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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
The Electric Car Of The Future Only Needs 250 Miles
Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when
DTE Energy Names Joi Harris President And COO Effective July 3
DETROIT - DTE Energy June 29 announced, effective July 3, Joi Harris, DTE Gas president,
Verge Motorcycles First EV Bike Maker To Announce Intention To Use Tesla’s Charging Network
HELSINKI, Finland - Electric motorcycle pioneer Verge Motorcycles has taken a stand on the recently
Report: Only 24.4 Percent Of U.S. Cannabis Businesses Are Profitable
LONDON, UK - Whitney Economics, a cannabis economics data, consulting and research firm, has published
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Remains Soft
GRAND RAPIDS - Remnants of the General Motors strike are holding down the West Michigan
Top 7 Marketing & Advertising Trends In 2020
DETROIT - For years, companies have fine-tuned their SEO in the hopes of appearing on
AndCan Index: September Demand Flat For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING —According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
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 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
Build A Successful App BootCamp Offered December 3
GRAND RAPIDS - If you want to build a successful mobile app, several Michigan groups
Featured News
DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In Michigan, Ohio And Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In Michigan, Ohio And Tennessee. Ultium Cells,
DOE Conducts Successful Nuclear Fusion Experiment Opening Door To Clean Energy Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major scientific breakthrough decades in the making was announced Dec. 13 when the first controlled fusion experiment
NASA Awards Texas Company $57 Million To Build Base On Moon
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has awarded the Texas-based company ICON $57.2 million for its Project Olympus, which is working to develop
Michigan
State Revenues To Tick Up $264 Million This Year, $225 Million More Next Year
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is starting off with $264.7 million more in state revenues
Wayne State, Microsoft Partner On Pilot Tech Employability Skills Program
DETROIT — Wayne State University and Microsoft Corp. announced a new partnership to pilot an
$500,000 Grant To Be Used To Develop 3D Medical Device Parts At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS — A $500,000 grant from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority
Whitmer Calls For More State Contracts For ‘Disadvantaged’ Businesses
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state to adopt policies to increase the
State Revenues To Tick Up $264 Million This Year, $225 Million More Next Year
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is starting off with $264.7 million more in state revenues
Wayne State, Microsoft Partner On Pilot Tech Employability Skills Program
DETROIT — Wayne State University and Microsoft Corp. announced a new partnership to pilot an
$500,000 Grant To Be Used To Develop 3D Medical Device Parts At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS — A $500,000 grant from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority
Whitmer Calls For More State Contracts For ‘Disadvantaged’ Businesses
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state to adopt policies to increase the
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
Airplane Electric Propulsion Is 1000 Times Quieter Than Jet Engine
DETROIT - Let us just say, you stand next to an aeroplane and hear absolutely
Report: Auto Pact Needed Tying Duty-Free Vehicle Imports To Canadian Production
TORONTO — A new report suggests that if Canada can’t convince U.S. President Donald Trump
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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,
IDTechEx Research Finds 3D Bioprinted Organ Models Key To $1.9 Billion Market
BOSTON - There is no doubt that 3D bioprinting is a technology of the future. Imagine being able to print a kidney or liver on demand. This is a stark contrast to the long wait
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Ford Adds Deere CEO To Board To Harvest Autonomous Vehicle Expertise
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. has added to its board of directors John May, CEO of Deere
Lear Returns To Profit As Economy Recovers
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. reported net income of $175.2 million or $2.89 a share in the fiscal
Demand For All-Electric Vehicles In EU Triples In 2021
LONDON, England - European consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as focus turns to
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
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
Original Stormy Kromer Cap Wins Inaugural Coolest Thing Made In Michigan Award
LANSING - Original Stormy Kromer Cap, a four-panel handmade cap created in 1903, was given
VerteCore Wins $500,000 Grand Prize At Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT - VerteCore, a startup that has developed affordable, mobile decompression for instant spine relief,
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
5X5 Night Comes To Holland To Offer Entrepreneurs $5000 In Seed Capital
HOLLAND - A popular pitch competition pioneered by Rick DeVos, the founder of Grand Rapids
