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Grand Valley State University Cannabis Tourism Classes Filling Rapidly
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University in West Michigan has expanded its Cannabis Tourism and Hospitality curriculum and the fall classes are filling up fast, John Lipford from GVSU says in this video interview. It’s another
LapLok Laptop Security Device Crowd Funding Campaign
DETROIT - Metro Detroit entrepreneur Ryan Angott and his father Paul have spent about $300,000 developing a physical security device called LapLok that he says will prevent thieves from stealing your laptop when you're working
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Update with Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology - MCTW.Org - is hosting several summer computer camps for grade-school girls as well as its annual golf outing on July 25 at the Indianwood
Breaking News
Study Pushes For 52 Billion Solar Panels On Roads Across The Country
DETROIT - The problems such as climate change, the exhaustion of conventional energy resources, and
Ohio House Speaker Huffman Has Change Of Heart On Changing Pot Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he
Michigan Eclipses $10 Billion In Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Since Went Legal In 2019
LANSING - Michigan licensed retailers sold $264.7 million in adult-legal cannabis in December pushing Michigan
DEA Fails To Release Annual Report Highlighting Marijuana Seizures, Arrest Totals
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration failed to publicly provide reporting data in 2024
Michigan iGaming Posts Record Revenues In 2023
LANSING - Total iGaming and sports betting gross receipts for 2023 hit a record $2.3
Product Review: Ray’s Infused Lemonade
LANSING - Infused beverages are big in many states where adult-use cannabis is legal. Now
Michigan December Cannabis Sales Nearly Top $280 Million, $3.08 Billion For 2023
LANSING - Michigan December cannabis sales totaled $279.9 million, up 7.5 percent from November and
Harriet Tubman Face On $20 Bill Delayed Until 2030
WASHINGTON DC - Federal authorities have floated plans since 2016 to put Harriet Tubman on
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
Shyft Group To Unveil Electric Delivery Vehicle In March
NOVI - The Shyft Group announced it will reveal its all-new electric delivery vehicle on
Pure Michigan Wins Three Awards From Hospitality Sales, Marketing Association
LANSING - Pure Michigan was recognized by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Tuesday
New Online Order System Streamlines Event Services in Cobo Center
DETROIT - Cobo Center has launched a newly redesigned exhibitor and conference services online ordering
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
MDARD Awards Rural Grants to Support Infrastructure, Sustainability of Land-Based Industries
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has awarded 20 Rural Development Fund Grants
420Post Live: Back Story On MRA Cannabis Testing Changes
ANN ARBOR - On 420Post TV Wednesday Lev Spivak and Ben Rosman, the co-owners of
November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was
MRA Social Equity Program Virtual February Business Resource Workshop Feb. 4
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for
Featured News
June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with a scramble June 3 at Orchard
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Cybersecurity Needs In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s fifth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the growing cybersecurity risks faced
Dokidokon 2024 To Transform Kalamazoo Into Anime, Gaming Playground
KALAMAZOO – Dokidokon, a celebration of anime, gaming, and all things nerd culture, returns to Kalamazoo July 19 to 21, and
Michigan
Altair Enlighten Award Open for Submission
TROY - Altair announced the 2022 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. In its
Groundspeed Expands Leadership Team, Doubles Number Of Insurance Carriers
ANN ARBOR – Groundspeed has hired three key executives in the past few months: Vishal
LAFCU Accepting Entries For 2022 Write To Educate Scholarship Essay Contest
LANSING — LAFCU is now accepting entries for its unique 2022 Write to Educate Essay
EV Charging Startup Expanding Into Training Green Power Workers
DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging
Altair Enlighten Award Open for Submission
TROY - Altair announced the 2022 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. In its
Groundspeed Expands Leadership Team, Doubles Number Of Insurance Carriers
ANN ARBOR – Groundspeed has hired three key executives in the past few months: Vishal
LAFCU Accepting Entries For 2022 Write To Educate Scholarship Essay Contest
LANSING — LAFCU is now accepting entries for its unique 2022 Write to Educate Essay
EV Charging Startup Expanding Into Training Green Power Workers
DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging
MDARD Awards Rural Grants to Support Infrastructure, Sustainability of Land-Based Industries
