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Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Now Dunegrass hopes to make its dispensaries part of its effort to generate cannabis tourism way up north.
Melih Oztalay Explains If You Should Outsource Your Marketing
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, provides an overview of whether your company should outsource marketing during the labor shortage and increase wages in this video interview. Outsourcing Your Lead Generation Warning,
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan from Dunegrass Co. in Northern Michigan on to talk about the new cannabis tourism advertising campaign Dunegrass has launched to
Breaking News
Study: Business Leaders Optimistic About Michigan Economy Short Term, But Not Long
DETROIT— Business leaders voiced optimism about Michigan's economy in early 2025, but less confident beyond
Energy Secretary Granholm Sends Billions Of Dollars In Energy Loans To Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy, in one of its final actions under President
Hydrogen-Powered Truck Smashed World Record, Only Emits Water
WASHINGTON, DC – Hydrogen-powered trucks are making significant strides in the world of clean transportation.
Ann Arbor Preparing For Possible DTE Takeover
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials are preparing to take the next step to consider
11 Cloud Cannabis Dispensaries Acquired By Stash Ventures
MOUNT PLEASANT - Stash Ventures has acquired the dispensaries of Troy-based Cloud Cannabis Co. in
$87.5 Million In Grants Announced To Help State Win Transformative Projects
LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing approval of
Michigan Cannabis Dispensary Gets $212,000 Fine After CRA Inspectors Find Pot In The Attic
VASSAR, MI - Inspectors found a black garbage bag containing nearly 20 pounds of untagged,
Michigan iGaming Posts Record Revenues In 2023
LANSING - Total iGaming and sports betting gross receipts for 2023 hit a record $2.3
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Jan. 10 Focus On Community Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will meet on January 10 at The
Forecast: Non-Lithium Stationary Battery Market To Grow At CAGR Of 61 Percent From 2022-2032
DETROIT - IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow
Ice Shelf Holding Back Antarctic Glacier That Could Raise Sea Level By 10 Feet Could Fail Soon
ANN ARBOR - An alarming crackup has begun at the foot of Antarctica’s vulnerable Thwaites
MPSC Study To Review Renewable Natural Gas Efforts To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission last week launched a new study that will
Submissions Now Open For 2018 Enlighten Award
TROY - The 2018 Enlighten Award, which recognizes achievements in weight education across the automotive
Dematic Sells Nypro Automatic Guided Vehicle System For Pharma Manufacturing
GRAND RAPIDS - Automated supply chain software marker Dematic has landed a new client, Nypro,
Ann Arbor Tech Hub, Cohoots, Announces Managing Director
ANN ARBOR - Cohoots, the new tech hub community and co-working space in downtown Ann
Auto Suppliers Poised To Weather Any Blip, Analyst Says
GRAND RAPIDS - North American light vehicle sales should dip this year to around 17.1 million
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
420Post: Terrapin Care Station, Gage Social Equity Program
ANN ARBOR - On the Dec. 16 edition of Four20Post, Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects
420Post: Special Guests MRA Director Andrew Brisbo, Sensi Park’s Steve Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first
Sensi Part Grow Facility Near Battle Creek Offering Discounts Until Dec. 31
BATTLE CREEK - Steve Bratic, the contractor at Sensi Park, a 100-acre, potentially five million
Featured News
Ann Arbor Marks Bicentennial With Block Party And Much More
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s year-long celebration of the city’s bicentennial is shifting into high gear in May with more events planned
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced Thursday the Ann Arbor Green Business
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off the most severe classification of Schedule
Michigan
Zeeland Doorglass Manufacturer Acquires Canadian Counterpart
ZEELAND—ODL Inc., the Zeeland-based doorglass manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Verre Select, a specialty glass
The Best Job In America Pays Up To $125,000 A Year — And Has 10,000 Job Openings
DETROIT - Most people want to find a job that keeps up with inflation and
FlexJobs Names 30 Hottest Companies Hiring for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs
BOULDER, Co – One of the most common misconceptions about remote jobs is that they
Michigan Works Southeast To Host Career Showcase For Students, Adult Job Seekers
HUDSON—This spring, thousands of local students and job seekers will have access to hands-on, interactive
Zeeland Doorglass Manufacturer Acquires Canadian Counterpart
ZEELAND—ODL Inc., the Zeeland-based doorglass manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Verre Select, a specialty glass
The Best Job In America Pays Up To $125,000 A Year — And Has 10,000 Job Openings
DETROIT - Most people want to find a job that keeps up with inflation and
FlexJobs Names 30 Hottest Companies Hiring for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs
BOULDER, Co – One of the most common misconceptions about remote jobs is that they
Michigan Works Southeast To Host Career Showcase For Students, Adult Job Seekers
HUDSON—This spring, thousands of local students and job seekers will have access to hands-on, interactive
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
420Post: Terrapin Care Station, Gage Social Equity Program
ANN ARBOR - On the Dec. 16 edition of Four20Post, Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects
420Post: Special Guests MRA Director Andrew Brisbo, Sensi Park’s Steve Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first
Sensi Part Grow Facility Near Battle Creek Offering Discounts Until Dec. 31
BATTLE CREEK - Steve Bratic, the contractor at Sensi Park, a 100-acre, potentially five million
GVSU Report: West Michigan Eonomy Holds Steady Amid Tariff Challenges
