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Cannabis News
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
Four20Post: C3 Industries Update, Northern Specialty Health Joins Hero Project, Roberts Webinar Update
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post May 12 at 1 pm, C3 Industries CEO Ankur Rungta updates the
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Hero Project To Serve Veterans Partners With Helping Friendly Hemp, Michigan Veterans For Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - We announce the Hero Project, our new charity to provide financial help,
Get Ready For Federal Marijuana Legalization With GMP Certification
WASHINGTON DC - Legalization is coming. Time to air-lock the doors. Marijuana and hemp cultivators
AndCan Index: US January Legal Cannabis Sales Lower Than December
EAST LANSING – January sales for cannabis products in the United States was slightly lower
Hero Project Aims To Help Veterans
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post March 31, we announced the Hero Project, our new
Breaking News
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
China’s BYD Unveils EV Lineup That Gets 249 Range, Recharge In Minutes
BEIJING - BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker, unveiled a groundbreaking fleet of electric vehicles. The EVs
China Playing Hardball With Trump: Returns Commercial Aircraft To Boeing
SEATTLE - Chinese airlines have begun returning Boeing aircraft to the U.S., with one 737
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
Ohio Cannabis Customers Smoked $38.5M In First Two Weeks Of Adult-Use Sales
COLUMBUS - Marijuana sales in Ohio are surging since sales began on Aug. 6 with shops
New Line Processing Offers Line of Credit For Michigan Cannabis Customers
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries, and customers have had a difficult time trying to
Michigan Border Dispensaries Aren’t Fretting Yet Over More Expensive Ohio Competitors
COLUMBUS - Approaching five years since Michigan marijuana shops rang up their first sales, Ohio
Ohio Dispensaries Sold $11.5 Million In Cannabis In First 5 Days Of Legalization
COLUMBUS - Oho cannabis dispensaries sold more than $11.5 million worth of marijuana to recreational
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
Congress To Revamp Up Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up
Featured News
UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused on automotive research and analysis, today
Game-Changing Research Unlocks New Wind Energy Potential
NEW YORK - When you consider today’s industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically known as a horizontal-axis wind turbine
New Fuel Could Revolutionize The Roads
AUSTRALIA - The biggest contribution America has made to sustainable mobility has been EVs, dominated in the industry by brands like
MI Tech TV
LTU President Dr Tarek Sobh Discusses The Future of Higher Education
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh is interviewed by Matt Roush about his views on the future of higher education in general and the tech-oriented programs he is introducing at the Southfield-based private
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton-Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns in May to interview co-host Mike Brennan who attended the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Executive forum last week to get his reaction to the event. She also
Auto Expert Michelle Krebs Updates EVs, Insane Auto Prices
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive, which publishes AutoTrader.Com and KellyBlueBook.Com, joins Matt and Mike to talk about auto trends. Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, dominate automakers plans worldwide. She also discussed new
Michigan
New MobilityNow App Released By AMI Strategies
LIVONIA—AMI Strategies, a developer of mobility management technology, has introduced a new app, MobilityNow, in
Consumers Energy Foundation Gives $500,000 To Cadillac, Flint Projects
JACKSON—Officials at the Consumers Energy Foundation announced two Michigan projects will receive Prosperity Awards to
Third Quarter Robot Orders Put 2021 On Track For Record Year
ANN ARBOR—Strong robot sales in the third quarter of 2021 bring the total number of
Tourism Industry Recognized At Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference On Tourism
DETROIT – At the 2021 annual Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, travel industry leaders
New MobilityNow App Released By AMI Strategies
LIVONIA—AMI Strategies, a developer of mobility management technology, has introduced a new app, MobilityNow, in
Consumers Energy Foundation Gives $500,000 To Cadillac, Flint Projects
JACKSON—Officials at the Consumers Energy Foundation announced two Michigan projects will receive Prosperity Awards to
Third Quarter Robot Orders Put 2021 On Track For Record Year
ANN ARBOR—Strong robot sales in the third quarter of 2021 bring the total number of
Tourism Industry Recognized At Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference On Tourism
DETROIT – At the 2021 annual Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, travel industry leaders
Gas Could Surge to $5 a Gallon if Iran War Expands, Threatening Global Oil Supply
DETROIT - Oil prices are climbing and analysts warn a wider Iran war could trigger
Why Story-Driven Jewelry Collections Create Stronger Retail Interest
Introduction In the modern jewelry market, customers are no longer buying only a decorative accessory.
