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Cantilever Investors Building 3 Innovator Campuses In Ann Arbor Area
ANN ARBOR - Cantilever Investors created an innovation center campus in Ann Arbor and is set to open two more campuses, a second at Zeeb Road and I-94 and a third in Ypsilanti. Ann Arbor's
U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group
ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National Innovation Network, a national network of NSF-funded researchers from I-Corps Teams and Hubs. Working together, this network of thinkers addresses
Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Second Playbook Published
TROY - Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at
Breaking News
Ohio Senate Rejects House Changes Scaling Back Voter-Approved Pot Laws And Restricting delta-8 Sales
COLUMBUS - An Ohio bill to significantly revise the state’s marijuana program, while adding new restrictions
Tech Breakthrough Could Transform How The World Produces Hydrogen
SOUTH KOREA - A team of researchers in South Korea has just taken a massive
Woodchuck Partners With Barton Malow To Transform Wood Waste Into Clean Energy
GRAND RAPIDS – Woodchuck announced that it has partnered with Barton Malow to divert wood
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
Ohio Expected To Become One Of Two States Driving Cannabis Sales Nationally
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s licensed marijuana market appears to be an outlier among the 24 states
Clean Energy Package Sent To Gov. Whitmer’s Desk
LANSING - Democrats' huge clean energy package, requiring utility providers to rely 100% on "clean
Decarbonizing Light-Duty Transportation In US: U-M Study Reveals How
ANN ARBOR—One of the goals outlined by the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force in
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
WMSBF Names Sustainable Business Of The Year Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local organizations and professionals at
Ohio With 123 Dispensaries Looks To License More To Keep Up With Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able
Ohio Capping Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries In Columbus, Cleveland And Cincinnati
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its
Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this
Featured News
Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically
LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world could be facing a crucial tipping
AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is a broad term encompassing many different subtypes, from apps that can write poetry to algorithms that are able to spot
Economist: West Michigan Economy Resilient Despite Tariffs
GRAND RAPIDS - While global economic markets face turbulence following the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, the West Michigan economy continues
Michigan
Department Of Labor Changes Independent Contractor Standards
LANSING - The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual
Electrical, Computer Engineering Senior Projects Demo Skills Learned At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Imagine a white cane for a blind person that detects objects in the user’s path,
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
Department Of Labor Changes Independent Contractor Standards
LANSING - The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual
Electrical, Computer Engineering Senior Projects Demo Skills Learned At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Imagine a white cane for a blind person that detects objects in the user’s path,
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
Ohio With 123 Dispensaries Looks To License More To Keep Up With Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able
Ohio Capping Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries In Columbus, Cleveland And Cincinnati
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its
Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this
Airport Chaos Spreads As Trump Blocks Partial TSA Funding Deal To Force Immigration Showdown
SPECIAL REPORT Airport Chaos Spreads As Trump Blocks Partial TSA Funding Deal To Force Immigration
Michigan Marijuana Today, New Streaming Media Show
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com has launched a new streaming video show that will focus on
Preventive Care Benefits Help Retail Employers Cut Turnover, Lower Payroll Taxes, Boost Worker Pay
Program gaining traction among cannabis dispensaries, restaurants and small retailers facing high employee turnover. PINCKNEY
Is U.S. Democracy Slipping? Global Study Flags Sharp Decline As Political Tensions Rise
SPECIAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY IN DECLINE WASHINGTON DC - A major international study is raising new
Advanced Technologies
Researchers Achieve Super-Safe, Ultrafast Li-ion Battery Charging
SOUTH KOREA - In a significant advancement for EV technology, researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have made a breakthrough
AI’s Impact On Workforce Playing Out Inside Big AI Companies Themselves
CALIFORNIA - After Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet continued to talk up massive AI investments in earnings calls on Tuesday, we’re
Jet Has Six hydrogen Fuel Engines And Is Bigger Than Boeing 747
NEW YORK - This triple-decker jet has six hydrogen fuel engines and it’s so big it looks like a flying hotel
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 (AI)
Science Tech
West Michigan Climate Action Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event
Marburger STEM Center Seeks STEM Teachers To Support
SOUTHFIELD - The Marburger STEM Center is devoted to meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world. As technology continues to advance, developing innovative STEM education will become increasingly important for society. Executive Director Jay
Stonehenge Ancient Solar Calendar Linking UK To Egypt
LONDON - The mystery of Stonehenge may finally have been unravelled by researchers who say it's a giant solar calendar that may link the UK to ancient Egypt. Professor Timothy Darvill, from Bournemouth University, concluded
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Year In Review
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for to provide a year in review for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. In this video interview on MITechTV she recaps some of the major events of 2023
Saphetor, Genomenon Agree To Share Genomic Variant Data Between Platforms
ANN ARBOR - Saphetor S.A., a precision medicine analysis company and Genomenon Inc., a genomic literature search engine company, have signed an agreement to share genomic variant data between their software platforms. Genomenon’s Mastermind Genomic
