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JD Power Study Of What’s Jolting EV Customers As The Market Grows
TROY - Brent Gruber of J.D. Power provides details on What's Jolting Electric Vehicle Owner Satisfaction as the Market Grows, according to the 2023 J.D. Power EVX Ownership Study. The EV share of the fleet
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post Live to answer questions about CBD sales, adult-use sales, and his prediction that medical marijuana sales will make a comeback
Benzinga Offers Ways To Add Gold, Non-Stock Investments To Your Portfolio
DETROIT - Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick explains how his financial news company also is working with MITechNews.Com to offer gold investor kits to buy fractional gold bars. You can find those investor guides near the
Breaking News
Ohio Withholds $10.8 Million From Recreational Pot Tax Revenue From Cities
CLEVELAND – A hazy cloud surrounds the distribution of tax revenue generated from recreational marijuana
Ohio Could Become $2 Billion Market By 2027 If Legislators Do Not Change Laws
COLUMBUS — A national cannabis company predicts Ohio will be a $2 billion market in
Former Tesla, Lucid Executives Create EV Sports Car
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing
Ohio Cannabis Supporters Contend Proposed Issue 2 Revisions By Legislature Would Drive Customers To Michigan
CLEVELAND - On Feb. 26, the Ohio Senate approved a bill that proposes major revisions
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
First Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Triple Threat Online In Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. - What’s better than one type of clean energy? A triple threat of
Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Boasts 400-Mile Range
DETROIT - In the summer of 2020, Hyundai launched IONIQ as its own electric brand consisting
Energy Department To Spend $100 Million On Concentrating Solar Power Program
WASHINGTON DC - Concentrating solar power has had a hard time getting off the ground
Compared To Oil And Gas, Offshore Wind Is 125 Times Better For Taxpayers
WASHINGTON DC - Not only is offshore wind power better for the planet compared to
DTE Energy Names New Fermi 2 Chief Nuclear Officer
DETROIT - DTE Energy named a new chief nuclear officer to lead its Fermi 2 nuclear
GVSU Hosting Free Tax Assistance Program In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Free tax help is available for people in West Michigan who make
BullsEye Telecom To Support Salvation Army Radiothon With Contact Center
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom will be supporting the Salvation Army’s Bed & Bread Club Radiothon
Offers And Promotions On Social Media Don’t Influence Millennials
WASHINGTON - There is a generational difference in the content that influences people to visit
Kalamazoo Cannabis Bankruptcy Filing To Tests Federal Bankruptcy Process
KALAMAZOO -A Kalamazoo cannabis company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will test some particularly murky
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Featured News
CEO Pay Declined In 2023, But Still 290 Times As Much As Typical Worker
NEW YORK - CEO pay dipped in 2023 but remains enormous compared with the pay of other workers, a new Economic
Michigan’s “Hot 50” And “Career Outlook” Highlight In-Demand Jobs
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s
University Of Michigan Logs Record-Breaking Year For Inventions
ANN ARBOR—Research led by University of Michigan faculty and researchers generated a record-breaking 615 new inventions last year—a feat rarely achieved
Michigan
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
Robofest Returns Live In 2023 At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - Robofest returns live in 2023 at Lawrence Technological University. Robofest coordinator Shannan Palonis
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Breakthrough Method To Generate Hydrogen Gas In One-Step Process
HOUSTON, Texas - Hydrogen sulfide, infamous for its aroma of rotten eggs, is known to
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
Robofest Returns Live In 2023 At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - Robofest returns live in 2023 at Lawrence Technological University. Robofest coordinator Shannan Palonis
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Breakthrough Method To Generate Hydrogen Gas In One-Step Process
HOUSTON, Texas - Hydrogen sulfide, infamous for its aroma of rotten eggs, is known to
Kalamazoo Cannabis Bankruptcy Filing To Tests Federal Bankruptcy Process
KALAMAZOO -A Kalamazoo cannabis company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will test some particularly murky
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
Solar Panels Could Become Obsolete Because Of New Material
DETROIT - Solar panels could soon be obsolete since researchers at the University of Basque
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2
MPSC Report: Continued Growth In Renewable Energy And Distributed Generation
LANSING - A new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission finds continued growth in
A Deep Dive into GZone PH Thriving Online Casino Ecosystem
The rapid expansion of the Philippine online casino industry has created a vibrant environment for
Advanced Technologies
ABB To Expand Robotics Factory In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS - ABB strengthened its commitment to one of its largest customer markets – the US – with construction starting
Artificial Intelligence Just Flew an F-16 For 17 Hours
CALIFORNIA - An AI agent recently flew Lockheed Martin’s VISTA X-62A for more than 17 hours at the U.S. Air Force Test
Shield AI, Boeing Partner To Bring AI, Autonomous Capabilities To Warfighters
WASHINGTON — Defense technology startup Shield AI and contracting giant Boeing announced a new partnership today to investigate how to speed
Automation Alley Joins $1 Million Seed Round To Invest In SaaS Startup Ulendo
