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Michigan Celebrates Small Business Recap
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, just concluding its 14th year, concluded on May 3 honoring scores of business leaders, companies and associations. Joshua Marko, Special Projects Coordinator for the Michigan Small
National Women-Owned Business Conference Coming To Detroit June 19-21
ROYAL OAK - Michelle Richards Executive Director of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council announces a big event coming to Detroit June 19-21 at Cobo Center. Her group is partnering with the Women’s Business Enterprise
Warner Norcross + Judd’s Lisa Zimmer on Financial Wellness Plans
ROYAL OAK - Warner Norcross + Judd’s Lisa Zimmer explains how the age of pension plans has come to a close and has been replaced by “defined contribution plans” and “financial wellness plans” with an eye on
Breaking News
NORML Director Issues Statement Regarding President’s Plan to Pardon Those With Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - In response to President Biden’s recently announced actions with regard to federal marijuana policy, NORML’s
40 Percent US Produced Electricity In 2021 Came From Non-Fossil Fuels
DETROIT - In 2021, 40 percent of the electricity produced by the electric power sector
First Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Triple Threat Online In Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. - What’s better than one type of clean energy? A triple threat of
Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Boasts 400-Mile Range
DETROIT - In the summer of 2020, Hyundai launched IONIQ as its own electric brand consisting
OST Opens Offices In Hong Kong, Singapore To Support Clients
GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies (OST) has expanded its overseas operations in support of
AT&T Selected For First Responder Network Broadband Buildout For Police, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services
DETROIT - AT&T has been selected by the First Responder Network Authority to build and
U-M Spring Commencement Will Include Unique Bicentennial Elements
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's spring commencement ceremonies will celebrate the bicentennial-year graduates
Billionaire Cuban Contends Trillionaires Will Be Those Who Master Artificial Intelligence
AUSTIN - Multi-billonaire Mark Cuban, speaking at South By Southwest, said the world’s first trillionaires
Featured News
Ford To Double Production Of Electric F-150
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced plans to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightningpickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center
Stryker To Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications For $3 Billion
KALAMAZOO - Stryker announced on Thursday a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform
UM Requires Proof Of COVID Vaccination, Or Negative Test, To Enter, Including Athletic Events
ANN ARBOR – If you’re planning to visit, work or attend an indoor athletic event at the University of Michigan campus,
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ITInTheD Episode 163: Conexess, Clarity Newhouse, New Mind Group
ROYAL OAK - ITINTHED hosted a fun episode 163. Bob and Dave were joined by
New Student Group At MSU Offers Small Business Counseling
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
SBAM Report: 3 Percent Pay Raises Budgeted By Michigan Employers In 2017
LANSING - The American Society of Employers 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled.
Are You Listening To What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You?
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
ITInTheD Episode 163: Conexess, Clarity Newhouse, New Mind Group
ROYAL OAK - ITINTHED hosted a fun episode 163. Bob and Dave were joined by
New Student Group At MSU Offers Small Business Counseling
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
SBAM Report: 3 Percent Pay Raises Budgeted By Michigan Employers In 2017
LANSING - The American Society of Employers 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled.
Are You Listening To What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You?
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
How Financial Institutions Are Stopping Insider Threats in 2025
In an era where billion-dollar heists don’t require ski masks but system access, financial institutions
Michigan April Pot Sales Down From March, Despite 420 Holiday Surge
LANSING - Michigan April cannabis sales declined 2.5 percent, from $276 million in March to
Boxer Shields Promises KO In Detroit Return, Explains Overturned Pot Suspension
DETOIT - Claressa Shields is returning to Detroit with a promise of fireworks. Shields, A
Building a Solid Foundation for Your Digital Strategy
Creating a strong digital presence isn’t just about launching a website or posting on social
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Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
J.D. Power Survey: Consumers Skeptical Of Autonomous Cars, EVs
TROY—Consumer confidence in future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers’ plans to bring self-driving and
Manufacturers Association Seeks $1.4 Trillion Loan Fund To Provide Liquidity During Public Health Crisis
WASHINGTON DC – The National Association of Manufacturers is calling for additional aggressive actions from
UM Study: Self-Driving Cars May Induce People To Travel More, Negating Green Benefits
ANN ARBOR—The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and
RJ King Moderates Electric Vehicle Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, Editor of DBusiness, will moderate the electric vehicle track at
Digital and Mobile
New State Budget Would Give $5 Million Boost To State Cybersecurity Protection
LANSING - A 2.4 percent increase in funding for the Department of Technology, Management and
IRS Discloses Hackers Stole Taxpayer Identification Numbers
WASHINGTON DC - Online thieves were recently able to get their hands on taxpayer identification
President Obama Proposes 35 Percent Increase In Federal Cybersecurity Spending
WASHINGTON DC - President Obama wants the United States to spend $19 billion across a
Harvard Study: FBI Claims About Criminals Using Encryption Exaggerated
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI and other law enforcement authorities are exaggerating the extent that
Kaspersky Lab’s 2013 Security Suite Features Exploid Blocker
MOSCOW - A safer way to conduct online transactions and a new exploit blocker are
Crisis Malware Targets VMware Virtual Machines
SAN FRANCISCO - Security researchers have discovered a single piece of malware that is capable
Russian Court Web Site Defaced Over Pussy Riot Verdict
MOSCOW - A Russian court Web site has been defaced following a verdict that saw
Syria Launches Cyberwar Against Local Dissidents
SAN FRANCISCO - As the Syrian civil war continues to escalate, pro-government forces are allegedly
Business and Finance
Conference For Inventors Comes Back Sept. 7
DETROIT - The Michigan Inventors Coalition is bringing back their 4th Annual Expo and Conference on
Co-Working Spaces: Where Everyone Knows Your Name
ANN ARBOR - We often envy the remote or freelance worker who saves time commuting
Atomic Object Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New Grand Rapids Headquarters In Restored Historic Building
GRAND RAPIDS - Atomic Object co-founder and CEO Carl Erickson, a former professor of Computer
Bamboo East Pops Up For Three Months To Provide Co-Working On East Side Of Detroit
DETROIT - Bamboo Detroit will go east next week when it opens its first neighborhood
