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Handling Cash In Your Business? Data Financial Has Tech Solutions
ANN ARBOR - If your retail business needs to process a lot of cash - including adult-use cannabis dispensaries, casinos, banks and general business retailers - Data Financial may have a high tech and very
Resume Misconceptions: Gary Erickson, Executive Search Partners, Clears Them Up
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking to burnish your resume for that executive job offering, you need to make sure you don't include some misconceptions, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners. Those
The Electricity GRID – How ITC Handled Demand In 2022, How ITC will Handle Power In The Future
NOVI - ITC Michigan President Simon Whitelocke provides a summary of what ITC-Holdings did to strengthen the power GRID in Michigan during 2022 and the electricity transmission company's plans to strengthen the GRID in 2023.
Breaking News
Associated Builders And Contractors To Host Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser To Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to host the 38th
France’s Energy Strategy Could Create Power For A Millenium
PARIS - As one of the world’s nuclear power pioneers, France has long recognized the
Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature
MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's
Michigan Seeks To Dismiss Legal Challenges From Enbridge For Closing Pipelines
LANSING - Attorneys for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the State’s Department of Natural Resources
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
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
New Recycling Method Could Eliminate Plastics Impact On Earth Health
WASHINGTON DC - Declining plastic recycling rates coupled with increased plastic pollution on the Earth’s surface
The Future Is Bright For Green Hydrogen
HOUSTON, Texas - Many oil majors and several governments around the world are betting big
Why Is Carbon Mining Necessary?
DETROIT - The world is steadily moving toward a future without carbon. A never-before-seen sense
Scientists Make Renewable Jet Fuel From Soil Bacteria
BERKELEY, Ca. - Recently, a team of researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have successfully
ProQuest Launches Online Idea Exchange For Librarians
ANN ARBOR – ProQuest has launched Idea Exchange aimed at librarians who use ProQuest’s OASISand LibCentral products. Current OASIS and
BullsEye To Provide VoIP Contact Centers For Non-Profit Radiothon Fundraisers
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom will be supporting radiothons for two Metro Detroit nonprofits organizations providing
New Organization Formed To Spur Growth In Southeastern Michigan
DETROIT - A new organization dedicated to spurring job growth in Southeastern Michigan has been launched
Winning Futures Offers Alumni Scholarships To Further Education, Career Goals
WARREN - Student Mentoring and Leadership skills development nonprofit, Winning Futures, is now accepting applications
Report: Industrial Hemp Market Poised For Huge Growth In 2022
FORT COLLINS, CO - Look for the industrial hemp market to continue to grow in
THC123 Provides Cannabis Companies With Job Placement Services
ANN ARBOR - If you are a cannabis business looking to find qualified employees you
Report: World Cannabis Market Size To Reach $129 Billion By 2028
DETROIT - The global cannabis market size is expected to reach $129 billion by 2028, exhibiting
Heartland Wins USDA Grant To Expand Research On Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Sequestration
DETROIT—Heartland Industries has won a three-year, $360,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources
Featured News
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green light to start selling recreational marijuana
Michigan Supreme Court Rules On $15 Minimum Wage Increase
The Michigan Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling on a minimum wage increase that will have a direct impact on
The Future of Michigan Manufacturing: IoT and AI Driving Industry 4.0
DETROIT – Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis we explore innovative approaches to smart manufacturing focusing on the integration of Internet
Michigan
The Latest Trend – Quiet Quitting
LANSING - Have you heard about the latest workplace trend? It’s called quiet quitting. It’s
LTU Offers Master’s Degree In Cardiovascular Perfusion
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering
Northwood Wins National Esports Program Of The Year
MIDLAND — Northwood University this week celebrated a historic milestone as the Timberwolves won Program
SBAM Survey: Higher Costs, Supply Shortages Hurting Michigan’s Small Businesses
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small
The Latest Trend – Quiet Quitting
LANSING - Have you heard about the latest workplace trend? It’s called quiet quitting. It’s
LTU Offers Master’s Degree In Cardiovascular Perfusion
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering
Northwood Wins National Esports Program Of The Year
MIDLAND — Northwood University this week celebrated a historic milestone as the Timberwolves won Program
SBAM Survey: Higher Costs, Supply Shortages Hurting Michigan’s Small Businesses
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small
Report: Industrial Hemp Market Poised For Huge Growth In 2022
FORT COLLINS, CO - Look for the industrial hemp market to continue to grow in
THC123 Provides Cannabis Companies With Job Placement Services
ANN ARBOR - If you are a cannabis business looking to find qualified employees you
Report: World Cannabis Market Size To Reach $129 Billion By 2028
DETROIT - The global cannabis market size is expected to reach $129 billion by 2028, exhibiting
Heartland Wins USDA Grant To Expand Research On Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Sequestration
DETROIT—Heartland Industries has won a three-year, $360,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources
Smoking Pot Purchased In Michigan Could Become Illegal Soon In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Ohio residents have long crossed the border into Michigan to buy recreational marijuana.