GRAND RAPIDS — A report by a Grand Valley State University researcher shows West Michigan’s
Is Ohio Senate Bill 56 Really About Protecting Monopolies?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Senate Bill 56 is proposed legislation that would amend certain aspects of the current
Want To See 3I/ATLAS For Yourself? Virtual Telescope Project Online Nov. 19
WASHINGTON DC - Tune in on Nov. 19 to witness detailed telescopic views of interstellar
Want To Live Forever? Elon Musk Might Make It Happen He Says
NEW YORK - It might sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but Tesla
Advanced Technologies
Tidal Turbine Generates As Much Power As 12 Solar Panels
MONTREAL, Canada - A renewable energies company dubbed Idenergie has unveiled a new hydrokinetic design turbine that harnesses power from flowing
Sustainable Business Forum Focus On Lower Carbon Products And Components
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is working to expand opportunities for Michigan businesses and institutions to participate in the
New Helical Engine Could Reach 99 Percent The Speed Of Light
WASHINGTON DC - When it comes to space, there's a problem with our human drive to go all the places and
New Heat Engine With No Moving Parts Could Fully Decarbonize The Power Grid
BOSTON - Engineers at MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have designed a heat engine with no moving parts. Their
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Public Charter High School Grads Eligible For GVSU Scholarship
ALLENDALE — Students who graduate from a public charter high school authorized by Grand Valley State University are eligible for a scholarship to attend GVSU, the university has announced on February The GV Charter Schools
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Complete Merger, BHSU System Launches Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be
Radian Aerospace Creates Space-Capable Supersonic Jet That Lands On A Runway
SEATTLE - A Washington-state based aerospace company has exited stealth mode by announcing plans to develop one of the holy grails of spaceflight—a single-stage-to-orbit space plane. Radian Aerospace said it is deep into the design
How Healthcare Is Using Web Development To Protect Patient’s Privacy
DETROIT - New technology has changed how we communicate, shop, find entertainment, and share information. One industry that has completely embraced the vast capabilities of technology in the storage, access, and protection of data in
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
What’s Michigan Doing To Support Mobility and Electrification?
LANSING - Charlie Tyson who runs the office of Future Mobility and Electrification from the
1 Million Passenger EVs Registered In Europe During First Quarter Of 2023
LONDON, UK - Europe is rapidly emerging as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption
Michigan Legislature Approves $175 Million State Subsidy To Build EV Battery Plant
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers narrowly gave final legislative approval Thursday for $175 million in state
Digital and Mobile
Michigan Announces Virtual 2020 North American International Cyber Summit
LANSING - The 2020 North American International Cyber Summit, scheduled for Oct. 7-8, will be
Paratransit Shuttle Deployed To Transport Detroit Senior Citizens To Hospital
DETROIT - In a Detroit first, a self-driving, accessible, paratransit shuttle is being deployed to
Ford, Bedrock And Bosch Exploring Automated Vehicle Parking Technology In Detroit
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected
Richard Stiennon Describes The Latest Cybersecurity Threats
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins MITech TV once again to update the
Stiennon Leaves Blancco To Resume Private Cybersecurity Practice
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon rejoined M2 TechCast after leaving Blancco Technology Group
NSA Breach Spills Over 100GB Of Top Secret Data
WASHINGTON DC - So when will the National Security Agency fix its leaking problem. Not
2-Factor Voice Authentication To Verify Your Identity
DETROIT - Robert Capps isn NuData Security’s Vice President of Business Development, Robert is responsible for developing and nurturing
OnePlus Phones Can Be Hacked Through Testing Tool Called EngineerMode
SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers who get hold of some OnePlus phones can obtain virtually unlimited
Business and Finance
Michigan Capital Network Expands Fund IV to Meet Growing Investor Interest
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network has submitted filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
TechTown’s Annual Fundraiser Oct. 6 Available In-Person Or Virtually
DETROIT - Toast of the Town is TechTown’s annual fundraiser on Oct. 6 will be celebrating
Traverse City New Tech Pitch Night Winner MeetingMaker
TRAVERSE CITY - In an effort to expand the inclusiveness of the event, TCNewTech opens its platform to
Michigan Venture Capital Association 20th Anniversary Report
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022 with
MSU Wins 2018 Prize For Outstanding Contributions To Venture Creation
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University has received 2018’s Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Center’s prize for
Smart Factory Tour Brings 8 French Startups To Detroit Nov. 15
DETROIT – Smart Factory, a French business accelerator program, is coming to Detroit on Nov.
Wayne State Business Students To Vie For $1,750 In Elevator Pitch Contest
DETROIT - Wayne State University business students will head to Detroit’s iconic Guardian Building on
Grand Rapids Chamber Presents EPIC Awards
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Chamber announced its EPIC Award winners this week that
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
420Post: Terrapin Care Station, Gage Social Equity Program
ANN ARBOR - On the Dec. 16 edition of Four20Post, Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects
420Post: Special Guests MRA Director Andrew Brisbo, Sensi Park’s Steve Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first
Sensi Part Grow Facility Near Battle Creek Offering Discounts Until Dec. 31
BATTLE CREEK - Steve Bratic, the contractor at Sensi Park, a 100-acre, potentially five million
