SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women In Technology hosted its annual Scholar Awards at the Yazaki headquarters, where it celebrated 43 scholarship recipients. These young women—from high school graduates to college students—represent a diverse range of talent from across Michigan. Each recipient underwent a rigorous application and interview process to earn a coveted MCWT scholarship.
SOUTHFIELD - The deadline to apply for the Centrepolis Accelerator Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant program has been extended to July 14. This program offers funding to promising mobility and electrification technology companies, supporting their product development in collaboration with Michigan-based firms. This program is committed to advancing innovation across Michigan’s mobility and electrification
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has completed a strategic review of its Michigan business operations and decided to exit the Michigan market. “After an extensive evaluation, we have made the strategic decision to exit the Michigan market,” said Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of TerrAscend. “Michigan is
LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for Sky Labs. On December 3, 2024, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) received an application from Sky Labs for the renewal of marijuana license AU-P-000157; on January 31, 2025, the CRA issued a notice of nonrenewal denying Sky Lab’s application to renew
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive director. She brings 20 years of MCWT volunteerism to the role along with 30 years of tech industry leadership. “Lori understands the tech industry inside and out – and one of the greatest opportunities is fueling the talent pipeline,” said
NOVI–The specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter Shyft Group Inc. announced that its shareholders had approved a merger with Aebi Schmidt Group, with 81 percent of shares voting in favor. The transaction is expected to close on July 1. After the merger, the combined company will operate under the name “Aebi Schmidt Group”, and shares are
DETROIT - The redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown Detroit has reached a major milestone, with Invest Detroit officially moving in as the anchor tenant of the newly rebranded Jefferson Hub. The 115,000-square-foot innovation and office space is scheduled for full opening in fall of 2025 and is now leasing space
GRAND RAPIDS - It's been a ritual in West Michigan that serial tech entrepreneur Keith Brophy, CEO of Mentavi Health, presents his Tech Trends report. His predictions featured the following trends: Ten Trends 1. Hybrid Wins the Long Game 2. Your Job Description Has Expired 3. School, Rebooted 4. The Doctor Will Be You Now
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday you'll have a chance to share it as the CRA will hold a public meeting at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The purpose of this public
BEIJING - Geologists have discovered a giant gold deposit with estimated reserves of 1,000 tons and a value exceeding $80 billion. And it’s clear this is a turning point in the geopolitics of precious metals, as it could be one of the largest gold deposits in the world (or at least among the discovered ones).
