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MySwimPro No. 1 Fitness App For Swimming – Invest Detroit Venture Portfolio Company
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea interviews Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder & CEO, MySwimPro, an Invest Detroit Ventures portfolio company. MySwimPro is the number one fitness application for the fastest growing sport in the world. MySwimPro is accessible
Backstage Ventures Seeks To Invest In Startups Founded By People Of Color, Women, LGBT
ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat introduces her Backstage Accelerator for people of color, women and the LBGT community, whom traditionally have difficulty getting funding. Detroit is one of four Backstage Accelerators worldwide. Monica Wheat To
LTU Expo Celebrates Gaming, Cosplay, and Anime Culture
ROYAL OAK - Matt Roush interviews Emily Auten and Carissa Vadella about the LTU Expo, a FREE community-driven, campus-wide event that celebrates a unique blend of gaming, cosplay, and anime culture. Hosted as an annual
Breaking News
$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022
DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
US Offshore Wind Farm Uses Union Labor And Could Be Future For Energy Workers
NEW YORK - Beneath an East Hampton beach a few miles from Long Island’s fabled
Nation’s Power Grid Fails During Heavy Christmas Storms
NEW YORK - Two-thirds of the US population faced snowstorms, high winds, or frigid winter
Richard Koubek Elected Michigan Technological University’s Next President
HOUGHTON - President-elect Richard J. Koubek will lead the University as its 10th president, the Michigan
West Michigan Economy Still Growing Despite Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
GRAND RAPIDS - Despite steel and aluminum tariffs, West Michigan’s economy continues to grow a
Mobile Michigan Detroit: FinTech: How It’s Changing The Financial Industry
DETROIT - The combination of financial start-ups and the emergence of new technologies is radically
Rehmann Acquires Trivalent Group To Provide Technology Services
TROY - On April 1, top 40 accounting firm Rehmann and Grandville-based Trivalent Group, a top
Controls On Farm, Septic Runoff Could Improve Michigan Water Quality
LANSING - Based on known markers for the pollutants, Michigan waters are being affected by
Energy Chairs Says Room For Technical Changes In Michigan Energy Legislation
LANSING - Rep. Aric Nesbitt said this week there is room for technical and clerical
DNR Seeks Input On Update Of Wildlife Division Strategic Plan
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently is seeking public comment on the
How Michigan Can Meet Its Clean Power Plan Targets
LANSING - Michigan is well-positioned to meet its Clean Power Plan standards - In fact,
Featured News
Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range
SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only emit water vapor, the company announced this
MI-HQ Acquires EMU Building For Innovation Shared Workspace For STEM Companies
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Innovation Headquarters —an innovative life science and technology workspaces—has entered a purchase agreement for Eastern Michigan University’s
New EV Battery Reaches 98 Percent Capacity In Less Than Ten Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - A northern California lithium-ion battery company has devised an electric vehicle battery that reaches a full charge
Michigan
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study
Gentherm Buys Canadian Electronic Controls Maker For $64 Million
NORTHVILLE — Gentherm Inc., a developer of thermal management technologies for the automotive and other
Study Uses Sensors To Determine If Men And Women Treated Differently At Work
LANSING - It has been proven that women are promoted less, underrepresented in the C-suite,
Rave Computer Names Blackmer New President
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rave Computer, the Sterling Heights-based provider of computer hardware, modeling and simulation
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study
Gentherm Buys Canadian Electronic Controls Maker For $64 Million
NORTHVILLE — Gentherm Inc., a developer of thermal management technologies for the automotive and other
Study Uses Sensors To Determine If Men And Women Treated Differently At Work
LANSING - It has been proven that women are promoted less, underrepresented in the C-suite,
Rave Computer Names Blackmer New President
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rave Computer, the Sterling Heights-based provider of computer hardware, modeling and simulation
GM To Increase Truck Production In US To Avoid Trump Tariffs
DETROIT - General Motors is planning to boost production of light-duty trucks in the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Gets Fast Track Authority To Permit Enbridge Line 5 Oil Pipeline Construction Under Straits Of Mackinac
