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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
UN: Fossil Fuels Incompatible With Human Survival – Need Exit Strategy
NEW YORK - The head of the United Nations launched a tirade against fossil fuel
Toyota’s New EV Battery Provides 932-Mile Range In Only 10 Minutes Of Charging
TOKYO - Toyota, renowned as the world’s largest car company, has often been perceived as
Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Biz, Money, Ads, Tech Support
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is offering small businesses a package of financial support and services to
Cannabis-Friendly Credit Card Processing Offered By Desert Creek Ventures
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan cannabis community has had difficulty getting approval by credit card
20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula
STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to
GVSU Economist: Marginal Growth Returns In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — After last month's dip, the pace of the West Michigan industrial economy
Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date
MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana
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
Renewable Energy Generates $2.6 Billion In Economic Activity Each Year In Michigan
LANSING - Michigan generates some $2.6 billion in annual economic activity due in part to
Grand Rapids’ Gill Electronics Sells Wireless Charging To Denver Apartment Complex
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids wireless power and charging technology developer Gill Electronics Inc.
DTE E-Challenge III: Submissions Wanted In Advanced Energy Controls
SOUTHFIELD - DTE Energy is now seeking entries for its third E-Challenge for Energy Efficiency
EPA Launches Challenge To Recycle Nutrients From Livestock Waste
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pork and
Featured News
Toyota Secures Huge Lead in Solid-State Batteries To Release a Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO, Japan - Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota Motor is by far the leading holder of solid-state battery patents, a Nikkei
Michigan State Police Crime Lab Halts Cannabis Blood Tests After False THC Positives Discovered
LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier this week in THC blood testing
BAMF Health And HealthBar Announce Partnership
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan-based companies HealthBar and BAMF Health announced their partnership in which they will be providing concierge healthcare services
Michigan
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)
Deadline To Nominate For 2018 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Nov. 15
LANSING - Nov. 15 is the deadline to apply for the 2018 Michigan Celebrates Small Business
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
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)
Deadline To Nominate For 2018 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Nov. 15
LANSING - Nov. 15 is the deadline to apply for the 2018 Michigan Celebrates Small Business
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
BTC, ETH Investors Earn $4,700 a Day Through BCC Mining
BCC Mining is dedicated to providing convenient and secure cloud mining services to users around
The Best Medspa Fixes for Loose Skin and Tired Faces—Backed by Science
Losing a significant amount of weight is a huge win. Whether you did it with
Thinking Beyond Wall Street: What Are the Investment Strategies You Haven’t Considered Yet?
If you think investing begins and ends with the stock market, it might be time
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
STEM Funders Network To Support Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance
DETROIT - The newly-formed Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance, formed by the Michigan STEM Partnership, has just been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosystems national initiative to make a significant impact on STEM education and
VoiceGR Expands To Gather Critical Health Information From Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS - VoiceGR, Grand Rapids’ community survey, is expanding to become countywide thanks to a new partnership between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and the Kent County
University Of Michigan Gets $58 Million Grant To Help Turn Researchers Ideas Into Products
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has received a $58 million five-year grant to help researchers turn their best ideas and discoveries into tests, treatments, care innovations and cures through training, funding and central
Seeing Through Materials With Visible Light
ANN ARBOR - With yogurt and crushed glass, University of Michigan researchers have taken a step toward using visible light to image inside the body. Their method for focusing light through these materials is much
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
Meta Mesh Provides City-Wide Internet Access When Other Networks Go Down
DETROIT - Meta Mesh bridges the Digital Divide through the use of novel wireless solutions wherever
DOE Report: Power Outage By Cyberattack Threat To Critical Defense Infrastructure
ROYAL OAK - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
Walsh College Offers Nation’s First Auto Cybersecurity Course Starting April 4
TROY - Walsh College is offering a Fundamentals of Automotive Cybersecurity course in this upcoming
Smart Grid Security: Is Trouble Coming?
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
Working Group to Develop Security Standards for Mobile Apps
TENAFLY, N.J. - The establishment of the Mobile App Security Working Group, was announced at
Assure360 Hires Guilbeaux As Director Of Information Security, Compliance
FARMINGTON HILLS - Assure360 announced Hans Guilbeaux has been named director of information security and
New Gmail Policy Enables Read Tracking For Malware Publishers
SAN FRANCISCO - A new Gmail policy that allows e-mailed image attachments to load automatically
Duo Security Offers 2 New Editions For Two-Factor Authentication Products
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security Thursday introduced new editions of its two-factor authentication products, which
Business and Finance
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
Babinchak Pays It Forward By Paying For Women To Take Tech-Exam Prep Classes
ROYAL OAK - Amy Babinchak, the owner of Harbor Computer Services, Third Tier and SellMyMSP,
Michigan Communities Recognized For Entrepreneurial Development
DEARBORN - Six communities across the state of Michigan have been identified for the strategies
Great Lakes Angels Hosting Angel Investing Overview Oct. 15
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels is hosting on Oct. 15 the Angel Investing Overview,
Now Open: Ideamarket Transportation Challenge
DETROIT - Last week at Techonomy a brand new challenge was announced and is now open
Automation Alley Opens 7Cs Acceleration Program To Second Stage Companies
TROY - Automation Alley Wednesday launched 7Cs Second Stage, an extension of Automation Alley’s exclusive
Sequoia Capital Partner At Startup Grind Hosted By BambooDetroit
DETROIT - Matt Miller, a partner in Silicon Valley-based Sequoia Capital, will be at Bamboo Detroit