U-M Center For The Discovery Of New Medicines Awards Seven New Grants
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded early-stage funding for seven new drug discovery projects by faculty from across U-M. Six of the projects focus on
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats. In their new paper, “Know Your
Michigan Enrollees In Affordable Care Act Close Last Year’s Total
LANSING - Despite the enrollment period being cut to just 45 days and cutbacks in federal promotion efforts, the number of Michigan residents who signed up for health insurance through federal Patient Protection and Affordable
Saphetor, Genomenon Agree To Share Genomic Variant Data Between Platforms
ANN ARBOR - Saphetor S.A., a precision medicine analysis company and Genomenon Inc., a genomic literature search engine company, have signed an agreement to share genomic variant data between their software platforms. Genomenon’s Mastermind Genomic
U-M Center For The Discovery Of New Medicines Awards Seven New Grants
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded early-stage funding for seven new drug discovery projects by faculty from across U-M. Six of the projects focus on
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats. In their new paper, “Know Your
Michigan Enrollees In Affordable Care Act Close Last Year’s Total
LANSING - Despite the enrollment period being cut to just 45 days and cutbacks in federal promotion efforts, the number of Michigan residents who signed up for health insurance through federal Patient Protection and Affordable
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric Car Drivers Plunged Into Negative Equity As Prices Collapse
DETROIT - Falling electric vehicle (EV) prices are leaving a growing number of drivers in
BMW, Ford, Honda Vehicle-Grid Integration Joint Venture Begins Operations
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they
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
Automakers Can’t Sacrifice Safety In Rush To Autonomous Driving, Warns Transportation Secretary Foxx
DETROIT - Safety, rather than the rush to be first to market, must be fundamental
Federal Regulators Ask Tesla To Provide Data On Its Autopilot Program
DETROIT - Federal regulators are asking for Tesla to provide data and documents related to
Digital and Mobile
VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains
ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible
How To Secure Your Smart Home Devices From Hackers
DETROIT - Whether at home, at the office, in a restaurant, or on the road,
Phishing Attack Delivers 3 Forms Of Malware To Steal Your Data
SEATTLE, WA. - A phishing campaign targeting Microsoft Windows users delivers three different forms of
Pegasus Spyware: What To Know About NSO Group’s Phone Surveillance Software
SAN FRANCISCO - It's a doozy of a digital spying case. Security researchers found evidence
Russian Ransomware Websites Shut Down – Who Done It?
ANN ARBOR - In mid July, the Russian-based hacker sites that have triggered a series
As Ransomware Surge Continues, Where Next for Government?
LANSING - Global leaders want to carve out specific areas of critical infrastructure to be
High Paying Michigan CIO Jobs At Executive Search Partners Need Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, the Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, said he has
IoT Will Be Massive In 2018: Four Predictions From IBM
NEW YORK - Forbes magazine interviewed Bret Greenstein, VP of IBM's Watson IoT Consumer Business,
Wireless Broadband-Like 5G To Drive IoT Innovations Over Next Decade
LAS VEGAS - At this year's Consumer Electronics Show that starts this weekend you'll hear
Cybersecurity In Self-Driving Cars: U-M Releases Threat Identification Tool
ANN ARBOR - Instead of taking you home from work, your self-driving car delivers you
The Dark Side Of The Internet Of Things – Most Devices Are Easy To Hack
LAS VEGAS - While gadget makers see IoT devices powering our future, security experts view
Business and Finance
Is Your Business Everything You Had Hoped It Would Be?
Image Location - CC0 License Coming up with a business idea is the easiest part
Survey Shows Strong Support For 20% Small Business Deduction
LANSING – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business shows broad,
Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins
LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of
Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost
ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Business Success Can Be Achieved In A Range Of Ways
Business success is something that all business owners should be aiming for. The problem that
Is Outsourcing Python Development Cost-Effective? Unpacking the Business Case
Outsourcing Python development has become a strategy companies leverage to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Things To Consider Before You Buy A New Car
Research and preparation is so important when you're buying a new car. It's even more
Top 30 Companies Hiring for Remote Tech Talent in 2024
DETROIT – Layoffs still loom in the tech sector, impacting both small startups and tech
Renaissance Venture Capital Closes $77.5 Million Fourth Fund
ANN ARBOR -Renaissance Venture Capital has closed its fourth fund with $77.5 million of new
Flint Healthcare Accelerator Names Six New Startup Clients
FLINT—Officials at the Louisville, Ky.-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth announced the selection of six startup companies
Applications Open For Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Cohort
GRAND RAPIDS - Applications are now open! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part
BuyMichiganNow New Features Including Events Calendar
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, founder of BuyMichiganNow.Com, updates new features on her Michigan business
License Plates That Pay Registration Talk To Other Drivers Coming To Michigan
DETROIT - Digital license plates have been allowed in California and Arizona since 2019; now
Toyota, Cisco Expand Wi-Fi Access In Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Residents of Detroit, Inkster, Flint and Washtenaw County will soon benefit from
Gale Rolls Out New Version Of Online Learning Tool For Kids Ages 3-6
FARMINGTON HILLS—The online information services provider Gale announced the rollout of enhancements to its interactive
AI Developer Clinc Names Chief Customer Officer
ANN ARBOR—The artificial intelligence developer Clinc announced the appointment of Mahesh Baxi as the organization’s
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
- 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
