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MICHIGO Cannabis Tourism Group Seeks Cannabis Friendly Lodging Throughout Michigan
ANN ARBOR - A non-profit group has been formed to capitalize on a growing trend around the United States, cannabis tourism. The group, MICHIGO.Org, is particularly keen to promote cannabis-friendly lodging, including AirBnBs that have
MSU Conquer Accelerator Deadline To Enter April 22
ANN ARBOR - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running through August 12 that provides funding and training for startup entrepreneurs. Program Manager Tom Stewart provides details in this video
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock updates a lot of upcoming big and small Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation events; including four major "girls" programs; and the Save The Dates for the next round
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Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Both Democrats And Republicans Push For Disclosure Of Government Records On UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - In what could be bombshell testimony that leads to a greater push
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand Raking In $750,000 Monthly
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru
Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise
WASHINGTON DC - The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings
NBA Removes Cannabis From Prohibited Substances List
NEW YORK - League officials and the NBA Players Association have signed a collective bargaining agreement
Community Solar Would Create $1.47 Billion Economic Boom For Michigan
EAST LANSING – Community solar expansion in Michigan would contribute nearly $1.5 billion to the
WMSBF November Luncheon Nov. 8 – Closed Loop Packaging
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon program discussing closed
Study: World Should Shut Nearly 3,000 Coal Plants To Keep On Climate Track
SHANGHAI, China - The world will need to shut down nearly 3,000 coal-fired power plants
Michigan Is Clean Energy Leader In Upper Midwest With 7 Percent Of Electricity From Wind
DETROIT - Michigan is a clean energy leader in the Upper Midwest footprint of the
Automation Alley Integr8 To Feature Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Technology
DETROIT - Automation Alley is hosting a global conference focused on Industry 4.0 technologies on
Grand Rapids Chamber Names 2017 EPIC Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday announced the winners of
Lawrence Livermore National Lab Goes Live With ImageSoft Accounts Payable Software
SOUTHFIELD - Paperless account payable solutions provider ImageSoft announced that the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
ITC Holdings Employees Raise $12,500 For Hurricane Harvey Relief
NOVI – Six hundred sixty ITC Holdings Corp. employees raised $12,500 to support Pearl, Texas,
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Surpasses Medical Marijuana Weekly Sales
Six months into its existence, Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week,
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
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February 2020 Legal U.S. Cannabis Demand Increases Full Percentage Point
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in
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Michigan February Cannabis Sales $261.1 Million, Up 10 Percent From January
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in February totaled $261.1 million, up nearly 10 percent from the $242.8 recorded in January. Total
Report: Artificial Intelligence Could Lead To Human Extinction
WASHINGTON DC - AI may take your job in the somewhat near future — and it may eventually take human life, according to
Researcher Develops Mug-Sized Water-Purification Device
AUSTIN - A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin has developed a mug-sized device that can clean water using only a small
Michigan
Auto Engineering Expertise on Display At LTU Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Under a spectacular sunny sky on a crisp autumn afternoon, students from Lawrence Technological University
LTU Provost Tarek Sobh Named To Automation Alley Board
TROY—Automation Alley announced that Lawrence Technological University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tarek
Right Management Helps Companies Deal With Great Resignation
ANN ARBOR - Jeff Hauser, Senior Vice President for Right Management, is interviewed by Kathleen
Michigan Virtual Gets International Award For Innovation In Education During Pandemic
LANSING — Michigan Virtual, an online education provider, was named a winner of the 2021
Auto Engineering Expertise on Display At LTU Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Under a spectacular sunny sky on a crisp autumn afternoon, students from Lawrence Technological University
LTU Provost Tarek Sobh Named To Automation Alley Board
TROY—Automation Alley announced that Lawrence Technological University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tarek
Right Management Helps Companies Deal With Great Resignation
ANN ARBOR - Jeff Hauser, Senior Vice President for Right Management, is interviewed by Kathleen
Michigan Virtual Gets International Award For Innovation In Education During Pandemic
LANSING — Michigan Virtual, an online education provider, was named a winner of the 2021
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Surpasses Medical Marijuana Weekly Sales
Six months into its existence, Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week,
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
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February 2020 Legal U.S. Cannabis Demand Increases Full Percentage Point
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in
Scientists Build Device That Pulls Electricity From Thin Air
INDIA - Experts from India are nearly making electricity from thin air. The result could
MSU Federal Credit Union Unveils 2025-2026 Women of Sparta Cohort
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is proud to announce the
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sue Regulators Contending Rules For Ads And Products Violate Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio marijuana companies sued regulators over product and advertising rules, saying they're too
