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MaxFit Gym, Rehmann Cybersecurity Event, Red Level Recycling Day, UM’s Hashbash Update
ROYAL OAK – Nezar Akeel, creator and Founder of MaxFit, explains his All-In-One gym product. He’s working with the Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator. Jim Carpp, CTO and Vice Chairman of Rehmann, announces a May
Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council of Women In Technology Updates From Norton-Schock
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for your monthly update on what's happening with her own podcast series, called Diva Tech Talk, and with her favorite women technology group, the Michigan Council of Women in
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
Breaking News
Survey: Americans Are Retiring Earlier Than They Expected
NEW YORK - Americans are currently retiring earlier than they expected — but four out
MPSC Approves $50 Million In Low-Carbon Energy Infrastructure Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved nearly $50 million in state funds for
iHemp Michigan Seeks To Rebuild Hemp Industry, Seeks State Help
ANN ARBOR - The Hemp industry in Michigan thrived 80 years ago. Then prohibition came.
General Motors Follows Ford To Partner With Tesla To Use Charging Network
DETROIT — General Motors follow crosstown rival Ford Motor in partnering with Tesla to use the
Poll: Job Satisfaction Climbs to Highest Level in Over Two Decades
NEW YORK -A nationwide survey conducted by The Conference Board shows that about 54 percent
Allied Universal Acquires Midstate Security
WYOMING - Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, has acquired Midstate Security – a fully
C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months
ANN ARBOR – C3 Industries has entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Ann Arbor’s Duo Security Opens London Office To Serve Europe, Middle East, Africa
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security announced this week that is has opened an office in
Detroit Zoo Goes 100 Percent Renewable Electric With Help Of ITC Holdings
ROYAL OAK - The Detroit Zoo is going 100 percent renewable electricity from wind farms
Board Reviews Threat To Aging Oil Pipeline Under Straits Of Mackinac
LANSING - The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board put most of the final touches Monday
DTE Electric Rate Increase To Add $8.22 Monthly To Residential Bill
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission and DTE Electric Company reached an agreement to
Featured News
Washtenaw Community College Partners With Amazon For Career Choice Program
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College announced Aug. 24 it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice
Doug Lawrence Joins Hygieia As CEO
LIVONIA – Hygieia, a digital therapeutics company for insulin therapy, has appointed Doug Lawrence its chief executive officer, responsible for leading
C3 Summit Aug. 25 Focuses On Cleantech Innovation, Funding Opportunities
SOUTHFIELD– At a time when lawmakers in Washington D.C. just passed a $370 billion clean energy and climate bill, the largest
Michigan
Secure 24 To Be Purchased By NTT Communications, World’s 4th Largest Telephone Company
SOUTHFIELD — Secure-24 - formally, Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings Inc. - will soon be purchased by
UM Study: EVs Not Always Cleaner Than Gas Vehicles — Depends On The Country
ANN ARBOR — Gasoline vehicles would produce lower emissions than the average battery-electric vehicle only
Society Of Manufacturing Engineers Installs 2018 Officers
DEARBORN – SME, founded as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, installed its 2018 officers at
Federal Tax Reform Bill Details Released – Tax Rates Cut For Business
WASHINGTON DC - On Nov. 2, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas)
Secure 24 To Be Purchased By NTT Communications, World’s 4th Largest Telephone Company
SOUTHFIELD — Secure-24 - formally, Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings Inc. - will soon be purchased by
UM Study: EVs Not Always Cleaner Than Gas Vehicles — Depends On The Country
ANN ARBOR — Gasoline vehicles would produce lower emissions than the average battery-electric vehicle only
Society Of Manufacturing Engineers Installs 2018 Officers
DEARBORN – SME, founded as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, installed its 2018 officers at
Federal Tax Reform Bill Details Released – Tax Rates Cut For Business
WASHINGTON DC - On Nov. 2, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas)
$80 Billion Gold Deposit Discovered, Largest Ever
BEIJING - Geologists have discovered a giant gold deposit with estimated reserves of 1,000 tons
Want To Know How Tariffs Will Impact US Car Prices?
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the
Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Cannabis Regs In Ohio Stalls In Legislature
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio
Cannabis Card Program Now Offering Highest Profit Potential For Dispensaries
Your dispensaries can now earn a full $1.00 on every transaction when the consumer uses
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
STEM Careers In Michigan – An Opportunity For The State’s Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is partnering with the Michigan STEM Partnership and Inforum on a the 'Michigan STEM Careers Video Showcase' initiative to collect and share videos from STEM professionals
Denso Gives Blue Devil Motorsports $10,000 Grant To Fund R&D For Robotics, Thermodynamics
SOUTHFIELD – A $10,000 grant to support Blue Devil Motorsports at Lawrence Technological University was among 22 grants announced Monday by the DENSO North America Foundation, the North American philanthropic arm of the global automotive
Grand Valley State University To Expand Engineering Programs
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the purchase of the Ferris Coffee and Nut facility in downtown Grand Rapids, with plans to expand its engineering programs. The purchase
MCWT Foundation Awards 11 Scholarships To Women Pursuing Tech Degrees
BIRMINGHAM - Eleven technology-oriented women received scholarships at a Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation event on June 20. The women are pursuing degrees that will prepare them for future careers in areas such
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
jacapps Teams With Ford Motor Company For Connected Car Hackathon
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps is teaming up with Ford Motor Company at the 2017 NAB
Go Phish Webinar On Demand
LANSING - Go Phish, as in Phishing attacks and how to thwart them, was live
How Do The New Internet Privacy Rules Affect You?
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently passed a law repealing a set of Internet privacy rules,
Erie Hack 2017: Innovation For Our Great Lake
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is one of several partners producing Erie Hack 2017: Innovation Around Our Great
The Increasing Mobility Threat to IT Security
TENAFLY, N.J. - Any organization that has not already started to think about the impact
US District Judge Dismisses ACLU Lawsuit Against NSA
WASHINGTON DC - A US district judge dismissed the American Civil Liberties Union's lawsuit against
2014 Year In Review – Privacy And Security
TENAFLY, N.J. - Wow, what a year 2014 has been. Most people write a "year
Thermal Imaging Attacks; Research Heats Up!
TENAFLY, N.J. - We?ve all had or seen server room doors protected by combination locks.
Business and Finance
InGAGE Interview: Award-Winning DetroitMaid Expanding, Hiring
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of InGAGE, interviews Danielle Smith, Founder & CEO, Detroit
TCNewTech Boomerang Homecoming Event November 22
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech, The Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, and Startology are hosting a
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Winners For Major Awards
ANN ARBOR - At an event that seemed to take a page from the Academy
Ann Arbor SPARK Hires Entrepreneurial Services Director For Mobility Programs
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director
Accelerate Michigan Brings More Than 100 Investors To Detroit
DETROIT - What started as an idea in 2010 to bring together investors has now
Lakeshore Advantage Funds Volta Power Systems For Second Time
ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage announced Monday that it has awarded Volta Power Systems $12,900 from
Mobile Monday Detroit Oct. 12 Event Looks At Impact Of Sensors
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit is focusing on Wireless Sensors Oct. 12 with an event
West Michigan Startup Community Focus Of aimWest October Event
aimWest Oct. 21 Event: Startups In Your Backyard GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest's October networking and
