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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
New National Cybersecurity Strategy: What Do You Need to Know?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to provide analysis of the new Biden Administration cybersecurity strategy. Here are some of the highlights from the
Breaking News
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically
LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world
BlueOval City Is The Largest Investment In Ford’s History
DEARBORN - The future Ford BlueOval City site has been under construction in Tennessee for
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million
LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to
Ford House Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets And Autumn Splendor Tours
GROSSE POINTE SHORES – Ford House, the National Historic Landmark and former home of Eleanor
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month
COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in
Ohio Black Women-Owned Cannabis Company To Achieve 100% Vertical integration
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement
DOE Announces $10.5 Billion Investment To Strengthen America’s Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information seeking input on the
Federal Government Will Soon Hand You $4,000 To Buy A Used Electric Car
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that will make used
Renewable Energy Stocks Crushing Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON DC - The Inflation Reduction Act recently passed by Congress adds significant long-term certainty
World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Goes Online
LONDON, UK - A massive offshore wind project has been underway off the coast of
123Net Increases Wireless Internet Near Metro Airport To Support Business Mobility
SOUTHFIELD - 123Net, Michigan’s largest private provider of Fixed Wireless, has added its latest Point
DTE Invests $900,000 In Electric Safety Education Campaign For Children, First Responders
DETROIT - DTE Energy is launching a $900,000 education program to inform the public – children
Celebrate Chinese New Year At Gala Hosted By Detroit Chinese Business Association
ROCHESTER - Come celebrate Chinese New Year on Feb. 23 with the Detroit Chinese Business
West Michigan Software Development Shop Hires 8 In 2018
ALLENDALE - BizStream, a web and software development shop, announced the addition of eight new team
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
Featured News
China’s BYD EV Expertise Worries US Automakers
DETROIT - The specter of Chinese automakers flooding the U.S. market with less expensive but increasingly impressive electric vehicles might be
Meteorologists Face Death Threats After Trump-Inspired Hurricane Conspiracies Surge
LONDON - Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling
Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant In Southwest Michigan To Reopen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden- Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of
Michigan
LTU, OCC Sign Engineering Transfer Agreement
SOUTHFIELD—Officials from Lawrence Technological University and Oakland Community College have announced a pre-engineering articulation agreement
Survey: Price of Residential Internet Drives Customer Choice
TROY–While performance and reliability is the most influential factor in predicting overall customer satisfaction, the
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement
Toyota Offering Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
DETROIT - Toyota already has vehicles with hydrogen cells, but there are too many problems
LTU, OCC Sign Engineering Transfer Agreement
SOUTHFIELD—Officials from Lawrence Technological University and Oakland Community College have announced a pre-engineering articulation agreement
Survey: Price of Residential Internet Drives Customer Choice
TROY–While performance and reliability is the most influential factor in predicting overall customer satisfaction, the
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement
Toyota Offering Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
DETROIT - Toyota already has vehicles with hydrogen cells, but there are too many problems
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
A New Leap in Workplace Efficiency: From Manual to AI PPT
By 2026, AI has evolved from just an assistant to the backbone of workplace productivity.
