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‘Priceline Of Pot’ Expanding Into Michigan

‘Priceline Of Pot’ Expanding Into Michigan

DENVER—Leafbuyer Technologies, a Denver, Colo.-based cannabis technology and marketing platform, announced Friday that the company has begun expansion into the Michigan medical and developing recreational cannabis market. Leafbuyer Technologies is a multi-platform cannabis technology company connecting consumers with dispensaries and product companies through online, loyalty, print, and in-person initiatives. Leafbuyer.com, known as the “Priceline of Pot.”

By Matt Roush|2019-07-26T16:19:24-04:00July 26th, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|

T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Wins Justice Department OK Thanks To Dish Assist

T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Wins Justice Department OK Thanks To Dish Assist

WASHINGTON DC - After more than a year of regulatory battles, T-Mobile's $26.5 billion takeover of Sprint is happening. Justice Department antitrust head Makan Delrahim announced Friday that the DOJ will approve the deal because T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom signed an agreement to sell off several Sprint assets to Dish Network, creating a new nationwide wireless carrier.

By CNET|2019-07-26T16:20:28-04:00July 26th, 2019|Mobility|

Dematic Appoints Biolchini Chief Executive Officer for Americas Region

Dematic Appoints Biolchini Chief Executive Officer for Americas Region

GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic’s Bernard Biolchini has recently been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the Americas Region, covering the company’s operations in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Biolchini joined the company in 2014 and previously held the position of Managing Director, Dematic Southern Europe. Bernard Biolchini “I am honored to

By Staff Writer|2019-07-26T14:07:59-04:00July 26th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Pitch Club Michigan Offers Mobility Contest: Deadline To Apply July 28

Pitch Club Michigan Offers Mobility Contest: Deadline To Apply July 28

DETROIT - Pitch Club Michigan is excited to announce a special Mobility themed event, happening August 14th during the Woodward Dream Cruise week. Deadline for startups to apply is Sunday July 28. IGNITE MOBILITY PITCH CLUB is a showcase recognizing the top startups working on emerging and innovative mobility technologies in autonomous, multi-transit, and electric vehicle

By Mike Brennan|2019-07-26T13:25:03-04:00July 26th, 2019|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Mobile MI, Mobility|

$500 Million Plus In Expansions, Renovations Get State Aid

$500 Million Plus In Expansions, Renovations Get State Aid

LANSING—Projects expected to generate more than $500 million in total investment received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced today. Besides the massive $80 million redevelopment of a former paper mill in Vicksburg (see story), the following projects were announced: Knauf Insulation North America Inc. received a $204,000 million Michigan Business

By Mike Brennan|2019-07-26T10:03:32-04:00July 26th, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

GHSP Adds First Marketing Director

GHSP Adds First Marketing Director

GRAND HAVEN–GHSP, a supplier in the automotive and appliance industries, announced the hiring of sales and marketing veteran John Major as the company’s first marketing director. GHSP has restructured its executive management team, adding a chief technology officer, presidents of operations in North American and China, a general counsel, and now, a marketing director, as a catalyst

By Matt Roush|2019-07-30T16:41:54-04:00July 26th, 2019|ESD|

Democrat Presidential Candidate Biden Blasts Medicare For All

Democrat Presidential Candidate Biden Blasts Medicare For All

DEARBORN – Former Vice President Joe Biden - in Michigan to attend an NAACP political event - blasted the "Medicare for All" platform backed by several of his rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying some of the candidates are living in a "fantasy world" as they peddle the idea that people can keep their

By Gongwer|2019-07-25T16:29:03-04:00July 25th, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

Robert Half Technology Survey: Texting Becomes Latest Hiring Trend

Robert Half Technology Survey: Texting Becomes Latest Hiring Trend

DETROIT - As technology evolves, so do communications practices. A new survey shows some 70 percent of Detroit tech leaders said their company uses texts to coordinate interviews with prospective candidates, 3 points above the national average. Robert Half Technology Survey said in today’s hot job market, time is of the essence and texting with

By Mike Brennan|2019-07-26T09:41:37-04:00July 25th, 2019|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Kent County Gets Cybercrime Hotline

Kent County Gets Cybercrime Hotline

GRAND RAPIDS—Officials from the Heart of West Michigan United Way and the Ann Arbor-based Cybercrime Support Network were joined by local and state law enforcement and government officials Tuesday to announce the launch of Michigan’s first cybercrime support and recovery hotline. The new system allows Kent County residents to dial 2-1-1 to report and find resources to recover from

By Matt Roush|2019-07-25T13:00:07-04:00July 25th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

US Signal Survey: 83 Percent Of Organizations Faced Web Attack In Last 2 years

US Signal Survey: 83 Percent Of Organizations Faced Web Attack In Last 2 years

GRAND RAPIDS—The Grand Rapids data center services provider US Signal Co. LLC has released its 2019 State of Web and DDoS Attacks survey. The study—which included data derived from more than 100 IT decision makers in U.S.-based companies with up to 750 employees—revealed that 83 percent of organizations have experienced a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack within

By Matt Roush|2019-07-26T09:42:31-04:00July 25th, 2019|Cyber Defense, Featured|