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Monroe Street Fair Update, Part Of Now Legal UM Hash Bash April 6
ROYAL OAK - Charlie Streckbein, Founder of the Monroe Street Fair, talks about the April 6 Hasbash at the University of Michigan, the first year that recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan. The Fair features
Tech Spring Cleaning Recycling Days At Red Level And CDH
ROYAL OAK - Dave King, CEO of Red Level Group, announces a digital equipment recycling day called Tech Spring Cleaning where you'll get both a tasty lunch and a chance to win a new laptop.
DBusiness Media Sponsor For IoT Tech Connect April 29 At The Michigan Science Center
DETROIT – DBusiness Magazine – Detroit’s Premier Business Journal – is now a media sponsor of IoT Tech Connect that will be held on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. The day-long conference is
Breaking News
Report: Nearly All US Coal Plants More Expensive To Operate Than New Renewables
WASHINGTON DC - All of the nation’s coal-fired power plants but one are less cost-effective
Report: Inflation Reduction Act To Generate Annual Renewables Investments To $114 Billion By 2031
WASHINGTON DC - In less than a decade, the decarbonization efforts enshrined in the Inflation
Great Lakes Angels Fund, Birmingham Angels Invest In 5 Startups In December
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added five startups in December to
Electric Semi-Trucks Ready To Deploy, But Not Enough Plugs To Charge Them
DETROIT - Electric semi-trucks are ready to go. The technology is there, manufacturers have capacity
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Michigan’s Economy Weathers A Challenging Year
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan economy turned decidedly chilly this year as the United Auto Workers strike
US Economy Set To Continue Slow And Steady Growth
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. economy, buoyed by low unemployment rates along with robust consumer spending, marked
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
Ford Starts Production Of Natural Gas F-150
KANSAS CITY - The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed
Sustainability In Packaging Focus Of Grand Rapids Forum Dec. 14
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the International Institute of Packaging Professionals
LTU To Test System To Reduce Stormwater Runoff
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will be the first of several test sites around the
Featured News
Doomsday Glacier Collapse Could Raise Sea Levels By Several Feet
ANTARCTICA - Antarctica's so-called "doomsday glacier" -- nicknamed because of its high risk of collapse and threat to global sea level -- has
DOE Announces $10.5 Billion Investment To Strengthen America’s Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information seeking input on the $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation
Army Approves Order For 5000 Microsoft Combat Goggles
WASHINGTON DC - The US Army is taking delivery of a first batch of high-tech combat goggles made by Microsoft Corp.,
Michigan
Detroit Conference To Look At Impact Of ‘Lightweighting’ On Small Manufacturers
DETROIT — The challenges and opportunities for smaller manufacturers of lightweighting – the effort to
21 Simple Ideas For a Successful Small Business Saturday
LANSING - It can be hard for small businesses to compete with the big guys.
IRS Prepares To Issue ACA Employer Responsibility Penalties
LANSING - At long last, it looks as though the IRS is finally gearing up
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
Detroit Conference To Look At Impact Of ‘Lightweighting’ On Small Manufacturers
DETROIT — The challenges and opportunities for smaller manufacturers of lightweighting – the effort to
21 Simple Ideas For a Successful Small Business Saturday
LANSING - It can be hard for small businesses to compete with the big guys.
IRS Prepares To Issue ACA Employer Responsibility Penalties
LANSING - At long last, it looks as though the IRS is finally gearing up
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
ADAS Technologies for Promoting Road Safety
How ADAS Technologies Are Redefining Road Safety Road accidents claim millions of lives every year.
Record Treasure Of $17.4 Billion Found
COLUMBIA - The historic discovery of the San José galleon has officially set a new
BTC Is Expected To Reach $150,000 Mark, GoldenMining Starts Cloud Mining And Makes Daily Profit Of $7,700
As the price of Bitcoin approaches the $150,000 mark, some investors are looking for the
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
BioArbor Entrepreneur Showcase
ANN ARBOR - Advanced life science technology companies from Southeast Michigan will provide an eight-minute pitch June 7 outlining their products, their technology and their market opportunity. They will also detail recent accomplishments such as
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Gets Deal With Net-Zero Parts Supplier
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced the launch of a new “net zero automotive program” with West
May Mobility Names First CFO
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous vehicle technology developer May Mobility Tuesday announced the appointment of Ryan Green as
Will American Auto Industry Survive The Shift To Mobility As A Service
DETROIT - At the dawn of the 20th century there were hundreds, if not thousands,
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
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,
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
Akamai to Acquire Prolexic for Some $370 Million in Move to Bolster its DDoS Protection
TENAFLY, N.J. - Akamai Technologies announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire
Security Models ? One Size Does Not Fit All
TENAFLY, N.J. - Security is a word that brings up many different images depending on
Business and Finance
Lakeshore Advantage Awards $3.3 Million In Restart Grants To 428 Small Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and regional partners,
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Al Kaline “Mr. Tiger” Riding Bobblehead Unveiled
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially
TechTown Toast Of The Town Goes Virtual Oct. 1
DETROIT –Since its launch six years ago, TechTown Detroit’s Toast of the Town, the organization’s
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
Zell Lurie Fund Invests In PHASIQ-UM Healthcare Spinout
ANN ARBOR - PHASIQ, a healthcare company, is the first investment of the student-led venture
