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Tech Entrepreneur Turns Movie Producer With Latest Film 18 1/2 Minutes
BIRMINGHAM - Long-time Detroit area technology entrepreneur Tel Ganesan has expanded his Kyyba tech business into Kyyba Films. On June 3 in Birmingham, he is hosting the hometown debut of his latest film, 18 1/2
VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains
ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying the vulnerabilities in VMware Workspace ONE Access (Access), VMware Identity Manager (vIDM), VMware vRealize Automation (vRA), VMware Cloud Foundation, and
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible Tokens, aka NFTs, are and what they mean for the future of finance and accounting. Electronic permanent records on the
Breaking News
U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast.
US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has successfully completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions
Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR - Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
MPSC Approves Larger Power Outage Credits, New Standards For Electric Grid
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today gave final approval to a series of
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
MSUFCU’s Reseda Group Invests $8 Million In Four Fintech Startups
EAST LANSING–Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union, announced
Tesla Could Get 15 Percent Bump In Range From New Batteries
DETROIT - Tesla has spent several years hyping its next-generation batteries and it appears that
China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Fusion Reactor Could Help Unlock Nearly Limitless Clean Energy
BEIJING, China - China's "artificial sun" has set a new world record after superheating a
Report: Last Seven Years Hottest On Record
LONDON, England – The European climate agency Copernicus reported that the last seven years were
Ford To Double Production Of Electric F-150
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced plans to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightningpickup
Saphetor, Genomenon Agree To Share Genomic Variant Data Between Platforms
ANN ARBOR - Saphetor S.A., a precision medicine analysis company and Genomenon Inc., a genomic
LIFT Names Interim Executive Director
DETROIT – LIFT, or Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, announced this week that Chris Conrardy has
Automation Alley Features National Association Of Manufacturers Tour Feb. 12
TROY - Join Automation Alley for the official launch of the National Association of Manufacturers’
MSP Trivalent Group Promotes Two To Vice President
GRANDVILLE - Managed Service Provider has named two long-time employees Vice Presidents to Business Development
Four20Post: Cannabis Updates From Cooper, Thompson: Virtual Benzina Conference, COVID Impact On Cannabis Jobs
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post live Aug. 5 at 1 pm, Rick Thompson from Jazz
FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products
WASHINGTON DC - Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
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DTE Seeks Proposals To Build New Renewable Energy Projects
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced the company is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects totaling approximately 1,075 megawatts to support DTE
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated millions of dollars in illicit pot
AI Can Solve A Key Problem In The Quest For Near-Limitless Clean Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to
Michigan
Cooper Standard Announces Global Leadership Changes
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components,
Survey: 97 Percent Of Workers Want Some Form Of Remote Work
BOULDER, CO – According to a FlexJobs survey, 97 percent of workers want some form
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150,000 NEI Grant To Support Small Manufacturers In Wayne County
SOUTHFIELD—The New Economy Initiative has made a $150,000 grant to the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence
Future of STEM Scholars Initiative To Fund 1000 Scholars Through 2025
WASHINGTON - Partners in the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative announced an ambitious goal to expand
Cooper Standard Announces Global Leadership Changes
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components,
Survey: 97 Percent Of Workers Want Some Form Of Remote Work
BOULDER, CO – According to a FlexJobs survey, 97 percent of workers want some form
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150,000 NEI Grant To Support Small Manufacturers In Wayne County
SOUTHFIELD—The New Economy Initiative has made a $150,000 grant to the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence
Future of STEM Scholars Initiative To Fund 1000 Scholars Through 2025
WASHINGTON - Partners in the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative announced an ambitious goal to expand
Four20Post: Cannabis Updates From Cooper, Thompson: Virtual Benzina Conference, COVID Impact On Cannabis Jobs
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post live Aug. 5 at 1 pm, Rick Thompson from Jazz
FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products
WASHINGTON DC - Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
Tariffs Rock Auto Industry Driving Up Prices For US Consumers
DETROIT - President Trump said he launched his tariff program to force US and foreign
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Upgrades That Separate a Street Build From a Real Off-Road Vehicle
Off-road vehicles are designed with purpose: to perform where paved roads end and terrain turns
