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Michigan To Build 40-Mile Corridor For Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - The State of Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl explains how a 24-month study will be used to build a 40-mile stretch of sensor-laded corridor from Ann Arbor to Corktown in Detroit
How to Take Advantage of Amazon Prime Day Marketing
Amazon Prime Day marketing can be successful with Michigan's own digital marketing expert Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing. A Birmingham, Michigan digital marketing agency, Mr. Oztalay talks about how your retail business can work
Executive Search Partners: How To Land That C-Level Tech Job During A Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a recruitment company that specializes in finding Chief Information Officers for its clients, provides guidance on how your resume could rise to the top
Breaking News
Rivian Opening Its Own Charging Network To All EVs
DETROIT - Rivian is following in Tesla’s footsteps with its decision to open its public
UAW Threaten Strike Feb. 23 At Ford’s Most Profitable Plant Day After CEO Said Unions Had Him Rethinking Factory Placement
DETROIT - One day after Ford CEO said union activity was making him reconsider where
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
AndCan Index: US January Legal Cannabis Sales Lower Than December
EAST LANSING – January sales for cannabis products in the United States was slightly lower
Podcast Detroit Co-Founder David Phillips Dies Unexpectedly
ANN ARBOR - David Phillips, the co-founder of Podcast Detroit, died unexpectedly on Wednesday. No
Hero Project Aims To Help Veterans
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post March 31, we announced the Hero Project, our new
Amway To Cut More Than 800 Jobs At Suburban Grand Rapids Headquarters
ADA — Global direct selling giant Amway Corp. is cutting 6 percent of its global workforce or
Cobo Center Hosts Sustainable Brands Conference
DETROIT – Some 1,500 people from across the globe are expected to attend the Sustainable
U-M Central Power Plant Expansion To Reduce Emissions
ANN ARBOR - A new combustion turbine at the University of Michigan's Central Power Plant
Albion Solar Energy Product Maker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
ALBION — Patriot Solar Group LLC of Albion on Monday filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the
Sustainable Business Conference Focus On Climate Change, Clean Energy, Circular Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host the West Michigan Sustainable Business
Oakland University Gets $5 Million Commitment From Alumni
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University has received a $5 million commitment from Craig and Ann
Altair Adds Lund Combustion Engineering To Partner Alliance
TROY - Altair announced that Lund Combustion Engineering - LOGE AB - has joined the
T-Mobile Fires Up Extended Range LTE Service In Michigan
DETROIT - The wireless provider T-Mobile says it has fired up its Extended Range LTE
North American International Auto Show Launches Mobile-Friendly Website
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show this week launched a completely redesigned mobile-focused website
Featured News
JPMorgan To Let Customers Pay With Their Face Or Palm Instead Of Credit Card
NEW YORK - JPMorgan Chase & Co. is planning to test new technology that would let consumers pay with their palms or faces
“Terminator” Plot? Gates Said AI Could Decide Humans A Threat And Turn On Us
SEATTLE - Artificial Intelligence is taking all our jobs and it seems like new uses for the emerging tech are found
Chevy Bolt EV To Overtake Ford Mustang Mach-E In Sales
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt EUV makes a strange rival to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. But make no mistake — these
Michigan
Infrastructure Problems Drag On Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - Problems with Michigan’s infrastructure go beyond deteriorating roads and bridges. Michigan also
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
Infrastructure Problems Drag On Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - Problems with Michigan’s infrastructure go beyond deteriorating roads and bridges. Michigan also
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
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that
Walmart And Sam’s Club Adding Fast Chargers In Its Parking Lot To Fit Tesla And Non Tesla EVs
NEW YORK - Walmart has just jumped right into the world of electric cars, but
Drivers Could Face Electric Vehicle Pay-Per-Mile Fee In Lieu Of Gas Tax
PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for
High Prices, Poor Marketing Slowing Growth Of Ohio Cannabis Market
