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Michigan Attorney General Calls For Investigation Into DTE’s Electronic Billing Program
DETROIT - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair
GM, Stellantis Face $9.5 Billion In US Fuel Economy Fines
WASHINGTON DC - The proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to hike fuel economy
Automation Alley Announces Year-Long Format For Integr8 Event
TROY – Integr8, the annual Industry 4.0 conference hosted by Automation Alley, is shifting from
Study: Ann Arbor Takeover Of DTE Could Cost City $1.15 Billion
ANN ARBOR — It could cost Ann Arbor anywhere from $281 million to $1.15 billion
ITC Michigan To Begin Helicopter Power Line Inspections In Mid September
NOVI - If you see a helicopter flying low over the ITC transmission lines in
Deloitte Donates To Fund Education In Original COVID-19 Hot Spots
STAMFORD, Conn.—The Deloitte Foundation, the charitable arm of the global accounting and business advisory firm,
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Workgroup To Discuss Licensing, Taxes
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has scheduled on Sept. 21 a workgroup to discuss
Rick Thompson With Four20Post Cannabis News
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson of JazzCabbageCafe fame provides hot Cannabis headlines from across the
I-Corps Energy And Transportation Training Program Accepting Applications
DETROIT - Researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the I-Corps Energy and Transportation
EPA Report Shows $2 Billion Needed For Water Treatment Improvements In Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan will need to invest $2.077 billion over the next 20 years
Congress Roasts Both EPA And Michigan Department Of Environmental Quality Over Mismanagement Of Flint Water Crisis
WASHINGTON DC - Virginia Tech professor Marc Edwards and Flint resident LeeAnne Walters told a
Steelcase Inks Deal To Supply 70 Percent Of Electricity Needs From Wind
GRAND RAPIDS - Steelcase is getting into wind power in an even bigger way. On
Featured News
$25,000 Solar-Powered Electric SUV Coming Soon
DETROIT - After decades of attempts to power cars with energy from the sun, the solar automotive age might finally be
Overusing Tech Could Lead To Hunched Backs, Clawed-Hands, Second Eyelids
CERRITOS, Calif. — Hunched back, clawed-hands, and second eyelids could be common features of human anatomy in the future, a recent computer
Plymouth-Canton Community High School Wins Two Top Prizes Cyber Challenge
NOVI - Plymouth-Canton Community School teams won first and second place in the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition
MI Tech TV
StartupMichigan.Tech: One-Stop Shopping For Entrepreneurial Michigan
DETROIT – The Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem has come a long ways in the past couple of decades, but it was still missing a key piece, a platform to showcase startups, connections to funders and tech
Detroit: Engine Of America – New Book from RJ King
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, editor of DBusiness magazine, joins Matt and Mike to discuss his new book, “Detroit: Engine of America.” It goes on sale May 20 and looks at how Detroit was created
ClubMCC – Social Media Group Created By Motor City Connect
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean has launched a new ClubMCC option for people who want to use social media better to promote themselves or their businesses. He charges a monthly fee
Michigan
Clot Buster Wins Top Award At Michigan Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR – After months of preparation and training leading up to the finals Feb.
Paid Sick Leave, Minimum Wage Shooting For Spring Signature Submittal
LANSING - The campaigns backing initiatives for paid sick leave and a minimum wage hike
VR/AR Association, LTU Team Up To Host Monthly Meetups
SOUTHFIELD – The Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Association has selected Lawrence Technological University and
Snyder Order Asks For Better Broadband Plan By August
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder pledged Monday to convene a panel dedicated to crafting a
Clot Buster Wins Top Award At Michigan Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR – After months of preparation and training leading up to the finals Feb.
Paid Sick Leave, Minimum Wage Shooting For Spring Signature Submittal
LANSING - The campaigns backing initiatives for paid sick leave and a minimum wage hike
VR/AR Association, LTU Team Up To Host Monthly Meetups
SOUTHFIELD – The Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Association has selected Lawrence Technological University and
Snyder Order Asks For Better Broadband Plan By August
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder pledged Monday to convene a panel dedicated to crafting a
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
GVSU, Fifth Third Foundation Launch Financial LIteracy Tool For Gen Z
ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State University and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23
CEO Pay Jumped Nearly 6 Percent In 2024
NEW YORK - After two uncharacteristic years of decline in 2022 and 2023, CEO pay
Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing
TROY– Project DIAMOnD has launched its new additive manufacturing marketplace – a secure, peer-to-peer platform
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
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
Michigan Opts Into FirstNet First Responder Wireless Broadband Network
RESTON, Va. - Michigan will become the 10th state or territory to adopt first responder advanced technologies by opting in to FirstNet, an AT&T specialized wireless broadband network. AT&T, in a public-private partnership with FirstNet,
The Coolest Place For Kids This Summer In Metro Detroit? The Michigan Science Center
ROYAL OAK - What’s the coolest place to be for kids in metro Detroit this summer? Why the Michigan Science Center, says Tonya Matthews, Chief Creativity Officer and CEO for the MiSci. With exhibits and
Baker College Offers STEM Skills For LakeVille Middle School In Summer Camp
FLINT - Baker College amps up math, literacy skills for LakeVille Middle School and offers intros to students for college opportunities July 31 through Aug. 4. The weeklong Baker College Summer Camp offers project-based learning
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
Elon Musk: Tesla To Unveil Updated Cybertruck Next Quarter As Tesla Focuses On Production
SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk is teasing Tesla unveiling an updated version of the Cybertruck
Latest Auto Trends To Be Revealed At Virtual GVSU Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 11
GRAND RAPIDS — The most up-to-date industry forecasts and trends will be revealed at the
Digital and Mobile
CyberSecurity Headlines: French Election Email Bomb…Computer Apps Eavesdropping…Two Factor Banking Hacked
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon is an internationally recognized security analyst and author with a sharp eye
Google Shuts Down Massive Google Docs Phishing Scam
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google shut down a massive phishing scam that targeted users of its
How Cybersleuths Decided Russian Hacked The DNC And Impacted US Election
WASHINGTON DC - It was a bombshell. Operatives from two Russian spy agencies had infiltrated
Navigating The Digital Landscape
BINGHAM FARMS - In Jacobs Media's new web study of radio listeners, a big story
Target Cyber Hack Involved Malware Installed On Checkout Keypads
MINNEAPOLIS - While Target has said hackers used malware installed on point-of-sale terminals to pilfer
Blackphone Smartphone Puts Privacy, Controls In Hands Of Its Users
SAN FRANCISCO - A new Android-powered smartphone soon to be launched will put privacy and
RazorThreat Appoints Tierney Vice President Strategic Accounts
PONTIAC - RazorThreat has appointed Deane Tierney, Vice President Strategic Accounts. He reports to Greg
Michigan Cyber Summit 2013: The Importance Of Government Partnerships
NVOI - Kelvin Coleman, Branch Chief for the Government Engagement Office of Cybersecurity and Communications
Business and Finance
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative To Provide $10 Million Grants For COVID Recovery
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund board has approved a $10 million grant program to help meet
Altimetrik’s Vattikuti Wins E&Y’s National Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
DETROIT—The accounting and advisory firm Ernst & Young LLP has named Michigan serial entrepreneur Raj
Music Movies New Device Puts Music In Your Head — No Headphones Required
LONDON (AP) — Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound
Amazon Announces Upgraded Echo Frames Smart Glasses For Everyone
SEATTLE - Amazon has announced an upgraded model of its Echo Frames smart glasses, adding better sound
Survey: 75 Percent Of Southeast Michigan Companies Have Implemented Eureka Technologies
DETROIT – Seventy five percent of Southeast Michigan businesses surveyed have implemented so-called Eureka! Technologies
National Venture Capital Investment For First 3 Quarters Higher Than Full Year Totals For 17 Of Past 20 Years
WASHINGTON, DC – Venture capitalists invested $16.3 billion in 1,070 deals in the third quarter
Benzinga’s Detroit Move Fuels Its Big Vision
DETROIT - Jason Raznick founder of Benzinga says their success was somewhat accidental at first. He started Benzinga, the
10th Annual MCWT Signature Gala Attracts 60 Companies, Raises $390,000
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation raised $390,000 in donations earlier
Business News
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- 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
