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LANSING - Energy waste reduction programs saved the state almost 1.6 million megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity and more than 6 million Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas in 2020, demonstrating the continued benefits of EWR efforts across Michigan. Meanwhile, wind turbines maintained their dominance among the state’s sources of renewable energy. These and
DETROIT - Tesla and legacy automakers are building the EV revolution, but does it leave room for these 10 EV start-ups? The auto industry is undergoing its largest change since it got its start early in the 20th Century. Electrification of transportation is a necessity in the fight against climate change and after a relatively
LANSING - The State of Michigan will distribute up to $409 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds as grants to eligible businesses who have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Michigan Department of Treasury is administering this grant. What Types of Businesses are Eligible? Afflicted businesses cannot be tax exempt. Eligible business
LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and U.K. domestic impacts resulting from a potential attack on Ukraine from Russia. Assuming the U.S. imposes sanctions or takes other retaliatory measures against Russia should an invasion occur, experts say that cyber attacks could be launched against U.S. and U.K.
DETROIT – In honor of Black History Month, TechTown Detroit will host a free, one-day virtual conference to prepare Black-owned businesses in metro Detroit for success through the global pandemic and beyond. Individuals who run Black-owned businesses, who are part of the business service ecosystem or simply curious how to support Black-owned businesses in metro
ANN ARBOR - Digital marketing pro Melih ("may-lee") Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, MI, returns to talk about how user experience becomes a key factor in how successful a business' online marketing will be. Little things like how long it takes for the home page to load becomes critical. To find out more,
NOVI - The Shyft Group announced it will reveal its all-new electric delivery vehicle on their Class 3 EV chassis at the NTEA Work Truck Week trade show in Indianapolis from March 8-10. “Unable to find a viable EV chassis option in the market, we decided to build our own,” said Shyft Group CEO Daryl
LANSING - After a record-setting December and an equally booming 2021, Michigan’s adult-use cannabis sales decreased 9 percent to $152.6 million in January though 41 percent up from a year ago. The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency, which breaks down sales by medical and adult-use, reported medical sales falling 32 percent from a year ago to $28 million, down 15 percent sequentially, and
DETROIT - Paczki Vodka, made with real Paczkies made in Detroit, will be going on sale online on Friday Feb. 11 at 8 am. A year ago the cult classic sold out the entire run of 4000 bottles in 22 minutes. Detroit City Distillery co-owner Michael Forsyth joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to
DETROIT – Michigan Central is launching a public-private partnership with the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit, and Google is joining Ford Motor Company as a Founding Member of the pioneering mobility innovation district headquartered at the renovated train station in Cork Town. These critical partnerships will enable Michigan Central to advance its
