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Global Auto Mobility Challenge Finalists To Compete At SAE World Congress
ROYAL OAK - David Stout with the Global Auto Mobility Innovation Challenge talks about the 12 Finalists that will compete in April at the Society of Automotive Engineers Conference at Cobo Center. The winning teams
Lawrence Tech University’s Robofest Explained By Coordinator Palonis
ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University's Shannan Palonis is the Coordinator of Robofest, a robotic competition for middle and high school students. LTU hosts the world finals in May. Scholarships are available for students who
Red Level Group CEO King Explains Acquisition Of C/D/H
ROYAL OAK - Red Level Group co-founder and CEO David King explains why his Microsoft Managed Service Provider purchased Grand Rapids-based C/D/H and what the combined companies will offer businesses. He also invites everyone to
Breaking News
1,000-Foot Floating Multi-Turbine Unit Could Power 80,000 homes
NORWAY - Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems (WCS) has developed an innovative floating wind farm
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Chevy Bolt EV To Overtake Ford Mustang Mach-E In Sales
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt EUV makes a strange rival to the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
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.
Compuware Completes Data Processing Acquisition
DETROIT—Mainframe software developer Compuware Corp. announced it has the completed its acquisition of the assets
Michigan House Panel Considering Leases For Energy Improvements
LANSING - Michigan local governments would be able to make energy efficiency improvements to their
Michigan Public Service Commission Exploring Payments To Electricity Generators
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission ordered its staff Tuesday to begin examining what
State Energy Office Offers Interns For Green Projects
LANSING — The Michigan Agency for Energy has announced the launch of its Student Internship
Environmental Groups Oppose New Michigan Air Rules
LANSING - New rules proposed by the Department of Environmental Quality would deregulate too many
Featured News
Study: Weeks Of Heat Above 100F Norm In Much Of US In 30 Years
LONDON, UK - Vast swaths of the continental US will be experiencing prolonged and dangerous heatwaves by the middle of the
Tesla-Powered Flying Car Doesn’t Require License
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - This flying vehicle could be the future of air travel. Known as the Jetson One, the vehicle's eight
Study: World Can Switch To 100% Renewable Energy, Earn Back Investment In 6 Years
PALO ALTO - With energy and fuel costs at an all-time high, the world is seeking cost-effective solutions for moving away
Michigan
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
AT&T Expands Gigabit Internet Service To Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. says it has expanded its 1-gigabit internet connection service to more
What Are Governor’s Thoughts On Veto Override For Taxes Charged For Used Vehicle Trade-Ins?
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has stayed radio silent on the prospects of the Legislature
Are Americans Finally Using Their Vacation Time?
LANSING - According to the Project: Time Off report, The State of the American Vacation
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
AT&T Expands Gigabit Internet Service To Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. says it has expanded its 1-gigabit internet connection service to more
What Are Governor’s Thoughts On Veto Override For Taxes Charged For Used Vehicle Trade-Ins?
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has stayed radio silent on the prospects of the Legislature
Are Americans Finally Using Their Vacation Time?
LANSING - According to the Project: Time Off report, The State of the American Vacation
Ohio Gov. DeWine Says Mental Health Issues Increasing Due To Cannabis Use
DAYTON - With references to Ohio’s legalization of cannabis and the prevalence of social media
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
U-M Health Science Resource Center Gets $11.7 Million NIH Award
ANN ARBOR - A new interdisciplinary health sciences resource center at the University of Michigan has received an $11.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health to advance regenerative medicine. The center, led by
Gemphire Therapeutics Closes $12.5 Million Stock Sale, Announces Net Losses
ANN ARBOR - Gemphire Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has closed on the sale of 1.3 million shares of stock to a select group of accredited investors that will raise about
U-M Startup HistoSonics Raises $8.3 Million
ANN ARBOR - A University of Michigan startup that's developing a non-invasive way to remove diseased tissue from cancer patients using high-intensity ultrasound has attracted $8.3 million in Series B financing. The investment will help
Michigan Science Center Celebrates First Anniversary Of Innovative STEMinista Program
ROYAL OAK - Tony Matthews, PhD, the CEO of the Michigan Science Center talks about her innovative STEMinista program for middle school girls from fourth to eight grade to learn more about Science, Technology Engineering
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Eaton Gets Power Converter Business For New Electric Truck
SOUTHFIELD—Eaton Corp. announced its eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC
J.D. Power: When It Comes To EV Apps, Kia Smokes Tesla
TROY—Electric vehicle owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app
Ford, Bedrock And Bosch Exploring Automated Vehicle Parking Technology In Detroit
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected
Auto Industry Customer Satisfaction Skids To All-Time Low
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. auto industry, like the economy at large, couldn’t escape the crosshairs of
Digital and Mobile
Mobile Monday Detroit Recaps Feb. 13 Consumer Electronics Show, Detroit Auto Show
TROY – Two major events took place in January that are of great importance to
Caston Thomas Explains New Ransomeware Threat
DETROIT - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks, is a noted cybersecurity expert from the Ann
Most People Use Cell Phones To Pass The Time
ANN ARBOR - When queued up for an event, to buy a latte or waiting
SPLT, Lyft Create Partnership To Provide Reliable Transportation For Medical Appointments
GRAND RAPIDS - Last year, 4.6 million Americans changed or missed medical appointments due to unreliable transportation. Inspired by consumers with personal
Birmingham Cyber Experts Co-Founds Securitycurrent.Com
TEAFLY, N.J. ? Noted Michigan-based cyber security expert Richard Stiennon has joined a group of
NIST Releases Draft Cybersecurity Framework For Private Companies, Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology released its draft cybersecurity framework
WMU Professor Wins $500,000 NSF Grant To Study Ethics Of Cyberwarfare
KALAMAZOO ? There?s a scene in the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," where
France Target Of NSA Spying – Newspaper Contends
PARIS, France - The United States may be in hot water with France following reports
Business and Finance
Birmingham Angels Mid-Year Investing Update
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver from Birmingham (MI) Angels provides an update on the angel
ITC Holdings Appoints Debora Frodl To Board
NOVI—Officials at ITC Holdings Corp., the Novi-based power grid operator, announced that Debora “Deb” Frodl
GVSU Named No. 1 Place To Work In Michigan In Forbes 2020 rankings
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University is ranked No. 1 in Michigan by Forbes in
Stefanini Group Launches Smart Cities Efficiency Technology
SOUTHFIELD — The Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- 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
