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Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Talks About STEAM Training For Educators
ANN ARBOR - The week of July 20 Michigan MiSTEM Network and Grand Valley State University provided virtual Computer Science professional training for K-12 Michigan educators. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Jr., himself a technology professional,
Michigan Public Service Commission Provides Financial Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - MPSC Commissioner Dan Scripps provides details on the various financial economic programs available for economically disadvantaged Michigan residents impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. https://youtu.be/Y6nbYpwD4Zg Continuing its efforts to ensure appropriate assistance is available for Michigan’s energy
Update: Diva Tech Talk & Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Shock updates the latest happenings with the Michigan Council of Women In Technology and her own award-winning podcast, Diva Tech Talk. Diva Tech Talk is a specialized communication channel highlighting women
Breaking News
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Our Energy Landscape: Looking Ahead To 2024
NOVI – On the Nov. 27 episode of MITech TV, Kwafo Adarkwa, director of public
Millions Of EV Batteries Could Retire To Solar Farms
NEW CUYAMA, Ca. - On a 20-acre parcel outside the tiny Southern California town of
Cannabis Grow, Processing Center Coming To Madison Heights
SAN DIEGO—Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. announced the closing of its $6.2 million purchase of property
State’s Cyber Schools See Enrollment Spike, But Without All Accompanying Funds
LANSING - With COVID-19 concerns hovering over the new school year, parents are ditching their
ITC Michigan To Begin Helicopter Power Line Inspections In Mid September
NOVI - If you see a helicopter flying low over the ITC transmission lines in
Deloitte Donates To Fund Education In Original COVID-19 Hot Spots
STAMFORD, Conn.—The Deloitte Foundation, the charitable arm of the global accounting and business advisory firm,
Wind Power Workforce Installs Enough Capacity In First Quarter To Power 500,000 Homes
WASHINGTON DC - America’s wind power workforce installed 908 utility-scale turbines in the first quarter
U-M Graham Institute Research Grants Target Sustainability Challenges
ANN ARBOR - The Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan has awarded nearly
SBAM Launches Small Business Energy Services Program
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan is partnering with Consumers Energy and DTE
LG Chem Offers Residential Battery Systems In North America
TROY - LG Chem Ltd., a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for automotive, stationary and consumer
Beta Testers Needed For MTAM Member App
DETROIT - MTAM member, IZI Mobile, is currently seeking Beta Testers for a new mobile
Macomb-OU INCubator Offers PMI Management Courses
Project Management Certificate Course Offered At The Macomb-OU INCubator AUBURN HILLS - Mac-OU INC's current business-development
LG Chem Power CEO To Chair NAIAS Charity Preview Event For March Of Dimes
TROY - LG Chem Power announced Wednesday that President and CEO Denise Gray will be
BullsEye Telecom Provides VoIP Services To Mitch Albom’s Radiothon
TROY - BullsEye Telecom will be supporting Mitch Albom’s S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon on Dec. 10
Featured News
New UFO Docuseries Reveals Latest Details About The Unknown
NEW YORK - With news of three unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) being shot down throughout the North American continent, front and
Highest-Paying College Majors, Top Jobs In 2023 And Who’s Hiring Now
NEW YORK - Who’s hiring right now? That may seem like an odd question with all the headlines about layoffs and
3 In 4 Job Seekers Who Used ChatGPT To Write Their Resume Got An Interview
NEW YORK - Despite launching not even three months ago, ChatGPT has already made major waves across many sectors, including recruitment
Michigan
Businesses, Plymouth-Canton Academy Partner For Manufacturing Careers
PLYMOUTH—Wayne County businesses have joined forces to partner with the SME Education Foundation to make available education
FCA To Set Up Connected Vehicle Ecosystem With Harman, Google
AUBURN HILLS - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that it will use technology from Harman
Holland Robotics Maker Sold To Hitachi For $1.4 Billion
HOLLAND – The New York City-based private equity firm Crestview Partners announced the sale of
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
Businesses, Plymouth-Canton Academy Partner For Manufacturing Careers
PLYMOUTH—Wayne County businesses have joined forces to partner with the SME Education Foundation to make available education
FCA To Set Up Connected Vehicle Ecosystem With Harman, Google
AUBURN HILLS - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that it will use technology from Harman
Holland Robotics Maker Sold To Hitachi For $1.4 Billion
HOLLAND – The New York City-based private equity firm Crestview Partners announced the sale of
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about
Ohio Cannabis Coalition Debuts Safe Cannabis Use Educational Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Cannabis Coalition has kicked off a statewide education campaign titled "Buy
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Cybersecurity Update: More Hacks, Crypto Threats, Fake Cyber Workers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity pros Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest and Dan Lohrmann of Presidio return
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Science Tech
Sibrina Collins, Executive Director of LTU’s Marburger STEM Center, Talks Summer Camps For Girls
ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University offers a host of STEM summer camps and now a partnership with the Engineeing Society of Detroit to introduce young women to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). https://youtu.be/qSxnzvh_inM
Best Job In America Pays $105,000 — Front-End Engineers
NEW YORK - Looking for a six-figure job that makes you happy in 2020, but is also increasing in demand? Front-end engineers had an average overall job satisfaction score of 3.9 out of 5 on
Apply For SME Education Foundation Scholarships By Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD—The application process for SME Education Foundation Scholarships remains open through Feb. 1. Eligible students include high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing, technology, and related engineering fields at two- and four-year
XLerateHealth Partners With U-M to Bring Biomedical Commercialization Program to Flint
FLINT - XLerateHealth, a Louisville, KY-based healthcare startup accelerator, has partnered with the University of Michigan to bring its Fast Forward Medical Innovation’s fastPACE biomedical entrepreneur program to XLH Flint. FFMI fastPACE is a four-week
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
EV Start-up Progress Report: Who Will Make It and Who Won’t
DETROIT - Tesla and legacy automakers are building the EV revolution, but does it leave
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
RFPs Issued For Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot EV Highway
PONTIAC - The Michigan Department of Transportation Tuesday issued a Request for Proposal for an
Michigan Ranks 41st For Electric Vehicle Friendliness
DETROIT - Michigan ranks 41 out of 50 states for factors that make it easier
Digital and Mobile
Robotics, Vision And Motion Control Set Records In 2017
ANN ARBOR — The North American robotics, machine vision and motion control markets continue to
IoT TechConnect April 4 – A Survival Guide To The Internet Of Things In Michigan
TROY - Most technology experts contend that the Internet of Things, more commonly called IoT,
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Capacity At DTW
DETROIT - AT&T announced it has boosted its mobile internet capacity around Detroit Metropolitan Wayne
Russian Twitter Bots Keep Up Attack After Florida Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO - After Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, thousands
FREAK Attack Leaves Safari, Google Android Browsers Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - A newly discovered encryption flaw known as FREAK attack left users of
Uber Hack Puts Up To 50,000 Uber Drivers’ Personal Information At Risk
SAN FRANCISO - Uber announced that one of its databases was possibly breached last year,
Anthem Attack Includes Some Blue Cross, Blue Shield Clients
SAN FRANCISCO - You don't have to be a direct customer of Anthem to have
FBI Offering $3 Million Reward For Arrest Of Russian Hacker
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is offering a $3 million reward for information leading to
Business and Finance
StartupMichigan.Tech To Share Entrepreneurial Info On Michigan With World
DETROIT - The Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem has come a long ways in the past couple
Aviation Startup Launches Seed Equity Round
DETROIT—Airspace Experience Technologies, an aviation technology start-up that is developing an electric-powered vertical takeoff and
MI Marijuana Report Publisher Keelan Moderates Business Of Cannabis Panel
ROYAL OAK - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, talks about a panel
THC123 Sponsors Legends Of The Green Conference May 11-12 In Flint
ROYAL OAK - THC123 President Anthony Sabatella talks about his business that provides employment opportunities
Northville Hosting 2016 Buy Michigan Now Festival This Weekend
NORTHVILLE - Come celebrate the Buy Michigan Now festival from Aug. 5 - 7 Friday,
Managing Customer Expectations In The Sales Process
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
Urban Entrepreneurship Symposium Heads To Flint
FLINT - The Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative, founded by entrepreneur David Tarver, is back this year
Don’t Know How To Code? Come To Protohack Detroit
DETROIT - If you spend any time reading tech blogs and news sites, you’ve probably
