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C3 Summit Aug 25 Hosted By LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Focus On Cleantech
SOUTHFIELD - The C3 Summit, powered by the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, showcases industry leaders and delivers details on the changing landscape of cleantech innovation and funding opportunities. It will take place from
Andrew Brisbo Leaving CRA: Rick Thompson Provides Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer's office announced that Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo was taking a new position at Michigan LARA as Director Of Construction Codes. The surprise move is analyzed
Rehmann Offers Back Office Help For Businesses In Michigan, Including Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - Rehmann is more than just a big accounting company, they also offer back office assistance for businesses in all categories, including those working in the adult-use and legal cannabis sector of Michigan.
Breaking News
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
State Launches Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator
DETROIT – The State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Automation Alley Announces Year-Long Format For Integr8 Event
TROY – Integr8, the annual Industry 4.0 conference hosted by Automation Alley, is shifting from
22 State Attorneys General Call On Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill That’s Heading To Senate Floor
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general, including Michigan AG Dana Nessel,
Every Phone And TV In US Set To Temporarily Blackout October 4
WASHINGTON - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of
Michigan Cannabis Pioneer Rick Thompson Passes, Business Partner Jamie Lowell Provides Video Tribute
FLINT - Rick Thompson, one of the founding lights in cannabis legalization in Michigan, was
Michigan’s Climate Plan Provides Roadmap To 52 Percent Emissions Reductions By 2030
LANSING - Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Advanced Energy Economy applauded Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s
Energy Shift Creates World’s Largest Batteries
LUDINGTON— Sprawled like a gigantic swimming pool atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan is an
Lattice Arrangement Of Crystals Generates 1,000 Times More Electricity From Solar Cells
DETROIT - The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can be increased by a factor of
Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit River Coalition Host Earth Day Mixed Media Art Exhibit
DETROIT – The Belle Isle Conservancy and Detroit River Coalition are joining forces this Earth
Rehmann’s Trivalent Group Ranked Among Top 100 Global MSPs
GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group - recently acquired by Rehmann - ranks among the world’s 501
Comcast Increases Download Speeds For Xfinity! Internet Connections
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is increasing download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier, jumping from
123Net Cloud Connect Service Links Businesses with Top Cloud Service Providers
DETROIT - 123Net, host of the Detroit Internet Exchange, is providing high-speed connections between businesses
U-M Researchers Create World’s Smallest Computer
ANN ARBOR - IBM’s announcement that they had produced the world’s smallest computer back in
MRA Social Equity Education and Outreach Session March 11: License Types Needed For Operations
LANSING - The MRA social equity education and outreach session March 11 will be brought
MRA Reminds Applicants Of March 1 License Eligibility Changes
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency Friday issued a reminder that, beginning March 1, applicants
420Post: Michigan’s 2 Microbusiness Licensees Explain The Ins And Outs Of Entrepreneurial Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - A Michigan microbusiness license allows the holder to grow up to 150 plants,
MRA’s Social Equity Program Announces February Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Our Cannabis
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is announcing the date, time, and location for
Featured News
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced Thursday the Ann Arbor Green Business
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off the most severe classification of Schedule
SETI Scientist Says Announcement Of Alien Life Could Be Imminent
One of the world's foremost experts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) believes that with the help of the James Webb
Michigan
Biden Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access To Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden Administration announced impactful reforms to the Small Business Administration's Community
Small Business Owners Are Feeling the Impact of Inflation, Yet Remain Optimistic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a big jump in concern for inflation small business owners
Renaissance Venture Capital Helps Raise $2.3 Billion For 78 Michigan Companies
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital has helped attract $2.3 billion in investments for 78
Northwood University Launches Complimentary Online Lesson Promoting Free-Market Economics
MIDLAND – As Northwood University celebrates its Founder's Day today, the Michigan university announces the
Biden Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access To Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden Administration announced impactful reforms to the Small Business Administration's Community
Small Business Owners Are Feeling the Impact of Inflation, Yet Remain Optimistic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a big jump in concern for inflation small business owners
Renaissance Venture Capital Helps Raise $2.3 Billion For 78 Michigan Companies
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital has helped attract $2.3 billion in investments for 78
Northwood University Launches Complimentary Online Lesson Promoting Free-Market Economics
MIDLAND – As Northwood University celebrates its Founder's Day today, the Michigan university announces the
MRA Social Equity Education and Outreach Session March 11: License Types Needed For Operations
LANSING - The MRA social equity education and outreach session March 11 will be brought
MRA Reminds Applicants Of March 1 License Eligibility Changes
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency Friday issued a reminder that, beginning March 1, applicants
420Post: Michigan’s 2 Microbusiness Licensees Explain The Ins And Outs Of Entrepreneurial Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - A Michigan microbusiness license allows the holder to grow up to 150 plants,
MRA’s Social Equity Program Announces February Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Our Cannabis
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is announcing the date, time, and location for
Hyundai Will Be First Hybrid Without Gasoline
KOREA - Hyundai will soon be adding a new vehicle to its lineup, and it’s
CryptoMiningFirm Allows XRP Holders to Earn $17,969 Daily – CryptoMiningFirm Launches XRP Mining Contracts
Recent on-chain data shows that a single institutional address purchased 60 million XRP in a
Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open By Year’s End
LOUSVILLE - Kentucky's governor says the commonwealth's medical marijuana program is moving forward. Gov. Andy
LTU New Programs, Astemo Regional Headquarters, Environmentalists Opposed To Palisades Restart
On MITech TV Sept. 8, Christopher L. Stefani, LTU chief of staff, updates the latest
Advanced Technologies
An Operational Sand Battery Can Store Electricity For Months
LONDON, England - A team of researchers from Finland has set up the world's first commercial-scale 'sand battery' that be used
Solar-Powered Device Can Suck Carbon Dioxide Out Of Atmosphere
SYDNEY, Australia - A solar-powered device capable of sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere just secured a $700,000 contract to move
Windows Could Become Active Solar Panels
DETROIT - An emerging technology will allow skyscrapers to generate their own power has taken another step forward, with researchers in
It’s Not Too Late To Learn About Cryptocurrencies
DETROIT - Every time the crypto market is in the news for any reason, there is a discussion about whether it’s
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
The Future Of Desalination: Using A Teflon-Like Membrane To Purify Water
DETROIT - Water scarcity is a growing problem around the globe. In Africa alone, it is estimated that about 230 million people will face water shortages by 2025, with up to 460 million living in
Every Patient In Experimental Drug Trial Saw Their Cancer Disappear
NEW YORK - In what appears to be a very promising breakthrough for the treatment of rectal cancer, a small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their
Health Benefits Key To Addressing The Great Resignation
LANSING - As millions of U.S. employees voluntarily resign and employers desperately scramble to find workers, a new survey suggests employee health strategy may be a key ingredient to keeping employees well and at work.
