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Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program

SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana on its drug screening program. In short, the company is now treating weed like alcohol, which means off-work employees can partake in a beer or a spliff without fear of repercussions. Of course, just like with alcohol, Amazon says it

By |2021-06-03T19:12:03-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA

LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit organization or academic institution to provide one or more clinical trials that are approved by the United States food and drug administration to test the efficacy of marijuana in treating the medical conditions of United States armed services veterans and

By |2021-06-03T19:01:43-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index Ticks Higher For Fourth Straight Month

DETROIT—The Michigan Economic Activity Index compiled by economists at Comerica Bank increased in March to a level of 104.9, It was the fourth straight rise for the index, as six out of the nine variables were positive for the month. The index is comprised of nine variables: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance,

By |2021-06-03T18:46:04-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Featured, News|

Specs Howard School of Media Arts To Become Part Of Lawrence Technological University

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will become the new home of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Specs Howard has offered courses in radio and television broadcasting, graphic design, and digital media arts since 1970, and has graduated more than 15,000 alumni in these fields. Lawrence Technological University has had a relationship with the

By |2021-06-03T18:46:05-04:00June 3rd, 2021|ESD, Featured|

Benzinga To Provide Free Website To One Business A Month For 2021

DETROIT—Officials at Benzinga, the Detroit-based financial technology (fintech) and financial news provider, announced the Benzinga Small Business Free Website Giveaway, a contest to build a free website for one business a month for the rest of 2021. They said the move comes in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as businesses have scrambled to keep up with

By |2021-06-03T18:46:05-04:00June 3rd, 2021|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Awarded Regional Industry 4.0 Readiness grant

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has been awarded $197,985 in grant funding to provide regional Industry 4.0 programming and services to increase manufacturers’ readiness to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies. The funding is part of a Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC)-led initiative to ensure 50 percent of Michigan manufacturers are prepared to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies

By |2021-06-04T16:41:04-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Engineering Society of Detroit, ESD|

Step Up NAV With Microsoft Sales Force Automation Solutions

Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Sales Force Automation DETROIT - Microsoft Dynamics NAV powerfully pushes businesses through customer service, support, and sales processes. Similarly in its main objective, Salesforce promotes positive relationships and aims to create loyalty with clients and consumers. When they integrate Microsoft Dynamics NAV online with Salesforce, leaders drive even more increased revenue

By |2021-06-03T18:46:05-04:00June 2nd, 2021|Guest Columns|

Playtech Partners With Parx Interactive to Conquer Michigan

DETROIT - Great news for US players, especially those in Michigan as Playtech, one of the world's leading gaming software providers,  finally launched their first iGaming app in Michigan in partnership with Parx Interactive. After both parties announced they were working on a strategic agreement early this year, it was only a matter of time

By |2021-06-01T13:09:09-04:00June 1st, 2021|Guest Columns|

9 Reasons Why An MBA Can Turbocharge Your Tech Career

DETROIT - The technology field continues to be more and more competitive. Whether it’s the fact that a greater number of people are going in it or that the need to add more certifications is never-ending, it’s difficult to stand head and shoulders above the competition. Certainly, performance can be a standout feature. However, it

By |2021-06-01T10:22:20-04:00June 1st, 2021|Guest Columns|