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Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150K Grant To Accelerate Innovation In Sustainable Energy
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $125,000 grant from the Kirkland, Wash.-based Breakthrough Energy Foundation to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy and in other technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Centrepolis
Auto Industry Pricing Report With Michelle Krebs From Cox Automotive
TROY - Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst with Cox Automotive, joins MITech TV to update the latest car prices and news, including the impact of the United Auto Workers Union strike against the Detroit Three.
Lawrence Technological University Grants Increasing
SOUTHFIELD - Kathryn Wrench, executive director of sponsored research and educational grants at Lawrence Technological University, joins MITech TV Oct. 9 to provide details on a series of grants the private university has received recently,
Breaking News
Energy Hub Includes 25 Million Solar Panels And 3,000 Turbines
AUSTRALIA - The Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia is planned to be one
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Planning To Fly On Or After May 7? You Need A Real ID To Get Past Security
DETROIT - If you plan to fly within the United States on or after May
Economic Uncertainty Tops Inflation As Top Concern For Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according
Ohio House Committee Makes Changes To Cannabis Laws On Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make
Elon Musk Out – Tesla Shaken – Washington Relieved
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO
MPSC Technical Conferences To Bolster Reliability And Resilience Of Michigan’s Electric Grid
LANSING - Building on its ongoing work to address widespread power outages in Michigan, the
Toyota North America On Path to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy For Michigan Operations Through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program
PLANO, Texas— Toyota Motor North America and DTE Energy announced Toyota’s enrollment in MIGreenPower, DTE’s
Researchers Can Extract Hydrogen From Seawater To Produce Low-Carbon Fuels
PALO ALTO, Ca.- Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford
Biden Releases Road Map To Scale Up Nuclear, Hydrogen, And Energy Storage
WASHINGTON DC - Last week, the Department of Energy, or DOE, released a road map
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
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
Featured News
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
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% in 2024 across the world —
MPSC Ups Funding For Energy Assistance Program As State Expands Eligibility For Help
LANSING - The MPSC kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for Michigan’s low-income energy assistance program, with this
Michigan
Ford Gets Two Lithium Supply Agreements For EV batteries
DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. has entered into a long-term agreement with Quebec-based Nemaska Lithium for the
Flo Joins U.S. EV Charging Group, Hits 99% Uptime In NYC
AUBURN HILLS–Flo Inc. was named a founding member of a new effort led by the U.S.
Highline Launches 2-Gig Internet In UP, Thumb Areas Of Michigan
ESCANABA–Highline, the high-speed internet provider, announced the availability of 2-gigabit-per-second internet service in the markets
Sila EV Batteries Achieve 20 Percent Increase In Range Per Charge
ALAMEDA, CA - If your electric vehicle could charge in less time than it takes
Ford Gets Two Lithium Supply Agreements For EV batteries
DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. has entered into a long-term agreement with Quebec-based Nemaska Lithium for the
Flo Joins U.S. EV Charging Group, Hits 99% Uptime In NYC
AUBURN HILLS–Flo Inc. was named a founding member of a new effort led by the U.S.
Highline Launches 2-Gig Internet In UP, Thumb Areas Of Michigan
ESCANABA–Highline, the high-speed internet provider, announced the availability of 2-gigabit-per-second internet service in the markets
Sila EV Batteries Achieve 20 Percent Increase In Range Per Charge
ALAMEDA, CA - If your electric vehicle could charge in less time than it takes
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
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Why Calculating Hours Precisely Improves Productivity Metrics
In the technology sector, time is not just money. It is velocity, output, innovation, and
Designing Dental Websites That Truly Convert Visitors
A dental website should do more than simply exist online. It should act as a
A Look Inside Modern Local Marketing Infrastructure
Local marketing no longer operates as a collection of disconnected tactics. As customer journeys become
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Virtual Releases New School AI Guide
LANSING—As school districts across Michigan examine artificial intelligence and its implications in the classroom, Michigan Virtual, a pioneer in digital learning
World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory Set To Open This Year
CORVALLIS, Ore. -Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal robot Digit, announced that the company is opening RoboFab, a robot manufacturing facility
Nasa UFO report: Unexplained Objects Could Pose Threat
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa announced it was appointing a director of UFO research after admitting that there were still unexplained objects
Wireless Energy Transmission Closer To Reality Thanks To DARPA
WASHINGTON DC - The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the main contractors chosen for the first
