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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
GVSU Report: China Trade War Impacts West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - The trade war with China is catching up with the West Michigan
MITechNews Readers Get 30 Percent Discount To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Aug. 15 In Detroit
DETROIT – If you want to attend Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Aug. 15, MITechNews.Com
Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference
ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Benzinga, a financial media outlet based in downtown Detroit, is hosting on Aug.
Featured News
California Could Soon Become 100 Percent Renewable Power
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - Renewable sources of energy provided close to 100 percent of energy demands in the state of California on
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind a proposal to tuck key marijuana
M1 Kicks Off Season of All Things Automotive, Comerica Bank Presenting Partner
PONTIAC - M1 Concourse CEO Tim McGrane announced that Comerica Bank will be a new Presenting Partner for its two signature
MI Tech TV
Bigger Money In Private Sector Wooing Away Government Cyber Warriors
ROYAL OAK - Everywhere you look, cybersecurity is booming. There are the scary, dark sides of this story, with data breaches being reported almost daily, foreign actors trying to influence our elections and smart cities needing more protection. But there are
Wildfire Mobile Platform Provides Makes Apps Stand Out On Crowded Internet
ROYAL OAK - A Detroit entrepreneur and game developer has launched a new user growth platform for mobile app developers called WildFire. Introduced by Ken Johnson, creator of the card game Phase 10, WildFire provides
SmartOne Digital Local Marketing Auto Dealership Program Generates Conquest Sales
ROYAL OAK - There’s an advanced digital local marketing auto dealership program with proven results that increases a dealership’s awareness among local active vehicle buyers. Really. Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartOne, a Birmingham, Michigan, Internet
Michigan
SBAM Webinar Feb. 23: Extreme Communications Makeover
GRAND RAPIDS - You expand your product and service portfolio. Upgrade your IT tools and
Will H-1B And Other Work Visa Rules Change?
LANSING - President Trump is considering an Executive Order to modify the current H-1B system.
Merit Network, Jay R Adams, Cloud, Security, Movies, TV, Hockey and More
ROYAL OAK - The cloud. Wrestling. Security conferences. Batman v Superman. Industry trends. Breaking into
Announcing: ITInTheD Ann Arbor Chapter, Events Starting In March
ANN ARBOR - In the long history of ITinTHED, dating all the way back to
SBAM Webinar Feb. 23: Extreme Communications Makeover
GRAND RAPIDS - You expand your product and service portfolio. Upgrade your IT tools and
Will H-1B And Other Work Visa Rules Change?
LANSING - President Trump is considering an Executive Order to modify the current H-1B system.
Merit Network, Jay R Adams, Cloud, Security, Movies, TV, Hockey and More
ROYAL OAK - The cloud. Wrestling. Security conferences. Batman v Superman. Industry trends. Breaking into
Announcing: ITInTheD Ann Arbor Chapter, Events Starting In March
ANN ARBOR - In the long history of ITinTHED, dating all the way back to
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Launches Chatbot That Leverages AI To Provide Info For Michigan Workers, Employers
LANSING - Navigating unemployment insurance just got easier in Michigan. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June,
Huge US White Gold Deposit Could Produce 5,000 Tons Annually
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it
Detroit Arsenal Upgrades To 3D Printing Missile Parts, Drones In Record Time
WARREN - Instead of welding tank treads by the thousands, the Detroit Arsenal in Warren is now
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
Cutting Edge Drug Discovery And Development In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - The Cutting Edge, Drug Discovery and Development in Michigan Symposium Sept. 9-10 will showcase drug R&D activities at the state's research universities and discuss the development, funding, partnering, and commercialization of new
MichBio Job Bank Posts 4 Life Science Openings
ANN ARBOR - The MichBio Job Bank has posted four jobs, one in Detroit and three in Bagdad, Iraq. Scientific Coordinator Asterand BioScience - Detroit, MI Asterand is a global supplier of high quality, well
MSU Grand Rapids R&D Center To Create Huge Economic Impact
GRAND RAPIDS - The New Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center will create 728 jobs, provide $55 million annually in wages and bring $95.6 million in economic impact to Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
On the Road with Stephen Rapundalo
ANN ARBOR - June ended with a visit to The Henry Ford Innovation Institute. There I caught up with Stephen Bartol, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Innovations and Mark Coticchia, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
From Tesla, Rivian, Ford And GM: Look At Electric Trucks In Development
DETROIT - From electric car startups to the old-school Detroit auto giants, the automotive industry
Fisker Wants To Lease You An Electric Car For No-Strings-Attached Road Trips
DETROIT - Henrik Fisker is back, but he isn't on his second act. With his
Continental Establishing Smart Mobility Center In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS—The future of intelligent transportation has been installed at three intersections in Auburn Hills
J.D. Power Buys Auto Sales Software Unit
TROY—J.D. Power, the Troy-based provider of data analytics and consumer intelligence, announced the acquisition of
Digital and Mobile
Motor City ISSA Networking, Recruiting Meeting May 19
NORTHVILLE - Motor City ISSA is hosting its second networking and recruiting event May 19
Cyber Security: Curiosity Can Kill More Than The Cat
LANSING - Most adults know that washing your hands reduces the risk of spreading germs,
Houses Unanimously Approves Email Privacy Act – Senate Expected To Do Same
WASHINGTON DC - Who says Congress can’t work together? Well certainly so when it
Secret Code For Smart Devices To Keep Black Hats Out Of Internet Of Things
SAN FRANCISCO - Everyone knows that all these smart devices plugging into today’s homes -
Merit Network Launches Pilot Of Cyber Range With Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network Inc. Monday announced the launch of the first pilot of
U.S. Responsible For Highest Number Of Botnets In World
SAN FRANCISCO - The United States is responsible for the highest number of botnet servers
Google’s Password Proposal: One Ring To Rule Them All
SAN JOSE - In a forthcoming paper, Google engineers float the idea of supplementing passwords
Anonymous Launches Attack On Mexico’s Defense Department
SAN FRANCISCO - Anonymous has set its sights on Mexico's Department of Defense. The group's
Business and Finance
Holland Software Developer Gets Investment, New CEO From NYC Private Equity Firm
HOLLAND—Seaport Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm, announced that it has made a
Grand Ventures Leads Investment Round In California Fintech Firm
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Ventures led an investment round in CRE Simple Inc., an Oakland, Calif.-based fintech firm
LLamasoft Adds Tax, Tariff, Duty Analysis
ANN ARBOR—LLamasoft, the developer of supply chain analysis and design software. Announced that its software
Ann Arbor Spark Sets Recruitment ‘Tech Homecoming’ For Thanksgiving Eve
ANN ARBOR—The night before Thanksgiving is Michigan’s biggest bar night, with college students and young
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
