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MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence Gala at the MGM Grand Detroit, and spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock shares all the details in this video interview on MITech
Bamboo Detroit To Open Ann Arbor Working Co-Location Space
ANN ARBOR - Amanda Lewan created the Bamboo Detroit co-working space about nearly a decade ago. She opened a satellite office in Royal Oak a couple years ago. In 2024 she'll open the latest Bamboo
State Of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer Recaps Cyber Summit, Offers Safety Tips
LANSING - The State of Michigan hosted a two-day cyber summit in mid October that featured top cybersecurity officials, including Jason Cavendish, Michigan's chief security officer. His duties include both cyber and physical security. Cavendish
Breaking News
GVSU Report: Tariffs, Higher Rates Slowing West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
EV Battery Maker Closing 2 Michigan Factories Won’t Have To Return $900,000 Strategic Fund Investment
LANSING - A Michigan electric vehicle battery manufacturer will not face financial penalties for moving
Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
MiLEAP Announces $56 Million In Grants Awarded To Empower Students To Advance Nursing Careers
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced recipients of
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Current Climate: Demand For Oil Will Peak By The End Of The Decade
WASHINGTON DC - The International Energy Agency estimates that global demand for oil is set to peak at
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
TOKYO - Toyota Motor will receive a roughly $853 million (120 billion yen) subsidy from
UN: Fossil Fuels Incompatible With Human Survival – Need Exit Strategy
NEW YORK - The head of the United Nations launched a tirade against fossil fuel
Hudsonville Ice Cream Expands Holland Dry Goods Warehouse
HOLLAND, – Hudsonville Ice Cream announced it will expand its 48th Street dry goods warehouse,
Stardock Launches Game, Windows Cursor Customization Software
PLYMOUTH—Computer game developer Stardock Corp. has launched two new products—the final installment of its four-part
Backed By $5 Million Investment, UV Angel Advances New Technology
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with
Telecom Provider Quantum Leap Buys IT Services Provider Dykstra IT
GRAND RAPIDS - Dykstra IT LLC, which provides managed information technology services, merged into Quantum
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
Featured News
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
MiLEAP Offers Grants To Support Student Success At Colleges And Universities
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is now accepting applications for grants to support community and
Michigan
Chinese EVs Lead The World, Rivaling Tesla
SHANGHAI — When Shanghai held its international auto show this spring, the world’s biggest names
Kent County Bioenergy Facility Gets $5 Million State Grant To Build Bioenergy Plant
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County Bioenergy Facility LLC, a subsidiary of Burlington, Ontario-based Anaergia Inc., has been
Stryker Launches Surgical Autonomous Guidance System
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced the launch of its Ortho Q Guidance system, the only fully autonomous
MSUFCU Buys Dearborn Fintech Communications Software Company
EAST LANSING–Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union, today announced
Chinese EVs Lead The World, Rivaling Tesla
SHANGHAI — When Shanghai held its international auto show this spring, the world’s biggest names
Kent County Bioenergy Facility Gets $5 Million State Grant To Build Bioenergy Plant
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County Bioenergy Facility LLC, a subsidiary of Burlington, Ontario-based Anaergia Inc., has been
Stryker Launches Surgical Autonomous Guidance System
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced the launch of its Ortho Q Guidance system, the only fully autonomous
MSUFCU Buys Dearborn Fintech Communications Software Company
EAST LANSING–Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union, today announced
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
Ohio Cities Get First Cannabis Tax Checks — How Columbus, Cleveland Compare to Michigan’s Payouts
COLUMBUS - Ohio cities are finally seeing their first marijuana tax dollars — and the
Michigan Data Centers By The Numbers
How much power does a data center use? A single hyperscale data center typically consumes
AI’s Hidden Cost: How Billionaire-Built Data Centers Are Testing Michigan’s Power Grid
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom has a physical footprint — and it’s far
$50,000 Cars, $750 Payments: Why Affordability Is Becoming A Sales Problem For Michigan’s Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR - In Michigan, the auto industry doesn’t just build vehicles — it builds
Advanced Technologies
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers
AI Knows If You’ve Recently Smoked Cannabis, Researchers Say
DETROIT - An artificial intelligence model can detect if someone has recently used cannabis, according to scientists who say this could
Latest Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Can Handle Text, Images And Sound
NEW YORK - Slightly more than 10 months ago OpenAI’s ChatGPT was first released to the public. Its arrival ushered in
NCMS Issues White Paper On Cybersecurity For Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR–The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices that will improve the security
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
CCA Health Michigan Invests $25K To Fight Food Insecurity In Michigan
DETROIT – CCA Health Michigan, a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank
Grand Rapids Public Museum Receives $300,000 Grant From Steelcase Foundation for Immerse Educational Program
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Public Museum announce it has been awarded a generous grant of $300,000 from the Steelcase Foundation to support the GRPM Immerse Program. This grant will provide critical funding for
Michigan Economic Activity Index Jumped In The Spring
DETROIT - The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 5.2% annualized in the three months through April, although it was still down 0.4% from a year earlier after declines between June and February. Six of
Market For Energy Service Companies Will Grow to Nearly $68 Billion By 2032
BOULDER, CO – A new report from Guidehouse Insights provides a comprehensive analysis of the energy service companies (ESCO) market globally that predicts energy as a service (EaaS) is expected to grow from $25.9 billion
LSI Director Roger Cone Named Director U-M Biosciences Initiative
ANN ARBOR - Roger Cone, director of the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute, has been named to an additional role as the university's first vice provost and director of the biosciences initiative, effective immediately.
Incentivizing Wellness
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Julius, managing partner of Edify North, an employee benefits consulting firm. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2828/Incentivizing-wellness.aspx
Diplomat Buys Virginia Health Care Service Center Company
FLINT — Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of WRB Communications Inc., a health care service center company based in Chantilly, Va. WRB specializes in relationship management programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers and
Wayne State Wins $7.5 million NIH Renewal For Environmental Center
DETROIT – Wayne State University received notice from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year, $7.5 million grant for the Center for Urban Responses to
LSI Director Roger Cone Named Director U-M Biosciences Initiative
ANN ARBOR - Roger Cone, director of the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute, has been named to an additional role as the university's first vice provost and director of the biosciences initiative, effective immediately.
Incentivizing Wellness
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Julius, managing partner of Edify North, an employee benefits consulting firm. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2828/Incentivizing-wellness.aspx
Diplomat Buys Virginia Health Care Service Center Company
FLINT — Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of WRB Communications Inc., a health care service center company based in Chantilly, Va. WRB specializes in relationship management programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers and
Wayne State Wins $7.5 million NIH Renewal For Environmental Center
DETROIT – Wayne State University received notice from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year, $7.5 million grant for the Center for Urban Responses to
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Drops Electric Vehicle Production Targets As Consumer Demand For EVs Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and
New Engines Coming Powered By Carbon-Neutral Fuels That America Doesn’t Use
NEW YORK - Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are will collaborating to develop new types of
Chinese-Made Teslas Pour Into Canada as Biden Erects US Tariff Wall
OTTAWA - The Biden administration is quadrupling US tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.
Sodium-Ion Battery Gets 300-Mile Range To Create Less Expensive EVs
TEXAS - A former Battery Module Design Engineer at Tesla is of the opinion that
Israeli Start-Up Developing Battery You Can Refill At A Gas Station
TEL AVIV - When the lithium-ion battery in a car like the Nissan Leaf or
Google, FCA To Integrate Self-Driving Tech Into 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
AUBURN HILLS - Google will integrate its self-driving technology into some new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Digital and Mobile
Cyber Patriot Program Works With Auto Industry To Create Cyber Security Warriors
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker who runs the Michigan Cyber Patriot program updates the latest
Women In Defense Michigan Chapter Offering STEM Scholarships To Women
ANN ARBOR - Maura Rylander, the scholarship coordinator for the Women in Defense Michigan Chapter,
AWS Penetration Testing Cheat Sheet
DETROIT - AWS offers a number of security features out-of-the-box but it is important to
Checklist For Cloud Pentesting – Including Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages
DETROIT - Cloud pentesting is the process of testing a cloud service for vulnerabilities. A
2020: The Year the COVID-19 Crisis Brought a Cyber Pandemic
OKEMOS - Ask almost anyone what the top global story was for 2020, and they
Steelcase Cyberattack Serves As Warning For Other Manufacturers
GRAND RAPIDS - As details on a recent cybersecurity attack against Grand Rapids-based office furniture
Hackers Threaten To Disrupt COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain
WASHINGTON DC - Government officials and health-care groups are growing increasingly concerned about nation states
New Cyberattack Can Trick Scientists Into Making Dangerous Toxins or Synthetic Viruses
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – An end-to-end cyber-biological attack, in which unwitting biologists may be tricked into
Business and Finance
Voting For The Final 4 Startups In Hatch Detroit Contest Now Live
DETROIT - Comerica's Hatch Detroit contest is down to the final 4 finalists. The winner
What Types Of Data Should Your Business Be Collecting?
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Data analytics has been a hot trend in business for the last
Ann Arbor SPARK Provides Entrepreneurship Service, Grants In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Bill Mayer, senior vice president at Ann Arbor SPARK, one of 18
Entrepreneur Diane Durance Updates UM Center For Entrepreneurship Programs
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance has done it all as an entrepreneur. She's been one.
Next-Level HQ: Redefining The Heart Of Your Business
Are you ready to take your company's headquarters from just a building to a beacon
CacheFly Achieves Remarkable Success in 2023, Transforming the Landscape of CDN Services in 2024
In an era marked by economic volatility, technology companies are navigating a complex landscape that
5 Effective Marketing Strategies For eCommerce Brands
Image Credit: Windows from Unsplash. eCommerce is one of the fastest-growing industries on the planet.
4 Ways to Make Your Retail Store Successful
Image credit In 2022, brick-and-mortar retail grew faster than ecommerce for the first time in
MCWT Seeks Nominations For Women Of The Year In Tech
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its fifth Woman of
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update the latest segments of
Midwest Venture Showcase Accepting Applications From Startups Seeking $500K or More. Really.
ANN ARBOR - David Brophy, a University of Michigan business professor, started the Michigan Grown
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Salutes Top Hardware Company Clients
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the physical-product business accelerator established by Lawrence Technological University and the city
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as
Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a
