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MCMA Furious As MRA Authorizes Cannabis Microbusiness License Expansion
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association is calling on state leaders to address the Michigan
Michigan Marijuana Report Partners with Small Business Association of Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report has formed a strategic partnership with the Small Business
Cannabis Jobs In Michigan Grew By 72 Percent in 2021, Third Behind California And Colorado
SEATTLE - Cannabis sales in Michigan shot up 81 percent in 2021, reaching $1.79 billion
Value Of Hemp Production Totaled $824 Million In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the 2021 Hemp
Value Of Hemp Production Totaled $824 Million In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the 2021 Hemp
Monroe Street Fair Looking For General Business Support To Reach Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair on April 2 is looking to work with
Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Decline 9 Percent In January From December, But Up 41 Percent From A Year Ago
LANSING - After a record-setting December and an equally booming 2021, Michigan’s adult-use cannabis sales decreased 9 percent
Cannabis Dispensary Business Is Now Going Door-to-Door Deliveries
DETROIT - The retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products like CBD oil and gummies,
Breaking News
Delta-8 Ban Won’t Come Up Again For Vote In Ohio Legislature Until October
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A hotly debated piece of legislation failed to pass before the Ohio
Modifying Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Stalled in Ohio General Assembly, Much To The Relief Of Hemp Retailers
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any
19 Million Tons Of White Gold Found In Arkansas
ARKANSAS - After finding a massive $1.5 trillion deposit
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has
Ohio May Put Restrictions On Intoxicating Hemp
COLUMBUS - Three proposed bills are now afloat in the Ohio state legislature that would
Ohio Cannabis Prices On Downward Slope Since Legalization In August.
COLUMBUS - The price of cannabis has gradually dropped since the launch of recreational sale
Ohio Adult-Use Sales Through Nov. 30 Top $191 Million
"Ohio Adult-Use Sales Through Nov. 30 Top $191 Million" - Since the sale of adult-use
CRA Proposed Administrative Rules Changes
LANSING - Join Derek Sova, policy specialist with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, to learn about
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
Ford CEO Says Automaker Sold Out Of Electric Vehicles For Years?
DEARBORN - Ford CEO Jim Farley on stage for a CERAWeek energy conference discussion streamed
Does Charging An EV Cost Less Than Fueling A Vehicle With Gas?
NEW YORK - While gas prices have soared in the wake of Russia’s invasion of
Study: Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions For Pickup Truck Electrification Than Other Light-Duty Vehicles
ANN ARBOR—Major automotive manufacturers are ramping up production of electric trucks as a key strategy
Featured News
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap
July Michigan Cannabis Sales Remain Flat For 5th Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all products topping $287.7 million, up 3.2
Ohio Cannabis Sales In First Week Exceeding Expectations Despite High Prices
COLUMBUS - Recreational cannabis sales in Ohio have been legal for a week and business is booming. Sales in Ohio are
MI Tech TV
PSN Technology Provides Managed Services, Including Cybersecurity Protection
ANN ARBOR - Philipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, a managed service provider in Livonia, joins Matt and Mike to talk about all the services his company provides small and medium sized businesses, including cybersecurity
State Cyber CSO Jayson Cavendish Updates Michigan Cyber Summit Oct. 27
LANSING - State of Michigan Chief Security Officer Jayson Cavendish joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to provide a deep dive into the Michigan Cyber Summit scheduled for Oct. 27 at the Suburban Collection
SensCy Offers Fractional Cybersecurity CIOs For Small And Medium Businesses
ANN ARBOR - David Behen, the former Michigan Chief Information Officer who created the Michigan Cyber Summit along with former Gov. Rick Snyder in 2011, joins MITech TV to talk about why it was done
Michigan
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
LAFCU Offers $2,500 Personal Grants To Help People Pay Down Debt
LANSING — LAFCU is now accepting entries for an essay contest that will award up
How To Get The Best Out Of Your Computer Tech
DETROIT - You can use your computer tech for multiple hobbies and pastimes; however, to
Workplace Distractions Survey: What distracts us most when we are on the clock?
DETROIT - If you’re a fan of The Office, you might have seen Creed playing
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike
LAFCU Offers $2,500 Personal Grants To Help People Pay Down Debt
LANSING — LAFCU is now accepting entries for an essay contest that will award up
How To Get The Best Out Of Your Computer Tech
DETROIT - You can use your computer tech for multiple hobbies and pastimes; however, to
Workplace Distractions Survey: What distracts us most when we are on the clock?
DETROIT - If you’re a fan of The Office, you might have seen Creed playing
AI Boom Meets Local Resistance: Michigan Communities Push Back on Energy-Hungry Data Centers
DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing
Michigan Credit Union Uses AI Deepfake Detection to Stop Fraud Calls
LANSING - A Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) deployed AI powered deepfake detection
How To Find Top-Tier Suppliers
Unsplash - CC0 License Finding and locating top-notch suppliers is a perennial problem for many
Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power
Advanced Technologies
Lear Buys Industry 4.0 Specialist InTouch Automation
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. announced the acquisition of Novi-based InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing equipment critical
Scientists Made Material That Doesn’t Exist On Earth Only In Meteorites
BOSTON - It sounds like the plot of a science fiction movie: humans are destroying the Earth, gouging huge scars in
New Aviation And Space Technology Is Mind Boggling
SAN FRANCISCO - Only 63 years passed between the Wright Brothers’ famous first flight in Kittyhawk, North Carolina, in 1903 and
US Air Force Issues RFP For Autonomy Prime Drone Project
WASHINGTON DC - On the heels of its successful Agility Prime rapid prototyping initiative, the Air Force is getting ready to
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
Consumers Passing Up Electric Vehicles For Hybrids
NEW YORK - The latest and greatest of today’s automotive technology revolves around electric cars.
American Battery Solutions Gets Battery Pack Deal With Bus Maker
LAKE ORION–American Battery Solutions announced yhat it has signed a multi-year contract with leading bus
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
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
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
Application Deadline Jan. 16 For Women In Defense GRID Mentorship Program
TROY - The WID Michigan GRID Mentorship program is designed not only to assist WID
Flaws In Chip Design Could Make Computers, Smartphones Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - A newly discovered exploit in most modern processors could make your computer
Business and Finance
Essential Fleet Management Tips For Efficiency And Profitability
Managing a fleet of vehicles is a complex and dynamic challenge, especially in today's fast-paced
How To Have A Better Online Business
When your business has an online presence you want to put your best digital face
13 Scandi-Style Winter Decorations for Max Cosiness
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Scandi-style winter decorations are simple and hark back to
26 Things Your Business Needs To Compete Online In 2024
Pexels - CCO Licence As we get into 2024, it is going to be more
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
West Michigan Business Executive Named SBDC State Director
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state
Introducing The Techstars Mobility Class Of 2018
DETROIT - I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of Techstars Class 141 –
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
Automation Alley Features National Association Of Manufacturers Tour Feb. 12
TROY - Join Automation Alley for the official launch of the National Association of Manufacturers’
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