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Advanced Technologies
SME Names Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer
SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz
Northwood VP To Serve On Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Board
MIDLAND – Northwood University is pleased to announce its provost and academic vice president has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s
123NET Continues Home Internet Rollout to Detroit University District
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET, best known as a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider for Michigan businesses, continues its residential
Workforce Strategies For Manufacturers April 14
GRABD RAPIDS - In the second of three webinars from The Right Place, The Center-West and MiBiz, learn how manufacturers are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Summer Pandemic Outlook With Epidemiologist Fred Brown
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides guidance for spring and summer events for those who want to protect themselves from catching COVID and its various mutations. You can view all past video interviews at
Automakers Have Until 2026 To Incorporate Breathalyzers Into Vehicles
DETROIT - The Infrastructure Bill that passed Congress last fall contains a few stipulations in it that will affect the way you use your car. One is that rear-seat reminders will become standard to help
E.P.A. Targets Buses, Delivery Vans, Tractor-Trailers, To Tighten Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday proposed strict new limits on pollution from buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and other heavy trucks — the first time in more than 20 years that tailpipe standards have
UN Climate Report Paints Terrifying Picture Of Global Warming Now And In The Future
NEW YORK - The United Nations’s climate science panel issued a report on Monday detailing both the impacts of climate change and potential adaptation measures society can take to mitigate the damage. The report warned
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Automakers Are Gearing Up To Get Ahead Of EV And Hydrogen Trends
DETROIT - The automakers are gearing up to produce new electric and hydrogen fuel cell
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
CerebrumX Gets Investment From BlackBerry Ivy Innovation Fund For Auto Info
NOVI–CerebrumX Lab Inc. an automotive data services and product provider, has announced a strategic investment
Toyota Plans Plug-In Hybrid With 120 Mile Range
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota has just launched a fifth-generation Prius whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed
Digital and Mobile
Election CyberSecurity – Can The Election Machines Get Hacked?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Mike Brennan and Matt
Michigan 16th Most State Affected By Cybercrime
WASHINGTON DC - Cybercrime is a massive global industry, reaching $3.5 billion in damages from
Lapeer County Launches New Effort To Expand Broadband Access
LAPEER—The Lapeer County Broadband Committee has launched a new initiative to expand and improve high-speed
Notre Dame Prep, Okemos, Canton Win High School Cyber Challenge
ANN ARBOR—High school teams from across Michigan competed virtually in the finals of the Governor’s
Alphabet Parent Google Launches Machine Learning Platform To Thwart Hackers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has launched a machine learning
Latest Cybersecurity Threats Can Steal Your Password And Give Hackers Access To Your Computer Network
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined us on M2 TechCast to scare the
Google Dumps 60 Apps Containing Hidden Pornographic Malware Aimed At Kids
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google removed roughly 60 apps that contained hidden pornographic malware from its Play
Williams Named Cybersecurity Team Project Manager At Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
PLYMOUTH – Jeff Williams has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center cybersecurity team as Program
Business and Finance
Tech Entrepreneur Turns Movie Producer With Latest Film 18 1/2 Minutes
BIRMINGHAM - Long-time Detroit area technology entrepreneur Tel Ganesan has expanded his Kyyba tech business
Grand Rapids Entrepreneurs Launch Streaming Video And Live Meeting Lab
GRAND RAPIDS - Three area entrepreneurs have launched a new high-tech production space to meet
Zapier Report: The Future Of Work
DETROIT - The pandemic changed the way we work, and as the work-from-home lifestyle became
Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love
DETROIT – Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love Crawford may be best-known
Applications Open For DTX Launch Detroit College Tech Accelerator
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit is offering Michigan college students and recent graduates the opportunity
Genomenon Completes $2.5 Million Financing Round
ANN ARBOR — Genomenon announced that it has completed a $2.5 million equity financing round.
Medical Device Manufacturer Closes $8 Million Series C Round
KALAMAZOO - Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions LLC, the developer of a device to improve patient safety during
Shoptelligence Founder Khoury Talks AI-Interactive Style Platform
ROYAL OAK - Laura Khoury, CEO of Shoptelligence, explains her style discovery platform, which added
Four20Post: Cannabis Updates From Cooper, Thompson: Virtual Benzina Conference, COVID Impact On Cannabis Jobs
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post live Aug. 5 at 1 pm, Rick Thompson from Jazz
FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products
WASHINGTON DC - Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
