Advanced Photonix Announces Banking Relationship with Silicon Valley Bank
Ann Arbor-based Advanced Photonix Inc. said Friday that it had established a new credit facility with the Chicago regional headquarters of Silicon Valley Bank.
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Ann Arbor-based Advanced Photonix Inc. said Friday that it had established a new credit facility with the Chicago regional headquarters of Silicon Valley Bank.
An obscure change under patent reform in the area of product markings makes it easier for manufacturers and consumer product companies to protect their patents and keep patent information current without having to worry about referencing patent numbers or patent-pending status.
University of Michigan ecology graduate student Jasmine Crumsey joined nearly 30 other scientists from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to brief congressional staff members about climate change research.
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The Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest presented awards to the mid-year winners in its 12th year of the statewide business plan competition Tuesday night at the ACE'12 entrepreneurship event in Ann Arbor.
The Center for Automotive Research Tuesday announced the launch of the Coalition of Automotive Lightweighting Materials to support efforts by auto manufacturers to aggressively down-weight vehicles to improve performance, fuel economy and safety.
Anyone who doubts that entrepreneurship is red-hot in Michigan should check out Tuesday's Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship, 2 to 9 p.m. at Ann Arbor Skyline High School. The ACE12 entrepreneurial leadership program had a large spike in new registrants in the past several days with some 500 new attendees now scheduled to attend.
Obama noted the challenge students will face and the skill they will need to compete in this 21st century economy.
"He brought up today students loans and student debt, but he failed to address the overall debt that he's layering on top of this generation," said Michigan GOP Chair Bobby Schostak.
President Obama's higher education reform plan calls for tying federal aid to schools to the levels of state support for its schools.
Ann Arbor-based Merit RADb, the world's largest public routing registry, has bolstered the robust Merit RADb member portal with new features and other significant improvements.
Thousands of students wrapped in blankets have been waiting outside the Michigan Union since Wednesday night, hoping to get tickets to hear President Barack Obama's speech at the Ann Arbor campus Friday.
Three companies have received investments from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, totaling $585,000, fund officials said Wednesday.
A miniature, battery-free, wireless, cardiac implant being developed by a University of Michigan researcher and Ypsilanti-based Integrated Sensing Systems Inc. has received $1.5 million in federal funding that could get it to patients more quickly.
Organizers of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Wednesday issued a call for presenting companies for the 31st annual event.
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A 65-year-old pediatrician charged in an Ann Arbor peeping case has pleaded no contest in an agreement with prosecutors.
President Obama will deliver a speech at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.
Scott Case, CEO of the Startup America Partnership and a founder of Priceline.com, will be in Michigan on Jan. 31 for the launch of Startup Michigan and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Startup America Partnership, the national effort dedicated to helping startups grow and jumpstart job creation throughout the country.
Astronomers led by a University of Michigan professor emeritus have detected a mysterious ring of carbon monoxide gas around the young star V1052 Cen, which is about 700 light years away in the southern constellation Centaurus.
The Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute will change its name to the University of Michigan Energy Institute, effective Feb. 1.
Police say 20-year-old Ashley Marie Gillette is missing and could be in danger.
Adeona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE Amex: AEN) said Thursday that it had started a Phase II clinical trial of Trimesta (oral estriol) for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis in women.
The Ann Arbor Internet marketing company Pure Visibility Thursday announced a partnership agreement with Deque Systems, a Reston, Va.-based firm that automates Web accessibility compliance. Together, the two companies will work with clients to improve the accessibility and visibility of Web sites.
Two people telling police Sunday night that they were robbed at knifepoint by two men at Hill and Olivia streets; that's near the southeastern corner of the campus.
Southeast Michigan communities have shared announcements about warming center services that will be available Friday through Sunday.
Michigan State University is making a major push to build students' digital skills, especially in artificial intelligence.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
Frigid cold temperatures will continue through the day Friday as the deep chill lingers across Michigan.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Frigid cold temperatures will continue through the day Friday as the deep chill lingers across Michigan.
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees."
Southeast Michigan communities have shared announcements about warming center services that will be available Friday through Sunday.
Hundreds of Metro Detroit schools issued closing notices for Friday, Jan. 23, in response to the dangerously cold air.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Eastland the cat and Milo the dog.
A massive winter storm is brewing across the eastern U.S., and metro Detroit is at the northern edge of the system. The Detroit Auto Show is in its final days. Other top stories.
Chiara Clayton from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries explains the stepped-up resources that are available this week in response to the extreme cold in Metro Detroit.
The Covenant House team is trying to connect those who are homeless in Metro Detroit with resources and shelter information during the winter weather.
Happy Friday....Becoming partly cloudy later today as temps fall. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through Saturday morning with wind chill values dropping to between -15F and -25F. Confidence continues to rise in widespread accumulating snowfall for Sunday, including the potential for 3+ inches focused south of M-59. This will be a tight gradient storm with higher amounts possible Detroit south.