Important Things to Think About Before Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another individual or company, to handle particular business activities
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
Steps Airports Take to Make Passenger and Cargo Flow Smoother
Airports can feel crazy sometimes. Lines everywhere. People rushing. Bags rolling in all directions. But
Advanced Technologies
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
Jekta Aviation Debuts Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing Aircraft
PEARLAND, TX- Most of the zero-emission aircraft concepts we’ve seen thus far have been largely restricted to electric vertical takeoff and
Thia EV Battery Can Travel More Tha 750 Miles On A Single Charge
DETROIT - The Gemini battery from manufacturer Our Next Energy (ONE) promises to give electric vehicles a greater range than ever before. In a
5 ChatGPT Alternatives You Can Try Right Now
NEW YORK - The growing public spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) has excited prospects for the future of the industry. Indeed,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Dealership Associations Aren’t Too Happy About Ford’s EV Requirements for Its Dealers
DEARBORN - Ford has big EV plans, and it wants dealers to be in on those plans. But those plans require a big investment by dealers. While it looked like a lot of dealers were on
Michigan STEM Forward Internship Program Exceeds 500 Placed Interns
ANN ARBOR — The Michigan STEM Forward internship program recently placed its 500th intern — a significant milestone for the statewide service that launched in March 2021. Since then, it has continued to pair Michigan
Overusing Tech Could Lead To Hunched Backs, Clawed-Hands, Second Eyelids
CERRITOS, Calif. — Hunched back, clawed-hands, and second eyelids could be common features of human anatomy in the future, a recent computer model reveals. The shocking, hopefully tongue-in-cheek report warns that overusing technology could somehow steer
Kathleen Norton-Schock Shares All The Latest News And Events On MCWT
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to provide details on all the events and news coming out of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. For more information, click on MCWT https://youtu.be/EnZ15UJJfp8
MichBio Holds Inaugural Event For Women In BioScience
ANN ARBOR - More than 100 women heard inspirational messages about careers in BioSciences June 9 at the inaugural Women in BioScience program hosted by MichBio, the state's life sciences trade association. Inspiration came from
DIFS Announces Proposed Health Insurance Rate Changes
LANSING - Proposed changes in health insurance policies for those companies in Michigan selling insurance via the federal health insurance exchange are being put up for review and comment by the Department of Insurance and
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
MichBio Holds Inaugural Event For Women In BioScience
ANN ARBOR - More than 100 women heard inspirational messages about careers in BioSciences June 9 at the inaugural Women in BioScience program hosted by MichBio, the state's life sciences trade association. Inspiration came from
DIFS Announces Proposed Health Insurance Rate Changes
LANSING - Proposed changes in health insurance policies for those companies in Michigan selling insurance via the federal health insurance exchange are being put up for review and comment by the Department of Insurance and
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
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 Could Include Solid-State Batteries In Vehicles By 2027
TOKYO - Although Toyota missed out on the initial EV boom, it seems to be
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT — As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Driver’s Licenses For Self-Driving Cars?
ANN ARBOR - Just like people, self-driving vehicles should be required to pass a licensing
10th Annual LTU RoboParade Celebrates Halloween Oct. 24
SOUTHFIELD - Students from elementary through high school will demonstrate their ability to design, program
Digital and Mobile
Amazon US Customers Have Until June 8 To Opt Out Of Mass Wireless Sharing
SEATTLE - Amazon customers have until Tuesday June 8 to opt out of a plan
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Offers Affordable High-Speed Internet
LANSING - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and The Connecting Michigan Taskforce is encouraging participation
Manufacturing Growth Alliance Supports Smart Factories
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Deamud, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Growth Alliance, talks about some
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps, Awards With Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, Director of University of Detroit Mercy's Center for Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Expert Tells Hacker Horror Stories Gleaned From RSA Conference
ROYAL OAK - RSA’s Security Conference last week provided new cyber attack horror stories for
NSA Makes Advanced Hacking Tool Open Source – Really
The National Security Agency develops advanced hacking tools in-house for both offense and defense—which you could probably
Comcast Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company For Network Security
PHILADELPHIA - Comcast has acquired cybersecurity firm BluVector for an undisclosed amount. BluVector has developed an AI/machine
Facebook Two-Factor Authentication Has Two-Factored Problem
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - On Facebook two-factor authentication with phone numbers has a two-factored problem. First:
Business and Finance
The Best Ways To Provide Aftercare In A Private Medical Practice
Starting up your own private medical practice is a good sign for your career! However,
Fun Funds: Turning Investing Into An Adventure
Diving into the investment world can sometimes feel like swimming through alphabet soup – stocks,
The Great Tax Incentive Hunt: Your Pocketbook’s Most Wanted!
No one likes paying taxes. But did you know there was a way you could
Tech Town Start Studio Discovery Showcase Dec. 6
DETROIT - The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over
Michigan Angel Fund Looking For A Few More Qualified Investors Before Fund Closes
ANN ARBOR – If you want to join one of Michigan’s most active angel funds,
Dealmaker Optimism Remains in 2019, But Drops After Record Level in 2018
DETROIT - A year after record optimism in the wake of sweeping federal tax reform
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
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