Ohio DCC Posts Proposed New Rules On Labeling And Packaging Requirements
COLUMBUS - Ohio regulators have filed new proposed rules to build upon the state’s marijuana
Advanced Technologies
New Energy Report Focuses On ITC Building GRID To Meet Growing Electrical Demand
ANN ARBOR - ITC Michigan is the middle business between electric utilities and consumers of electricity - households and businesses. Simon
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Launches Connex Michigan To Strengthen Industry 4.0 Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to
Five Tips For Running A Great Manufacturing Business
DETROIT- For those who are passionate about helping their country and making money in the process, there are few jobs out
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Brings Supply Chain Support To Manufacturers
PLYMOUTH – The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Wareologie Pivots To Portable Parallel Bars For People With Disabilities
ANN ARBOR - Gina Adams founder of Wareologie, a magnetic button for people with disabilities, pivoted into developing portable parallel bars, what she describes as a game-changer for acute care, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, mobile
NASA Introduces Class Of 10 New Astronaut Candidates
HOUSTON - NASA on Monday inaugurated 10 new astronaut candidates who could walk on the moon within the next decade, or carry out research on the International Space Station. The new astronaut candidate class is
Climate Scientist Warns Countries Going To Start Geoengineering Earth – Consequences Could Be Disastrous
WASHINGTON DC - Surprise: It’d actually be much cheaper to artificially change the world’s climate than you probably think. So cheap, in fact, that one scientist believes that some countries might soon geoengineer the planet in response to
United First Airline To Operate Passenger Flight Using 100 Percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel
CHICAGO - United Airlines operated the aviation industry's first-ever passenger flight using 100 percent non-petroleum-based SAF. The flight flew from Chicago O'Hare to Washington D.C. carrying over 100 travelers, including United CEO Scott Kirby. The
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Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: AI, Robot Labor, EV Charging, Batteries
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus on AI, robot labor, EV charging, battery production, and
Sila EV Batteries Achieve 20 Percent Increase In Range Per Charge
ALAMEDA, CA - If your electric vehicle could charge in less time than it takes
Car Companies To Charge Monthly Fees For Heated Seats — EVs Make It Easier
DETROIT - Pricey add-ons could start ruffling EV-buyer feathers — but automakers might struggle to
Harman, American Center For Mobility In New Partnership
NOVI–Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced a new collaboration
Digital and Mobile
IBM To Withdraw From Facial Recognition Market Out Of Profiling Fears
SAN FRANCISCO - IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing from the general-purpose facial recognition market, saying
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Takes Steps To Stem Identity Theft
LANSING - The Unemployment Insurance Agency today provided Michigan consumers with resources to help protect
Michigan Teachers The Real Unsung Heroes In Fight for Cybersecurity
DETROIT - In the last five years I have been working to increase the number
Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks Up 330 Percent Since Start Of COVID-19 Pandemic
LEWES, DE - Atlas VPN released a report that said remote desktop protocol attacks rocketed
Auxiom Hosts Free Cybersecurity Seminar For Business Sept. 12 At Bamboo Detroit
DETROIT - An educational event to show small to medium-sized businesses how to protect their
White House Approves Plan To Turn US Cyber Command Into Its Own Military Unit
WASHINGTON DC - The White House has approved a plan to turn the US Cyber Command into
Hackers Flood Android App Stores – Including Play Store – With 1000 Spyware Apps
SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers have flooded Android app stores - including the official Google Play
Company Embeds Chip In Employees To Eliminate RFID ID Cards
ROYAL OAK - A vending machine company in Wisconsin shocked the world when it said
Business and Finance
Competing For Talent Becoming Game Of Limbo – How Low Can You Go?
LANSING - Limbo is a game where the most limber, or flexible player wins. Sound
Is Digital Marketing Worth It In Your Company?
DETROIT - Marketing is the key ingredient to a successful business. Every business must partake
Survey Shows Inflation, Supply Chain Disruptions, Workforce Shortages Obstacles For Small Business
LANSING – Workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions remain the main obstacles Michigan’s small
U.S. Chamber Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Entrepreneurship Bill
WASHINGTON DC — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the introduction of the Golden-preneurship Act.
Auxo Completes Raise For $50 Million Private Equity Fund
GRAND RAPIDS — Auxo Investment Partners closed fundraising for its first fund after netting $50 million from
Toma Detroit Wins $250K Grand Prize In Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT – Toma Detroit will serve fresh, locally sourced simple yet sophisticated cocktails and foods
Deadline To Apply For $1 Million Fintech Challenge August 30
FARMINGTON HILLS - Have a Fintech startup that needs investment capital? The $1 million Fintech
Kalamazoo Launches 1 Million Cups To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo soon will be the newest home of a national program to engage,
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Surpasses Medical Marijuana Weekly Sales
Six months into its existence, Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week,
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
[yotuwp type="videos" id="zvwJQvhfE0Q" ] Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in
February 2020 Legal U.S. Cannabis Demand Increases Full Percentage Point
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in