WASHINGTON DC - Army Corps of Engineers have been granted emergency permitting power to fast-track
Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Solar Industry
WASHINGTON DC - The Trump Administration passed tariffs starting on April 5 that will apply
Look Now: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Therapists
WASHINGTON DC - New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Neogen To Spend $1.3 Million – With Tax Relief Help From Lansing – For Ideal Instruments Headquarters
LANSING — Neogen Corp. will spend $1.3 million on a new home for its Ideal Instruments subsidiary that makes veterinary drug delivery instruments. Neogen develops and markets food and animal safety products The project includes
Genomenon Debuts Version 1.3 Of Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR – Genomenon has announced version 1.3 of its Mastermind genomic search engine that adds new tools to help clinicians quickly find authoritative research related to their patients genomic mutations and a new suite
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Heat-Conducting Plastic Could Lead To Lighter Electronics, Cars
ANN ARBOR - Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including those used in vehicles, LEDs and computers - if only they were better at dissipating heat. A new technique that
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
DOE Report Looks At Which US States Have The Most EV Charging Points Per Vehicle
WASHINGTON DC - According to a new report from the DOE, there are now 25
Tesla Phases Out Radar Sensors, Shifts To Camera-Based Autopilot
DETROIT - Tesla updated its website to announce that Model 3 and Model Y cars
BorgWarner, MTU, Others To Collaborate On Connected Vehicles
HOUGHTON—Michigan Technological University, BorgWarner, and other industry partners will collaborate on a 27-month, $1.99 million
Mcity Driverless Shuttle Report: 86 Percent of Riders Trusted Technology
ANN ARBOR — Results of Mcity's consumer survey, conducted in partnership with global market research
Digital and Mobile
Baker College Adds Online Graduate Degrees In Cloud Security Risk Management
FLINT — Baker College will launch two graduate degrees fall 2017 for those wishing to
How Mobile Is Your Workforce? How Secure Is Your Network? Red Level’s Coffey Answers Both Questions
ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager, asked the questions: “How
The Bridge – Unique Commercialization Program For Startups
DETROIT - Alan Boehme, is the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Innovation Officer & Chief Architect at
Red Level Free Webinar May 24 Will Show Businesses How To Make Workforce Mobile, And Secure
NOVI - Can you ensure your data is secure while your workforce is on the
California Students Expelled For Using Keyloggers To Change Grades
SAN FRANCISCO - Eleven students accused of using keyloggers to spy on their teachers' computer
NSA’s Warrantless Spy Program Gets Constitutional Challenge
WASHINGTON DC - The National Security Agency's warrantless surveillance program received a highly charged constitutional
Target Data Breach Now Under U.S. Justice Department Scrutiny
WASHINGTON DC - The Target data breach that has affected up to 110 million people
Bank-Hacking SpyEye Architect Pleads Guilty To Wire, Bank Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO - The alleged architect of the bank-hacking malware SpyEye, which is said to
Business and Finance
LTU Hosts Young Women’s STEM Leadership Conference
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management will host a Young Women’s Leadership Conference
AOL Co-Founder Case Comes To Ann Arbor With $100K Purse For Pitch-Contest Winner
ANN ARBOR - AOL co-founder Steve Case is bringing his sixth Rise of the Rest
Meet Eight Startups Pitching Rise Of The Rest With AOL Founder Steve Case
ANN ARBOR - AOL Founder Steve Case is coming back to Michigan for his Rise of
Deadline For Startup Boost Applications At Bamboo Detroit Sept. 26
DETROIT - Detroit has been chosen as one of a handful of cities to host
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
Great Lakes Angels Review 4 Elevator Pitches At Oct. 29 Meeting
FARMINGTON HILLS – Great Lakes Angels will be vetting four possible investment opportunities for members
Startup Weekend Targets Kids 12-18 For November Mixer
DETROIT - Startup Weekend, the popular weekend long event for starting a company, is
Akadeum Life Sciences Closes $1 Million Investment Round
DETROIT - New startup Akadeum Life Sciences closed a round of funding this month that brings them
Business News
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
- Ron DeSantis Blames Dollar Instability As Silver Hits Record Highs: If The US Had A 'Stable Currency' Silver Wouldn't Set New Records
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Lands In China As Nvidia Awaits Beijing's Verdict On H200 AI Chip
- Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Calls Llama 4 A 'Disappointment,' But Says The Upcoming AI Model Shows Promise: 'Looking Really Good'
