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Dominic Serra Announces Metro Wireless Expansion Into Metro Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Metro Wireless President Dominic Serra joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast to talk about his company's expansion into more areas of metro Detroit. Metro Wireless provides very high speed backup connections
KLA’s John McLaughlin Talks Ann Arbor R&D Lab
ROYAL OAK - KLA Ann Arbor Lead John McLaughlin talks about the hundreds of job openings created by the $70 million semiconductor equipment maker that is opening a research and development facility in Ann Arbor.
Hatch Detroit Opens $100,000 Business Idea Competition
ROYAL OAK - The 2019 $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is officially underway, and submissions are being accepted through July 31st. Hatch Detroit's Vittoria Katanski joins Matt and Mike to provide all the details. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e173-hatch-detroit-opens-100000-business-idea-competition
Breaking News
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Current Climate: Demand For Oil Will Peak By The End Of The Decade
WASHINGTON DC - The International Energy Agency estimates that global demand for oil is set to peak at
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
TOKYO - Toyota Motor will receive a roughly $853 million (120 billion yen) subsidy from
UN: Fossil Fuels Incompatible With Human Survival – Need Exit Strategy
NEW YORK - The head of the United Nations launched a tirade against fossil fuel
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
ITC Michigan Supports Pandemic Response With Funding To Mental Health, Substance Abuse Centers
NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, ITC
Watch LIVE Cannabis Stock Presentations from CEOs of Leading Companies
DETROIT - The can't miss event for informed cannabis investors and traders is almost here!
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
The New Light: Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura On Invention Of White-Light LEDs
ANN ARBOR - Physicist Shuji Nakamura, professor of materials and electrical & computer engineering at
Nominations Open For Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards
LANSING - Do you know a person or business in Michigan that represents the best
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
Featured News
As The Regulated Marijuana Industry Wraps Up 2022, Companies Fine-Tuning Strategies For New Challenges 2023 Will Bring
LAS VEGAS – As the regulated marijuana industry wraps up the 2022 business year, companies are fine-turning their strategies for whatever
Research Study: Amazon Alarmingly Close To Critical Tipping Point Of No Return
LONDON, UK - The Amazon rainforest is now "alarmingly close" to reaching a critical tipping point from which there is no return, with "catastrophic
MPSC Approves DTE Electricity Rate Increase – Cost Residential Customer 71 Cents More Each Month
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today authorized DTE Electric Co. to implement a $30,557,000 rate increase effective Nov. 25
Michigan
Michigan Teams Dominate FIRST Robotics World Championships
DETROIT — More than 15,000 students and 40,000 family members, friends and fans gathered last
Frasier High School To Get Manufacturing Education Courses
DEARBORN — The SME Education Foundation and the Michigan Manufacturers Association will make manufacturing education
Connect Michigan Launches New Website To Battle Digital Divide
LANSING — Connect Michigan, the nonprofit dedicated to bringing high-speed internet and related technologies to
Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center To Offer Free Strategic Planning Workshops
PLYMOUTH — In an effort to support the ongoing development of business skills among manufacturers,
Michigan Teams Dominate FIRST Robotics World Championships
DETROIT — More than 15,000 students and 40,000 family members, friends and fans gathered last
Frasier High School To Get Manufacturing Education Courses
DEARBORN — The SME Education Foundation and the Michigan Manufacturers Association will make manufacturing education
Connect Michigan Launches New Website To Battle Digital Divide
LANSING — Connect Michigan, the nonprofit dedicated to bringing high-speed internet and related technologies to
Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center To Offer Free Strategic Planning Workshops
PLYMOUTH — In an effort to support the ongoing development of business skills among manufacturers,
Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
Tribal Economic Development Group Waséyabek Invests In Michigan Capital Network
GRAND RAPIDS – Waséyabek, an economic development company in Michigan’s Indian Country, announced that its
Lawrence Tech Creates Master Of Design And Technology Degree
