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Washtenaw Community College To Provide Free Classes To Amazon Workers
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College announced Aug. 24 it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to academic degrees and professional development courses. On
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
Breaking News
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2025 Winners
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners
Report: Trump’s Tariffs Will Increase Vehicle Prices From $4,000 To $10,000
LANSING - The US government, just hours before the asserted midnight effective date, released notices
Toyota To Change Slow EV Charge Times With Solid-State Batteries
TOKYO - When we talk about electric cars, two complaints always come to the fore:
Japan Builds Floating Solar Platform With More Than 50,000 Solar Panels
TOKYO - Every country wants to lead the renewable energy revolution, and Japan has already begun
Survey: West Michigan Economy Shows New Orders, Production Rising
GRAND RAPIDS - A survey of West Michigan businesses and managers conducted by a Grand
June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with
UM Forecast: Oakland County Economy Will See 1% Annual Job Growth Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - For Oakland County, most of the pandemic-fueled recession is in the rearview
Truck Purchasers May Qualify For Payment In $237.5 Million Class Action Settlement
TOKYO - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc. and Hino Motors Sales USA
68 Percent Of SMBs Say Gas Price Spikes Have Hurt Their Business
BOSTON, MA - Spikes in gas prices have already taken a toll on small business
Antarctic Ice Shelves Are Shattering. How Fast Will Seas Rise?
WASHINGTON DC - All scientist Erin Pettit could see when she looked at the satellite
Gates Backing Start-Up Behind Hydropanels That Make Water From Air
PHOENIX, Az. - They’re like solar panels, except instead of electricity, they produce water. Source
Deep Sea Wind Turbines Could Reverse An Unexpected Effect Of Climate Change
DETROIT - While they only cover seven percent of the ocean, they are estimated to
123Net Enhances Data Center Experience With Smart Hands
SOUTHFIELD - 123Net is now offering onsite, 24/7 Smart Hands services to clients that colocate
LLamasoft Named One Of 132 GM Suppliers Of The Year For 2017
ANN ARBOR – Supply chain Software developer LLamasoft announced it has been named a GM
$1 Million Omron Donation Creates Robotics, Human Factor Lab At UM-Dearborn
DEARBORN - A $1 million donation from Omron, a global leader in automation, will help
Osram Opto Semiconductors Offers 6 Infrared LEDs For Automotive Use
SUNNYVALE, CA. – Osram Opto Semiconductors has expanded its Oslon Black family with six new
Detroit CannaCon Preview Featuring Pot Brothers At Law
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 16 on Facebook, the team provided details on
Four20 Academy and Hero Project Support Michigan Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan explains the Hero Project that aims to provide funding for
Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
Featured News
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill in second from a compact station
Major Shift In Global Climate Patterns Unfolding, Federal Forecasters Say
NEW YORK - What had been a potent "super" El Niño is now officially over, federal forecasters announced Thursday. They also said
(18-26) Male Draft Registration: US House Passes Defense Bill
WASHINGTON DC – US House passes defense bill mandating 18-26 year-old men register for military draft. 1. When Did US House
Michigan
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
Survey: 77 Percent Of Biz Travelers, 64 Percent Of Workers Say Return To Biz Travel Important
WASHINGTON – A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel
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
Survey: 77 Percent Of Biz Travelers, 64 Percent Of Workers Say Return To Biz Travel Important
WASHINGTON – A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel
Detroit CannaCon Preview Featuring Pot Brothers At Law
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 16 on Facebook, the team provided details on
Four20 Academy and Hero Project Support Michigan Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan explains the Hero Project that aims to provide funding for
Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
Michigan Council Of Women Offering STEM Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women Offering STEM Programs for Young Women highlights how Michigan
AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer Internship – Zorp Video MVP
ANN ARBOR - Zorp Video is an innovation-driven platform that helps organizations capture, manage, and
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Michigan Minimum Wage Rising to $13.73 in 2026; Businesses, Workers Split on Impact
LANSING — Michigan’s minimum wage is set to increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour
Advanced Technologies
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
LG Buys Company That Makes User-Friendly Interactive Charging Stations
DETROIT - LG will acquire South Korean EV battery charger developer AppleMango, the conpany announced. LG will create "fully-featured" charging stations
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Ancient Namibian Stone Could Hold Key To Future Quantum Computers
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - A special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based quantum computers, which could solve long-held scientific mysteries, according to new research led
LTU’s Marburger STEM Center Message: STEM Careers Can Be Fun
SOUTHFIELD—As the 2021-22 academic year draws to a close, Lawrence Technological University’s Marburger STEM Center is celebrating another successful year of outreach in the STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts and architecture, and mathematics) to
Scientists Shatter Record For Sustained Fusion Reaction
LONDON, UK - Scientists in England have set a new record for the quantity of energy generated during a controlled, sustained fusion reaction. The creation of 59 megajoules of energy over five seconds at the Joint European
Breakthrough In Faster-Than-Sound Jet Engines
DETROIT - Almost 75 years ago, U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. Engineers have been pushing the boundaries of ultrafast flight ever since,
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
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what
Gary Baker Living The Dream on Shared Adventure Yacht In Florida
ANN ARBOR - Long-time Michigan technologist Gary Baker does several "part-time" technology jobs remotely from
TrialAssure Releases Latest Version Of Anonymize For Documents
CANTON – TrialAssure has released its latest version of Anonymize for Documents, including the functionality
Mobility Innovation In The Great Lakes – Alive and Well
DETROIT - Canada-United States Business Association is hosting a Great Lakes Automotive Outlook event Dec.
IoT Cybersecurity Attacks Getting Worse – But No One’s Listening
CANCUN, Mexico - There's a running joke regarding connected gadgets and the internet of things:
US Sanctions Russia For Election Interference, Cyberattacks
WASHINGTON DC - The White House has announced an array of sanctions against Russia for
IoT Cybersecurity Track At IoT TechConnect Focuses On Auto, Manufacturing, Medical Devices
ROYAL OAK - The Internet of Things will radically change the way we interact with
Report: Dark Caracal Malware Targets Smartphones To Harvest Personal Data
MEXICO CITY - Your smartphone probably knows more about you than you do. It knows
Business and Finance
Amway 2022 Sales Drop Due To Strong U.S. Dollar, Withdrawal From Russia
ADA — Direct-selling giant Amway Corp. reported a slight sales decline in 2022 from the prior year,
11 Golden Rules For Your First Trip Abroad As A Student
Detailed preparation is necessary for a comfortable trip, regardless of its destination and duration. Having
MCWT Announces Several New Initiatives To Get More Women In Tech
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock spokeswoman for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology is
Remote Work Is Poised to Devastate America’s Cities
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists
Michigan Council of Women In Technology, Diva Tech Talk: Norton-Schock Tells All
ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology and whom
U-M To Invest Up To $20 Million In Four UM Startups
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan will make a $2.75 million initial investment into four U-M
Pitch Club Michigan Partners With Michigan Angel Group
ANN ARBOR - Attendees and startups will get to network and mingle with a group
Introduction To Angel Investing – Is It For Me?
DETROIT - Great Lakes Angels Fund, managed by City Side Ventures, is promoting a seminar
Detroit CannaCon Preview Featuring Pot Brothers At Law
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 16 on Facebook, the team provided details on
Four20 Academy and Hero Project Support Michigan Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan explains the Hero Project that aims to provide funding for
Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy
Amazon Will No Longer Include Marijuana On Its Drug Screening Program
SEATTLE - Amazon in a brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana