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Study: Strong Link Between Climate Crisis And Wildfires
WASHINGTON DC - In a first, US climate scientists have quantified the extent to which greenhouse gasses from the world's top fossil fuel companies have contributed to wildfires. Their analysis, published Tuesday in Environmental Research
Study: Processes Found That Could Reverse Aging
COLOGNE - A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and progress in medicine, there
Washtenaw CC Launches Accelerated Semiconductor Tech Training Program
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry. WCC’s new short-term program will launch over the next year in partnership with
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
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of the Year at its first annual Salute! Awards, to be presented as part of the Toast of the Town celebration
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
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of the Year at its first annual Salute! Awards, to be presented as part of the Toast of the Town celebration
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
J.D. Power: Home Charging Satisfaction Bright Spot Among EV Owners
TROY–While the public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles faces a myriad of growing pains, home
NIO Debuts First 900V EV Drive System With 150 Mile Fast Charge In 5 Minutes
DETROIT - NIO’s 900V drive system rolled off the production line Wednesday, according to 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
SyBridge Renames Subsidiaries And Launches ‘IoT Cloud’
SOUTHFIELD—SyBridge Technologies, an aggregator of toolmaking and moldmaking companies, announced today the renaming of its
How to Keep Your Small Business Secure
DETROIT - One of the main concerns for small business owners is ensuring that their
79 Percent Of Enterprises Increased Adoption Of Advanced Security Technologies
DETROIT - A new survey shows 79 percent of companies have increased their adoption of
123NET Surpasses 2,500 Lit Building Milestone
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET said it has completed high-speed fiber connections to 2,500 commercial buildings in
Education In The Age Of Pandemic
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who head up the Michigan Cyberpatriot program, talks about how her
Walsh Master’s Degree In IT Ranked No. 2 In Nation
TROY — Walsh has ranked no. 2 on the list of Top 20 Master’s in
IBM To Withdraw From Facial Recognition Market Out Of Profiling Fears
SAN FRANCISCO - IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing from the general-purpose facial recognition market, saying
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Takes Steps To Stem Identity Theft
LANSING - The Unemployment Insurance Agency today provided Michigan consumers with resources to help protect
Business and Finance
Let Tech Do the Heavy Lifting and Streamline Your Business Without Breaking a Sweat
In the age of tech, running a business does not have to mean tons of
9 Effective Stress Relief Tips for Business Owners
Image credit A 2022 survey revealed that nearly half of American business owners experienced stress
Maximizing Your Return On Investment with Key Aspects that Determine Sales and Marketing Success
Return on Investment (ROI) is an important indicator for measuring sales and marketing success, providing
Top Startups Take Center Stage At Invest360: Winners Announced in Tech, Healthcare, and Mobility Sectors
ANN ARBOR – Invest360 event celebrated some of Southeast Michigan’s most innovative early-stage companies. With
How Is Your Business Thought Of In The Local Community?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s very easy to assume that if you have a business
Some Powerful Ways To Keep A Transportation Business Moving
Transportation businesses can be some of the most difficult to run well, and yet if
Setting Up A Personal Device For Your Freelance Career- A Guide
Pexels - CC0 License Becoming a freelancer is in no way taking the “easy route,”
Get More Happy Customers By Doing These Things
Happy customers matter. They leave good reviews, and then come back and buy from your
Monica Wheat Joins Visionary Voices Speakers Bureau To Amplify Female, Non-Binary Voices
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneur Monica Wheat, entrepreneur and investor, discusses her selection to the inaugural
Detroit Demo Day Seeks Voters For Peoples’ Choice Awards
ANN ARBOR - Laura Granneman, vice president Quicken Loans Community Fund, asks the Detroit entrepreneur
Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day Names 17 Finalists For $1 Million In Funding
DETROIT - Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day announced last week the 17 finalists competing for
Michigan State Government Offers Future For Frontliners Tuition-Free Education Program
ANN ARBOR - Kerry Ebersole, from the state's Labor Department, provides an in-depth look at
Lambert & Co. Buys New York Investor Relations, PR Company
GRAND RAPIDS — Lambert & Co. closed on its second acquisition in two months with a deal
Grand Haven GHSP Unveils At CES High-Tech Cooktop, Auto Controller, Air Purifier
GRAND HAVEN—GHSP, a supplier in the automotive and high-end appliance industries, is following up on
Altair Buys Spanish-Born Electromagnetics Supplier
TROY - Altair announced the acquisition of newFASANT, offering leading technology in computational and high-frequency
Comerica Bank Gives Winning Futures $18,000 To Support Workforce Prep
DETROIT - Winning Futures, which delivers an evidence-based, structured Workforce Prep program for students throughout
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
