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Lawrence Technological University Reopens With In-Class, Virtual Learning
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Kujawa, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management and Outreach at LTU, explains how LTU reopened with a hybrid In-Person, Virtual Learning format - and offers tips for how LTU pulled it off.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Talks Tech Entrepreneurship Tips
ANN ARBOR - Rick Snyder, former governor of Michigan, talks about all the progress that has been made in Michigan for tech entrepreneurs. Rick is not only a serial entrepreneur, but also an investor and
Kathleen Norton-Schock, Brian Wassom, Tech Legal Issues Update
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom discuss focusing on Social Media Channels, the law and the First Amendment. Brian also delves into hot issues that could
Breaking News
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
The Giez Kamikaze Drone Includes Thermobaric Shells And Parachute
WARSAW, Poland - The Giez unmanned aerial vehicle was unveiled at the MSPO-2023 exhibition in
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index Jumps 7.9 Percent In May
DETROIT – The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 7.9 percent annualized in the three
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Self-Employed Can Apply For Unemployment Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin
LANSING - Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19
Business Accelerator Fund Services Expanded To Support Startups Battling COVID-19
LANSING – The MSF Board has approved modifications in the Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) which
Climate Scientist Named Dean Of New U-M School For Environment And Sustainability
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Overpeck, one of the nation's leading experts on climate change, today
Magic Alloy Could Spur Next Generation Of Solar Cells
ANN ARBOR - In what could be a major step forward for a new generation
SBAM Energy Solutions
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan is partnering with Consumers Energy and DTE
Saving Lives And Money: The Potential Of Solar To Replace Coal
HOUGHTON - By swapping solar photovoltaics for coal, the United States could prevent 51,999 premature
Kettering Spin-Out Technology Could Be Used At Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant In Detroit
SOUTHFIELD - Environmental and Technical Controls Inc. hopes to build a $24 million plant on
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage Just In Time For Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT - Just in time for the public opening of the 2016 North American International
Six High School Students Use Groundhog Shadow Day To Creates Mobile Apps
GRAND RAPIDS - Six high school students will gain valuable hands-on experience in the software
Automakers Shift Production As Sedans Slide, SUVs Surge
DETROIT - Hyundai plans to add production of its Santa Fe Sport at its assembly
Featured News
Michigan Business Leaders See High Demand For Talent
DETROIT – A quarterly economic survey released by Business Leaders for Michigan shows the state’s top executives have confidence in their
Tesla Price Cuts Trigger Similar Moves Among EV Competitors
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. -Last month, Tesla dropped its prices dramatically — up to 20 percent. Here's how the announcement is having ripple effects,
Auto Hauler Exchange Launches New Online Marketplace
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that transforms the way shippers and carriers
Michigan
New Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Center To Create 50 Jobs
LANSING—Multimatic Sales & Marketing Inc. will build an advanced vehicle development and driving simulation center
Kraig Leases Vietnamese Factory For Spider Silk Used To Protect Soldiers
ANN ARBOR—Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the developer of “spider silk” textiles through genetic engineering, announced
Aviation Startup Launches Seed Equity Round
DETROIT—Airspace Experience Technologies, an aviation technology start-up that is developing an electric-powered vertical takeoff and
Pixel Velocity Adds To Management Team
ANN ARBOR—Pixel Velocity, the Ann Arbor-based provider of industrial Internet of Things software and services, announced
New Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Center To Create 50 Jobs
LANSING—Multimatic Sales & Marketing Inc. will build an advanced vehicle development and driving simulation center
