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Solarwinds Hacked By Russians – Cybersecurity Experts Break It Down
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon provide details on how the Russians hacked the Solarwinds networking software used by US government and nearly all the Fortune 500 companies in America. Russia's
Fred Brown Compares COVID 19 Vaccines From Pfizer And Moderna
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown compares the two current COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the FDA and will be made available soon to the public. Pros and cons of the vaccines from
COVID-19 Vaccines For The Public. Are They Effective?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who consults with states, nation states and even the incoming Biden Administration, discusses the new COVID vaccines that as of Monday Dec. 14 started getting distributed to healthcare workers
Breaking News
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live Sept. 21 we celebrated the first day of
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director
Purchasing Managers Survey Shows Economic Slowdown
GRAND RAPIDS – Strong hiring trends, lower commodity prices and high demand for automobiles continue
Looking For Senior IT Exec Jobs? Check Out Executive Search Partners
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a senior level IT job you need to
Our Energy Future Needs Updated Power Infrastructure
NOVI - With each day there seems to come another advance in technology to enhance
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
Featured News
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
More Than 200,000 Michiganders Will Gain Access To High-Speed Internet From Biden Funding
LANSING -- Michigan is set to receive over $1.5 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to expand high-speed internet
Michigan
In Third Year, Lawrence Tech Nursing Program Earns Accolades
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked in the top
Top 5 Ways Apple Failed Businesses In The 2010s
CUPERTINO - The 2010s weren't perfect for Apple, despite the fact the company introduced a
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek
Gambling Package Could Mean $100 Million More For Schools
LANSING - If everything goes as hoped, Michigan casinos will be able to start offering
In Third Year, Lawrence Tech Nursing Program Earns Accolades
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked in the top
Top 5 Ways Apple Failed Businesses In The 2010s
CUPERTINO - The 2010s weren't perfect for Apple, despite the fact the company introduced a
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek
Gambling Package Could Mean $100 Million More For Schools
LANSING - If everything goes as hoped, Michigan casinos will be able to start offering
Runway Launches New Gen 4.5 AI Video Model — Claims It Beats Google & OpenAI
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence startup Runway on Monday announced Gen 4.5, a new video model that outperforms similar
Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform
DETROIT - Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform as a new, independent initiative serving the
Study Predicts When Triple Whammy Extinction Event Will Hit Earth
NEW YORK - Scientists think they know when a mass extinction event will hit Earth.
Nessel Moves to Block DTE’s Latest Natural Gas Rate Hike Request
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is moving to block DTE Energy’s latest attempt
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Pandemic Meets Robotics In LTU Student’s Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
SOUTHFIELD - It’s certainly hard to find any fun in the many precautions demanded by the Coronavirus pandemic. But a computer science student at Lawrence Technological University has managed to come up with one for
Esperion’s New Cholesterol-Busting Drug Hits The Market
ANN ARBOR—After years of development, Nexletol, the new cholesterol-reducer from Ann Arbor’s Esperion Therapeutics Inc., is now on the market and available in pharmacies in the United States. Nexletol uses a new mechanism of action
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
$26,000 Solar Car Will Debut This Year
SAN DIEGO - California startup Aptera has purchased a factory for its solar cars — and
Alibaba Special: $4,500 Flat Electric Truck
BEIJING, China - When it comes to fun and wacky electric vehicles, the undisputed titans
GM Has a New Weapon Against Tesla With All Electric Cadillac Lyriq SUV/Crossover
DETROIT - How to challenge Tesla's hegemony in electric vehicles? Most carmakers have been seeking
Ford Just Secured Patent On Game-Changing Manual Transmission Tech
DETROIT - A newly-discovered patent plan from Ford Motor Company could be a game-changer, as
Digital and Mobile
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
Supported Intelligence Unveils AI Smart Speaker Application
ANN ARBOR – Supported Intelligence on May 15 unveiled its voice-enabled artificial intelligence application at
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
Merit Network Offers Duo Security’s Two-Factor Authentication Solution To Members
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network, a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities,
M2 TechCast: ITC’s Hinsley, Randazzo Talk Cybersecurity Threats
FERNDALE - ITC’s CIO Ron Hinsley and Vice President of Security Solutions Joe Randazzo talk
Business and Finance
State Of Michigan To Provide $237 Million For Business Loans
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and
6 Useful Tips for Starting an Electronics Business
DETROIT - Since electronics, computer equipment, and gadgets have become more affordable to the general
CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by
State To Provide $237 Million For Small Biz Loans, Venture Capital Fund Investments
GRAND RAPIDS - Nearly $237 million in federal funding coming to the state is planned
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
M2 TechCast: Kelly Describes His Vision To Make Automation Alley Expert On Industry 4.0
ROYAL OAK - New Automation Alley Executive Director Tom Kelly joins us on M2 TechCast
TiE, Autonebula Announce Connected Car, Mobility $50K Competition For Startups
DEARBORN – The contest is to identify entrepreneurs and startups from the connected transport ecosystem. The
Internet Advisor: Hello World Classroom 2015
DETROIT - Christina Li a senior at Utica Community Schools was among nine people from across
MSU Computer Science, Engineering Professor Named To National Academy Of Engineering
EAST LANSING - Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan
Registration Open For Business Intelligence, Big Data Summit
TROY - Registration is now open for the annual Great Lakes Business Intelligence and Big
If You Have Family Income Below $58,000, Davenport Students Will Do Your Taxes Free
GRAND RAPIDS - Student, alumni and faculty volunteers from Davenport University are trained and ready
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
- James Altucher: The Real Ceiling on Artificial Intelligence Isn't Chips or Code. It's Electricity, and He Says Elon Musk Just Found a Way Around It.
- Widgets & Web Offers All-Inclusive Investor Relations Websites for Public Companies, IPOs and SPACs
- Plato Gold Corp. Closes Initial $55,000 Tranche of Critical-Mineral Flow-Through Private Placement
