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Nation’s Power Grid Fails During Heavy Christmas Storms
NEW YORK - Two-thirds of the US population faced snowstorms, high winds, or frigid winter
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
Michigan Democrats Introduce Bill To Require 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035
LANSING - A Democratic leader’s bill aims to require Michigan to use 100 percent renewable
The Chevy Bolt A Red Hot Deal – Until March
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek
Summer Job Forecast For Michigan Teens
LANSING - The good news is the summer teen employment outlook is very positive, the
Invitation To Opt Into Michigan Marijuana Report – Business News, Information
DETROIT - Our friends at the Michigan Marijuana Report cover the business news related to
Detroit: Engine Of America – New Book from RJ King
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, editor of DBusiness magazine, joins Matt and Mike to discuss
GVSU Economist: Hints Of Slower Growth In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is chugging along like it has been for
Featured News
Amway Reports Sales Rebounded 4 Percent In 2021 To $8.9 Billion
ADA — Sales last year for multi-level marketing heavyweight Amway Corp. increased slightly from 2020, anchored by its popular brand of vitamins, minerals
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike Brennan, has formed a strategic partnership
Scientists Shatter Record For Sustained Fusion Reaction
LONDON, UK - Scientists in England have set a new record for the quantity of energy generated during a controlled, sustained
MI Tech TV
Kathleen Norton-Schock On Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to update the latest interviews done by her podcast, Diva Tech Talk, and also what’s happening with the Michigan Council of
M2 Techcast: Cybernoor In Video, Spellbound Gets Patent, Deliver My Ride Platform
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday Sept. 10, Ahmed Alomari, CEO of Cybernoor, will talk about the launch of a video story series that will explain his Oracle partnered company. Tember Shea, Director of
ManagedWay CEO – IT Partners Can Determine If They Have Services, Infrastructure They Need
ROYAL OAK - Robert Sanders, President and CEO of ManagedWay, a nationally recognized leader in dedicated internet access, cloud computing and collocation services, joins M2 TechCast to tell the story of the company he founded
Michigan
Small Businesses Should Attend DEQ Air Permit Workshop Feb. 16
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Trump Travel Ban To Arab Countries Impacting Business In Michigan
LANSING - Last Friday President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) which banned travel from
Beware Form 6367 From Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
LANSING - Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency will be sending out its annual Form 6367 mailing
Redford School Wins ESD’s Future City Competition, Advances To National Finals
NOVI — A team from St. Valentine Catholic School in Redford Township won the 2017
Small Businesses Should Attend DEQ Air Permit Workshop Feb. 16
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Trump Travel Ban To Arab Countries Impacting Business In Michigan
LANSING - Last Friday President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) which banned travel from
Beware Form 6367 From Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
LANSING - Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency will be sending out its annual Form 6367 mailing
Redford School Wins ESD’s Future City Competition, Advances To National Finals
NOVI — A team from St. Valentine Catholic School in Redford Township won the 2017
Harvard Astronomer Contends On CNN That Interstellar Object Could Be Alien Craft
BOSTON - A Harvard astronomer explained why an unidentified object detected this summer could potentially be
Report: America’s Top 10 UFO Hotspots
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just love a good extraterrestrial mystery, there’s no
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
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
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.
21st Century Cures Act Passes House Overwhelmingly
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. House, in a rare act of bipartisanship, voted 344-77 on July 2 in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, which supporters say will speed the development and regulatory approval of
21st Century Cures Act Passes House Overwhelmingly
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. House, in a rare act of bipartisanship, voted 344-77 on July 2 in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, which supporters say will speed the development and regulatory approval
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Mobility Innovation In The Great Lakes – Alive and Well
DETROIT - Canada-United States Business Association is hosting a Great Lakes Automotive Outlook event Dec.
Michigan UP EV Readiness Workshop Dec. 2
DETROIT - The Michigan UP EV Readiness Workshop sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environment,
Gilbert-Backed Vroom eCommerce Used Vehicle Platform Gets Funding, Expanding Detroit Hub
NEW YORK – An eCommerce platform partially funded by Detroit billionaire Dan Gilbert announced Friday
Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Cybertruck Drag Coefficient As Low As 0.3
Last week we covered how the Tesla Cybertruck’s aerodynamics might be better than its boxy shape
Digital and Mobile
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 -
FBI Maintains Silence On How It Cracked Terrorist iPhone – Israeli Company Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is maintaining its silence about a hack that gave it
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
Congressman Touts Draft Bill Aimed At Mobile App Privacy
WASHINGTON DC - A new draft bill published today aims to increase privacy for mobile
Business and Finance
AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM
DETROIT - Now in its fourth year, AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM serves as the global stage
Samsung’s Foldable Z Flip Has Something Razr Doesn’t: A Bendable Glass Screen
SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung's newest foldable is real. The company on Tuesday officially unveiled its Galaxy Z Flip smartphone
Michigan Angels Closes $2 Million Investment Fund 4
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Angels closed a $2 million Angel 4 Fund on December 31
Birmingham Angels Invests $518,000 In Startups In Late 2019
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Angels, part of CitySide Ventures, invested $518,000 in startups from September to
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