COLUMBUS - Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
New Genetic Research Software From Genomenon
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based genetic research software developer Genomenon Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its Mastermind software. The genomic search engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by
Still Last Among Big Cities, Detroit Gains Big In Math On National Test
DETROIT - The nation’s education report card finally contains a sliver of good news for Detroit.Fourth-graders in the city district scored significantly higher this year on the math section of a rigorous national progress exam
TrialAssure Releases Anonymize DS To Automate Clinical Trail Data
CANTON - TrialAssure – a software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools – has released Anonymize DS, the all-new software-as-a-service application that uses automation to anonymize sponsor’s clinical trial data. “As one of
LTU-AT&T STEM Outreach Program Inspires Girls To Make An Impact In Their Communities
SOUTHFIELD—Nearly 40 girls ages 9-17 and their parents attended the third annual Girls in Future Technologies (GIFT) Day at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit Saturday, Sept. 7. This marked the third year that Lawrence
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Harman Adds New Auto Software For Vehicle-To-Everything Communications
NOVI—Officials at Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.a, announced the introduction
Derq Brings Artificial Intelligence To Vehicles And Roads In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Derq’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan explains how his company
Ford $7 Billion Electric Battery Plants In Kentucky And Tennessee A Jolt To Michigan’s Auto Future
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. announced plans for four massive new plants and 10,800 jobs
RFPs Issued For Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot EV Highway
PONTIAC - The Michigan Department of Transportation Tuesday issued a Request for Proposal for an
Digital and Mobile
TimePlay, Emagine Entertainment To Offer Movie Goers Gaming Tournament With Cash Prizes
DETROIT – One and a half years after TimePlay and Emagine Entertainment aligned to introduce
Ford Driving Skills For Life Uses Technology To Teach Young Drivers
ROYAL OAK – The leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. is vehicle
J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Data Plans Magic Elixir For Wireless Quality, BYOD Not So Much
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Unlimited data plans are the magic elixir for wireless network quality, while
Ford Driving Skills For Life Combines VR And Simulation To Train Teen Drivers
ROYAL OAK - For the past 15 years, Ford Motor Company has run what it
Online Tech Hosts Business Continuity, IT Disaster Recovery Workshop
WESTLAND - Join on Online Tech Feb. 17 for a Business Continuity and IT Disaster
Registration Is Open For IIA, ISACA Spring Conference
DEARBORN - The Detroit Chapters of the IIA and ISACA are proud to co-sponsor the
Health Insurer Anthem Hacked By Chinese – 80 Million Records Stolen
WASHINGTON DC - Anthem, the No. 2 health insurer in the US, revealed Wednesday that
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
Business and Finance
Buttons2Button’s Gina Adams On Crowd Funding Campaign
ROYAL OAK -Gina Adams, Co-Founder of Buttons2Button, magnetic button covers to help people with disabilities
Pingree Detroit CEO Jarett Schlaff On His Custom Leather Goods Shop
ROYAL OAK - Jarett Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit, will talk about his custom leather
Proven Ways To Increase Your Website Conversion
Summary: Your competitors are converting their website visitors. How effective is your website? Do you
MEDA Opens Applications For Million Dollar Challenge For Minority Entrepreneurs
MINNEAPOLIS – Metropolitan Economic Development Association has opened up applications for its second year of
Record $2 Billion Augmented, Virtual Reality Investments In Last 12 Months
SAN FRANCISCO - Pokeman Go isn’t the only breakout Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality success this
Fontinalis Partners Closes $100 Million Fund Aimed At Next-Generation Mobility Products
DETROIT - Venture Capital company Fontinalis Partners - who counts William C. Ford Jr. among
Tech248 July 26 Meetup Focus On Nontraditional Talent Options For IT Companies
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland County’s Tech248 on July 26 will be hosting a program that
MEDC Awards $120,000 To Fund 5 Michigan Tech Prototype Programs
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved five projects through Michigan Tech’s Michigan Translational