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has awarded 20 Rural Development Fund Grants
420Post Live: Back Story On MRA Cannabis Testing Changes
ANN ARBOR - On 420Post TV Wednesday Lev Spivak and Ben Rosman, the co-owners of
November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was
MRA Social Equity Program Virtual February Business Resource Workshop Feb. 4
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for
Ohio Lawmakers Seek Compromise On Restrictions For Intoxicating Hemp Products
COLUMBUS —Ohio lawmakers are eyeing a quick and permanent legislative fix to the oft-criticized unregulated
MCWT Supporters Raise Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Women On Tech Programs, Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation hosted its 17th annual signature
If You Want Top CIO Job, You Need To Be Proficient At Artificial Intelligence
ANN ARBOR - If you are looking for a senior level job in Information Technology
Detroit Metro Airport Among 40 Nationwide That Will Face Flight Reductions Due To Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - If you're planning on flying for Thanksgiving, you may want to review your
Advanced Technologies
Toyota Demos Prototype Cartridge To Make Hydrogen For Vehicles Portable
TOKYO, Japan - One of the myriad issues with hydrogen as a clean energy source is infrastructure, as it's very expensive to
Workforce Strategies for Manufacturers Wednesday, June 8
GRAND RAPIDS - In the final webinar of the series with The Right Place, the Center-West, and MiBiz, we will focus
Special Crystals Generate 1,000 Times More Voltage From Solar Cells
HALLE-WITTENBERG, Germany - The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can be increased by a factor of 1,000 if three different materials
Limitless Electric Power By The End Of Decade Now Possible
LONDON, UK - Scientists have been scrambling to crack the code to harness nuclear fusion, which has been hailed as a “holy
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair
GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job
Antrum Wins Indoor Air Quality Award With Tech Developed By GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS - Antrum, a sensor technology company specializing in Indoor Air Quality monitoring solutions for commercial HVAC systems, won a 2022 AHR Expo Innovation Award with technology developed by engineers at Grand Valley State
Genomenon Raises $20 Million Series B Financing To Expand AI-Powered Genomic Data
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon Thursday announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round. The funds will expand the company’s commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub, which serves genetic testing
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Gets $9.2 Billion DOE Loan To Build 3 EV Factories
DEARBORN - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be giving Ford
Chinese EVs Lead The World, Rivaling Tesla
SHANGHAI — When Shanghai held its international auto show this spring, the world’s biggest names
Solar Panel-Powered Vehicles Provide “5,700 Miles Free Each Year”
DETROIT - With the increasing number of people buying electric vehicles very year, many have
Porsche Plans To Keep Internal Combustion Alive With e-Fuels
BERLIN, Germany - While most manufacturers are set to go fully or mostly electric by
Digital and Mobile
Michigan CyberPatriot Program Seeks Professional Mentors For Students
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who runs the Michigan CyberPatriot program, said the 13 chapters
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
What To Do When Your Smartphone Tells You A Ballistic Missile Is Headed Your Way
HONOLULU, Hawaii - In mid-January Hawaiian residents and visitors received a text that warned a
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
Business and Finance
Fast EV Charging Using Natural Gas Offered By Entrepreneur Stevan Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Serial entrepreneur Stevan Bratic, owner of Bratic Enterprises, has developed an electric
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Ann Arbor SPARK Awards $200,000 During Invest360 Pitch Competition
ANN ARBOR - As part of its a2Tech360 week-long series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK
$813,000 Federal Grant Supports NextCycle Michigan Entrepreneurship
SOUTHFIELD—An $813,330 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant will boost Michigan’s circular economy through the
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
MDARD Awards Rural Grants to Support Infrastructure, Sustainability of Land-Based Industries
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has awarded 20 Rural Development Fund Grants
420Post Live: Back Story On MRA Cannabis Testing Changes
ANN ARBOR - On 420Post TV Wednesday Lev Spivak and Ben Rosman, the co-owners of
November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was
MRA Social Equity Program Virtual February Business Resource Workshop Feb. 4
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced the date, time, and location for