TROY – Automation Alley announced Tuesday it has made an investment in Ulendo, a software services company focused on delivering advanced
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Multiple Witnesses Share Videos Of Possible UFO Sighting In Rural Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Strange lights shooting across rural Wisconsin skies this month were filmed by witnesses in multiple stunning videos obtained by DailyMail.com – with one having a spooky up-close encounter. The footage from December 1 shows
Secret US Hypersonic Spy Jet Named Mayhem Revealed
WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon has awarded a contract worth as much as $334 million to develop a new multi-purpose hypersonic air vehicle under a secretive program known as “Mayhem.” The experimental Mayhem program is
Global Warming To Create Bacterial Apocalypse, Scientists Warn
DETROIT - One of the world’s leading scientists is warning of an impending apocalypse. No, not a zombie apocalypse, but rather one involving unstoppable bacteria against whom no antibiotics work. She says she is worried
Scientific Prediction: Death Optional In Next 23 Years
DETROIT - The dream of eternal life is certainly as old as humanity. In fact, we have come a little closer to it over the years, as medical advances and improvements in circumstances have already significantly extended
Michigan Bio-Industry Growth Summit: Roadmap for Success
LANSING – On Dec. 8, join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders from the bio-industry, academia and policy institutes for a half-day conference that will look at ways Michigan can harness its biosciences R&D to its
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Michigan Bio-Industry Growth Summit: Roadmap for Success
LANSING – On Dec. 8, join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders from the bio-industry, academia and policy institutes for a half-day conference that will look at ways Michigan can harness its biosciences R&D to its
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility
ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity
Toyota Cuts 2023 EV Sales Forecast By Nearly 40 Percent
TOKYO - Although Toyota expects record growth this fiscal year, it’s cutting its EV sales forecast
Toyota Could Include Solid-State Batteries In Vehicles By 2027
TOKYO - Although Toyota missed out on the initial EV boom, it seems to be
Report: Ford-Google To Announce Self-Driving Car Alliance In January
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and Google are in talks to have the automaker build
TU-Automotive Offers Holiday Discount For June 2016 Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Event
LONDON - To mark the season of goodwill, TU-Automotive is running a $500 discount on
Digital and Mobile
Biden Accuses China Of Hiring Criminal Gangs To Hack Microsoft Exchange
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for the cyberattack on the Microsoft
Apex Digital Solutions Enters Key Partnerships to Expand Security Capabilities
SOUTHFIELD — Apex Digital Solutions announced the expansion of its Aegis security services portfolio through
Detroit Internet Exchange Receives Non-Profit Designation
SOUTHFIELD - After several years of planning, the Detroit Internet Exchange has been granted tax-exempt
How President Biden Needs To Retaliate Against Russian Cyber Attacks
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon suggests several ways that President Biden can respond
Survey: 77 Percent Of Transport, Auto Organizations Hit With IoT-Focused Cyberattack
DETROIT - A new survey shows 77 percent of organizations in transport and automotive markets
CyberPatriot Summer Camps – $20 For 5 Half Day Camps
DETROIT - Middle School and High School students are welcome to register for CyberPatriot Summer
Stiennon Updates Latest Cyber Threats Including Ransomware Attack In Baltimore
ROYAL OAK - Richard Stiennon, a cybersecurity expert and author of There Will Be Cyber
Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Errors Pose Enormous Financial Risks For Businesses Worldwide
EAST LANSING – Economist Patrick Anderson in May presented findings at an International conference that
Business and Finance
5 Methods Of Providing The Perfect Business Quote
Pexels - CC0 License In almost all solicitations of business life, a quote stands as
CacheFly Raises the Bar, Sets Unprecedented Standards for Lightning-Fast CDN Speeds
CacheFly: the Defining Force In the relentless pace of digital innovation, CacheFly has emerged as
Resolving Staff Parking Issues Once And For All
Pexels - CC0 License If there’s an issue that many workplaces have to deal with
8 Reasons Why Free VPN Services Come with Risks That Aren’t Worth It
VPN services are rightfully popular, but that level of privacy doesn’t come cheap. Unfortunately, free
Startup Grind Connects Entrepreneurs To Network Of Resources
GRAND RAPIDS - Corey Hart returned to Grand Rapids last September to find that support
“Conversations With An Executive Recruiter” Video Series Seeks Questions From Job Seekers
ROYAL OAK – On Jan. 27, MITech TV kicked off a new video series with
New Video Series: Conversations With An Executive Recruiter
ROYAL OAK - MITechNews is kicking off a new video series with former CIO Gary
Business Leaders For Michigan Top Ten Talk Feb. 3
Business Leaders for Michigan to host first Top Ten Talk Event in Lansing Feb. 3
Kalamazoo Cannabis Bankruptcy Filing To Tests Federal Bankruptcy Process
KALAMAZOO -A Kalamazoo cannabis company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will test some particularly murky
Momentum Builds In US Senate For SAFE Banking Act
WASHINGTON DC - US Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind
Industrial Hemp Big Business Opportunity In Michigan – Expo May 20-21 In Lansing
ANN ARBOR - Growing industrial hemp was made legal in the 2018 Farm Act. But
4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan
LANSING - Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers
