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January 2018 Michigan Meteor Provides Trove Of Scientific Insights

ANN ARBOR — On the night of Jan. 16, a meteor burst in the skies over Michigan, producing a fireball that was seen by people across seven U.S. states and in the Canadian province of Ontario. More than 600 sightings of the fireball were reported, along with reports of shaking and thunder-like rumbling. Numerous fragments

By |2018-08-22T10:57:46-04:00August 21st, 2018|ESD, STEAM|

AGs In 22 States Urge Federal Appeals Court To Reverse Roll-Back Of Net Neutrality Rules

WASHINGTON DC - Late Monday, attorneys general of 22 states and the District of Columbia filed a brief urging a US Appeals Court to reverse the Federal Communications Commission's rollback of Obama-era rules governing an open internet, according to CBS News. The move was followed by companies like Mozilla, which filed its own brief, as well as

By |2018-08-22T10:58:19-04:00August 21st, 2018|Clean Update, Politics|

Kalamazoo Launches 1 Million Cups To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs 

KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo soon will be the newest home of a national program to engage, educate and connect local entrepreneurs. Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, weekly gathering helps build startup communities on a

By |2018-08-21T18:15:24-04:00August 21st, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Report: 122,000 Michigan Residents Work In Clean Energy Industries

LANSING - More than 122,000 Michigan residents now work in clean energy industries in every county in the state according to a new analysis of energy jobs data from Clean Energy Trust and the national, nonpartisan business group E2, short for Environmental Entrepreneurs. Michigan’s clean energy workforce now employs more than all the waiters and

By |2018-08-21T18:06:56-04:00August 21st, 2018|Clean Update|

Federal Judge Rejects Trump EPA Regs Lessening Ballast Water Dumping Regs In Great Lakes

DETROIT - A U.S. District judge in South Carolina has held the federal Environmental Protection Agency did not follow federal administrative procedures when it issued a new rule governing the Great Lakes and other U.S. waters and has held implementation of the rule. The action means that Michigan and most the other Great Lakes states

By |2018-08-21T18:06:56-04:00August 21st, 2018|Clean Update, Politics|

Auto Supplier To Open Tech Hub In Grand Haven

GRAND HAVEN - West Michigan automotive supplier GHSP Inc, a division of Grand Haven-based JSJ Corp,is planning to move into an advanced tech hub in Grand Haven. The manufacturer of electronic vehicle shifting systems and pumps for the automotive industry said it will open the 7,000-square-foot office in Grand Haven, where 20 employees will be tasked with developing

By |2018-08-20T08:01:12-04:00August 20th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles|

Grand Rapids’ Investment In Green Infrastructure Outweigh Costs

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University researchers have found the benefits outweigh the costs of Grand Rapids’ investment in green infrastructure to limit stormwater runoff. Advocates say the findings are significant for quantifying the environmental benefits of projects that cost more upfront compared to traditional “gray infrastructure” that simply diverts stormwater to the Grand River,

By |2018-08-20T08:01:12-04:00August 20th, 2018|Clean Update|

Grand Angels Seeks To Create $25 Million Investment Fund

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels plans to launch its third venture capital fund, seeking $15 million to $25 million that builds off of two prior, smaller venture capital funds at the organization. The new fund would target investments in advanced manufacturing, advanced agriculture, life sciences and software, all of which were focuses of the previous funds. Managing

By |2018-08-20T08:01:12-04:00August 20th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

4 Finalists Named For Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest – All Four Foodies

Pictured above, Nezaa Bandele – Paradise Natural Foods. DETROIT – The public has spoken and Friday Hatch Detroit announced the four finalists who will advance to the final round of the 2018 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by Bedrock. These four entrepreneurs are competing to win $50,000 from Comerica Bank and more than $200,000 in pro

By |2018-08-17T13:25:27-04:00August 17th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Stock Options, IPOs and Acquisitions Accelerate Cybertalent Divide

LANSING - Everywhere you look, cybersecurity is booming. There are the scary, dark sides of this story, with data breaches being reported almost daily, foreign actors trying to influence our elections and smart cities needing more protection. But there are also huge professional success stories with companies and people working in cybersecurity that are making national headlines. Here are two examples

By |2018-08-17T12:40:52-04:00August 17th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|