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ChatGPT – The Latest Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Tool
BIRMINGHAM - ChatGPT is the newest Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tool, and it may become a valuable marketing tool if used correctly, says Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham. In this video interview,
Skip Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Remains With MI Angel Fund
ANN ARBOR - Skip Simms was one of Ann Arbor SPARK's first employees when it was created a couple decades ago to provide business training and services to the Ann Arbor tech community, including engineers
If You Want To Pitch An Angel Investing Group, Or Become An Angel Investor, Watch This Interview
BIRMINGHAM - Angel Investors are a group of high net worth individuals who pool their money and invest in startups that have high growth potential. If your startup wants to attract investors, you need to
Breaking News
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Pre-Rolls Will Be Available At Ohio Dispensaries This Year
CLEVELAND - Ohio dispensaries may soon be selling pre-rolled joints, per protocols released by the
ChargePoint Hardening EV Charger Cables To Deter Cable Cutters
ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal
Michigan February Cannabis Sales $261.1 Million, Up 10 Percent From January
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in February totaled $261.1 million, up nearly 10 percent from
DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push
WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule
Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
Expert: Total Climate Meltdown Cannot Be Stopped
LONDON, UK - The publication of Bill McGuire’s latest book, Hothouse Earth, could not be
Midwest Power Grid Capacity Opens Up, Boosting Renewable Projects
DETROIT - The Midcontinent Independent System Operator on Monday, approved a $10 billion investment for 18
Power Companies Spending Millions To Protect Profits, Fight Clean Energy
LONDON, UK - The CEO of the biggest power company in the US had a
Green Hydrogen Economy Depends On Electrolyzer
NEW YORK - Solar power depends on the solar cell. Wind power, the wind turbine.
Metallica Gifts Grand Rapids Community College $100K To Beef Up Welding Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids Community College will receive $100,000 from heavy metal band Metallica to help
BullsEye Telecom Helps Local Charities Raise More Than $1.3 Million
SOUTHFIED I – BullsEye Telecom helped to raise more than $1.3 million through its support
Blue-Collar Workers Now Scarcer Than White-Collar Workers
NEW YORK - Reversing a decades-long trend in the U.S. jobs market, companies are now
FCA Gives $50K Grant To Winning Futures To Support High School Workforce Prep
WARREN – Winning Futures announced a one-year $50,000 grant from the FCA Foundation to support
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
1000 Turkey Giveaway – Rick Thompson From MINORML Explains
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, was on hand Saturday for the
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked To Growing Number Of Heart Attacks In Younger Adults
DETROIT - At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, a growing number of people
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Tested By Viridis Laboratories
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has identified inaccurate and unreliable results of products tested
Featured News
MEDC Creates Michigan’s Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives
LANSING The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the
Ohio Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Certificates Green Lighting Cannabis Sales
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market is officially up and running—well, at least for four cultivators and six processors. The state’s
Michigan Marijuana Sales Remain Flat In June For 3rd Straight Month
LANSING – Michigan marijuana sales remained flat in June, although sales were up 6.9 percent from June 2023. Michigan marijuana dispensaries
Michigan
Challenges Facing California’s Plan To Ban Internal Combustion Engines In 13 Years
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California will require all new cars, light trucks and SUVs sold in
Washtenaw Community College Partners With Amazon For Career Choice Program
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College announced Aug. 24 it has been selected as an
7 Top Cybersecurity Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses in Canada
DETROIT - If your company is like Canada's most small or medium-sized businesses, the internet
C3 Summit Aug. 25 Focuses On Cleantech Innovation, Funding Opportunities
SOUTHFIELD– At a time when lawmakers in Washington D.C. just passed a $370 billion clean
Challenges Facing California’s Plan To Ban Internal Combustion Engines In 13 Years
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California will require all new cars, light trucks and SUVs sold in
Washtenaw Community College Partners With Amazon For Career Choice Program
