LONDON, UK - Scientists in England have set a new record for the quantity of energy generated during a controlled, sustained fusion reaction. The creation of 59 megajoules of energy over five seconds at the Joint European Torus – or JET – experiment in England has been dubbed a “breakthrough” by certain media organizations and has sparked
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $991,500 contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Company on April 1 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Buffalo Harbor. Dredging of harbors like Buffalo’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes,
ANN ARBOR - Robert Champion returns to provide more back story on InnoFlex Solutions that helps automate packaging including eco-friendly packaging for the food and beverage industry. He also offers these services to the cannabis industry. . Better Efficiencies – Better Operations InnoFlex Solutions provides technical consulting services for Food and Beverage Group of Consumer
WASHINGTON DC - Tax revenues derived from the licensed retail sale of state-legal, adult-use cannabis products grew by more than 30 percent between 2020 and 2021, totaling over $3.7 billion last year – according to an analysis provided by the Marijuana Policy Project. MPP’s figures do not include revenues derived from the sales of medical cannabis products
UTICA - Women in Defense Michigan members and guests are invited to attend a special Kentucky Derby Gala May 6th at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of horsing around while sipping on mint juleps at Jimmy John's Field in Utica.Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: May 6th, 2022 Location: Jimmy John's Field, 7171 Auburn Road, Utica, 48317
ANN ARBOR - A non-profit group has been formed to capitalize on a growing trend around the United States, cannabis tourism. The group, MICHIGO.Org, is particularly keen to promote cannabis-friendly lodging, including AirBnBs that have loser rules than large corporate hotel and motel chains. Co-founder Andy McFarlane joins Mike Brennan to talk about MICHIGO and
ANN ARBOR - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running through August 12 that provides funding and training for startup entrepreneurs. Program Manager Tom Stewart provides details in this video interview . As a member of the cohort, teams receive: $20,000 in funding Access to mentoring and professional services Resources,
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates a lot of upcoming big and small Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation events; including four major "girls" programs; and the Save The Dates for the next round of events and activity. MCWT's VISION IS SIMPLE: MAKE MICHIGAN THE NO. 1 STATE FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY. In our
DETROIT - Public relations and integrated communications firm Lambert & Co. has entered into a new strategic partnership with the largest minority-owned public relations agency in Michigan. Announced by both parties today, Grand Rapids-based Lambert has purchased a minority stake in Van Dyke Horn Public Relations, a minority-owned and woman-led PR agency based in Detroit. Led by
STAMFORD, Conn. — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 77.5 million units in the first quarter of 2022, a 7.3 percent decrease from the first quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner, that said a sharp drop in Chromebook sales significantly contributed to the overall market decline. “After an unprecedented Chromebook surge in 2020 and