Kraig Leases Vietnamese Factory For Spider Silk Used To Protect Soldiers
ANN ARBOR—Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the developer of “spider silk” textiles through genetic engineering, announced
Aviation Startup Launches Seed Equity Round
DETROIT—Airspace Experience Technologies, an aviation technology start-up that is developing an electric-powered vertical takeoff and
Pixel Velocity Adds To Management Team
ANN ARBOR—Pixel Velocity, the Ann Arbor-based provider of industrial Internet of Things software and services, announced
The Dream Of Alchemy Becomes Real As Lead Is Transformed Into Gold
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of
Researchers Plant Used Batteries To Harvest Green Energy
VIENNNA, Austria - While the world keeps fighting to see who will be crowned as the
Making Sure Your Business Gets The Money It’s Owed
Money is the fuel that keeps your business moving. Without it, you immediately start running
Using Tech As A Way To Protect your Business
Disasters can come in many different forms. If you want your business to stand the
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Ann Arbor’s Icon Interactive Acquires Australian Digital App Studio
ANN ARBOR - Icon Interactive, a digital marketing agency, has acquired Hydric PTY, a digital app studio in Brisbane, Australia. Hydric PTY specializes in developing enterprise-level mobile and web experiences for companies including Bose, MTV,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
Quebec GM Factory Key To Michigan’s Future Building Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors will build a new factory in Quebec, Canada, as part of
AdaSky Brings High-Grade Thermal Imaging To Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Bill Grabowski, head of North America for ADASKY thermal cameras, joins MITech
Auto Tech: Lunewave Radar Helping Driverless Vehicles See The Road Ahead
ANN ARBOR - John Xin, CEO of Lunewave Radar, talks about Lunewave’s proprietary Luneburg lens
Digital and Mobile
Registration Open For NHacks School Hack-a-Thon At Flextech Academy
NOVI - Registration has opened for the Third Annual NHacks High School Hack-a-thon in May
Mobile Michigan Detroit: FinTech: How It’s Changing The Financial Industry
DETROIT - The combination of financial start-ups and the emergence of new technologies is radically
IoT TechConnect Update: MC Matthews, Entrepreneur Track Shea, Title Sponsor PlanetM
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday April 2, Dr. Tonya Matthews, the CEO of
VIP Reception At IoT TechConnect A Who’s Who Of Michigan Technology Leaders
TROY - The VIP Reception at IoT TechConnect April 4 is a can’t miss event
New US-China Treaty Could Limit Cyberattacks
NEW YORK - Could cyberattacks one day be governed by treaties like those limiting the
Small Business Owners Take Action On Cyber Security
GLENVIEW, IL - A new survey says the majority of small business owners are concerned
The Internet of Everything Is Here – How Do We Secure It?
LIVONIA - September 16 ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Pre-Dinner Topic will focus on the Internet
Security Questions In Jeopardy After IRS Hack
WASHINGTON DC - Many people rely on security questions like "What's your mother's maiden name?"
Business and Finance
How To Pitch An Angel Investor: Mi Padrino CEO Interview
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, portfolio manager at Invest Detroit Ventures, talks about her panel
Panel Discussion: The New Business Of Cannabis, Hemp, CBD In Michigan
DETROIT - The legalization of recreational marijuana by Michigan voters last November created a huge
IoT Tech Connect Panel: How To Pitch An Angel Investor
ROYAL OAK - If you are an entrepreneur, how do you pitch an Angel Investor?
IoT Tech Connect Panel: Getting Better Connected – Social Media Business Promotion Secrets Revealed
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean will moderate a panel discussion during
Grand Rapids Start Garden Spins Off VC Arm To Wakestream Ventures
GRAND RAPIDS - Coming off its merger with eMerge West Michigan earlier this year, Grand
Elevate Now Event Promises Useable Business Advice, Not Useless Rhetoric
TROY - Are you tired of attending entrepreneurial conferences that promise much useable business advice
Applications Open For Southwest Michigan First Markers’ Mart Competition
KALAMAZOO - Southwest Michigan First is now accepting applications for its third annual Makers’ Mart
Global Call For Innovators In Mobility, Personal Transportation
DETROIT - More than $200,000 worth of business commercialization acceleration services and cash will be
