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Michigan Strategic Fund Approves $22 Milllion In Matching Funds For Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund board approved up to $22 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Michigan Small Business Venture Capital Program (SBVCP) funding to support two venture capital investment funds.
St. Clair County Smart Zone Looking To Help Tech Entrepreneurs Build Their Businesses
PORT HURON - Attention entrepreneurs from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties! The St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance invites applications for a Small Business Cohort. Selected entrepreneurs will receive coaching, mentoring,
Auto Expert Paul Eisenstein Dishes On EPA EV Update, New York Auto Show
DETROIT - Detroit-based auto pro Paul Eisenstein provides his take on new EPA Mileage standards tamped down because consumers aren't purchasing Electric Vehicles as much as the government expected. He also talks about the New
Breaking News
Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4
COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled
Imperial Beverage Acquires Carmela Wine Division
KALAMAZOO – Imperial Beverage Company, a family-owned, statewide beer and wine distributor, purchased Carmela Wine
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
GVSU Economist Suggests West Michigan Economy On Upswing, Ending 4-Month Slump
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with
Ohio Republicans, Despite Voters Choice To Legalize Cannabis, Seek THC Restrictions, Higher Prices
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Holiday Lighting
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most
Trump Uncertainty Driving “Better Buy Now:” Cox Automotive Report
DETROIT - Forget a “December to remember.” For car buyers and dealers, it’s already been
Hydrogen Electric Aircraft Scheme Hatched By EU Nations
NEW YORK - Much of the attention around electric aircraft involves moving beyond small, regional-hopping
Ann Arbor Accepting Applications For A2ZERO Ambassadors
ANN ARBOR, — The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations is accepting
Stellantis CEO: Bloodbath If EV Makers Follow Tesla Race To The Bottom
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has warned that a “bloodbath” is coming if
Ford Sells 1,000 F-150 Lightnings, Mustang Mach-E SUVs To Ecolab
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. inked a deal with a Minnesota-based company that's buying a
123Net Announces Two New Customers: May Mobility And Limelight Networks
SOUTHFIELD - 123.Net Inc. announced in two press releases new deal with May Mobility and
Herman Miller To Acquire Competitor Knoll Dor $1.8 Villion
ZEELAND — Herman Miller Inc. plans to buy competitor Knoll Inc. in a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal that will
Telecommunications Association Of Michigan Names New VP Of Public Policy
LANSING—The Telecommunications Association of Michigan announced that Joelle Demand has joined the organization as its vice president
Pure Michigan Regional Advertising Campaign Launches
LANSING – As travelers look ahead to sunny days and warmer temperatures, the award-winning Pure
Ohio Regulators Approve First Testing Lab For Operations
COLUMBUS - Ohio is taking another step closer to the launch of adult-use marijuana sales,
No Music, Samples Or Food Trucks When Ohio Launches Recreational Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales
10 Ohio Locations Get Certificates Of Operation – Statewide Sales To Begin By End Of Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational cannabis availability in Ohio took another incremental step forward on Friday,
Ohio Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Certificates Green Lighting Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market is officially up and running—well, at least for four
Featured News
Report: GSA Reportedly Plans To Shut Down 8000 EV Chargers, Offload Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings and has been nicknamed by some
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD - Michigan's five-year-old adult-legal cannabis market, which
MSHDA Program Offers $25,000 Down Payment Assistance To First-Generation Homebuyers
LANSING – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative designed
Michigan
UP Team Wins Michigan Future City Competition
SOUTHFIELD–A team from the Upper Peninsula will represent Michigan in the national Future City Competition,
PC Shipments In 4Q 2023 Increased, First Quarterly Gain In Past Eight
STAMFORD — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023,
Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center
EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal
Build Like A Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 27
MIDLAND –Build Like A Girl is coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region Feb. 27
UP Team Wins Michigan Future City Competition
SOUTHFIELD–A team from the Upper Peninsula will represent Michigan in the national Future City Competition,
PC Shipments In 4Q 2023 Increased, First Quarterly Gain In Past Eight
STAMFORD — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023,
Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center
EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal
Build Like A Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 27
MIDLAND –Build Like A Girl is coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region Feb. 27
Ohio Regulators Approve First Testing Lab For Operations
COLUMBUS - Ohio is taking another step closer to the launch of adult-use marijuana sales,
No Music, Samples Or Food Trucks When Ohio Launches Recreational Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales
10 Ohio Locations Get Certificates Of Operation – Statewide Sales To Begin By End Of Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational cannabis availability in Ohio took another incremental step forward on Friday,
Ohio Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Certificates Green Lighting Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market is officially up and running—well, at least for four
Universal EV Chargers Debuts $15 Flat-Rate Fast Charging
CHICAGO - EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per
Kentucky Grow Harvests First Pot Crop, Gov. Says A Whole Lot More Coming
LOUISVILLE - A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis,
AI May Achieve Singularity Within The Next 3 Months
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models (LLMs) that have now
House-Sized Asteroid Rocketing Towards Earth Today Pass Closer Than Moon
WASHINGTON DC - A house-sized asteroid is rocketing towards us at 36,126 miles an hour.