Energy Breakthrough: Thermonuclear Reactor Replicates Sun’s Limitless Energy
BOSTON - Scientists have been working feverishly to decipher the process that would allow them to harness nuclear fusion, which is considered to be the “holy grail” of energy sources. One of the most difficult
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Invests $60 Million In California Battery Materials Maker Mitra Chem
DETROIT - General Motors is investing $60 million in a Silicon Valley-based battery materials company
GM Ready To Start Commercial Hydrogen Fuel Cell Deployment
DETROIT - A year and a half after first announcing its intention to move in
State Partners With Daimler And DTE Energy To Build Michigan’s Truck Stop Of The Future
LANSING – The State of Michigan announced a new, real-world prototype program known as the
Stellantis Won’t Ship Gas-Powered Cars To 14 States Unless Customer Orders One
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis, the parent company behind the Jeep brand, has stopped shipping gas-powered cars and
Digital and Mobile
Signal vs. WhatsApp vs. Telegram: What To Know Before You Switch Messaging Apps
SAN FRANCISCO - If your choice of encrypted messaging app is a toss-up between Signal,
MacOS Big Sur 11.2 Beta 2 Removes Feature Letting Apple Apps Bypass Third-Party Firewalls, VPNs
CUPERTINO, Calif. - macOS Big Sur 11.2 beta 2, which was released yesterday, eliminates a feature that
Study: Pandemic Increases Streaming Video Usage – No End In Sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the
Digital Media Industry To Hit $292 Billion In 2021, 15 Percent Jump Year-To-Year
DETROIT - Recent years have witnessed a surge in the digital media industry, with Internet
Chrome Tweak Helps Keep Spectre Hackers Away
SAN FRANCISCO - By adding new compartmentalization technology, Google's Chromebrowser has taken a step to keep websites
Report: Google, Facebook Tricking Users Into Sharing Personal Information
SAN FRANCISCO - Google and Facebook are allegedly tricking European users into sharing more personal information than they
Cyber Risk Insurance – Does Your Company Have The Right Plan In Place?
LANSING - How does your company use technology in its day-to-day operations? If you are
Duo Security Names Welch President, COO
ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor cybersecurity products and services developer Duo Security has named
Business and Finance
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
Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Succeeded By Flanagan
ANN ARBOR — Long time SPARK senior executive Skip Simms retired effective Dec. 31, 2022,
Michigan Capital Network Adds New Executive to Leadership Team
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network, the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups
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,
IoT Tech Connect Panel: Getting Better Connected – Social Media Business Promotion Secrets Revealed
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean will moderate a panel discussion during
Benzinga, Skyhook In New Deal For Location Data
DETROIT—The Detroit-based financial information services provider Benzinga announced a collaboration with Skyhook, a consumer location
IoT Tech Connect Tracks Explained: IoT 101, Angel Investors, Social Media, Futuristic 3D Technology
ROYAL OAK – On M2 Techcast April 1 the focus is on the IoT Tech
StartupNation CEO Sloan To Help Judge China-Government Backed InnoSTARS Competition
DETROIT - Jeff Sloan, Co-Founder and CEO of StartupNation, has agreed to help judge the
MRA Social Equity Education and Outreach Session March 11: License Types Needed For Operations
LANSING - The MRA social equity education and outreach session March 11 will be brought
MRA Reminds Applicants Of March 1 License Eligibility Changes
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency Friday issued a reminder that, beginning March 1, applicants
420Post: Michigan’s 2 Microbusiness Licensees Explain The Ins And Outs Of Entrepreneurial Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - A Michigan microbusiness license allows the holder to grow up to 150 plants,
MRA’s Social Equity Program Announces February Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Our Cannabis
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) is announcing the date, time, and location for
































































