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12 Michigan Schools Honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024

WASHINGTON DC – Twelve schools in Michigan have been honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024, joining several hundred institutions nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 1. Criteria for The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award: Established in 1982, the Blue Ribbon program recognizes both public and private elementary, middle, and high schools.

General Motors Just Pulled Off A Major Electric Comeback

DETROIT - Overall U.S. auto sales are expected to weaken in the third quarter, according to industry experts. But electric vehicles are emerging as a bright spot for several automakers, and General Motors in particular is now staging a gradual yet strong comeback with a steady rise in its EV sales. So far in 2024, the EV sales story

By |2024-10-03T15:46:22-04:00October 3rd, 2024|Auto Tech|

Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security

SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and practices in place to mitigate the risks? If you said "No" most likely your co-workers are using it for some of their tasks without your guidance. If you answered yes, then perhaps you can share what is working for you.

By |2024-10-03T15:46:23-04:00October 3rd, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense|

17 Companies Split $813,000 Through Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program

SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, is pleased to announce the recipients of the Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program. The initiative, launched earlier this year, provides funding and technical assistance to accelerate the development of innovative mobility and electrification technologies. The funding

By |2024-10-03T15:46:24-04:00October 3rd, 2024|Featured, Mobile MI, Mobility|

2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit Oct. 16 and 17

LANSING - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The 13th annual Michigan Cyber Summit will bring together experts from across the country to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends impacting education, business, information technology, economic development, law enforcement, and personal safety. The event is

By |2024-10-03T15:46:24-04:00October 3rd, 2024|Cyber Defense, Featured|

MPSC Awards Nearly $21M In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will share nearly $21 million in grants across the state for renewable energy and electrification projects to schools, community groups, tribes and other organizations from the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Public Act 119 of 2023 required the MPSC to develop the grant program, which provides a total of $21.3

AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030?

AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030? The rapid adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has resulted in some major shifts over the past few years. While job seekers have seen benefits in using AI to build resumes and cover letters—and even finding jobs with AI assistance—they’ve also

By |2024-10-26T11:32:33-04:00October 3rd, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|

Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months

COLUMBUS  — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the Division of Cannabis Control reports. As of September 28, sales of recreational marijuana were reported to have exceeded $87.1 million of the more than $2 billion in total product sales including medical marijuana. More than 10,000 pounds of non-medical plant

By |2024-10-02T16:26:32-04:00October 2nd, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

9 Effective Stress Relief Tips for Business Owners

Image credit A 2022 survey revealed that nearly half of American business owners experienced stress within the past year, while half felt close to burnout. In this article, we are going to share “9 Effective Stress Relief Tips for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs so that they can have a better work experience. Stress is a

By |2025-02-24T09:54:37-05:00October 2nd, 2024|Business|

Michigan Minimum Wage Increases Twice In 2025

LANSING  — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), PA 337 of 2018, schedule.  Minimum Hourly Wage Rate

By |2024-10-01T16:29:13-04:00October 1st, 2024|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|