Advanced Technologies
12 Most Advanced AI Assistants
SAN FRANCISCO - In the last several decades, technology has undergone significant evolution. It's not just computers and smartphones that are
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of AI like ChatGPT since November 2022.
NASA Scientists Use AI To Beat Climate Change In Farming
WASHINGTON DC - NASA is using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to transform modern farming. As explained in Food Dive, Hawai’i’s agricultural
Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever
CHICAGO - A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MCWT Offers Program For Female First-Line To Middle Managers Seeking To Elevate Their Success
SOUTHFIELD - ELEVATE is an Michigan Council of Women In Technology member benefit for current and former first-line to middle managers. This 6-week program is uniquely combined with peer group exchanges and senior leader speakers
Researcher Develops Mug-Sized Water-Purification Device
AUSTIN - A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin has developed a mug-sized device that can clean water using only a small jolt of electricity. The device could be used to help get drinking water to
MIT Develops Battery-Free Tech That Draws Energy From Environment
BOSTON - Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have invented a device that operates without a battery or a plug — and sans dirty energy. "We have provided an example of a battery-less sensor
Researchers Move Closer To Alzheimers Cure
BOULDER, Co. - Scientists have identified a key protein in the development of Alzheimer's disease which could prove critical in slowing or even halting the condition's progress. In tests on mice, a research team led
Biotech firm names chief medical officer
ROYAL OAK — OncoCell MDx has hired Kirk Wojno, M.D., as its chief medical officer. OncoCell MDx is developing new, noninvasive molecular diagnostic assays. Wojno, a renowned urologic pathologist and expert in prostate biopsy interpretation,
IDTechEx Research Finds 3D Bioprinted Organ Models Key To $1.9 Billion Market
BOSTON - There is no doubt that 3D bioprinting is a technology of the future. Imagine being able to print a kidney or liver on demand. This is a stark contrast to the long wait
OptimizeRx Raises $20 Million In Stock Offering
ROCHESTER—OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), the Rochester-based provider of digital communication services for pharmaceutical companies to patients and healthcare providers, has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The company sold
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Client Update: Genomenon
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, to discuss the latest news coming out of the Ann Arbor-based gene therapy company. Mike Klein To listen,
Biotech firm names chief medical officer
ROYAL OAK — OncoCell MDx has hired Kirk Wojno, M.D., as its chief medical officer. OncoCell MDx is developing new, noninvasive molecular diagnostic assays. Wojno, a renowned urologic pathologist and expert in prostate biopsy interpretation,
IDTechEx Research Finds 3D Bioprinted Organ Models Key To $1.9 Billion Market
BOSTON - There is no doubt that 3D bioprinting is a technology of the future. Imagine being able to print a kidney or liver on demand. This is a stark contrast to the long wait
OptimizeRx Raises $20 Million In Stock Offering
ROCHESTER—OptimizeRx Corp. (Nasdaq: OPRX), the Rochester-based provider of digital communication services for pharmaceutical companies to patients and healthcare providers, has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. The company sold
Invest Detroit Ventures Portfolio Client Update: Genomenon
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit Ventures, interviews Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, to discuss the latest news coming out of the Ann Arbor-based gene therapy company. Mike Klein To listen,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
China’s BYD EV Expertise Worries US Automakers
DETROIT - The specter of Chinese automakers flooding the U.S. market with less expensive but
Adapters That Can Charge GM EVs At Tesla Superchargers Now Available
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase
BMW Says Goodbye To Electric Vehicles
GERMANY - Hydrogen is trendy and the automotive world is about to be turned upside
American Center for Mobility Names AT&T its Exclusive Cellular Network Provider
DETROIT - AT&T is teaming with Willow Run-based American Center for Mobility to speed the
Forecast 2017: U-M’s Martin Zimmerman, Former Ford Economist, On Auto Future
ANN ARBOR - Martin ZimmermanIt's been a heady couple of years for automotive companies as
Digital and Mobile
Threat Report Shows Sustained Spike In Cyber Threat Activity in Third Quarter
COMMERCE - Nuspire’s new threat report reveals the staggering increases in overall threat activity in
Motor City ISSA Nov. 17: Using A CSF To Create Policy Documents
SOUTHFIELD - Running an information security organization is often very reactive. As you fight your
Smart Mobility Today: AVs, EVs, Drones, AI, Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on Blockchain, IoT, AI, and
Plymouth-Canton Community High School Wins Two Top Prizes Cyber Challenge
NOVI - Plymouth-Canton Community School teams won first and second place in the 2022 Governor's High
Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest
DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s
US Data Breaches Set Record In 2021 Impacting Nearly 300 Million Victims
DETROIT - Every year brings new data breach victims. According to the data presented by
If War Starts In Ukraine, Will Russians Unleash Cyberwar On United States?
ANN ARBOR - If the Russians invade Ukraine this month, and the United States unleashes
Planning for a Nation-State Cyber Attack — Are You Ready?
LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and
Plex Systems Rolls Out Enhancements For Manufacturing Management Software
TROY – Manufacturing Management Software Developer Plex Systems announced updates and enhancements to its software
IoT TechConnect April 29 Michigan Science Center – Why Your Company Needs To Get Involved
DETROIT - On April 29, MITechNews.Com will co-host IoT TechConnect 2 at the Michigan Science
Noble Child Partners With Salesforce On Cloud-Platform For Child Welfare Industry
DETROIT - Noble Child has partnered with Salesforce to launch an original cloud-based platform (As-A-Service)
Blockchain Voting Offers Security, Transparency And Efficiency
ANN ARBOR - As concerns mount about possible Russian interference in U.S. elections, blockchain technology
Business and Finance
4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
In this article, we will discuss the 4 Key Outsourcing Factors To Consider In Business
12 Entrepreneurs Graduate From Tech Town’s Spring 2024 Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT - Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the program’s spring 2024 cohort and pitched their retail
4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry 2024
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4 Tips for Growing Your Auto Repair Shop
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Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
DETROIT - You've read the success stories about our Retail Boot Camp alumni, and now
FlexJobs Names 30 Hottest Companies Hiring for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs
BOULDER, Co – One of the most common misconceptions about remote jobs is that they
CitySide Ventures Launches $10 Million Angel Fund By Investing In Three Start-Ups
BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing
New Small Business Applications Hit Record In 2021, Expected To Continue In 2022
WASHINGTON DC – Small business formations hit record numbers in 2021, a trend expected to
Ohio Regulators Approve First Testing Lab For Operations
COLUMBUS - Ohio is taking another step closer to the launch of adult-use marijuana sales,
No Music, Samples Or Food Trucks When Ohio Launches Recreational Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales
10 Ohio Locations Get Certificates Of Operation – Statewide Sales To Begin By End Of Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational cannabis availability in Ohio took another incremental step forward on Friday,
Ohio Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Certificates Green Lighting Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market is officially up and running—well, at least for four
