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$237 Million Available From MEDC To Help Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING - In early June, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that Michigan has been approved for up to $237 Million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding from
Not To Worry – Low Flying Helicopters Are ITC Holdings Power Line Inspection Flights
ANN ARBOR - If you see helicopters flying low over high voltage electricity transmission lines owned by ITC-Holdings, don't worry. It's all part of the twice yearly inspection ITC does to make sure no vegetation
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Now Dunegrass hopes to make its dispensaries part of its effort to generate cannabis tourism way up north.
Breaking News
With Ohio Legal Cannabis Sales Firing Up, Has Michigan Sales Plateaued?
LANSING — Has Michigan hit its weed ceiling? Michigan recently hit a high water mark:
Exxon Mobil’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project for America’s Clean Energy Future
NEW YORK – Exxon Mobil, a global energy leader, is making a significant stride towards
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
Dormant Palisades Nuclear Plant Could Be Reactivated To Provide 5 Percent of Michigan’s Energy Needs
DETROIT - A company that tears down closed nuclear power plants wants to do in
Tech Trends With Keith Brophy April 27 Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Join West Michigan Tech Talent on April 27 in Grand Rapids for
Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions
LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on
Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Reveals Top Four Finalists
DETROIT - The public has cast their votes and after a tight race, the Comerica
Scientists Accidentally Stumble On ‘Holy Grail’ Of Batteries For Electric Vehicles
PHILADELPHIA - Scientists have come across an unexpected way to commercialize a breakthrough form of
Energy Waste Reduction Saves Michigan More Than $1.3 Billion
LANSING - Energy waste reduction programs saved the state almost 1.6 million megawatt hours (MWh)
Utility Energy, Home Energy Marketplace To Grow By 15 Percent CAGR By 2030
BOUNDER, CO.– According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, utility energy marketplace revenue, in
EV Start-up Progress Report: Who Will Make It and Who Won’t
DETROIT - Tesla and legacy automakers are building the EV revolution, but does it leave
U-M To Offer Online Master’s Degrees In Applied Data, Public Health, Construction Management
ANN ARBOR - Online learners may soon have three new University of Michigan master's degree
AT&T Offering 1 Gig Fiber Connections In Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western
LAFCU Investment In Autobooks Provides Business Owners With Software To Better Manage Funds
LANSING - LAFCU’s investment in Autobooks, a Detroit-based financial technology company, has paved the way
AxleTech Ads CFO, VP Program Management
TROY – AxleTech, a leading powertrain technology company for heavy-duty vehicles announced two new additions
Jamie Lowell Discusses Jazz Cabbage Cafe – Provides Cannabis Political News Updates
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Lowell, co-host of Jazz Cabbage Cafe, joins Four20Post to talk about
Cannabis Grow, Processing Center Coming To Madison Heights
SAN DIEGO—Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. announced the closing of its $6.2 million purchase of property
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Workgroup To Discuss Licensing, Taxes
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has scheduled on Sept. 21 a workgroup to discuss
Rick Thompson With Four20Post Cannabis News
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson of JazzCabbageCafe fame provides hot Cannabis headlines from across the
Featured News
Ann Arbor Dioxane Pollution Plume From Gelman Sciences Named Superfund Site By EPA
ANN ARBOR - Some 40 years after it was first discovered, a plume of toxic pollution covering a large swath of
New Treatment Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Within a Month
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cancer treatments have come a long way since the disease's discovery. Despite these exciting advancements, there is
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that demands utility companies provide 100% renewable
Michigan
USAA Gives GreenPath $1 Million Grant To Help Military Families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was
Davco To Invest $3.5 Million In EV Components Unit, Create 20 Jobs
SALINE—Officials at the Davco business unit of Southfield-based Clarience Technologies announced that the company would
OneStream Tops $200 Million In Annual Revenue
BIRMINGHAM—OneStream Solutions, developers of corporate performance management software and services, announced that it had achieved
A First – Toyota Set To Dethrone GM As Leader In US Auto Sales
NEW YORK - Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for
USAA Gives GreenPath $1 Million Grant To Help Military Families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was
Davco To Invest $3.5 Million In EV Components Unit, Create 20 Jobs
SALINE—Officials at the Davco business unit of Southfield-based Clarience Technologies announced that the company would
OneStream Tops $200 Million In Annual Revenue
BIRMINGHAM—OneStream Solutions, developers of corporate performance management software and services, announced that it had achieved
A First – Toyota Set To Dethrone GM As Leader In US Auto Sales
NEW YORK - Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for
Jamie Lowell Discusses Jazz Cabbage Cafe – Provides Cannabis Political News Updates
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Lowell, co-host of Jazz Cabbage Cafe, joins Four20Post to talk about
Cannabis Grow, Processing Center Coming To Madison Heights
SAN DIEGO—Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. announced the closing of its $6.2 million purchase of property
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Workgroup To Discuss Licensing, Taxes
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has scheduled on Sept. 21 a workgroup to discuss
Rick Thompson With Four20Post Cannabis News
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson of JazzCabbageCafe fame provides hot Cannabis headlines from across the
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Artificial Intellience Now Must-Have In Executive Job Search
DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence has become a must-have for everything including executive job searches, says
Harvard Astronomer Contends On CNN That Interstellar Object Could Be Alien Craft
BOSTON - A Harvard astronomer explained why an unidentified object detected this summer could potentially be
Report: America’s Top 10 UFO Hotspots
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just love a good extraterrestrial mystery, there’s no
Advanced Technologies
New Energy Storage System Is More Efficient And Potentially Transformative
DETROIT - Every technology that runs our world requires energy on demand. Energy must be stored and made available in order
Report: Service Robots Set To Revolutionize Various Industries
NEW YORK - The service robotics industry has grown quickly in recent years, spurred on by advances in robotics technology and
Cheaper Hydrogen Fuel Cell Invented – Enabling Better Green Energy Options
LONDON - Imperial researchers have developed a new hydrogen fuel cell that uses iron instead of rare and costly platinum, enabling
Tidal Turbine Generates As Much Power As 12 Solar Panels
MONTREAL, Canada - A renewable energies company dubbed Idenergie has unveiled a new hydrokinetic design turbine that harnesses power from flowing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MSU Medical Society Awarded $200,000 Grant From Kellogg Foundation For Health Equity Initiative
EAST LANSING – Working to bolster its commitment to advancing equity across all aspects of the health care system, the Michigan State Medical Society is set to begin on Partnering to Advance Health Equity—a new
DTE, Lyft Partner To Make Electric Vehicles More Accessible
DETROIT— DTE Energy, a clean energy leader in Michigan, announced a partnership with Lyft to incentivize drivers in its electric service territory who purchase or lease an electric vehicle for use on the Lyft network.
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent of household income taking care of loved ones. Caring for family members has always
GVSU, Samaritas Partner To Develop Intensive Seniors Immersive Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley's College of Health Professions has partnered with Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids to develop an immersive program where students will interact with seniors on a daily basis. This pilot
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
What’s Michigan Doing To Support Mobility and Electrification?
LANSING - Charlie Tyson who runs the office of Future Mobility and Electrification from the
1 Million Passenger EVs Registered In Europe During First Quarter Of 2023
LONDON, UK - Europe is rapidly emerging as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption
Michigan Legislature Approves $175 Million State Subsidy To Build EV Battery Plant
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers narrowly gave final legislative approval Thursday for $175 million in state
Digital and Mobile
Getting A Properly Educated Workforce Is Vital For Michigan’s Future
DETROIT - This past summer I had the honor of being asked to join a
Cyberattack Triggered Global shutdowns For Steelcase, Potential To Delayed Shipments
GRAND RAPIDS — A recent cyberattack caused global operations for office furniture manufacturer Steelcase Inc. to shut
FBI: Hackers Stole Source Code From US Government Agencies, Private Companies
SAN FRANCISCO - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has sent out a security alert warning
Survey: Companies 3 Times More Willing to Hire Remote Workers Anywhere in US or World
NEW YORK - With remote work becoming the new normal for many, more companies are
Ben-Gurion University Researchers Develop Software To Enhance Facial Recognition For Security, Augmented Reality
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that
Russian Twitter Bots Keep Up Attack After Florida Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO - After Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, thousands
Cybercrime Hurting Businesses To Tune Of $600 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO - A report Wednesday says cybercrime may now be costing businesses worldwide as
IoT Cybersecurity – Caston Thomas From InterWorks Explains The Ins And Outs
ROYAL OAK - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks Technology, has taken the lead on developing
Business and Finance
Hatch Detroit Names Five Semifinalists For $100,000 Contest
DETROIT – The first round of votes are in and after a tight race Hatch
5×5 Night In Person At Start Garden In Grand Rapids June 28
GRAND RAPIDS - Entrepreneur incubator Start Garden is hosting a live in person 5 X
Survey: Accounting, Computer And IT, Writing Some Of Hottest Remote Jobs
BOULDER, CO. - According to recent reports, it’s estimated there will be 90 million freelancers
Meet The Five TechTown Retail Boot Camp Winners
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit celebrated the hustle and hard work of 15 Retail Boot Camp
MISBDC New State Director Collins Talks Helping Michigan’s Small Businesses Grow
ROYAL OAK - J.D. Collins, the new State Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center,
Michigan Marijuana Report To Cover Business Of Cannabis Sales In Michigan
ROYAL OAK - Long time media personality Dan Keelan announces on M2 TechCast that he's
Inductive Intelligence To Represent Michigan AT SBDC Client Showcase In DC
GRAND RAPIDS – Inductive Intelligence, nominated by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, has been
Michigan Angel Fund Portfolio Includes 4 Women-Founded Technology Companies
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund has invested in four women-founded technology companies -
Jamie Lowell Discusses Jazz Cabbage Cafe – Provides Cannabis Political News Updates
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Lowell, co-host of Jazz Cabbage Cafe, joins Four20Post to talk about
Cannabis Grow, Processing Center Coming To Madison Heights
SAN DIEGO—Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. announced the closing of its $6.2 million purchase of property
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Workgroup To Discuss Licensing, Taxes
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has scheduled on Sept. 21 a workgroup to discuss
Rick Thompson With Four20Post Cannabis News
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson of JazzCabbageCafe fame provides hot Cannabis headlines from across the
