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M2 Today: Invest Detroit Ventures, #MCCClub, Detroit: Engine of America
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast May 13, Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon. Terry Bean, founder of Motor City Connect, introduces his new social media project,
MI Marijuana Report Publisher Keelan Moderates Business Of Cannabis Panel
ROYAL OAK - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, talks about a panel he moderated at IoT Tech Connect on April 29 that focused on the New Legal Business Of Cannabis in Michigan.
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 for skilled cannabis workers as well as payroll services for cannabis businesses. THC123 also is a sponsor of the Legends
Breaking News
Ford May Announce On Monday A $3.5 Billion EV Battery Plant In Marshall
Ford appears ready to announce plans to build a massive $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery
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
Should EV Owners Pay Road Taxes? Report From Anderson Economic Group
LANSING - Because electric vehicle drivers avoid both Federal and State gas taxes, they pay
Report: Nearly All US Coal Plants More Expensive To Operate Than New Renewables
WASHINGTON DC - All of the nation’s coal-fired power plants but one are less cost-effective
Forecast For National Economy Sees Continued Growth, Though Slowing
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should continue to grow over the next two years,
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Festive Lights To Celebrate Holidays
NOVI – ITC is lighting up 10 of its 150-foot tall transmission towers in lower
GVSU Economist: The Current West Michigan Economy Is About As Good As It Gets
GRAND RAPIDS - The economic pace for West Michigan was strong in September, but October
Michigan Celebrates Nominations Extended Through November 12
LANSING - Nominations for the Michigan Celebrates Small Business have been extended until Nov. 12.
DTE Energy To Build One Of Largest Solar Arrays In Country At Detroit’s Former O’Shea Park
DETROIT - DTE Energy received approval from the Detroit City Council Tuesday to develop one of
700 Miles Of Michigan Shoreline Could Be Polluted If 63-Year Old Pipeline Below Straits Of Mackinac Ruptures
ANN ARBOR - More than 700 miles of shoreline in lakes Huron and Michigan are
M2 TechCast: LTU Professor Creates Innovative System To Capture Contaminated Water From Parking Lots
FERNDALE - Professor Donald Carpenter, from Lawrence Technological University, was at the White House water
Report: U.S. Wind Farms Reduced CO2 Emissions In 2015 Equal To 28 Million Cars
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. wind farms have reduced carbon dioxide emissions equal to that from
Featured News
Study: World Can Switch To 100% Renewable Energy, Earn Back Investment In 6 Years
PALO ALTO - With energy and fuel costs at an all-time high, the world is seeking cost-effective solutions for moving away
Scientists Discover “World’s Best Semiconductor”
BOSTON - Researchers at MIT and the University of Houston have experimented with a new material called cubic boron arsenide, showing
Scotty, Beam Me Up: First International Holographic Teleportation Conducted
LONDON, Ontario - Researchers at the University of Western Ontario recently completed the world's first-ever international holographic teleportation. The coronavirus pandemic
Michigan
Clean MI Govt; Prevailing Wage Repeal; Pot Legalization Raise $1 Million Plus
LANSING - Three Michigan ballot committees have gathered more than $1 million in support based
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
Danlaw Rolls Out New Antenna For Connected Vehicles
NOVI — Danlaw announced the release of a new antenna intended for connected-vehicle applications. The
Clean MI Govt; Prevailing Wage Repeal; Pot Legalization Raise $1 Million Plus
LANSING - Three Michigan ballot committees have gathered more than $1 million in support based
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
Danlaw Rolls Out New Antenna For Connected Vehicles
NOVI — Danlaw announced the release of a new antenna intended for connected-vehicle applications. The
The Digital Growth Mindset: Strategies For Today’s Business Leaders
In a rapidly changing world, digital transformation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But
Achieving Greater Efficiency in Your Construction Business: 12 Tools That Can Help You Succeed
Running a construction company isn’t for everyone: managing any business is tough, but these sorts
How to Make Your E-Commerce Website Feel Instantly Legit
Image credit Honestly, the internet is full of traps these days. You see an ad
Ways To Integrate Automation Into Your Real Estate Workflow
In real estate, time is of the essence, and efficiency is key to success. Integrating
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Detroit Middle School Students Have Access To UM-Qualcomm Thinkabit STEM Lab
DETROIT - More than 3,000 middle school students a year will be introduced to careers in science, technology, engineering and math, thanks to a collaboration between Qualcomm and the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Construction Begun On WMU’s Grand Rapids Manufacturing Lab
GRAND RAPIDS - Construction has begun at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids regional location for a state-of the-art manufacturing laboratory. AMP Lab @WMU, an Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory, will be built in collaboration with West
Cinnamon On Your Holiday Meals May Help Fight Fat, Hyperglycemia
ANN ARBOR - Now here’s a Holiday story I can really sink my teeth into. New research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has determine using a lot of cinnamon in your holiday
LTU Wins Grant From Howard Hughes Medical Institute To Increase Diversity Among STEAM Majors
ROYAL OAK - Hsiao-Ping Moore, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lawrence Technological University talks about a very exclusive, competitive grant LTU just received from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Demand For All-Electric Vehicles In EU Triples In 2021
LONDON, England - European consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as focus turns to
Penske, Cox Automotive Launch Online Used Car Sales Platform
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—Ready to buy a used car entirely online? Bloomfield Hills-based Penske Automotive Group Inc.