Ohio AG Accuses Cannabis Giants of Cartel Behavior — Could It Impact Michigan’s $3B Market?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit accusing nine
The Sales Tax Rate on Your Invoice Isn’t Always the One You Think It Is
Most business owners know their state's sales tax rate. Fewer know the combined rate that
Advanced Technologies
SME And Women In 3D Printing Join Forces To Build Diverse Manufacturing Workforce
DETROIT — Industry leaders SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP), a global
Tech Pioneer Warns Of Alien Invasion
DETROIT - An alien species is headed for planet Earth and we have no reason to believe it will be friendly.
MIT Joins Startup Backed By Bill Gates To Build Viable Fusion Reactor For Clean Energy
BOSTON - The Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has signed a new five-year
New Battery Type Provides Low-Cost, Long-Term Energy Storage
DETROIT - A new battery design could allow for more affordable, long-term energy storage, a press statement from Imperial College London reveals.
Science Tech
Plant-based meat was all the rage. Now plant-based seafood is taking the spotlight
NEW YORK - Companies like Beyond Meat Inc and Impossible Foods are seeing strong sales. Earlier this year, Target launched its own line of 30 vegan food options. Even giant Tyson Foods Inc is getting in
Michigan Health Care Providers Ask Congress: Improve Access, Affordability Of Lifesaving Vaccines For Seniors
LANSING - Six leading organizations advocating for improved public health and patient care are asking Congress to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable residents by eliminating vaccine co-pays that seniors are required to pay through some Medicare
Climate Projections For Year 2500 Show An Earth That Is Alien To Humans
NEW YORK - There are many reports based on scientific research that talk about the long-term impacts of climate change — such as rising levels of greenhouse gases, temperatures and sea levels — by the
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 the most devastating effects of climate change, humanity finds itself confronted with something akin to a “bathtub” problem: Just because
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: EV Driving Range, Flying Cars, Robotic Conducting
DETROIT - This week’s stories focus on Smart Mobility Today is on advances in EV
Stellantis Launches EV Charging Service Despite Having ZERO EVs In The US
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis has unveiled its latest offering for electric vehicle (EV) owners: Free2move
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Discovery Could Have Major Implications For EVs
Despite recent technological breakthroughs, lithium-ion battery recycling continues to vex scientists in several ways. Battery recycling remains an expensive process
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
Digital and Mobile
Backed By $5 Million Investment, UV Angel Advances New Technology
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with
Zoom Ride Begins Service At Detroit Metro Airport March 1
DEARBORN – Zoom Ride, a new Michigan-based ride share, will begin services at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Grand Rapids’ US Signal Releases State Of The Data Center
GRAND RAPIDS - Security and compliance, backup and disaster recovery and network availability are the
Lasers 1000 Faster Than Current Internet Could Be Created
LONDON, England - Data could be transmitted through lasers a thousand times faster than current
MITechNews.Com To Provide Complete Coverage Of Cyber Week 2017 In Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cyber Week 2017, one of the most important annual cyber events
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Internet Coverage Of Terror Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann discusses physical attacks, including Manchester, England, where 22
NSA’s Alleged Leaker Got Tripped Up By A Secret Printer Feature
WASHINGTON DC - On Monday, the National Security Agency contractor was charged in a Georgia
Online Tech’s Lumsden Explains Why The WannaCry Ransomware Attack Worked
ROYAL OAK - The WannaCry ransomware attack in May targeted hundreds of thousands of computers
Business and Finance
Tesla Discounts Model S By $30,000, Model X By $41,000 To Gain EV Tax Credits
Tesla Inc.’s latest discounts will newly qualify one of its models for federal subsidies that Elon Musk said
What Makes A Website Truly User-Friendly?
Whether you are someone who works in web design or simply uses websites on a
Transparency and Collaboration: The Power of Glass Conference Rooms
The modern workplace is undergoing a significant transformation. One of the key drivers of this
MSUFCU Donates $175,000 To Habitat For Humanity And Detroit Public Theatre
EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union,
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Founder David Brophy – The Back Story
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium just concluded its 37th year in mid
Foodstand Mobile App Helps Turn Health Eating Habits Into Challenges
ROYAL OAK - Foodstand helps teams and individuals turn the basic principles of healthy eating
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Changes Name To Midwest Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The 37th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium ended this week, to be
Deadline for PitchClub Ann Arbor May 27
FARMINGTON HILLS - The deadline to participate in PitchClub at Ann Arbor SPARK and get
Genomenon Debuts Version 1.3 Of Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR – Genomenon has announced version 1.3 of its Mastermind genomic search engine that
Heat-Conducting Plastic Could Lead To Lighter Electronics, Cars
ANN ARBOR - Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including
LIFT OFF Webinar Series To Feature Lightweighting And Manufacturing
DETROIT - A webinar series featuring small companies and the innovations they are working on
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ANN ARBOR - If you’ve wanted to try advertising on MITechNews.Com, now is the time
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
