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MITechNews Editor Mike Brennan Talks Innovation With Jeff Sloan On WJR
DETROIT - On this segment of the Pre W.Smith show on WJR News Radio 760 Host Jeff Sloan gets the details from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan on what lands Michigan in 11th place for the
Former Michigan Gov Rick Snyder Has Joined A Cybersecurity Startup
ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder provides details on his latest company, SensCy, a cybersecurity start-up, launched July 25 to help small and medium-sized organizations through a high-tech, high-touch model. SensCy provides coaching
Bratic Energy Offers EV Charging Pods Not Connected To Electric Grid For Commercial Customers
BRIGHTON – Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage as consumers seek to break their dependence on expensive gasoline and also create a smaller carbon footprint. But can an electric grid that’s already strained under
Breaking News
Michigan Defense Expo April 8-10 In Warren
WARREN – The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter announced the 16th Annual Michigan Defense
A2ZERO Household Electronics Refurbishment And Recycling Event April 26
ANN ARBOR — The next A2ZERO Household Electronics Takeback event is set for Saturday, April
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain
SYDNEY, Australia - The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and
Clarification By DEA Expands Definition Of THC In Hemp To Include THCA
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has clarified the definition of THC in
Quebec GM Factory Key To Michigan’s Future Building Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors will build a new factory in Quebec, Canada, as part of
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,
State Prepares To Spend Tens Of Millions ON EV Charging Stations
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan electric vehicle registrations climbed nearly 60 percent over the past year,
WMSB: How Business Can Positively Impact Community Sustainability, Public Safety Through Collaboration
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will meet onMarch 14 at The Rapid
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
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
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
Featured News
(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 Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To $279.6 million, an increase of 13.7%
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government funding bill, thus exposing banks to
Michigan
Transition to Automation
DETROIT - The move from manual operations to levels of automation can be challenging. The
90 Michigan-Based Companies Win Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards
LANSING - After receiving over 550 nomination submissions, 90 small businesses from every corner of
Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions
NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
Transition to Automation
DETROIT - The move from manual operations to levels of automation can be challenging. The
90 Michigan-Based Companies Win Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards
LANSING - After receiving over 550 nomination submissions, 90 small businesses from every corner of
Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions
NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
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
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increased On New Year’s Day Producing Benefits For Workers, Pressure Points For Businesses
LANSING - Michigan’s minimum wage rose on Jan. 1, 2026, increasing from $12.48 to $13.73
Cleaning Up Business Finances In 2026
If your business finances feel like a junk drawer - receipts everywhere, mystery charges, and
Organizers Move to Overturn Ohio’s Marijuana Law as SB 56 Raises Red Flags for Dispensaries and Consumers
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates have launched a statewide campaign to overturn Senate Bill 56
Weak Dollar Reshapes Michigan’s Business Landscape Heading Into 2026
ANN ARBOR — The U.S. dollar’s steep decline in 2025—its worst annual performance in nearly
Advanced Technologies
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
Why Big Tech Is Pouring Money Into Carbon Removal
NEW YORK - The market for carbon removal is expanding rapidly, and private money is pouring in from tech companies seeking
Why Is Carbon Mining Necessary?
DETROIT - The world is steadily moving toward a future without carbon. A never-before-seen sense of environmental urgency is driving this
Electric Vehicles And Michigan, Theme of The ITC Energy Report
NOVI - Kwafo Adarkwa, Director of Public Affairs for ITC Holdings Corp, in the June edition of the ITC Energy Report,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
GVSU Gets $1 Million To Expand Medical Device Institute
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University received $1 million in federal appropriations to expand its applied Medical Device Institute (aMDI) and provide new technologies that will better serve the medical innovation industry while expanding
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
General Motors Outlines Ultium-Based BEV Rollout Plan For H2 2023
DETROIT - General Motors announced recently that during the second half of 2023, it will
Nikola Lands $58.2 Million To Build Hydrogen Stations To Fuel Heavy Commercial Vehicles
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Nikola was granted a total of $58.2 million from various regulatory agencies
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.
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
TOKYO - Toyota Motor will receive a roughly $853 million (120 billion yen) subsidy from
Digital and Mobile
COVID-19 Accelerates Social Media Trends – Brands Must Find Their Places
NEW YORK - International social media analytics company Talkwalker and Hubspot asked 50 social media
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
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
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
The Power Of 7, New Marketing Guide By Michigan’s Faris Alami
TROY - Faris Alami CEO of International Strategic Management has taken his 25 years of
Strategic Sales Solutions Offers Fractional Sales VP Services
BIRMINGHAM - What is a Fractional VP of Sales? Strategic Sales Solutions CEO Scott Tappan
InnoSTARS Competition Looking For China-Ready Michigan IoT Companies
ROYAL OAK - Chicago Venture Capitalist John Robinson talks about China's InnoSTARS competition that is
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
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
Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program RFP Issued By MRA
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has issued a $20 million RFP for a non-profit
