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The Importance of Weld Fume Extractors in Workshops

Workshops play a crucial role in numerous industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and automotive. However, they can also pose risks due to the presence of weld fumes. That's why it's essential to prioritize safety by implementing ventilation systems like weld fume extractors. These devices are designed to eliminate particles from the air, ensuring an environment

By |2024-03-04T08:51:39-05:00March 4th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in rates for electric customers of Consumers Energy Co., including significant emphasis on investments needed to improve reliability (Case No. U-21389). The $92,009,000 increase is 57.4% lower than the $216 million rate increase the utility sought in its initial application. Consumers

By |2024-03-04T16:52:38-05:00March 3rd, 2024|News|

Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County

WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least one licensed marijuana retailer, according to data published today by the Pew Research Center.The Pew analysis estimates that nearly 15,000 dispensaries are currently operating in the United States. While cannabis retailers are relatively common on the west coast, in the northeast,

By |2024-03-04T16:50:56-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 6

DETROIT - Calling all entrepreneurs. Applications for the Tech Town Retail Boot Camp close March 6 If you’re an entrepreneur who's serious about opening a storefront in Wayne County, our program is for you. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s

By |2024-03-03T14:59:28-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Future Workforce

TROY – Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors. "The way companies make products is

By |2024-03-03T14:43:30-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Michigan Capital Network Promotes Jenni Li to Senior Associate

GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network (MCN), the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups and the management entity for four venture capital funds, announced today it has named Jenni Li as Senior Associate. Li joined MCN in 2020 as an analyst after completing her BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Georgia Tech, where she

By |2024-03-04T16:49:01-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

Crypto Wallets And European Consumers: Security, Usability, And Choices

In the burgeoning landscape of digital finance, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a pivotal player, offering new opportunities for investment, savings, and transactions. At the heart of this digital currency revolution are crypto wallets, essential tools that enable users to manage their digital assets securely. For European consumers, choosing the right crypto wallet is a critical

By |2024-03-03T10:24:49-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Guest Columns|

$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022

LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million from marijuana taxes collected from 737 cannabis dispensary licenses, while 71 of the state’s 83 counties will reap the same $43.5 million in cannabis taxes. The remaining 12 have opted out of allowing cannabis dispensaries. Each eligible municipality and country

By |2024-03-01T13:57:17-05:00March 1st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Student Entrepreneurs: How To Move From Ideas To Execution

In the bustling landscape of modern entrepreneurship, students are increasingly taking center stage, driven by ambition, creativity, and a hunger for success. For those aspiring to transform their innovative ideas into tangible realities, the journey from conception to execution can seem like an intimidating odyssey. However, armed with the right mindset, resources, and strategies, student

By |2024-03-03T10:25:13-05:00March 1st, 2024|Guest Columns|

Caring For Your New Auto: 4 Things Every Driver Should Be Doing

Image credit Buying a new car is a significant investment and will likely be one of the more expensive purchases you make in your life, alongside a mortgage or starting a business. So, it makes sense that you will want to protect your auto as much as possible and help it preserve its lifespan and

By |2024-02-29T06:15:53-05:00February 29th, 2024|Business|