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Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace
ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting
U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years,
EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform
BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
ACSI: Quality, Quantity Of U.S. Economic Output In A Freefall
ANN ARBOR—The third quarter report of the American Customer Satisfaction Index predicts a bleak future for the
Sensi Part Grow Facility Near Battle Creek Offering Discounts Until Dec. 31
BATTLE CREEK - Steve Bratic, the contractor at Sensi Park, a 100-acre, potentially five million
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Hosts Quarterly Virtual Meeting Dec. 10
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency is hosting a virtual meeting Thursday Dec. 10 that
Nearly A Third Of Workers Don’t Want To Ever Return To The Office
NEW YORK - The vaccines are on their way. So far, they appear so effective
M2 TechCast: Chastity Pratt Dawsey Of Bridge Magazine Talks Flint Water Crisis
FERNDALE - Chastity Pratt Dawsey from Bridge Magazine appeared Feb. 15 on M2 TechCast (co-hosted
Macomb-OU INCubator Presents: Lean Green Belt Certificate Programs
AUBURN HILLS - As part of Oakland University's Lean Diversification Program and endorsed by the
Report: Wind Energy Installed More Electric Generating Capacity In 2015 Than Any Other Energy Source
WASHINGTON DC - Wind energy installed more electric generating capacity last year than any other
Fuel-Efficient Cars: Best Way To Fight Climate Change
ANN ARBOR - While Americans can do a lot of little things in their daily
Featured News
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care
Gov. Whitmer Creates Semiconductor Talent Action Team
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership aimed
MCWT Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact, Previews New Programs
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, along with host sponsor Dow Inc., gathered 650 professionals to celebrate and empower
MI Tech TV
Study: Mismanagement Of AI, Machine Learning Opens Company’s To Financial Damages
ROYAL OAK - Anderson Economic Group’s Patrick Anderson explains a new study that demonstrates the potential for substantial financial damages for businesses from the mismanagement and misuse of AI and Machine Learning. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e172-patrick-anderson-gdpr
Focus On AI, Machine Learning – The Upside And Downside For Businesses
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday June 3, Airfoil Group’s Tim Moynihan discusses the findings of the new Tech Report with heavy focus on AI and Machine Learning. IT-Harvest’s Richard Stiennon updates the latest
Greg Doyle Updates Tech248 Tech Networking Group
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle from Oakland County government also serves as one of the managers of the Tech248 technology networking group formed by Oakland County four years ago. Greg updates the growth of the
Michigan
Extra $175 Million for Roads Signed Into Law
LANSING - Surrounded by orange barrels, traffic work zone signs, Republican legislative leaders and an
M2 TechCast Segment Features Albert Kahn Event March 28 At LTU
ROYAL OAK – A newly posted excerpt from the M2 TechCast podcast features Lawrence Technological
LTU Panel Offers Advice On Planning For Workplace Security
SOUTHFIELD – Study, plan, practice, and be constantly aware. Those are the strategies to use
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage At RenCen
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. announced the company has boosted its mobile internet coverage at Detroit’s
Extra $175 Million for Roads Signed Into Law
LANSING - Surrounded by orange barrels, traffic work zone signs, Republican legislative leaders and an
M2 TechCast Segment Features Albert Kahn Event March 28 At LTU
ROYAL OAK – A newly posted excerpt from the M2 TechCast podcast features Lawrence Technological
LTU Panel Offers Advice On Planning For Workplace Security
SOUTHFIELD – Study, plan, practice, and be constantly aware. Those are the strategies to use
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage At RenCen
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. announced the company has boosted its mobile internet coverage at Detroit’s
$75 Million Available To Expand Learning Opportunities Outside The Classroom
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) today announced that
MPSC Provides $5 Million In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the recipients of almost $5 million in
MI Hub Helps 100 Plus Michigan Manufacturers Apply for $17 Million In Grants And Loans
LANSING — In June, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker
Is Comet 3I/Atlas Some Form Of Alien Technology?
NEW YORK - Comet 3I/ATLAS’s unusual trajectory and unprecedented size have ignited debates and theories
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
U-M Professor Gets Grant To Help Improve Digital Employment Recruitment Tools For Those With Limited Educations
ANN ARBOR - As more employers turn to sites like LinkedIn, CareerBuilder and Snagajob to recruit talent, job seekers from low-income areas or who have limited education often are left out, which one University of
Michigan Science Center Will Show Live Broadcast Of Eclipse Day Aug. 21
ROYAL OAK - Can’t get to Tennessee to see the eclipse of the sun on Aug. 21? Don’t worry, the Michigan Science Center has got you covered. CEO Tonya Matthews, PhD, said on this segment
Game Of Thrones Computer-Generated Images Created By Troy’s Mackevision
ROYAL OAK - You may not have heard of Mackevision before, but you’ve seen its Computer-Generated Images in many TV auto commercials and in the world’s most popular TV show, Game of Thrones. Mackevision employs
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Chipmakers To Carmakers: Time To Get Out Of The Semiconductor Stone Age
DETROIT -When it comes to the electronic circuits that power our everyday lives, the automobile
UM, MSU, Wayne State Lead Nation In Graduating Mobility Professionals
LANSING – Michigan’s three major research universities are leading the nation in preparing students who
Hercules Electric Vehicles Opens Series A Funding Period
DETROIT – Hercules Electric Vehicles is opening a $20 million Series A investment round managed
Boom Or Bubble? Skeptics Take Aim At Buzzy Electric Vehicle Market
LORDSTOWN, OH - When electric pickup maker Lordstown Motors took over an old General Motors
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
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
Former Michigan CIO Theis Promoted To President Dewpoint
LANSING - Former Michigan Chief Information Officer Ken Theis has been promoted to president of
Snapchat’s Captcha-Style Image Verification Hacked After Debut
SAN FRANCISCO - One security researcher has proven how Snapchat's new verification system can be
13 Charged With Using Card Skimmers To Scam $2 Million From Gas Stations
NEW YORK - Prosecutors have charged 13 defendants with using card skimmers installed at gas
Business and Finance
State of Michigan, MSU, Launch COVID-19 App For Campus, Lansing Community
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Technology, Management
Automation Alley Project DIAMonD Creates 3D Printer Network
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center and a World Economic Forum Advanced
Third Annual Million Dollar Challenge For Minority Entrepreneurs Open To Michigan Applicants
MINNEAPOLIS - Metropolitan Economic Development Association has opened up applications for its third year of
Consumers Energy Foundation Approves $50,000 Grant For Saginaw Future
SAGINAW -The Consumers Energy Foundation recently approved a $50,000 grant to support economic development in
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
U-M Battery Spin-Out Sakti3 Sold To Dyson For $90 Million
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan spin-out, Sakti3, has been acquired by vacuum cleaner manufacturer
Blaze Medical Devices Wins $150,000 SBIR Grant
ANN ARBOR - Blaze Medical Devices has been awarded a $150,000 Phase I Small Business
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