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College announced Aug. 24 it has been selected as an
7 Top Cybersecurity Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses in Canada
DETROIT - If your company is like Canada's most small or medium-sized businesses, the internet
C3 Summit Aug. 25 Focuses On Cleantech Innovation, Funding Opportunities
SOUTHFIELD– At a time when lawmakers in Washington D.C. just passed a $370 billion clean
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
1000 Turkey Giveaway – Rick Thompson From MINORML Explains
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, was on hand Saturday for the
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked To Growing Number Of Heart Attacks In Younger Adults
DETROIT - At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, a growing number of people
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Tested By Viridis Laboratories
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has identified inaccurate and unreliable results of products tested
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Clears Plaques From Brain Within Hours
BEIJING - Scientists have repaired a natural gateway into the brains of mice, allowing the
Scientists Found Human Remains With DNA That Don’t Match Other Humans
NEW YORK - About 6,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers who migrated south settled in the Bogotá
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Award Winners
DETROIT – The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrated the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at its 2025
The Growing Demand For Privacy And Accessibility In Modern Browsers
In recent years, users have become increasingly aware of how their data is tracked and
Advanced Technologies
Swiss Company Pulled CO2 Out Of Atmosphere And Stored It Underground
SWITZERLAND - Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify are officially the first companies in the world to pay to filter their carbon dioxide
EMU, Rouge Space Systems Gets $270,000 NSF Grant For Electronic Propulsion Thruster
YPSILANTI—The National Science Foundation has awarded a $271,381 research grant to Eastern Michigan University and partner Rouge Space Systems for their
World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbine Can Produce 80 GWh Per Year
DENMARK - The world’s most powerful wind turbine – the Vestas V236-15.0 MW offshore prototype – has produced its first power.
Why Are Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Getting So Much Attention Lately?
DETROIT - As the automotive industry continues to innovate, hydrogen fuel is becoming an increasingly hot topic of conversation. Governments and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Hemlock Semiconductor Breaks Ground On $375 Million Expansion
HEMLOCK, MI — Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, broke ground on a major expansion project in Saginaw County Oct. 21. Company officials say this
Shocking Video Shows What Earth Would Look Like If All The Ice Melted
DETROIT - People have been left divided over shocking footage which has revealed what will happen if all the ice on Earth melts. Watching David Attenborough's Frozen Planet on a Sunday evening is the perfect way to get
NASA Unveils Flying Saucer To Help Humans Land On Mars
WASHINGTON DC - It looks like a flying saucer – but scientists hope this otherworldly disc will help humans land on Mars. But NASA calls it the Inflatable Decelerator prototype. It's set to launch into space
Study: Web-Based Tools Can Help Great Lakes Region Plan For Potential Influx Of Climate-Change Migrants
ANN ARBOR - Communities in the Great Lakes region need to start planning now for a future that may include “climate migrants” who leave behind increasingly frequent natural disasters in other parts of the country.
Oakland University Offers Forensic Nursing
AUBURN HILLS - Enthusiasts of health care and criminal justice can now bridge the gap by studying forensic nursing at Oakland University. "This program is the first university-based forensic nursing program in the state of
MichBio Posts 5 New Life Sciences Jobs
ANN ARBOR - MichBio, the state's Life Sciences trade association, has added five new openings to its job bank - all are in Michigan. Tetra Discovery Partners - Kalamazoo Tetra Discovery Partners are seeking
Study: Cost Factors Biggest In Making Health Care Decisions
LANSING - Some element of cost - whether the premium, deductibles, co-pays or other factors - was the primary issue individuals considered when purchasing health insurance, reports a new study by the Center for Healthcare
UpcomingMedical Device Matchmaking Event Netherlands-America Economic Mission
GRAND RAPIDS - The Right Place and Honorary Dutch Consul, Paulus Heule,will host a Dutch delegation of business leaders in West Michigan with the goal developing business relationships between West Michigan and the Netherlands. As
Oakland University Offers Forensic Nursing
AUBURN HILLS - Enthusiasts of health care and criminal justice can now bridge the gap by studying forensic nursing at Oakland University. "This program is the first university-based forensic nursing program in the state of
