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Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Talks About STEAM Training For Educators
ANN ARBOR - The week of July 20 Michigan MiSTEM Network and Grand Valley State University provided virtual Computer Science professional training for K-12 Michigan educators. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Jr., himself a technology professional,
Michigan Public Service Commission Provides Financial Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - MPSC Commissioner Dan Scripps provides details on the various financial economic programs available for economically disadvantaged Michigan residents impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. https://youtu.be/Y6nbYpwD4Zg Continuing its efforts to ensure appropriate assistance is available for Michigan’s energy
Update: Diva Tech Talk & Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Shock updates the latest happenings with the Michigan Council of Women In Technology and her own award-winning podcast, Diva Tech Talk. Diva Tech Talk is a specialized communication channel highlighting women
Breaking News
Comcast RISE To Award 100 Small Businesses In Metro Detroit With $5000 Grant Packages
DETROIT – Comcast announced a new round of 100 businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Michigan
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in
ITC Holdings Customer Service Provides Answers To Your Questions
NOVI - On MITech TV May 15 we discussed ITC’s role in the community working
ITC Establishes Jon E. Jipping Annual Scholarship At Michigan Technical University
HOUGHTON – ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, has established an annual
MDHHS Reports State’s Third Vaping-Related Death
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced there has been a
Small Business Owners Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2020
WASHINGTON DC – Small business owners feel only “somewhat prepared” for a potential economic downturn,
27 Rec Marijuana Licenses Awarded, Not All Provisioning Centers Open
LANSING - As of Jan. 7, there are 27 active adult-use licenses in the state.
Compuware Completes Data Processing Acquisition
DETROIT—Mainframe software developer Compuware Corp. announced it has the completed its acquisition of the assets
Wind Power Workforce Installs Enough Capacity In First Quarter To Power 500,000 Homes
WASHINGTON DC - America’s wind power workforce installed 908 utility-scale turbines in the first quarter
U-M Graham Institute Research Grants Target Sustainability Challenges
ANN ARBOR - The Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan has awarded nearly
SBAM Launches Small Business Energy Services Program
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan is partnering with Consumers Energy and DTE
LG Chem Offers Residential Battery Systems In North America
TROY - LG Chem Ltd., a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for automotive, stationary and consumer
DNR Seeks Input On Update Of Wildlife Division Strategic Plan
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently is seeking public comment on the
TomTom Navigation Device Rolls Out Updated Michigan Maps
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, the Netherlands-based navigation device developer, said Tuesday it had launched “Highly
Eaton Names Noble Vice President, Manufacturing, Vehicle Group
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton announced that Stephen Noble has been named vice president,
Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC
LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner
Featured News
WMSBF December Forum: Sustainable Packaging
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Institute of Packaging Professionals West Michigan Chapter will host a luncheon
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care
Gov. Whitmer Creates Semiconductor Talent Action Team
LANSING—The Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have established a Semiconductor Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership aimed
Michigan
ESD Job Fair Coming April 29
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit will hold its annual Spring Engineering and Technology Job Fair
34 Ways To Use Technology In Your Small Business
LANSING - Technology can help small business owners leverage limited capital in smarter and more effective
New Data Breach Bill Moves Amid Latest Ransomware Attack
LANSING - Consumers would have to be notified within 45 days if their "sensitive personally
MSU Launches Online Master’s Degrees In Engineering
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University College of Engineering announced the launch of its first two
ESD Job Fair Coming April 29
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit will hold its annual Spring Engineering and Technology Job Fair
34 Ways To Use Technology In Your Small Business
LANSING - Technology can help small business owners leverage limited capital in smarter and more effective
New Data Breach Bill Moves Amid Latest Ransomware Attack
LANSING - Consumers would have to be notified within 45 days if their "sensitive personally
MSU Launches Online Master’s Degrees In Engineering
