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DroneSec Provides Security For Drones, And Anti Drone Defense
ANN ARBOR - DroneSec is a pioneer in UAS Threat Intelligence. Its intelligence subscription service provides organizations with the latest emerging trends, threat actor TTPs, technology types and component analysis. DroneSec Founder Mike Monnik provides
Michigan Infragard Helps Companies Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers
ANN ARBOR - There's a national group that works closely with the FBI to keep hackers out of critical infrastructure, such as power grids, water systems and much more. It's called Infragard. Michigan has it's
Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28
DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28 at the Fillmore in Detroit. MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian warns only 200 tickets are available and they are selling
Breaking News
Report: Underground Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
MPSC Approves $217 Million Electricity Rate Hike For DTE Energy
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $217.4 million electricity rate hike for
Carbon Capture Tech Turns Pollution Into Baking Soda And Store It In The Oceans
NEW YORK - Scientists have set out a way to suck planet-heating carbon pollution from the
Car Companies To Charge Monthly Fees For Heated Seats — EVs Make It Easier
DETROIT - Pricey add-ons could start ruffling EV-buyer feathers — but automakers might struggle to
Study: Less Than 1 Percent Of Land In Lower 48 To Decarbonize US Power Sector
WASHINGTON DC - Critics of wind and solar routinely raise concerns about how much land
10 Upcoming Electric Vehicles That Will Take The Market By Storm
DETROIT - Automakers the world over are launching Electric Vehicles, or EVs for short, at
Compuware To Acquire New Jersey Data Protection Company
DETROIT—Compuware Corp., the developer of mainframe software, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire
Lambert & Co. Announces Additions To Automotive & Mobility Practice
DETROIT– Lambert & Co. has added two new professionals to its automotive and mobility practice:
Kraig scales up breeding silkworms for super-strong ‘spider silk’
ANN ARBOR–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has completed the hatching of the second generation of its genetically
Grand Valley State University To Coordinate K-12 Computer Science Education
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University will lead coordination of K-12 computer science education in
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if
Featured News
MPSC Approves $217 Million Electricity Rate Hike For DTE Energy
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $217.4 million electricity rate hike for DTE Energy on Thursday. The approval
GhostGPT Cybercrime AI Now Targeted by FBI Warnings
NEW YORK – The growing security threat posed by artificial intelligence is no longer surprising. Whether it’s targeting billions of Gmail
Study: Business Leaders Optimistic About Michigan Economy Short Term, But Not Long
DETROIT— Business leaders voiced optimism about Michigan's economy in early 2025, but less confident beyond July. The results of the annual
Michigan
Intramotev Gets $200,000 State Grant For EV Autonomous Rail Cars At UP Mine
ST. LOUIS, Mo.–Intramotev, a technology company focused on developing autonomous, zero-emission rail transportation, has been
High-Speed Disposable Gown Production Begins At Petoskey Plastics
PETOSKEY–Petoskey Plastics announced the installation of a new manufacturing line designed to make disposable gowns
Robotic Tire Changer Installed At Livonia Auto Shop
DETROIT–RoboTire, the Detroit-based robotics and automation developer, announced it has installed its tire-changing system at
Norwegian Developer To Build Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plant In Michigan
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Norwegian hydrogen technology developer Nel announced plans to build an electrolyzer manufacturing
Intramotev Gets $200,000 State Grant For EV Autonomous Rail Cars At UP Mine
ST. LOUIS, Mo.–Intramotev, a technology company focused on developing autonomous, zero-emission rail transportation, has been
High-Speed Disposable Gown Production Begins At Petoskey Plastics
PETOSKEY–Petoskey Plastics announced the installation of a new manufacturing line designed to make disposable gowns
Robotic Tire Changer Installed At Livonia Auto Shop
DETROIT–RoboTire, the Detroit-based robotics and automation developer, announced it has installed its tire-changing system at
Norwegian Developer To Build Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plant In Michigan
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Norwegian hydrogen technology developer Nel announced plans to build an electrolyzer manufacturing
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if
How A CRM With QuickBooks Integration Improves Sales And Accounting Workflows
Let’s face it. Sales and accounting teams often feel miles apart. Your sales crew is
Is it Time for Your Business to Consolidate Tools?
Image credit Maybe when you started out alone, just as an entrepreneur, you probably used
What A New Robotics Survey Signals — And Why Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robots Matter
DETROIT - A new industry survey from Universal Robots makes one thing clear: artificial intelligence
Ohio’s Cannabis Turmoil Highlights What Michigan Got Right — And Why Voters There Aren’t Fighting Lawmakers
ANN ARBOR — Ohio’s intensifying fight over marijuana policy — now centered on the Legislature’s
Advanced Technologies
Report: Spheres Found On Pacific Floor Interstellar In Origin
BOSTON - Ever since he first learned about the strange meteor falling to Earth, astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been determined to discover
Scientists Discover More Than 1,100 AI Bots On X Stealing Selfies To Create Fake Accounts
NEW YORK - Scientists revealed in a study last month that X, formerly known as Twitter, has a real bot problem, with
Former NASA Chief Says UFOs Are Real But Could Be China Using ‘Unfriendly’ Advanced Tech
WASHINGTON DC - China may be behind UFOs thanks to its 'unfriendly' advanced technology, the former head of Nasa’s unidentified flying objects inquiry believes.
$250 Million Order Placed For Fast, Flying Cars
PERTH, Australia - An Australian flying car maker has received a $250 million order for its vehicles to be sold in
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
The BestColleges Scholarship for Black Women in STEM
DETROIT - BestColleges is excited to announce our newest scholarship opportunity - The BestColleges Scholarship for Black Women in STEM. As you may know, Black women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, despite the growing demand
Quantum Biology Could Allow You To Treat Your Disease With Cell Phone
NEW YORK - Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But
New Invention: The Oxygen-Ion Battery
VIENNA, Austria - A new breakthrough from the Vienna University of Technology — regenerative oxygen-ion batteries — may transform the world of energy storage, with the potential to replace lithium-ion batteries in many key applications.
