BIRMINGHAM - CitySide Ventures announce Birmingham Angels, formed in 2019, invested $1.39 million in 18 early-stage companies. Among the companies, the group is invested in Commando Lock, REZA, Cask & Kettle, FanLabel, Adlore, Inc., BioSense, FanLabel, Life Magnetics, Pathware, SampleServe, Junction AI, DanceFight, BrandXR, Alerje, Clicktivated, FixMyCar, PassiveBolt and SpeedSize. David Weaver, City Side chief
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a face mask before they are allowed to enter your business. More information at www.securatech.com. https://youtu.be/AywVjkMlmqI Securatech is offering a
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will name the winners of its first-ever Centrepolis Accelerator Client Awards in an online ceremony Wednesday, Dec., 16. Some 24 Centrepolis clients have been nominated for awards in five categories. To register to view the 9 a.m. awards ceremony, visit this link.
OKEMOS - Ask almost anyone what the top global story was for 2020, and they will likely start with the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is much more to this story. 2020 will also be remembered as the year that security events exploded and cyberincidents transformed society in numerous ways. The magnitude (breadth, depth and height)
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first 12 months of legal adult-use cannabis in Michigan. Sensi Park co-developer Steve Bratic offers deep discounts on leases, build-outs and even charitable donations for customers at the proposed five million square foot grow facility in Battle Creek. https://youtu.be/pfrBbZBuo6Y Bratic, the
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, who is working with states and nation states as a COVID-19 consultant, just completed a booklet he's sharing with government officials on how to disperse the virus vaccines now approved for public use. You also can view Fred's slide decks that illustrate his research and suggested remediations. If you want
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, who started BuyMichiganNow.Com during the previous recession, says buying Michigan-made products is more important than ever during the pandemic times. She offers a wide assortment of Holiday Gift ideas on www.BuyMichiganNow.Com. Check it out under the Holiday tab. Buy Michigan Now is a campaign dedicated to highlighting Michigan-based businesses and
SAN FRANCISCO - The makers of a $26,000 solar-powered electric car that they claim never needs charging have sold out the first batch within 24 hours. California based startup Aptera describes its three-wheeled car as “the world’s first Never Charge solar electric vehicle”, and boasts a range of up to 1,000 miles (1,600km). “Aptera leverages breakthroughs
GRAND RAPIDS - Lambert & Co. announced this week a joint venture and co-investment with Houston-based 9thWonder’s communications, public relations and multicultural market reach. The deal, Lambert said in a press release, also will fund future acquisitions in the U.S. and internationally. Hispanic-owned 9thWonder is among the nation’s leading marketing and brand strategy firms with
WASHINGTON DC - The US Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of more than 40 states and territories sued Facebook on Wednesday, alleging the social media giant had illegally stifled competition by snapping up rivals to protect its monopoly power in social networking. The joint actions focus on Facebook's key acquisitions of Instagram, a photo-sharing service, and WhatsApp, an
