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Michigan Central Hub Of State’s Mobility Evolution
ANN ARBOR - In February, Michigan Central – a mobility-focused innovation district connecting innovators with Fortune 500 companies, government entities and others – announced new commitments with the state of Michigan, the city of Detroit
Innoflex Solutions Automates Packaging Needs For Food, Beverage, And Cannabis Industries
ANN ARBOR - Robert Champion returns to provide more back story on InnoFlex Solutions that helps automate packaging including eco-friendly packaging for the food and beverage industry. He also offers these services to the cannabis
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
Breaking News
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
Translucent Solar Window Panel Can Even Charge Itself With Artificial Electricity
DETROIT - Numerous sustainable energy sources have come onto the market, but photovoltaics remain the
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Opens The Second Annual Artist Design Contest
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week is celebrating its 15th year during the week of
Global Electric Car Sales To Jump By 27% To More Than $1 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - Global electric vehicle adoption continues to grow despite skepticism surrounding charging infrastructure,
25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium Set For March 7 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - The 25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium in Grand Rapids at the Van
$7,500 EV Tax Credit Available Before Tax Season
WASHINGTON DC - Consumers no longer have to wait to file their annual tax returns
Scientists Develop New Method To Test For Recent Marijuana Use With 96 Percent Accuracy
WASHINGTON DC - Scientists say they’ve identified an alternative way to test for recent marijuana
11 Cloud Cannabis Dispensaries Acquired By Stash Ventures
MOUNT PLEASANT - Stash Ventures has acquired the dispensaries of Troy-based Cloud Cannabis Co. in
WMSBF October Forum – Living Building Challenge
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host an in-person luncheon discussing next-generation
DTE Energy Moves Forward With Community Solar Project In Washtenaw County
DETROIT - DTE Energy is moving forward with a plan to build its first MIGreenPower community
Holt Installs Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations at Delhi Township Hall
HOLT — The Delhi Township Downtown Development Authority has installed public electric vehicle fast charging
Rock Dust Could Put A Drain On Atmospheric Carbon — Will This Technology Work?
WASHINGTON DC - Faced with the daunting task of rapidly curbing global warming to reduce
COVID-19 Forces Monroe Street Fair Organizers To Reschedule Event For 2022
ANN ARBOR - Monroe Street Fair Founder Charlie Strackbein announced this week on the event’s
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
THC123 – Cannabis Recruiting, Human Resources – Your Cannabis Back Office
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella, CEO of THC123, explains how cannabis businesses can use his
Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Conference Aug. 18
ANN ARBOR - Benzinga VP Patrick Lane provides all the details about the BZCannabis Virtual
Featured News
Biden Administration Seeks To Prevent Americans Using Russian-made Software Over National Security Concern
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is preparing to take the unusual step of issuing an order that would prevent US
Manufacturers Need Up To 3.8 Million New Employees By 2033
WASHINGTON DC – The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte’s new report, “Taking charge: Manufacturers support growth with active workforce strategies,” examines the
Ford Adds Webex App For Collaboration On Ford And Lincoln Vehicles
DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. and Cisco announced that the Webex app by Cisco for conferencing and collaboration is now available for download
Michigan
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
Wayne State Receives $3.1 Million Grant To Seek Alternative Sources Of Rare Earth Elements
DETROIT - A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Wayne State University have been awarded a
GVSU Get Gift To Transform Lives Of Talented First-Generation Students
ALLENDALE, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University announced a gift to create a scholarship program
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
Wayne State Receives $3.1 Million Grant To Seek Alternative Sources Of Rare Earth Elements
DETROIT - A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Wayne State University have been awarded a
GVSU Get Gift To Transform Lives Of Talented First-Generation Students
ALLENDALE, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University announced a gift to create a scholarship program
COVID-19 Forces Monroe Street Fair Organizers To Reschedule Event For 2022
ANN ARBOR - Monroe Street Fair Founder Charlie Strackbein announced this week on the event’s
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
THC123 – Cannabis Recruiting, Human Resources – Your Cannabis Back Office
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella, CEO of THC123, explains how cannabis businesses can use his
Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Conference Aug. 18
ANN ARBOR - Benzinga VP Patrick Lane provides all the details about the BZCannabis Virtual
Ohio Bill Tightens Home Marijuana Grow Rules, Recasting Voter-Approved Legalization as SB 56 Heads to DeWine
COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Survey: West Michigan Economy Losing Momentum, Mirroring Economic Headwinds Facing Michigan, US
ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Advanced Technologies
The U.S. Is Considering Digital Dollars To Jump On Crypto Currency World Trend
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of its currency, one better suited for
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Sucking Carbon Out Of Air To Reverse Emissions. Will It Work?