Lyft Test Program Offers Drivers More Rides In Exchange For 10 Percent Pay Cut
SAN FRANCISCO - In late September, Earla Phillips got what she described as an irritating
VinFast Launches Three Self-Driving SUVs With Artificial Intelligence Features
HANOI, VIETNAM - VinFast has launched three new self-driving electric SUV models that use Artificial Intelligence
Digital and Mobile
Congress Wants To Fix IoT Security Problems For The Federal Government Only
WASHINGTON DC - Congress wants to fix the notorious security problems associated with the Internet
Survey: Michigan Has Nearly 7,000 Cybersecurity-Related Job Postings
DETROIT - Michigan has nearly 7,000 cybersecurity-related job postings, a new study shows, while 39
What’s Next For Microchip Implants?
GRAND LEDGE - The mainstream media is full of stories this week about a Wisconsin
MTAM Joins Michigan STEM Partnership To Create STEM Career Showcase At TIM Detroit
DETROIT – The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, the Michigan STEM Partnership and Technology in
Former Michigan CIO Teri Takai Leaving Pentagon CIO Post
WASHINGTON DC - Defense Department CIO Teri Takai is leaving her post, effective Friday, FedScoop
Malware At Google Play Store Mines For Bitcoins
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers have identified more malware at the Google Play store that secretly
Heartbleed Bug Prompts Big Changes Among Open Source World
SAN FRANCISCO - The Heartbleed Internet security flaw has proved so bad that it just
Great Lakes Homeland Security Conference Registration Deadline May 2
GRAND RAPIDS ? Registration closed May 2 for the 2014 Great Lakes Homeland Security Training
Business and Finance
GreenLight Business Model Competition Offers $100K In Cash Prizes For Entrepreneurs
ROYAL OAK - Applications are now open for the sixth annual GreenLight Business Model Competition,
Ann Arbor Tech Hub, Cohoots, Announces Managing Director
ANN ARBOR - Cohoots, the new tech hub community and co-working space in downtown Ann
MCWT Foundation 2017 Website Design Competition For Middle School & High School Girls
DETROIT - The Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM is joined by a group of
$100,000 GreenLight Business Model Competition Now Taking Applications
EAST LANSING - Applications are now open for the sixth annual GreenLight Business Model Competition,
Accutrak Joins Executive-In-Residence Program At Macomb-OU INCubator
AUBURN HILLS - Accutrak Consulting & Accounting Services has joined the Executives-in-Residence program at Macomb-OU
aimWest Jan. 27 Event: User Experience And Human Centered Design
GRAND RAPIDS - What do organizations like NASA, Disney, Steelcase, and Meijer have in common?
Great Lakes Angels Host 5 Elevator Pitches Jan. 13
FARMINGTON HILLS - The Great Lakes Angels will be hosting five companies on Jan. 13
Israel-US R&D Topic Of Ann Arbor Breakfast Meeting Jan. 14
ANN ARBOR - The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) is hosting a
