DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants all the benefits of an immersive and robust in-person conference from any remote location. The conference will feature an interactive forum of live and On-Demand presentations from top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis space. Don’t miss this opportunity
ANN ARBOR – Organizers of the 2020 Midwest Venture Showcase, a partnership between the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium and InvestMidwest, announced that 61 companies seeking funding will be showcased to an audience of top-tier investors, entrepreneurs, researchers and business executives at the virtual event on May 5-8. The showcase will be presented as a virtual
GRAND HAVEN—The Grand Haven ultraviolet light disinfecting technology developer UV Angel announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel’s newest products—the UV Angel Air and the UV Angel Adapt—provide customers in the health care and other industries with new tools for the fight against infectious
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will cover the topics of soil health very important information will be shared by Christie Apple (aka) Crop Scout Christie. Crop Scout Christie has been advising growers on proper crop nutrients for a variety of crops, fruit, grain, vegetables and hemp.
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 20, Tamara Shoemaker of the University of Detroit Mercy updates the Cyber Patriot summer camp program. Russell Schindler of Sample Serve describes his smart phone app used to track coronavirus test samples. Tarun Nimmagadda of CoronaTrace explains his mobile app that notifies people if they were in close
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has created a $3 million Tech Startup Stabilization Fund to invest in early-stage tech startups in Michigan that are being impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Administered by ID Ventures , the Tech Startup Stabilization Fund will provide early-stage tech companies direct investments or loans that can be converted into equity. Investment and
NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the Pandemic, ITC is committing $500,000 in disaster relief funding to support agencies in need throughout its seven-state footprint. The funding will be distributed in two rounds – the first for food charities and the second to support mental health and substance abuse agencies.
MIDLAND—To help address the urgent need for personal protective equipment among healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) has developed a simplified face shield design and is sharing its design through an open-source file to help accelerate production rates of this critically-needed PPE. In addition, the company is collaborating to produce 100,000
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a severe blow following a judge’s order to revoke their licenses. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Macomb County Circuit Judge Carl Marlinga said the city’s Medical Marihuana Review Committee, which evaluated and scored the applications for dispensary licenses from more than
ANN ARBOR - Implementation of the Michigan redistricting commission should proceed as planned, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. Two cases brought against the state by the Michigan Republican Party and individual state Republicans asked the court to declare the voter-approved commission unconstitutional and halt its formation. “Today’s federal court decision upholding the
