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Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is now the new president of the Michigan Chapter of Women in CyberSecurity. WICyS hopes to move the needle in women’s
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business, has hired Frank Sadeghi as President. He makes his first public appearance in this video interview on MITech TV. He
Stefanini Group Announces AI Appreciation Day, New AI R&D Group In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, with locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia, announced its new Center of AI Excellence in Southfield
Breaking News
MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today
43 Million Tons Of White Gold Found
GERMANY - Aglobal energy company has recently confirmed that Germany holds one of the world’s
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
CEO Pay Jumped Nearly 6 Percent In 2024
NEW YORK - After two uncharacteristic years of decline in 2022 and 2023, CEO pay
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
MSO TerrAscend Buys Ohio Dispensary, Marking Operations In 6 States
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ohio retailer Ratio Cannabis for
Economist: West Michigan Economy Resilient Despite Tariffs
GRAND RAPIDS - While global economic markets face turbulence following the Trump administration’s implementation of
Vertical Turbine Wall Can Generate 10 Kilowatts Of Electricity
DETROIT - Since revealing a concept for an energy generating wall back in 2021, designer
Elon Musk’s Photovoltaic Fusion Reactor In The Sky Bigger Than 30 Countries
NEW YORK - The United States has been working hard and relentlessly to solve the
Major Shift In Global Climate Patterns Unfolding, Federal Forecasters Say
NEW YORK - What had been a potent "super" El Niño is now officially over, federal
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
MMS Restructures Its Consulting Services
CANTON – MMS Holdings has restructured its consulting services with the launch of a Project Advisory Services Unit to meet the
Business Leaders For Michigan Hires VP Of Marketing And Communications
DETROIT– Business Leaders for Michigan today announced that Randi Berris, a corporate communications leader and
DogPhone Lets Pets Video Call Their Owners When They Are Home Alone
GLASGOW, Scotland - Fetching sticks and chewing toys may soon be a thing of the
123Net To Install Fiber Network In Downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO - 123NET announced the start of construction on a major expansion to its Kalamazoo
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
Featured News
Terminator Reality: AI-Controlled Robot Convinced Its Colleagues to Go Home After Their Workday
NEW YORK - The AI research community was stunned when a robot equipped with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms demonstrated unprecedented persuasive capabilities.
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from the same months in 2024. Ironically,
CEOs Admit Millions Of White-Collar Jobs Will Be Replaced By Artificial Intelligence
LONDON - The worst kept secret in the world of artificial intelligence is that yes, AI is coming for people's jobs. Warnings have been sounded
Michigan
Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event
LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first
Scientists Create Tech That Could Save Fruit Crops From Frosts
NEW YORK - Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service have pinpointed a
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Digitally Lowers Its Fabric Roof
DETROIT - The US luxury automaker just hit another homerun – the 2025 Cadillac Escalade
ITC Holdings Gets New President, Michigan President Whitelocke Promoted To Senior VP
NOVI–ITC Holdings Corp., the electric grid operator, announced the promotion of Krista Tanner to president
Winners Named In Michigan Virtual’s EdTech Pitch Event
LANSING—A Lapeer-based developer of affordable, hands-on STEM education kits for students earned the $10,000 first
Scientists Create Tech That Could Save Fruit Crops From Frosts
NEW YORK - Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service have pinpointed a
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Digitally Lowers Its Fabric Roof
DETROIT - The US luxury automaker just hit another homerun – the 2025 Cadillac Escalade
ITC Holdings Gets New President, Michigan President Whitelocke Promoted To Senior VP
NOVI–ITC Holdings Corp., the electric grid operator, announced the promotion of Krista Tanner to president
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
Michigan’s Auto Industry Pivots to Energy Storage As Data Centers Strain The Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s auto industry is quietly becoming part of the energy business. As
How Universal Automation Will Reshape Our Workplaces?
