NEW YORK - Americans are currently retiring earlier than they expected — but four out of five still struggle with the
University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars
DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks
Virtual Event: Using AI for Lead Generation and Website Visitor Conversion
Do you know how to leverage AI for lead generation and website visitor conversion? AI QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Do you
Michigan
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
ESD Sets Session On Winter PE, FE Courses
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit will host an information session on its state engineer licensing
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
ESD Sets Session On Winter PE, FE Courses
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit will host an information session on its state engineer licensing
Davenport University Unveils New Video Game At Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Long before David Krogmann became a programming professor at Davenport University, he
MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today
Comet 3I/ATLAS Heading Towards Earth Probably Isn’t Alone
ANN ARBOR - Astronomers say one of the rarest comets ever observed, the mysterious 3I/ATLAS, likely isn’t
43 Million Tons Of White Gold Found
GERMANY - Aglobal energy company has recently confirmed that Germany holds one of the world’s
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Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues
ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues.
Pandemic Prompts LTU To Expand Online-Learning
ANN ARBOR - The Coronavirus Lock Down prompts Lawrence Tech to switch to expanding on-line learning. Director of Online Learning Lynn Miller-Wietecha joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan. Established in 1932, Lawrence
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, said the COVID-19 lock down could last until August and even could impact fall sports, events, and more. https://youtu.be/ZES6iWOFRCA
Skilled Laborers Brigade Making PPEs For Healthcare Professionals Battling COVID-19
ANN ARBOR - Shannon O'Hara has cobbled together 500 tailors in metro New York to sew washable hospital gowns to protect healthcare professionals from COVID-19. She's looking to connect with tailors nationwide to join her
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Auto Expert Michelle Krebs Updates EVs, Insane Auto Prices
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive, which publishes AutoTrader.Com and KellyBlueBook.Com, joins Matt
China Is Racing To Control The Global EV Supply Chain
DETROIT - Competition between the United States and China in the realms of electric and
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
Duo Report Reveals Spike In Workers On Unsecured Networks
ANN ARBOR — Duo Security, the Ann Arbor-based provider of cybersecurity products and services, has
Comcast Offers xFIPods To Spread WiFI Coverage Throughout The Home
DETROIT – Comcast on Tuesday announced the national availability of xFi Pods, small adaptive pods that
If You Do Business In Europe, European Union General Data Protection Regs Apply
ROYAL OAK - If you have a business that sells to clients in the European
Facebook Disabled 583 Million Fake Accounts During First Three Months Of 2018
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Facebook released its Community Standards Enforcement Report said the social network disabled
FCC Attorney Headlines Grand Rapids Cyber Security Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Federal Trade Commission Attorney Christopher Panek is the keynote speaker at
7 US Companies Hacked By Chinese Since Promise Not To Attack US
WASHINGTON DC - Seven US companies have been attacked by government-associated Chinese hackers in the
Adobe’s Flash Player Getting Critical Security Update This Week
SAN FRANCISCO - Adobe confirmed it has discovered a new vulnerability in Flash Player
Computer Attack Insurance Rates Rise After High-Profile Breaches
SAN FRANCISCO - Companies without cyber insurance could easily end up paying hundreds of millions
Business and Finance
Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator Launch Monica Wheat Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Monica Wheat talks about the launch of the new Tech Stars Equitech
New Year Minimum Wage Hikes Could Boost Consumer Spending, Strengthen Recovery
DETROIT - Twenty-one states will be raising their minimum wage to ring in the new
Report: Pandemic Triggers Entrepreneurial Startup Boom
DETROIT - While the start of the pandemic forced furloughs, layoffs, and business closures at
MMS Restructures Its Consulting Services
CANTON – MMS Holdings has restructured its consulting services with the launch of a Project Advisory Services Unit to meet the
Mobile Monday Lansing Reviews WWDC and Google I/O 2016
LANSING – Every year Google and Apple host developer conferences that serve as a platform
M2 TechCast: Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates News From MCWT, Plus Interviews Philanthropy Services Founder
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock talks about lots of news, including Diva Tech Talk, Michigan
Great Lakes Angels Vets 4 Tech Startups Oct. 6 In Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels is offering accredited investors the opportunity on Oct. 6
Blue Medora Raises Nearly $7.5 Million Amid Tough Climate
GRAND RAPIDS - Software developer Blue Medora LLC raised nearly $7.5 million in capital in what
Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Wins 3 Adrian Awards
LANSING - The Pure Michigan marketing campaign was honored this week with a gold and
3 LLamasoft Senior Managers Named To Pros To Know 2016
ANN ARBOR - LLamasoft announced Tuesday that three members of its senior leadership has been
Switch Confirms Construction Underway At Billion-Dollar Data Center Near Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - As reported last week by MIBiz.Com, construction is underway at SUPERNAP Michigan,
Gov. Snyder Proposes $10 Million To Replace Aging Voting Machines
LANSING - Replacing the aging optical scan machines acquired after the 2000 election fiasco in
Business News
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- 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
- FocalTherics™ Announces Successful Launch of First Commercial Endometriosis Focal One® Program in Europe with Treatment of Initial Patients
- AI Text Generator Market Size to Skyrocket USD 3597.31 Million by 2035 as Generative AI Adoption Accelerates Worldwide | SNS Insider
- Charles IT Named to 2026 MSP 501 — Tech Industry's Most Prestigious Ranking of Global Managed Service Providers
