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Detroit Mobility Office Strategist Leads Mobility Track At IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK - Justin Snowden, Smart Mobility Strategist, City of Detroit, Mayor's Office, created two of three Mobility panels for IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. He tells anyone interested
RJ King Moderates Electric Vehicle Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, Editor of DBusiness, will moderate the electric vehicle track at IoT Tech Connect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. He discusses his thoughts on where electric vehicle development is
How To Pitch An Angel Investor: Mi Padrino CEO Interview
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, portfolio manager at Invest Detroit Ventures, talks about her panel at IoT Tech Connect that teaches entrepreneurs how to pitch Angel Investors. She also interviews the founder of one of
Breaking News
Food Trucks New For Monroe Street Fair April 1
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, co-founder of the Monroe Street Fair, updates what’s in store
IRS And Treasury Issue Final Regulations On e-File For Businesses
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations
Car Companies To Charge Monthly Fees For Heated Seats — EVs Make It Easier
DETROIT - Pricey add-ons could start ruffling EV-buyer feathers — but automakers might struggle to
Study: Less Than 1 Percent Of Land In Lower 48 To Decarbonize US Power Sector
WASHINGTON DC - Critics of wind and solar routinely raise concerns about how much land
AndCan Index Up In October: US Demand For Legal Cannabis Rising
LANSING - Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index shows resumed growth in U.S. demand for
MDHHS Reports State’s Third Vaping-Related Death
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced there has been a
Small Business Owners Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2020
WASHINGTON DC – Small business owners feel only “somewhat prepared” for a potential economic downturn,
27 Rec Marijuana Licenses Awarded, Not All Provisioning Centers Open
LANSING - As of Jan. 7, there are 27 active adult-use licenses in the state.
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Feb. 8 Luncheon On Food Management, Organic Waste
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon on sustainable food
Kettering Spin-Out Technology Could Be Used At Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant In Detroit
SOUTHFIELD - Environmental and Technical Controls Inc. hopes to build a $24 million plant on
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
Featured News
Gov EO Creates New Data, Analytics Division In DTMB
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order last Wednesday creating the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics in the
Very-High-Speed Motor Could Increase Range Of Electric Vehicles
SYDNEY, Australia - University of New South Wales engineers have built a new high-speed motor which has the potential to increase
New EV Battery Charges In 3 Minutes And Lasts 20 Years
WALTHAM, Mass.- A new battery for electric vehicles that charges in three minutes and lasts for 20 years could soon be
Michigan
Fingerprint, Gentex In Long-Term Deal For In-Vehicle Iris Authentication
LAS VEGAS – Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. announced a deal to bring iris scanning technology to
SkySpecs Lands $8 Million Investment For Drone Inspection Offering
ANN ARBOR — SkySpecs, a company that uses drones to inspect utility wind turbines, announced
$6.4 Million In Tax Incentives To Generate $54 Million In Capital Investment
LANSING - What does $6,637,960 in tax incentives buy you? Investments by six businesses that
Small Detroit Business Excels In Worldwide Freight Forwarding
LANSING - Michael Rogers talks with Patrick Bosworth, president of NDLX Logistics in Detroit, to
Fingerprint, Gentex In Long-Term Deal For In-Vehicle Iris Authentication
LAS VEGAS – Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. announced a deal to bring iris scanning technology to
SkySpecs Lands $8 Million Investment For Drone Inspection Offering
ANN ARBOR — SkySpecs, a company that uses drones to inspect utility wind turbines, announced
$6.4 Million In Tax Incentives To Generate $54 Million In Capital Investment
LANSING - What does $6,637,960 in tax incentives buy you? Investments by six businesses that
Small Detroit Business Excels In Worldwide Freight Forwarding
LANSING - Michael Rogers talks with Patrick Bosworth, president of NDLX Logistics in Detroit, to
U-M Researchers Discover AI Thinks Like Us
ANN ARBOR— Imagine a self-driving car navigating downtown traffic. To avoid a collision, it must
Big Insights From Delta Air Lines Earnings Call
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines stock soared on word that they’d beated analyst expectations for
Washtenaw County Vet Fest Hosted At WCC August 2
ANN ARBOR – Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families and the National Guard are invited to
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
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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 Motion have joined forces to create a STEM Career Showcase at the inaugural TIM Detroit conference and trade show. TIM
Court Rules First Amendment Rights Extend To Augmented Reality Video Games
MILWAUKEE - In a decision that provides First Amendment protection for Augmented Reality games, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin ruled Thursday that Milwaukee County's efforts to force game maker Candy
Workit Health Helps Break Opioid Dependence With Online Platform
ROYAL OAK - There’s a critical problem facing America today - opioid dependence. An Ann Arbor startup called Workit Health has developed a path to recovery through an online platform that matches people with on-demand,
Marburger STEM Center At Lawrence Tech Serves As Outreach To K-12 Students
ROYAL OAK - Sibrina Collins, Executive Director of the Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University, talks about her outreach program for K-12 and beyond. Collins said the high school summer camps are filled to
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
A2Mobility Tech Meetup Autaza: The Cutting Edge of Quality Control
ANN ARBOR - From scooters to SUVs to satellites, the risk of rework and recalls
Stellantis To Build Electric Ram 1500, Dodge Muscle Car In 2024
DETROIT - Stellantis announced Thursday that it would begin production on a battery-electric version of
Solar-Powered Electric Car That ‘Never Needs Charging’ Sells Out In 24 Hours
SAN FRANCISCO - The makers of a $26,000 solar-powered electric car that they claim never needs
From Tesla, Rivian, Ford And GM: Look At Electric Trucks In Development
DETROIT - From electric car startups to the old-school Detroit auto giants, the automotive industry
Digital and Mobile
Mobile Monday Detroit Discusses 3D Development for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality
DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore 3D virtual and augmented reality development skills and
Smartphone Security Hole: ‘Open Port’ Backdoors Widespread
ANN ARBOR- A sweeping study of an internet communication mechanism common in mobile devices has
Applications Now Open For Women In Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense, an organization for women in the
Red Level Security Expert Explains How Businesses Can Keep Networks Safe
ROYAL OAK - Mark Dreyer, a Senior Consultant at Red Level, just returned from a
Michigan Cyber Summit 2013 – Gov. Snyder Shares Cybersecurity Best Practices
NOVI - Governor Rick Snyder, host of the 2013 Michigan Cyber Summit, shares examples of
Michigan Cyber Summit 2013: The Importance Of Government Partnerships
NVOI - Kelvin Coleman, Branch Chief for the Government Engagement Office of Cybersecurity and Communications
Yahoo Mail Now Provides Automatic Encryption
SAN FRANCISCO - As promised, Yahoo is now automatically encrypting Yahoo Mail users' connections to
Snapchat Users Beware – Hackers Compromise 4.6 Million Accounts
SAN FRANCISCO - Heads up, Snapchat users: someone has allegedly comprised 4.6 million accounts, potentially
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
Mobile Technology Association Of Michigan Offers Developers Chance to Win Great Prizes
DETROIT - Which IoT platforms are competing with Apple and Google? Which are the most
10th Annual LTU RoboParade Celebrates Halloween Oct. 24
SOUTHFIELD - Students from elementary through high school will demonstrate their ability to design, program
Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator Gets $75,000 In Cash Contributions
ZEELAND - Less than one year after opening its doors, the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business
Deadline Nov. 2 To Make Your Company A Company To Watch
LANSING - You're on the road to success and we want you to be recognized