The spectre of automation has loomed over the workforce for decades. From factory assembly lines
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should
MCWT Executive Director Lori Koza Has Big Plans For Her Women’s Group
SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in
Advanced Technologies
Star Trek Warp Drive Could Move From Science Fiction To Reality
Concept art of a futuristic warp drive (Adobe Firefly). NEW YORK - An international team of physicists behind several revolutionary warp
Commercial Engine Runs On Water Develops More Than 400 HP
Credits: ecoticias.com In the midst of the search for new forms of fuel, an engine that runs on water appears. It
Researchers Make Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize EV Batteries
CANADA - Experts working in South Korea and Canada have developed a battery cathode that promises to be less expensive and better
Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay
Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Robots At UN Conference Contend They Can Run World Better Than Humans
GENEVA, Switzerland - As if artificial intelligence wasn’t taking enough jobs of late, now AI is suggesting they could potentially be
ChatGPT To Be Included In Mercedes Vehicles Nationwide
DETROIT - Mercedes has partnered with Microsoft to make ChatGPT available in its cars across the United States. As of June
43 Percent Of Companies Will Use AI Interviews In 2024
SEATTLE – In a new study, ResumeBuilder.com reports 10 percent of companies ‘currently use AI interviews,’ 17 percent ‘plan to start
Calculations Suggest It’ll Be Impossible to Control a Super-Intelligent AI
LONDON, UK - The idea of artificial intelligence overthrowing humankind has been talked about for decades – and programs such as ChatGPT have only renewed
Science Tech
Protein Discovery Could Add 7 Years To Human Lifespan
FARMINGTON — Scientists at the University of Connecticut have made a remarkable breakthrough in the quest for longer, healthier lives. In a major study, the researchers successfully extended both lifespan and healthspan in mice by targeting
Pentagon Alien Hunter: We Are Not Alone Or Safe
WASHINGTO DC - Mysterious glowing green orbs the size of basketballs invaded the home of a senior defense official tasked with finding the truth about UFOs, he has claimed in a new memoir. Luis Elizondo has
DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such
National Defense Organization Expands Headquarters In Ann Arbor To Bolster Defense Innovation
ANN ARBOR - The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. announced the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. This expansion reflects NAMC's continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology and innovation. Over
UM Professor Named To MichBio Board
ANN ARBOR—Officials at MichBio, the state’s life sciences industry lobbying group, announced the addition of Lola Eniola-Adefeso, university diversity and social transformation professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, to its board of
Priority Health Extends Zero Cost Share Programs, Sends COVID Safety Kits
GRAND RAPIDS—The health insurer Priority Health will continue to offer $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, including medical, behavioral health and substance use telemedicine, for nearly all fully funded HSA and non-HSA plans
Pfizer Reports Initial COVID-19 Vaccine In Clinical Tests 90 Percent Effective
NEW YORK - Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech SE gave the world an early Christmas present when they announced initial clinical studies show a COVID-19 vaccine was 90 percent effective. What’s more, in a
Esperion Loss Grows As Company Starts Selling Cholesterol-Fighting Drugs
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. reported a loss of $85.4 million or $3.07 a share in the third quarter of 2020, vs. a loss of $68.4 million or $2.52 a share in the same quarter of
UM Professor Named To MichBio Board
ANN ARBOR—Officials at MichBio, the state’s life sciences industry lobbying group, announced the addition of Lola Eniola-Adefeso, university diversity and social transformation professor of chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, to its board of
Priority Health Extends Zero Cost Share Programs, Sends COVID Safety Kits
GRAND RAPIDS—The health insurer Priority Health will continue to offer $0 cost share virtual care and telehealth services, including medical, behavioral health and substance use telemedicine, for nearly all fully funded HSA and non-HSA plans
Pfizer Reports Initial COVID-19 Vaccine In Clinical Tests 90 Percent Effective
NEW YORK - Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech SE gave the world an early Christmas present when they announced initial clinical studies show a COVID-19 vaccine was 90 percent effective. What’s more, in a
Esperion Loss Grows As Company Starts Selling Cholesterol-Fighting Drugs
