ROYAL OAK -Mike Elias, CEO of Common Citizen, announces his 200,000 square foot cannabis greenhouse in Marshall, MI., opens on Feb. 8. Eventually it could expand to 1.2 million square feet and provide marijuana to the Great Lakes region and perhaps beyond. To view the video interview, click on https://youtu.be/DOAB21o2Jfs Mike Elias
DETROIT - Most businesses are started because somebody, at some point wanted to make money. This is the fundamental capitalism concept that permits an individual with an idea to build a business that is profitable, allowing them to sustain life, support their families, and even help others make a living. So, what’s the secret to
ANN ARBOR - Green Wolverine presents a free, public workshop discussing all aspects of growing hemp. The Green Wolverine Hemp Growers Series at the University of Michigan offers best practices for cultivating hemp and strategic positioning for long-term success. The mission of these free public events is to facilitate a successful 2020 season for the
ROYAL OAK - MITechNews is kicking off a new video series with former CIO Gary Erickson turned head hunter called “Conversations with an Executive Recruiter.” Erickson has several pieces of advice for job seekers including: “The job interview is not about you.” Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, appears Jan. 27 on M2 Techcast
ROYAL OAK – On MITech TV Jan. 27, Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners kicks off a new monthly series “Conversations with an Executive IT Recruiter.” Kathleen Norton-Schock updates Diva Tech Talk and MCWT. Chris Bragg from LTU’s Engineering College describes the Concrete Toboggan team. Michigan Pure Med CEO Mike Elias provides details on his
LANSING - A statewide initiative to teach elementary and high school students about the Great Lakes, Michigan watersheds, and the impact people have on water resources launches today, including $50,000 in funding to integrate water literacy principles into school curricula and continuous improvement plans. The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a collaboration between the
LANSING - Patrick Anderson from Anderson Economic Group, updates an AI program called Smart Bracket that helps you pick winners in your NCAA Basketball bracket pool. It is developed by Supported Intelligence, used by businesses to make intelligent decisions. https://youtu.be/p7za0qeHNs8
GRAND RAPIDS - Free tax help is available for people who make $56,000 or less, have a disability or consider English as a second language. Grand Valley State University is a host site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way that offers free tax return preparation and filing for qualifying individuals.
LANSING - In preparation for the 2020 Census, the state of Michigan has launched a new website to provide information and resources to Michiganders. Live as of Tuesday, Jan. 14, the website will be available throughout the census-taking season so residents can have their questions answered, keep up to date on the latest census news
BEER-SHEVA - That video or picture you “liked” on social media of a cute dog, your favorite team or political candidate can actually be altered in a cyberattack to something completely different, detrimental and potentially criminal, according to cybersecurity researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The researchers looked at seven online platforms and identified
