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Michigan 2019 North American International Cyber Summit Oct. 28

DETROIT - The 2019 North American International Cyber Summit, has been announced for Monday, October 28, at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. This year’s event will mark the eighth summit in Michigan bringing together experts from across the globe to address a variety of cybersecurity issues impacting the world of business, education, information technology,

By |2019-07-14T18:20:02-04:00July 14th, 2019|Cyber Defense, Featured|

GVSU’s President Mantella Sets A Bold Agenda

ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella used the opportunity of her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Mantella took over as the university's fifth president and first woman in the office on July 1.

By |2019-07-16T14:32:16-04:00July 14th, 2019|News|

Seven Advanced Transportation Startups Awarded $640,000 From UM

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation at the University of Michigan recently awarded a combined $640,000 in funding to seven high-tech, early-stage projects led by researchers at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. These projects aim to address future or poorly met

By |2019-07-14T18:20:03-04:00July 14th, 2019|Auto Tech|

Parker Named Deputy State Treasurer

LANSING  – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that Joyce Parker has been selected as the Michigan Department of Treasury’s new deputy state treasurer over state and local government finance programs. In her position, Parker will lead program areas within the state Treasury Department that provide financial services and bonding to local communities and school districts

By |2019-07-14T18:20:03-04:00July 14th, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

Seventh Annual Cybersecurity Purple Event July 17 In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS  – Many of the region’s best cybersecurity professionals who respond to in-the-moment cyber threats against our state, local governments, schools and businesses will gather to exercise their skills and compete in the Seventh Annual Purple Event on July 17 at the Cyber Hub at WMCAT (West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology). Anyone

By |2019-07-14T18:20:03-04:00July 14th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

Comcast Awards $82,500 In Scholarships To 33 Michigan High School Students

PLYMOUTH – Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded $82,500 in scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year to 33 Michigan students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to

By |2019-07-07T18:30:54-04:00June 28th, 2019|Featured, STEM|

June 30 Deadline To Apply For Detroit Fintech Challenge

DETROIT - The deadline to apply to compete in the Detroit Fintech Challenge is June 30. Through the Fintech Challenge Pitch Competition, early-stage companies will be given a challenge statement category. Finalists then will be asked to present their concept as a part of the Pitch Competition August 3. The competition is seeking industry leaders

By |2019-06-24T08:03:50-04:00June 24th, 2019|News|

US Air Force THOR Can Swat Swarms Of Drones From the Sky

WASHINGTON DC - In recent years, small drones have made their way onto battlefields where they’ve been used to surveil US forces or drop bombs on them, prompting the US military to develop new ways to take them down. This week, the US Air Force unveiled a new tool that can be stationed at bases around the world:

By |2019-06-23T14:24:02-04:00June 23rd, 2019|Drones|

California Real Estate Company To Lend Another $18 Million To Cannabis Farm Near Lansing

DIMONDALE - The San Diego real estate firm Innovative Industrial Properties Inc, which focuses on the regulated cannabis industry, announced that it entered into an amendment of the lease with Green Peak Industries LLC in Dimondale, making available an additional $18 million in funding for expansion of its cannabis cultivation and processing at the property.

By |2019-06-23T14:24:02-04:00June 20th, 2019|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|