Michigan
Michigan’s first ‘Shark Tank’ style competition seeks transportation innovations
DETROIT — Michigan’s first “Shark Tank” style competition is now taking applications from startups with innovative transportation solutions.
The winner of the inaugural “PitchMI” competition, which will be held Oct. 24 in Detroit, will receive $100,000 from the state to develop or improve their prototype solution.
“PitchMI will unleash Michigan’s innovative spirit, strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem, create good paying jobs, and spur new ideas on the future of mobility,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “I can’t wait to see all the creative ideas and look forward to the competition in October.”
Whitmer likened the competition to Shark Tank, a long-running reality TV show where entrepreneurs present their product or business to venture capitalists for potential investment.
Gov. Whitmer announces ‘Shark Tank’ style statewide competition
Applications for the PitchMI competition are due by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 16. People can submit their applications at this link, which also contains information on eligibility and competition requirements.
Eligible pitches will focus on addressing mobility and transportation challenges in the state, focusing on improving safety, affordability and efficiency in how Michiganders travel from point A to point B.
Some examples, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), include innovations in public transit, personal vehicles, ride-sharing, cycling, walking, ground/maritime/air mobility and emerging technologies.
“This competition offers our entrepreneurs a stage to share their ideas with the world and demonstrate yet again that Michigan is at the cutting edge of innovation,” said Hilary Doe, chief growth officer at the MEDC. “Investing in entrepreneurs and innovators will help our state become a magnet for both businesses and talent, working together to drive population growth.
“Supporting entrepreneurs in starting and scaling their businesses will also create a more prosperous place to live for all Michiganders.”
The competition will see applications whittled down to four finalists that will then present their pitches Oct. 24 at the MI Future Mobility Conference in Detroit.
Judges from “the state, in partnership with leading organizations,” will then select the most innovative startup to invest $100,000 in, according to the Governor’s Office.
Runners-up will not be awarded any funds, and MEDC officials said the names of the judges will be announced later on.
The PitchMI competition was first announced May 30 by Whitmer during her keynote speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
Entrepreneurs and innovators and their benefit to economic development and moving Michigan forward was the key topic of Whitmer’s speech.
The Shark Tank style competition was one of three ways Whitmer announced the state would be looking to help entrepreneurs be successful.
She also announced a new executive order intended to connect startups with high tech equipment and specialized testing facilities already present in the state and the creation of a new role at the MEDC designed to be the state’s chief advocate for entrepreneurs.
Michigan
Michigan forecast makes a wild swing from snow to 60 degrees by the weekend
After our weekend snow event, any flurries still lingering early today were expected to taper off by this evening.
But then our warming trend arrives. We’ll see our temperatures gradually creeping up as we head from Wednesday toward the weekend. By Saturday, some areas in West Michigan and southern Michigan could hit 60 degrees.
Here are the forecast highlights from the National Weather Service offices across the state:
Light rain and snow showers are moving across Michigan today with minimal impact expected. Temperatures will remain in the 30s to low 40s with breezy conditions making it feel colder.
In Northern Michigan, precipitation will begin as a mix of rain and snow this morning, with higher terrain areas seeing more snow while coastal and lower elevations experience primarily rain. Winds will be breezy, gusting 25 to 30 mph, especially near Lake Michigan, creating wind chills in the 20s. The Upper Peninsula will see light rain or snow showers by afternoon, mainly east of Munising.
For central and southern Michigan, lake effect snow is rapidly diminishing this morning. Grand Rapids and surrounding areas will see only a chance of light snow today, mainly north of M-46, with precipitation ending this evening. Southeast Michigan has a slight chance of light snow or rain with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s.
Weather officials warn that melting snow during daytime hours will refreeze overnight, potentially creating icy or black ice conditions on roadways for Wednesday and Thursday morning commutes, especially in the Upper Peninsula. Northwest winds near 40 mph are possible near Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw Peninsula on Wednesday.
A gradual warming trend begins Wednesday with temperatures moderating into the 40s across most of the state. By Friday, high temperatures will reach the upper 40s to low 50s as high pressure takes hold with lighter winds and quieter weather.
The weekend looks significantly warmer with temperatures climbing into the 50s and potentially reaching the low 60s in southern Michigan by Sunday. Another round of precipitation is expected Saturday into Sunday, though there remains uncertainty about the exact timing and track of this system.
Marine interests should note that a Gale Warning is in effect for much of Lake Superior through Wednesday, with potential for winds of 34-40 knots. Small Craft Advisories are posted for portions of Lakes Michigan and Huron through Wednesday evening.
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Michigan residents wake up to first real snow of the season; more possible
Many Michigan residents woke up to their first hint of winter Sunday.
Dropping temperatures led to the first snowfall in many areas of the state, with most residents seeing an inch or 2 of fresh powder.
Detroit Metro Airport recorded 1.2″ of snow in a 12-hour period, according to the National Weather Service in Detroit. Adrian showed a 24-hour total of 2″ from Saturday into Sunday. Freeland received the most snow in the southern half of the state, racking up 6″ in 19 hours.
Winter weather advisories remained in effect in the state Sunday night.
The counties of Bay, Saginaw and Tuscola had an advisory in effect, warning of lake-effect snow. Snow accumulations between 1-3″ were possible, with some areas possibly seeing higher amounts.
St. Clair and Macomb Counties, including the cities of Port Huron and Warren, had a winter weather advisory in effect through 4 a.m. Monday. Total snow accumulations between 2-4″ were possible.
“Lake effect snowfall will continue across the area this afternoon and evening, with the heaviest snow focused across the Tri-Cities region and the eastern Thumb into northern Metro Detroit,” the National Weather Service website said.
Michigan
Wisconsin men’s hockey bounces back vs. No. 2 Michigan, takes over first place in Big Ten
The response from the Wisconsin men’s hockey team was emphatic.
One day after suffering their first loss of the season, the Badgers bounced back to score a 6-1 victory over No. 2 Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Yost Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The victory leaves the Badgers, who are ranked No. 10 in the USCHO poll, in first place in the Big Ten with nine points. Michigan, which is also 3-1 in league play, sits in second with eight points.
Leading the way for UW was freshman goalie Daniel Hauser. Friday, he got caught out of position and left the net empty for a goal. Saturday, he turned away 24 shots. The only goal he allowed came at the 4:59 mark of the second period when a long rebound of a shot by UW’s Christian Fitzgerald led to a 2-on-1 opportunity the Wolverines didn’t waste.
Six Badgers scored goals for Wisconsin, which raised its record to 7-1-2 overall. Senior defenseman Ben Dexheimer (one goal, one assist) was the only Badger with more than one point.
He scored the first goal at the 7:13 mark of the first period and assisted sophomore Gavin Morrissey on the second goal 5 ½ minutes later.
Before the night was done Fitzgerald scored his team-leading eighth goal of the season, freshman Blake Montgomery scored his fifth and senior Aiden Dubinsky and sophomore Adam Pietilla recorded their first goals of the season.
Up next for Wisconsin will be No. 19 Ohio State on Friday and Saturday at the Kohl Center. The Buckeyes (4-4, 0-2) had a bye this weekend.
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