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Automation Alley 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Focus On Industry 4.0
TROY – Automation Alley, a statewide consortium of thousands of Michigan manufacturers, announced its 2026
Oceans To Produce Clean And Constant Power For The World
NEW YORK - The discovery that oceans will power the world is rather interesting. Thus
Advanced Technologies
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
Old Coal Power Plants Repurposed To Generate Clean Energy
NEW YORK - Across the United States, coal-fired power plants are shutting down for good. In the last twenty years, over
NASA Releases Picture Of Earth Taken By NOAA-21 Satellite
WASHINGTON DC - The vibrant turquoise seas of the Caribbean and a murky blanket of smog covering parts of Northern India are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Researchers Say It’ll Be Impossible To Control A Super-Intelligent Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - The idea of artificial intelligence overthrowing humankind has been talked about for decades, and in 2021, scientists delivered their verdict on whether we'd be able to control a high-level computer super-intelligence. The answer? Almost
Report: More Than 1 Million US Properties To Be Swallowed By The Sea By 2100
PRINCETON N.J. - By 2100 more than 1 million properties in 24 states and Washington DC worth more than $100 billion are projected to be at least partly submerged at high tide. By 2050, as
Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Adds Top Space Leaders To Space Summit Lineup
STERLING HEIGHTS - Join the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association for its annual North American Space Summit this October 2-4 in Traverse City and hear from some of the world’s most influential leaders in government and
Study: World On Brink Of Five Disastrous Climate Tipping Points
POTSDAM, Germany - The climate crisis has driven the world to the brink of multiple “disastrous” tipping points, according to a major study. It shows five dangerous tipping points may already have been passed due to the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
American Center For Mobility Enters EV Charging Partnership
YPSILANTI–The American Center for Mobility and the Charging Interface Initiative Inc. announced a new memorandum of
Lidar On A Chip Puts Self-Driving Cars In The Fast Lane
NEW YORK - Today, more than half of new cars are equipped with one or
Tesla Discounts Model S By $30,000, Model X By $41,000 To Gain EV Tax Credits
Tesla Inc.’s latest discounts will newly qualify one of its models for federal subsidies that Elon Musk said
Majority Of Drivers Prefer Driverless Technology
ANN ARBOR - While only a small percentage of drivers say they would be completely
Mcity Opens Amid Predictions It Will Usher In New Era Of Driverless Cars
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's Mcity, billed as the world's first controlled environment
Digital and Mobile
Toyota’s Acquisition Of Lyft’s Self-Driving Unit Bolsters Automation Ambitions
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp will acquire Lyft Inc's self-driving technology unit for $550 million,
Women in Defense Michigan Chapter Hosting Operation Warp Speed Director Whicker
DETROIT - WID-MI's monthly virtual program in May will feature Marion G. Whicker is the
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
Richard Stiennon With Russian Hacking Update
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, President Biden levied sanctions on a number of Russian
The Top 19 Security Predictions For 2019
OKEMOS - What will happen in the future? Technology is opening many new doors as we head
Justice Department Charges Chinese With Cybercrimes That Pose National Threat
WASHINGTON DC - The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese nationals with cybercrimes, citing the threat
2018: The Year Privacy Took Center Stage
OKEMOS - As widely predicted, anticipated and even celebrated (by some), the biggest cybersecurity stories
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
Business and Finance
Planning To Showcase Your Products At Trade Show? Airfoil Group CEO Provides Tips
ROYAL OAK - If your company plans to exhibit at a trade show this fall
MCWT Update: Kathleen Norton-Schock Recaps Summer Activities And Highlights Fall Events
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Council of Women In Technology Spokesperson Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her
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
gBETA Musictech Accelerator’s Detroit Applications Due September 8
DETROIT – gBETA, a free pre-accelerator program offered in Detroit since 2017, will operate a
Ready To Grow Your Business?
DETROIT - Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management
Study: Emotional Exhaustion Takes A Toll On Entrepreneurial Ventures
MUNCIE, Indiana - Emotional exhaustion caused by role ambiguity and work-family conflicts can lead many
Report: 30 Percent Of Workers leave Jobs That Do Not Offer Flexible Options
BOULDER, CO. - 30 percent of workers have reported leaving a job because it did
Report: Industrial Hemp Market Poised For Huge Growth In 2022
FORT COLLINS, CO - Look for the industrial hemp market to continue to grow in
THC123 Provides Cannabis Companies With Job Placement Services
ANN ARBOR - If you are a cannabis business looking to find qualified employees you
Report: World Cannabis Market Size To Reach $129 Billion By 2028
DETROIT - The global cannabis market size is expected to reach $129 billion by 2028, exhibiting
Heartland Wins USDA Grant To Expand Research On Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Sequestration
DETROIT—Heartland Industries has won a three-year, $360,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources