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University College of Engineering announced the launch of its first two
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA
HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy,
How Tech-Driven Animation Is Transforming Digital Marketing and Education
The worlds of animation, digital marketing, and education have always had one big thing in
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools will discuss their collaborative impact to increase regional access to educational support resources during a grand opening event
LTU students look to solve future problems in federal ‘Grand Challenge’
SOUTHFIELD—Four Lawrence Technological University students won top prizes in a federally sponsored research competition to help solve some of the “Grand Challenges” of civilization in the 21st Century. The Grand Challenges of Engineering program was
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based OptumRx, the pharmacy care business of Optum, a unit of the health insurance giant United Health Group,
Artificial Intelligence Specialist The No. 1 Job Of 2019 Paying $140,000 — Hiring Growth 74 Percent
NEW YORK - What is the No. 1 fastest growing job since 2015? Artificial Intelligence Specialist — typically an engineer, researcher or other specialty that focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence, figuring out things
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Clare Battery Maker Wins Deal For Up To 10,000 EV Charging Stations
CLARE—Advanced Battery Concepts LLC, the Clare-based company bringing advanced technologies to the lead-acid batteries long
May Mobility Gets $83 Million Funding Round
ANN ARBOR—May Mobility, developers of autonomous vehicle technology, has closed a Series C round of
J.D. Power Finds Auto Satisfaction Stalled
ANN ARBOR—Customer satisfaction with the auto industry is stuck in neutral. Overall customer satisfaction with
Eaton’s Offers Range Of Differentials For electric Vehicles
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group has launched an extensive lineup
Digital and Mobile
European Website Responsible For Millions Of Cyberattacks Shut Down
LONDON, England - A website that police say was behind millions of cyberattacks has been
Comcast Offers 1-Gig Internet Service In Battle Creek, Jackson, Lansing
PLYMOUTH- Comcast announced that its new 1 Gigabit-per-second internet service is now available to residential
jacapps COO Kernen Named Most Valuable Professional By Corp! Magazine
BINGHAM FARMS – jācapps COO, Bob Kernen, named Most Valuable Professional by Corp! Magazine, an
FIRST Robotics World Championships In Detroit This Week
DETROIT – As more than 35,000 students descend on Detroit this week for what has become
M2 TechCast Episode 5: Richard Stiennon, Jason Porter, Rod Davenport, Lisa Diggs
FERNDALE – Guests on this show included cyber security experts Richard Stiennon (author of “There
New Species Of Malware Uses Fullscreen Ads In China, Taiwan
SAN FRANCISCO - A new species of malware that shows fullscreen ads is flourishing on
Two New Bugs Found That Expose All Android Smartphones To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - Two major vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google's Android mobile software by
2015 North American International Cyber Summit Offers Discount Pricing
DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2015, scheduled for Oct. 26 at Cobo
Business and Finance
Smart Bracket AI App – Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket
ROYAL OAK - Supported Intelligence, an East Lansing based Artificial Intelligence software developer, has again
Gina Adams – Disability Friendly Magnetic Buttons
DETROIT - The simple act of dressing oneself for one out of six people is
Michigan Council of Women In Technology, Diva Tech Talk: Norton-Schock Tells All
ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology and whom
U-M To Invest Up To $20 Million In Four UM Startups
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan will make a $2.75 million initial investment into four U-M
RetroSense Therapeutics’ Investors See Exit, Bright Future Ahead
ANN ARBOR - An investment made by several groups of early-stage Michigan investors could pay
Are You Listening To What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You?
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks
Ben & Jerry’s Greenfield To Keynote U-M Entrepalooza Sept. 23 At Michigan League
ANN ARBOR - Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, will keynote Entrepalooza 2016 on
MCWT Seeking Nominations For Women Of Year In Technology Award
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its
- Sam Altman Pushes Back On Report Claiming OpenAI Unhappy With Jensen Huang-Led Company's AI Chips Alternatives: 'Love' Working With Nvidia
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back against reports of dissatisfaction with Nvidia's AI chips, reaffirming that Nvidia remains OpenAI's most i … - Donald Trump Tells GOP, 'We Should Take Over The Voting,' Alarms Raised As President Pushes To 'Nationalize' Elections
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China is currently running a purge of its top military leaders amid an aggressive anti-corruption campaign by President Xi Jinping. Several Leaders of …