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. reported a loss of $85.4 million or $3.07 a share in the third quarter of 2020, vs. a loss of $68.4 million or $2.52 a share in the same quarter of
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered
U-M Renames Mobility Transformation Center Mcity
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan has a new yet familiar name for its
Sen. Peters Joins Colleagues Seeking Increased Funding For Connected Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) Friday led a
Digital and Mobile
Looking For CIO Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners said he sees two trends now
Director Of Cybersecurity For Little Caesars ISSA Motor City April Speaker
NOVI - The ISSA Motor City April 20 Chapter Meeting will feature Juman Doleh-Alomary, director
Michigan Groups Urge State To Boost Clean Mobility Investments
LANSING – A cross-section of Michigan organizations applauded a U.S. plan to curb transportation pollution
Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends For 2023: From Zero Trust To Cyber Insurance
SAN FRANCISCO - As technology advances, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated. With the increasing use
MTAM Offers Connected Vehicle Course With Mobile Comply In March
DETROIT – A two-hour, on-line introduction to connected vehicle concepts, condensed from an intense three-day
Gongwer News Service Updates Election App For 2016 Campaigns
LANSING - Gongwer News Service is once again making available a smartphone and tablet app
Mobile Monday Ann Arbor: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Azure Mobile Apps
ANN ARBOR - If you are building mobile apps that needs to interact with a
Report: Smartphones Sales Worldwide Top 1.4 Billion Units In 2015
EGHAM, United Kingdom - Global sales of smartphones topped 1.4 billion units in 2015, up
NATO Countries Hit With Unprecedented Cyber Attacks
LANSING - Montenegro, Estonia and new NATO applicant Finland are just three of the countries
What You Need to Know About Data Protection In Michigan
DETROIT - In this day and age, we are more exposed than ever to cyber
Study Reveals CISOs To Outsource Security Program Improvements, 24/7 Protection
COMMERCE - Nuspire, a managed security services provider, announced findings from its annual research study,
Capital One $190 Million Data Breach Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment?
SAN FRANCISCO - Capital One's infamous 2019 data breach exposed the personal information of more than 100
Spin Dance Offers IoT Symposium May 6 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - The journey to a successful IoT strategy is not without its challenges,
IoT Tech Connect Track: Technology as a Service
ROYAL OAK - IoT Tech Connect co-Producer Rick Beckers talks about the track his company,
IoT Tech Connect Track: Unity Presents How 3D Technologies Are Shaping Our Future
ROYAL OAK - Greg Melling, Sr. Business Development Manager, Mobility and Defense, Unity Technologies, will
IoT Tech Connect Panel: How To Pitch An Angel Investor
ROYAL OAK - If you are an entrepreneur, how do you pitch an Angel Investor?
Business and Finance
Michigan Capital Network Promotes Jenni Li to Principal
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network announced it has expanded its leadership team by promoting Jenni
Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Small Business Owners Sound Alarm On Economy And Chaotic Tariff Policy
WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the
How Your Business Can Always Be One Step Ahead of the Hackers
Pexels - CCO Licence Heard a lot about hackers stealing vital business data. Blackmailing business
Using Technology for Security Control in Business
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels The digital world is exciting, yes, but it also comes
Ensuring Safety Excellence: How to Maintain High Standards Across Your Organization
All organizations need to prioritize good safety practices, not least so they comply with regulations
AI and SEO: Shaping the Future of Content Optimization with Melih Oztalay
MITech TV with Melih Oztalay: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Businesses
Why Trucking Could Be a Great Job for You
If you're looking for a job that offers freedom, good pay, and the chance to
Now That the NFT Craze Has Died Down, Are They Still Useful?
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, once took the world by storm, with people spending millions on
Zapier Report: The Future Of Work
DETROIT - The pandemic changed the way we work, and as the work-from-home lifestyle became
Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love
DETROIT – Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love Crawford may be best-known
Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an
32 SBDC Clients And SBDC Southeast Region Earn Recognition
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received multiple awards at the
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