MichBio Posts 5 New Life Sciences Jobs
ANN ARBOR - MichBio, the state's Life Sciences trade association, has added five new openings to its job bank - all are in Michigan. Tetra Discovery Partners - Kalamazoo Tetra Discovery Partners are seeking
Study: Cost Factors Biggest In Making Health Care Decisions
LANSING - Some element of cost - whether the premium, deductibles, co-pays or other factors - was the primary issue individuals considered when purchasing health insurance, reports a new study by the Center for Healthcare
UpcomingMedical Device Matchmaking Event Netherlands-America Economic Mission
GRAND RAPIDS - The Right Place and Honorary Dutch Consul, Paulus Heule,will host a Dutch delegation of business leaders in West Michigan with the goal developing business relationships between West Michigan and the Netherlands. As
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Former Ford CEO Has Blunt Warning For Electric Vehicle Industry
DETROIT - The strike against Ford may be over, but the company's electric vehicle woes
Stellantis Announces Four Electrified Pickups For North America Including A Hydrogen-Powered Model
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is looking to grow its commercial vehicle business thanks to a
Hyundai Opens Safety Test Lab In Superior Township
SUPERIOR TWP.–Hyundai Motor North America and Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. have opened a $51.4
Tesla $25,000 ‘Mystery Model’ Sending Shock Waves In EV Industry
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla may yet again change the game in the world of electric
North American International Auto Show Launches Mobile-Friendly Website
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show this week launched a completely redesigned mobile-focused website
TiE Detroit Webinar Nov. 19 – Emerging Trends in Vehicle Connectivity
DETROIT - Host Michael Blicher works with MCBNetwrx, LLC, which has been showing customers "local
Digital and Mobile
Ransomware’s Dangerous New Trick Is Double-Encrypting Your Data
SAN FRANCISCO - Ransomware groups have always taken a more-is-more approach. If a victim pays
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting
Meeting Information Join us at the MotorCity ISSA for a discussion on Information Security. Date:
Low-Income Households In Michigan Eligible For Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
LANSING - Michiganders who meet income eligibility requirements or have been financially impacted by COVID-19
Fanuc Expands Robot Line
ROCHESTER HILLS—Fanuc America, a supplier of factory automation and robotics, announced an expansion of its
Former State Chief Information Security Officer Joins Plante Moran Cybersecurity Practice
ROYAL OAK – Rajiv Das, formerly the chief information security officer for the State of
Why Many Organizations Still Don’t Get Security
GRAND LEDGE - I hear it all the time. “My management just doesn’t ‘get’ security.”
About 17,000 Android Apps Collect Personal Info Without Your Consent
SAN FRANCISCO - Roughly 17,000 Android apps collect identifying information that creates a permanent record of the
Cybersecurity Expert Stiennon’s Latest Book: Secure Cloud Transformation
BIRMINGHAM - IT-Harvest Press, an imprint of analyst firm IT-Harvest, is launching Secure Cloud Transformation: The CIO's
Business and Finance
5 Ways Bay Area Financial Advisors Can Transform Your Financial Future
When it comes to managing your finances, seeking the guidance of a skilled financial advisor
Pitch Black Grand Rapids Offers Pitch Contest For Black Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS – On the heels of National Black Business Month, the Michigan Small Business
Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28
DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Shinola Names Company’s First Female CEO
DETROIT - Watch and luxury goods maker Shinola on Friday promoted Shannon Washburn its first
GVSU Economist: Marginal Growth Continues In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan industrial economy continues to see marginal growth despite effects
$300 Million U-M Innovation Center To Be Built At Former Jail Site In Detroit
DETROIT – Plans were announced Wednesday for a $300 million research and development center in
Return North Is Back For Thanksgiving
HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone will once again be hosting its Return North on November 29
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
1000 Turkey Giveaway – Rick Thompson From MINORML Explains
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, was on hand Saturday for the
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked To Growing Number Of Heart Attacks In Younger Adults
DETROIT - At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, a growing number of people
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Tested By Viridis Laboratories
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has identified inaccurate and unreliable results of products tested
