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COVID-19 Update: Should You Fly Commercial?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you what to do should you want to fly on a commercial aircraft flight to avoid catching COVID-19 and giving it to anyone else. President |
How To Find C-Level Job During The Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, provides his sage advice on how you can find that C-Level job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes companies are still hiring, but you need
COVID-19 Update: Canadian 3D Printers, LTU Fall Update, Cyber Threats, Blood Types And Infection Risks
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV June 15, at 2 pm Steph Sharp, CEO of Canadian-based 3DQue Systems, will provide details on how her company uses software to tell 3D printers how to make PPEs.
Breaking News
X-OTO 3-Wheeled Electric Scotter Now Available In US, No Driver’s License Required
DETROIT - There’s a new ride in town, and it’s got three wheels. Oh, and
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
WASHINGTON DC - The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings
Scientists Make Energy Breakthrough To Extract Power In Space From The Sun
SAN FRANCISCO - Solar Power is quite possibly the energy source of the future, and in
Norwegian Hydrogen Company To Build Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant In Michigan
LANSING – Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen is establishing an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility
AndCan Index Up In October: US Demand For Legal Cannabis Rising
LANSING - Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index shows resumed growth in U.S. demand for
MDHHS Reports State’s Third Vaping-Related Death
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced there has been a
Small Business Owners Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2020
WASHINGTON DC – Small business owners feel only “somewhat prepared” for a potential economic downturn,
27 Rec Marijuana Licenses Awarded, Not All Provisioning Centers Open
LANSING - As of Jan. 7, there are 27 active adult-use licenses in the state.
Michigan Energy Law Revisions – Including Customer Choice – Approved By State Legislature
LANSING - The final legislative session day of the 98th Legislature concluded with passage of
Report: China, Asia Vault Past U.S. In Global Clean-Energy Tech Market
WASHINGTON - China and other Asian nations have vaulted past the United States to the
CAFE Revisited: Billions And Billions Of Dollars Saved
ANN ARBOR - The Environmental Protection Agency's recent reaffirmation of national fuel economy standards will
Callida Energy Wins $80,000 2016 NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT - Callida Energy, a software that helps more efficiently heat and cool buildings, won
Comcast To Hire Nearly 400 In Michigan, Primarily In Call Centers
PLYMOUTH – If you want to handle questions from Comcast customers, the cable company has
Comcast Business Offers Voice Mobility Product For Small Business
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast Business has launch its Comcast Business Voice Mobility product, a new type
U-M Plays Role In Regional Big Data Hub
ANN ARBOR - A "big data brain trust" has been established by the National Science
WMU Part Of Team That Tunes Abundant Elements For Semiconductors
KALAMAZOO - In a world concerned about the dwindling supply and skyrocketing prices of rare
Featured News
Google Debuts End-To-End Encryption For Gmail
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google announced on Friday that it's adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Gmail on the web, allowing enrolled
Lear To Build $112 Million Expansion In SE Michigan, Traverse City EV Components
GRAND RAPIDS - Tier 1 automotive supplier Lear Corp. plans a $112.5 million expansion at three facilities in southeastern Michigan and Traverse
Scientists Invent EV Battery That Never Loses Charge Capacity
AUSTRALIA - Scientists have discovered a way to build next-generation batteries for electric cars that do not lose any capacity, even after hundreds of
Michigan
Plex Systems Rolls Out Enhancements For Manufacturing Management Software
TROY – Manufacturing Management Software Developer Plex Systems announced updates and enhancements to its software
SME Scholarships Open Until Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD – Officials with the SME Education Foundation announced that applications for the SME Education Foundation
Huge Solar Farm Approved In Shiawassee County
CORUNNA — Construction of a $250 million, 1,200-acre solar power farm in mid-Michigan’s Shiawassee County
Michigan Secretary Of State Seeks Deal In Redistricting Suit; May Mean Redrawn Districts In 2020
LANSING - Arguing the court has "found significant evidence of partisan gerrymandering," Secretary of State
Plex Systems Rolls Out Enhancements For Manufacturing Management Software
TROY – Manufacturing Management Software Developer Plex Systems announced updates and enhancements to its software
SME Scholarships Open Until Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD – Officials with the SME Education Foundation announced that applications for the SME Education Foundation
Huge Solar Farm Approved In Shiawassee County
CORUNNA — Construction of a $250 million, 1,200-acre solar power farm in mid-Michigan’s Shiawassee County
Michigan Secretary Of State Seeks Deal In Redistricting Suit; May Mean Redrawn Districts In 2020
LANSING - Arguing the court has "found significant evidence of partisan gerrymandering," Secretary of State
Understanding Forex Copy Trading Strategies for Successful Investing in Financial Markets
Choose a proficient trader to follow closely and replicate their methodologies. Analyze their historical performance,
MoonX: BYDFi’s On-Chain Trading Engine — A Ticket from CEX to DEX
As centralized exchanges and On-chain Trading edge closer to integration, global crypto trading platform BYDFi
Artificial Intelligence Making Big Impact On Cybersecurity
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence is dominating the cybersecurity news as more than 100 cybersecurity
Former Grand Rapids Pickle Factory To Transform Into Entrepreneur’s Hub
GRAND RAPIDS — A vacant factory in southeast Grand Rapids could soon become a center
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Genomenon Partners With Chinese To Sell Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, Inc., and Shanghai Shanyi Biological Technology Co., Ltd have formed a partnership to provide Genomenon’s leading Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical laboratory customers in China. Genomenon’s Mastermind is a genomic
GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September
Ophthalmic Startup Gets $5 Million Investment To Complete Phase 2 Clinical Trials
FARMINGTON HILLS—Ocuphire Pharma Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with a variety of ophthalmic disorders, announced that it has closed on over $5 million of financing. Investors include Jackson-based RBI Opportunities
Biotech firm names chief medical officer
ROYAL OAK — OncoCell MDx has hired Kirk Wojno, M.D., as its chief medical officer. OncoCell MDx is developing new, noninvasive molecular diagnostic assays. Wojno, a renowned urologic pathologist and expert in prostate biopsy interpretation,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Report: Robotaxis, Lithium-Metal Batteries, Bandgap Power Electronics Top EV Trends
CAMBRIDGE, UK - Electric vehicle start-ups have moved from obscurity into some of the world’s most
Ford To Double Production Of Electric F-150
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced plans to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightningpickup
Auto Suppliers Weigh Paths Forward In An Increasingly Electrified Market
TRAVERSE CITY - Magna International Inc. CEO Seetarama Kotagiri got right to the point in discussing
May Mobility Introduces On-Demand Autonomous Cars To Grand Rapids
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor autonomous vehicle technology and shuttle service provider May Mobility announced the launch
Digital and Mobile
Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews To MC IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott
TROY - Michigan Science Center President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will serve as Mistress
Pixo Releases Virtual Reality Safety Training For Utility Companies
ROYAL OAK - Pixo VR announced the release of its Gas Meter Safety Inspection Virtual
Duo Security Announces Record-Breaking Year, Tops $100 Million Revenue
ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity company Duo Security said it topped $100 million in annual recurring
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting: How Contemporary Military Strategies Impact The Business Cyber Security Realm
LIVONIA - A new reality in information security has developed that it is now a
Merit Offers QuadMetrics Cybersecurity Tools to Members
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network signed an agreement Wednesday with QuadMetrics to provide the company's
Connected And Automated Vehicles And The Cybersecurity Threat: How Industry Is Responding
LIVONIA - Cybersecurity for vehicles represents a critical topic and important growth area for the
Older Version Android Smartphones, Tablets Have Google Security Flaw
SAN FRANCISCO - People with Android smartphones and tablets running older versions of the mobile
Business and Finance
Registration Open For TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT – Registration is open for TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp that supports businesses from pop-up
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT Happenings
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to M2 TechCast for her monthly update on her podcast,
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum July Membership Meeting: HR And Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum meeting July 11 will feature Kenyatta Brame,
Motor City Connect July 12 – West Side – On The Border
NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people
Report: Michigan’s Economy At Crossroads – More Investment Needed In Innovation, Entrepreneurship
LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
SBAM Recognizes Leaders, Volunteers At Annual Meeting
LANSING - Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof was recognized on June 23 at the Small
