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Michigan, Canadian Governments Update COVID-19 Plans; Brown Updates Pandemic In Michigan
ANN ARBOR – On MITech TV June 29, Canadian Consul General Joe Cromarte will outline his government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, will join
COVID 2020 App Can Predict Where Virus Will Spread
ANN ARBOR - Chris Malter from COVID 2020 talks about his new app that can be used to predict where the next virus hotspots will break out. He is interviewed by infectious disease expert Fred
Soter Creates Device To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds To Reopen Sports/Entertainment Venues
ANN ARBOR - Ari Reuben, and Larry Shattuck from Soter Technologies explains how their new screening device - similar in size to an airport metal screener - can measure in seconds four vital indicators on
Breaking News
Cooling Economy Will Force Federal Reserve To Cut Interest Rates 6 Times In 2024
NEW YORK - Moderating inflation, a cooling jobs market, and a deteriorating outlook for consumer spending
Terrifying View Of What Earth Would Look Like If All Ice Melted Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - Even as activists continue to face opposition-and even disdain-from climate deniers for
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
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,
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
Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities
WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and
Could Escobar’s Inside-The-Park Home Run Have Been Avoided?
EAST LANSING - Supported Intelligence unveiled SmartPitcher, a data-driven pitch selection model, during game one
Charles Reinhart Kicks Off Coat Drive Nov. 2
ANN ARBOR - Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will kick-off their 20th Annual Coat Drive on
Billhighway Welcomes Three Young Minds In A Quest For Fresh Ideas
TROY - Billhighway has brought on Millennial talent with three new interns for Fall 2015. Paige
Featured News
Ford Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Build LFP Battery Plant In Marshall
MARSHALL – Ford announced Feb. 13 it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering
Flo Debuts Fast Electric Vehicle Charger
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec–Flo, the Canadian electric vehicle charger manufacturer with a new production plant in Auburn Hills, has introduced Flo Ultra,
Consumers Energy Offers 30,000 Smart Thermostats To Customers
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced the availability of 30,000 Google Nest smart thermostats to financially vulnerable natural gas customers to help Michiganders facing high
Michigan
Stardock Rolls Out New Strategy Game
PLYMOUTH — Game developer Stardock Corp. announced a new PC strategy game today. Siege of
MDEQ Increases Funding, Extends Deadline For Recycling Grants
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will increase available funding
Teams From Flint, Grandville, Niles Win Michigan’s VEX Robotics Championship
EAST LANSING — The Zipties of Grandville won the coveted VEX Robotics Excellence Award and
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
Stardock Rolls Out New Strategy Game
PLYMOUTH — Game developer Stardock Corp. announced a new PC strategy game today. Siege of
MDEQ Increases Funding, Extends Deadline For Recycling Grants
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will increase available funding
Teams From Flint, Grandville, Niles Win Michigan’s VEX Robotics Championship
EAST LANSING — The Zipties of Grandville won the coveted VEX Robotics Excellence Award and
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began
Ultraviolet Windows Provide See‑Through Panels To Power Your House
SPAIN - A future where your home’s windows not only let in light but also
Are Med Spas The Future Of Preventive Dermatology?
Walk into a modern med spa, and you’ll notice it feels more like a boutique
The Reddit Effect: How Social Media Changed Modern Stock Volatility
Remember when stock trading was the exclusive domain of suited analysts poring over financial reports
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Comcast Awards $82,500 In Scholarships To 33 Michigan High School Students
PLYMOUTH – Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded $82,500 in scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year to 33 Michigan students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community
GVSU Offers Middle School Girls Science Tech, And Engineering Day Camps
GRAND RAPIDS - Middle school girls from West Michigan and Battle Creek will delve into engineering and science concepts and gain hands-on experience at the annual STEPS Camp offered at Grand Valley State University in
Former Saint Louis Science Center Exec Named CEO Of Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - After a year-long search, the Michigan Science Center announced Thursday that out has hired Christian Greer as its new president and CEO. Greer comes from the Saint Louis Science Center where he served
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford, ADT Create Joint Venture To Combine Vehicle Security With Artificial Intelligence
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced a joint venture with the security services provider ADT called Canopy that
GM Eyes Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Generators, Charging Stations
DETROIT - General Motors is finding new markets for its hydrogen fuel cell systems, announcing
How To Double Electric Vehicle Charge Points Overnight? EV Charge Point Sharing!
DETROIT - There are currently around 39,000 public electric vehicle charge points available in the
Survey Of Public Charging For EVs Shows Room For Improvement
TROY—While most electric vehicle owners primarily charge their vehicles at home, public charging is a
Digital and Mobile
WOW Now Offering Gigabit Internet In Metro Detroit
DETROIT — The cable TV, internet and phone provider WOW, formerly known as Wide Open
What To Do When Your Smartphone Tells You A Ballistic Missile Is Headed Your Way
HONOLULU, Hawaii - In mid-January Hawaiian residents and visitors received a text that warned a
Alphabet Parent Google Launches Machine Learning Platform To Thwart Hackers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has launched a machine learning
Latest Cybersecurity Threats Can Steal Your Password And Give Hackers Access To Your Computer Network
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined us on M2 TechCast to scare the
7 Reasons Security Pros Fail – And Keys To Success
LANSING - You've probably heard the phrase, "Failure is the key to success." But are
Sony Hackers Were Sloppy, FBI Chief Says
WASHINGTON DC - The head of the FBI says the hackers responsible for Sony's data
Morgan Stanley Says Employee Stole More Than 350,000 Customer Accounts
NEW YORK - Morgan Stanley, one of the world's largest financial services firms, revealed Monday
Microsoft XBox Live Hit With Denial-Of-Service Attack
SAN FRANCISCO - Players around the world are now breathing a sigh of relief as
Business and Finance
UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging
UM Student Startups Win More Than $100,000 In Funding
ANN ARBOR – Student startups at the University of Michigan took home more than $100,000
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awardees Announced
LANSING - From Detroit to Marquette, small businesses are growing, innovating and shaping their communities.
Chicago Inno Highlights 10 Detroit Women Building Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In The Motor City
CHICAGO - Digital media and events company Chicago Inno, highlighted 10 Detroit women whose initiatives are
Challenge Detroit Names Fifth-Year Class Of 42 Fellows
DETROIT - Challenge Detroit, celebrating its fifth year, announced its 2016-2017 class of 42 Fellows,
M2 Techcast: ProUp Connects High School Students With STEM Business Opportunities
ROYAL OAK - Justine Sheu from ProUp.Com talks about how her website helps students get
M2 TechCast: Diva Tech Talk’s Lewan Talks Mackinac Policy Conference, Bamboo Detroit, Startup Week Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Amanda Lewan, one of the three Diva Tech Talk podcasters, joins M2
Kellogg Co. Creates $100 Million Venture Fund to Invest In Next-Generation Food, Packaging Technologies
BATTLE CREEK - Kellogg Co. announced it has launched a $100 million Venture Capital fund