AI Sector To Become Trillion-Dollar Market By 2030
UNITED KINGDOM - As the potential for artificial intelligence to transform industries becomes more apparent, and market growth projections rise, trust in the technology is emerging as a crucial factor that may impact its adoption.
Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event
Cancer Stem Cells: New Method Analyzes 10,000 Cells At Once
ANN ARBOR - A new device for studying tumor cells can trap 10,000 individual cells in a single chip that could one day help screen potential cancer treatments better than techniques used today. Developed at
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
SMSBF Event: Policy And Commerce: Water Management Solutions In The Great Lakes Region
DETROIT - Policy and Commerce: Water Management Solutions in the Great Lakes Region is SMSBF's next Member-Guest Event. Since the Flint water crisis, we've become more aware of just how important water is. As Michigan
Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event
Cancer Stem Cells: New Method Analyzes 10,000 Cells At Once
ANN ARBOR - A new device for studying tumor cells can trap 10,000 individual cells in a single chip that could one day help screen potential cancer treatments better than techniques used today. Developed at
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
SMSBF Event: Policy And Commerce: Water Management Solutions In The Great Lakes Region
DETROIT - Policy and Commerce: Water Management Solutions in the Great Lakes Region is SMSBF's next Member-Guest Event. Since the Flint water crisis, we've become more aware of just how important water is. As Michigan
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Patent For EV Battery Cells Raises Questions
DETROIT - As General Motors aims to be a leader in the electric vehicle market, a
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will
Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and
WeaveGrid Partners With American Center For Mobility To Test EV-Grid Integration Software
YPSILANTI – WeaveGrid, which creates software enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles with the
West Michigan Auto Supplier Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS - What is powering the North American auto industry? Innovation, global supply chains,
U-M Center For Entrepreneurship, Mcity Collaborate To Spur Driverless Innovation
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with the U-M
Digital and Mobile
Chicago PE Company Acquires 3 Grand Rapids Manufacturers Amid Industry 4.0 Push
GRAND RAPIDS — Chicago-based private equity firm CORE Industrial Partners LLC has acquired three Grand Rapids businesses
Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and
Experts: Few Manufacturers Paying Attention To Looming Cybersecurity Requirements
GRAND RAPIDS - Manufacturers that supply the defense industry will need to adhere to a
Facebook Renames Itself Meta Amid Controversy Sparked By Whistle Blowers
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook said Thursday it's rebranding itself as Meta to reflect the company's focus on building the metaverse, a
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Takes Steps To Stem Identity Theft
LANSING - The Unemployment Insurance Agency today provided Michigan consumers with resources to help protect
Michigan Teachers The Real Unsung Heroes In Fight for Cybersecurity
DETROIT - In the last five years I have been working to increase the number
Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks Up 330 Percent Since Start Of COVID-19 Pandemic
LEWES, DE - Atlas VPN released a report that said remote desktop protocol attacks rocketed
Facial Recognition Companies Scrambling To See Past Face Masks
SAN FRANCISCO - In the age of the coronavirus, face masks have become a part of
Business and Finance
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!
Protect Your Data Security With These Top Tips
Pexels Data security in your business is a big deal. In addition to always being
Ford Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New 7th Generation Mustang
Pexels. CCO Licensed. The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars of all
Michigan Small Business Development Center Hosting Virtual Conference March 20
ANN ARBOR - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across
10 Steps To Start Your Own Business Like A Pro
DETROIT - Starting a business, even on a small scale, is no small responsibility. This
Amazon Prime Day 2023: The E-Commerce Event and How You Can Thrive
BIRMINGHAM - Amazon is hosting its semi annual Prime Days again on Oct. 10-11. So
Planning To Showcase Your Products At Trade Show? Airfoil Group CEO Provides Tips
ROYAL OAK - If your company plans to exhibit at a trade show this fall
5 Ways Bay Area Financial Advisors Can Transform Your Financial Future
When it comes to managing your finances, seeking the guidance of a skilled financial advisor
Airfoil Group Co-Founder Lisa Vallee-Smith Marks Agency’s 20th Anniversary In October
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, Lisa Vallee-Smith, who co-founded Airfoil Group in 2000,
1,434 Small Businesses in Southwest Michigan Get Small Business Restart Grants
KALAMAZOO - Southwest Michigan First announced 1,434 small business recipients are receiving average grant awards
Birmingham Angels Mid-Year Investing Update
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver from Birmingham (MI) Angels provides an update on the angel
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Talks Tech Entrepreneurship Tips
ANN ARBOR - Rick Snyder, former governor of Michigan, talks about all the progress that
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if
Business News
- Supreme Court Hands Major Blow To Big Pharma's Fight Against Biden-Era Medicare Drug Pricing Law
- Paul Atkins First Hinted At 'Innovation Exemption' Months Ago, Now The SEC Is Using It To Roll Out A Framework For Tokenized Stocks: Report
- Chamath Palihapitiya Warns PwC, Accenture Are Letting The 'Fox Into The Hen House' With OpenAI And Anthropic
- Supreme Court Hands Major Blow To Big Pharma's Fight Against Biden-Era Medicare Drug Pricing Law
- Paul Atkins First Hinted At 'Innovation Exemption' Months Ago, Now The SEC Is Using It To Roll Out A Framework For Tokenized Stocks: Report
- Chamath Palihapitiya Warns PwC, Accenture Are Letting The 'Fox Into The Hen House' With OpenAI And Anthropic
