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Renaissance UnDemo Days 2022 Opens Applications
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital DEI UnDemo Day® will bring together some of the region’s top early-stage companies and technologies for a virtual event with venture capital investors from around the country. Chris Rizik,
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 Whitelocke, the ITC Michigan president, joins MITech TV to kick off an educational series,
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 strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri,
Breaking News
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
Ohio Dispensaries Kick Off Green Wednesdays With Weekly Sales
CINCINNATI – "Ohio Dispensaries Kick Off Green Wednesdays with Weekly Sales". Cincinnati area dispensaries are
The Future of CDN: CacheFly Stands Ready to Serve Amidst Industry Upheavals
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - CacheFly CDN solves a very important technology for businesses. In
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in
Defense Department Just Released A UFO Report
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence just released
Consumers Energy Celebrates New Solar Power Plant In Cadillac
CADILLAC—Officials of Consumers Energy, the state of Michigan, and the city of Cadillac last week
WMSBF August Forum 2021: Sustainability Momentum On The West Michigan Lakeshore
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Lakeshore Sustainability Forum will welcome back
Michigan Communities To Spend More Than $260 Million Over Next 5 Years Combating Coastal Damages From Climate Change
CHICAGO – A survey of 78 Michigan cities, villages and other jurisdictions along the Great
Ann Arbor Approves Plan For 77-Acre Community Solar Project
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is advancing plans for a 24-megawatt solar farm in
Cobo Center Locks North American International Auto Show Through 2025
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show has renewed its contract with Cobo Center
Dematic Debuts iQ 2.5 With Material Flow Analysis
GRAND RAPIDS – Dematic announced this week updates to the latest release of its Warehouse Execution
GVSU Medical Device Group Develops Tool For Children To Earn Screen Time
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a
U-M’s Successful Gameful Learning Technology Available To Other Institutions
ANN ARBOR - Technology for a University of Michigan learning approach that employs video game-style
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online
DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Featured News
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that demands utility companies provide 100% renewable
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million from marijuana taxes collected from 737
Merit Network Gets Grant To Expand High-Speed Internet In Rural Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network received a $997,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop connectivity and a digital
Michigan
Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming
NEW YORK - As the world's top climate scientists released a report full of warnings this
SME Foundation Gets $6 Million For Manufacturing Training, Seeks 17 High School Partners
ANN ARBOR - Rob Luce, VP of the SME Education Foundation, explains how his manufacturing-focused
LTU’s C3 Accelerator To Host ‘Showcase’ For Clients, Investors
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator will hold a C3 Accelerator Showcase for clients of its
Report: STEM Learning Opportunities Offered By More Michigan Afterschool Programs
WASHINGTON, DC — With demand for well-trained STEM workers expected to skyrocket, and women and
Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming
NEW YORK - As the world's top climate scientists released a report full of warnings this
SME Foundation Gets $6 Million For Manufacturing Training, Seeks 17 High School Partners
ANN ARBOR - Rob Luce, VP of the SME Education Foundation, explains how his manufacturing-focused
LTU’s C3 Accelerator To Host ‘Showcase’ For Clients, Investors
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator will hold a C3 Accelerator Showcase for clients of its
Report: STEM Learning Opportunities Offered By More Michigan Afterschool Programs
WASHINGTON, DC — With demand for well-trained STEM workers expected to skyrocket, and women and
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online
DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Ohio Lawmaker Gets Death Threats Over SB56 Cannabis Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio lawmaker says he’s received death threats over a cannabis bill currently
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
Sale Of delta-8 Intoxicating Hemp Set To End Dec. 2
COLUMBUS - The statewide sale of “intoxicating hemp” products can continue until Dec. 2, a
Turn The AI Skills Gap Into An Opportunity For Growth
LANSING - Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of
Advanced Technologies
J.D. Power: Larger Businesses See Improved Wireless Service, Performance
TROY—Satisfaction among large enterprise and medium business wireless customers has reached all-time highs, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2021
LIFT To Develop Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase For Industry 4.0 In Detroit
DETROIT – LIFT announced that it has begun developing a Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase at its Corktown facility in conjunction
10-Digit Dialing Mandatory In Michigan’s 616, 810, 906 and 989 Area Codes – On Oct. 24
LANSING - The time is quickly approaching for telephone users in Michigan’s 616, 810, 906, and 989 area codes to include
Coming In 2022: A Big Leap In Smart Home Technology
DETROIT - Starting next year, consumers will be able to buy smart home devices — like thermostats, lighting systems and kitchen
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Two-Thirds Of Business Travelers Plan To Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID Cases
WASHINGTON – U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning to postpone
Survey: As Workplaces Reopen, 42 Percent Of Workers Fear Getting COVID
NEW YORK - As the Delta variant continues to proliferate and workers head into the Labor Day weekend, 42 percent of workers are worried about returning to the workplace for fear of contracting COVID-19. This
GVSU Gets Federal Grant To Increase Number Of Kent, Muskegon County Residents With College Degrees To Fill Talent Gap
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. The five-year grant
Quintree, C2Dx Partner To Launch Telemedicine To Integrate With Providers’ Current Equipment
KALAMAZOO—C2Dx Inc., a medical device company, announced a partnership with another Michigan startup, Farmington Hills-based Quintree. Quintree claims to be the first telemedicine platform that integrates with existing diagnostic equipment. It was created by Dr. Adam Folbe, a practicing
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Rivian Remains On Track To Build 50,000 EVs In 2023
NEW YORK - Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive said Monday that its first-quarter deliveries were in
Michigan Groups Urge State To Boost Clean Mobility Investments
LANSING – A cross-section of Michigan organizations applauded a U.S. plan to curb transportation pollution
Auto Hauler Exchange Launches New Online Marketplace
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that
Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad
ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Expert Dan Lohrmann Predicts 2020 Threats
ROYAL OAK - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor recaps the 2019 Cybersecurity threats and predicts
Report: Healthcare, Computer, IT Fields Top Remote-Friendly Jobs
BOULDER, CO. - Healthcare, computer and IT continue to be the most promising career fields
TC Light & Power Picks Fujitsu To Power New Gigabit Network
TRAVERSE CITY–Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a unit of the Japanese electronics giant, announced it had
The 5 Biggest Tech Trends From CES 2020
LAS VEGAS - With thousands of new products shouting for your attention, you can easily
Red Level Free Webinar May 24 Will Show Businesses How To Make Workforce Mobile, And Secure
NOVI - Can you ensure your data is secure while your workforce is on the
Trump Signs Order To Bolster U.S. Cybersecurity, Protect Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to bolster the
CyberSecurity Headlines: French Election Email Bomb…Computer Apps Eavesdropping…Two Factor Banking Hacked
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon is an internationally recognized security analyst and author with a sharp eye
Google Shuts Down Massive Google Docs Phishing Scam
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google shut down a massive phishing scam that targeted users of its
Business and Finance
90 Michigan-Based Companies Win Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards
LANSING - After receiving over 550 nomination submissions, 90 small businesses from every corner of
Mercantile Bank Launches Mentoring Program In Partnership With Grand Valley State University
GRAND RAPIDS — Mercantile Bank has launched the Mentoring, Aspiring, Preparing program and, in partnership
How Businesses Can Save Time And Boost Productivity
DETROIT - Two common goals made by businesses is to save time and boost productivity.
MCWT Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all things Michigan Council
Lambert Edwards Acquires New York Agency – Shopping For More Mid-Level Firms
GRAND RAPIDS - Lambert, Edwards & Associates Inc., already one of the largest pubic relations
DEVELOP(her) Scholarship To Send 10 Women To Grand Circus Coding Bootcamps
DETROIT - Grand Circus announced its third round of DEVELOP(her) in three years, supported by
MVCA Report: Dollar Amount Down, But Investments Up
ANN ARBOR — Investments were up, but the dollar volume was down. That was the
Investments In VC-Backed Companies On Pace For Record Year
SEATTLE, WA – Investment into venture-backed companies is already on pace to experience another record-breaking
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online
DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