SAN FRANCISCO - As world leaders, activists and academics meet in Glasgow for COP26, the UN's premier climate summit, CNET Science has been examining some of the technological advances being developed to help tackle the climate crisis. While
Study: Protein In Brain Uses Energy Status To Influence Maturation, Body Size
ANN ARBOR - Scientists have identified how a protein in the brain uses information about the body’s energy balance to regulate growth rate and the onset of puberty in children. The research, published Nov. 3
Special Briefing on Climate Change, Federal Aid, and State and Local Strategies
WASHINGTON DC - The Volcker Alliance and Penn Institute for Urban Research will host a Special Briefing on climate change, federal aid, and state and local strategies Nov. 11 at 11 am Eastern. Panelists include
Southwest Michigan Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum November 12
KALAMAZOO - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will meet for the 10th Southwest Michigan Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum, a discussion of how sustainability improvements can be used to leverage social, economic and environmental benefits
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
China’s SAIC Group To Offer Car With Solid-State Battery For Longer Range
BEIJING, China - China's largest carmaker SAIC Group expects to see its first model with
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
Smart Mobility Today: Ford, EV Workforce, H2 Flight, Tomatoes, Hubble Pic Problems
DETROIT - This week’s show includes lots of Ford news, an effort to grow the
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
Digital and Mobile
MMS Offers $1 Million In-Kind Services For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
CANTON – MMS, a contract biotech research organization, is offering a $1 million award toward
How Coronavirus Could Lead To A Permanent Remote Workforce
DETROIT - As coronavirus fears hit a high point, companies have scrambled to institute new
US Signal Opens Fourth Data Center Near Belleville
ROYAL OAK - Carrie Borchers and Amanda Regnerus from US Signal Provide Details On The
Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket Pool With Supported Intelligence Smart Bracket
LANSING - If you want to win your office NCAA basketball bracket pool, you need
Former Head Of Shin Bet On Current State Of Cybersecurity
MANKATO, MN. - This article explores what the former head of Shin-Bet, Israel's internal security
UN Survey Shows Major Gaps In Cyber Security Among Most Powerful Countries
NEW YORK - A United Nations survey released Wednesday shows major gaps in the security
CopyCat Malware Infected 14 Million Outdated Android Services
SAN FRANCISCO - A new strain of a malware called CopyCat has infected more than
Israel’s CyberGym – Real World, Real Time Cyber Defense Training
HADERA, Israel - A collection of small stone houses that once sheltered seasonal orange pickers
Business and Finance
MCWT Update: Kathleen Norton-Schock Recaps Summer Activities And Highlights Fall Events
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Council of Women In Technology Spokesperson Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her
5 Ways Bay Area Financial Advisors Can Transform Your Financial Future
When it comes to managing your finances, seeking the guidance of a skilled financial advisor
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Announces Air Service Increases
KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport announced expanded flight options on its existing air
Pitch Black Grand Rapids Offers Pitch Contest For Black Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS – On the heels of National Black Business Month, the Michigan Small Business
West Michigan Medical Device Startup Gets $3 million Investment
GRAND HAVEN — JSJ Corp. has invested $3 million in a startup company that wants to commercialize
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
PocketNest Fintech Startup Helps Investors Manage Their Financial Plans
ROYAL OAK - PocketNest is a Detroit-based fintech company built for people who are...people. Its
AI Replacing Human Headhunters? Executive Search Partners’ Erickson Says No Way
ROYAL OAK - I sensed a controversial story in an email I received predicting the demise
Dematic Inks Deal With AutoStore To Expand Worldwide
GRAND RAPIDS – Supply Chain Technology company Dematic has signed a global agreement with AutoStore
U-M’s Verdict Learning Database Speeds Queries From Hours To Seconds
ANN ARBOR - A tool that makes large databases work smarter, not harder, could unlock
ITC Holdings, Fortis Inc. To Donate $100,000 To Red Cross For Hurricane Harvey Relief
NOVI – ITC Holdings Corp. will join its parent company Fortis Inc. and other Fortis
Online Tech Releases SprawlGuard To Optimize Cloud Spending
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech has released SprawlGuard protection services, created to track and optimize public cloud