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University has introduced a new Master of Design and Technology degree to
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Aquaro Histology Gets $9.8 Million Series A Round From California Venture Capital Firm
ANN ARBOR - Aquaro Histology announced Thursday it has completed a $9.8 million Series A round led by Telegraph Hills Partners. Aquaro, formerly known as Aquaro Biosystems, will use the money to launch its first
Career Education – Including Master Craftsmen Training – Could Be Part Of K-12 Curriculum
LANSING - More master craftsmen could teach in K-12 schools and certified teachers could count efforts to incorporate career and technical education into their classrooms under a package of bills discussed in the House Workforce
U-M Thruster For Mars Mission Breaks Records
ANN ARBOR - An advanced space engine in the running to propel humans to Mars has broken the records for operating current, power and thrust for a device of its kind, known as a Hall
Genomenon Offers Free Edition Of Mastermind Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon has announced that it will begin offering a free edition of the Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical, research and academic institutions to advance genomic analysis and DNA data interpretation. Genomenon
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford, Walmart To Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co., Walmart, and a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based autonomous vehicle company called Argo AI are
West Michigan Startup Plans Subscription-Based Home Battery, Electric Vehicle Charging System
GRAND HAVEN — A West Michigan-based startup in the early stages of raising capital wants
UBS Predicts Tesla And Volkswagen To Become Top Two Electric-Vehicle Plays By 2025
DETROIT -Swiss bank UBS predicts that the battle for dominance in electric-vehicles will heat up
Peters, Stebenow Help Michigan Technological University Land $4.5 Million DOE Grant To Research Self-Driving Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC – Michigan U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D) and Debbie Stabenow (D) helped Michigan
Digital and Mobile
Israel’s CyberGym – Real World, Real Time Cyber Defense Training
HADERA, Israel - A collection of small stone houses that once sheltered seasonal orange pickers
Red Level’s Coffey: The Upside And Downside Of Anywhere Access
ROYAL OAK - Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager Justin Coffey explains the upside and downside
M2 TechCast Co-Host Brennan Reports From Cyber Week In Israel
ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Israel where he was
Petya Malware May Be An Early Test Of Muscular Trump Cyber Doctrine
In-brief: In the hours before the Petya malware began circulating, two high level Trump Administration officials called
Two Banks File Lawsuit Against Trustwave Over Target Data Breach
SAN FRANCISCO - Customers aren't the only ones still dealing with fallout from the Target
Snowden Calls Plan To Rein In NSA Bulk Record Collection Turning Point
WASHINGTON DC - The person who triggered the furor over the National Security Agency's spying
Bloomberg Report: Target Could Have Stopped Data Breach In Its Tracks
SAN FRANCISCO - The November data breach that affected as many as 110 million Target
We Thought We Understood How to Defend Against Targeted Attacks
BIRMINGHAM - The lesson to be learned from the content of Snowden?s documents released to
Business and Finance
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program To Provide $55 Million In Grants For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small
Bosch North American Names Cross-Domain Computer Solutions Leadership Team
FARMINGTON HILLS – Bosch North America has promoted Tim Frasier regional president for its Cross-Domain
Install These 4K TV Antennas, Ditch Your Cable For Good
NEW YORK - With everything moving to streaming services right now, live TV might seem like
Consumers Energy Foundation Grants $480K For Nonprofits Struggling With Coronavirus
JACKSON—The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced more than $480,000 in grants to help Michigan nonprofits
MVCA Announces New Chairman, Treasurer
ANN ARBOR - At the 2015 Michigan Venture Capital Association Annual Awards Dinner, the MVCA announced
Michigan Venture Capital Investment Grew 143 Percent In 2015
ANN ARBOR - As we wrap up 2015 the Michigan Venture Capital Association would like
Innovator’s Spotlight: Jacquetta Danizier – Live On Purpose
MIDLAND - Hear Valuable Entrepreneurial Advice From Jacquetta Dantzler CEO of The Office Hero December
Startup Weekend Returns To West Michigan In January
GRAND RAPIDS - Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, programmers and business gurus-West Michigan Startup Weekend
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
