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State Of Michigan To Provide $237 Million For Business Loans
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and funding for Venture Capital companies, part of a $10 billion national program from the Biden Administration. Last week, the Michigan
CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment
ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing an undisclosed amount of money in three start-up companies. David Weaver, CitySide Chief Investment Officer, said more early-stage capital
Report: New And Used Car Prices Soar From A Year Ago
ANN ARBOR - New vehicle prices in the past 12 months have soared 10 percent and used vehicle prices a whopping 37 percent, according to a new report from Anderson Economic Report. AEG's Christina Benton
Breaking News
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index Jumps 7.9 Percent In May
DETROIT – The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 7.9 percent annualized in the three
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Events For a2Tech360 Week Sept. 14-22
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has announced its events calendar for A2Tech360, featuring the
With No Other Bidders, Tropics Wins Right To Buy Skymint Pending Court Approval
LANSING - Skymint’s primary lender, Tropics, LP, submitted the winning bid to purchase Skymint at
Michigan CEOs’ Confidence In Economic Outlook Improves, But Inflation, Talent Shortages, Recession Remain As Risks
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns
Wayne State University Startup Developing Eco-Friendly Marine Coating For Ships, Boats
DETROIT – Repela Tech LLC, a Detroit-based sustainability tech startup from Wayne State University, was
EV Maker Inks Deal With Italys Pininfarina For Design
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials of Farmington Hills-based Hercules Electric Vehicles announced it has signed a strategic agreement
Stellantis To Build Electric Ram 1500, Dodge Muscle Car In 2024
DETROIT - Stellantis announced Thursday that it would begin production on a battery-electric version of
Ford F-150 Hybrid Can Recharge All-Electric Vehicles In An Emergency
DETROIT - A Ford F-150 Hybrid can charge electric cars that have run out of juice.
U-M, Airbus Partner On $8.5 Million Future Aircraft R&D Center
ANN ARBOR - Airbus is partnering with the University of Michigan by funding an $8.5
Michigan Clean Energy Fair This Weekend In Traverse City
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Clean Energy Conference & Fair will be held in Traverse
SmartOffice Video Surveillance Product Helps Businesses Deter Crime
ROYAL OAK - Comcast has rolled out new video surveillance product for businesses and Jeffrey
Quality Precast To Build Manufacturing Plant, Add 20 New Jobs
ALAMO TOWNSHIP – Kalamazoo-area manufacturer Quality Precast announced it will construct a 25,000-square-foot production facility
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
Featured News
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated millions of dollars in illicit pot
AI Can Solve A Key Problem In The Quest For Near-Limitless Clean Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to
World About To Pass Point Of No Return For Devastating Storms, Droughts Due To Global Warming
WASHINGTON DC - This year, temperatures across the globe could reach about 1.7 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-Industrial
Michigan
Grand Valley State University Names VP University Development
GRAND RAPIDS — Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley State University's vice president for
Report: Young Workers Remain With Manufacturers Because Of Training Opportunities
SAN FRANCISCO - Companies across the supply chain are struggling to hire new employees, and
Michigan Education Budget Awards $6 Million To SME PRIME Schools Initiative
SOUTHFIELD - The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part
MCWT Offers Leadership Clinic To Move Women Tech Leaders Into C-Suite
SOUTHFIELD—The members of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation want to increase the
Grand Valley State University Names VP University Development
GRAND RAPIDS — Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley State University's vice president for
Report: Young Workers Remain With Manufacturers Because Of Training Opportunities
SAN FRANCISCO - Companies across the supply chain are struggling to hire new employees, and
Michigan Education Budget Awards $6 Million To SME PRIME Schools Initiative
SOUTHFIELD - The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part
MCWT Offers Leadership Clinic To Move Women Tech Leaders Into C-Suite
SOUTHFIELD—The members of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation want to increase the
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
California’s Green Oil Production Threatened After Trump Revokes Funding
LOS ANGELES - Despite California’s Hydrogen City facing a huge storm with industrial reality hitting
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
The iPhone 17 Craze Has Fueled The Computing Power Economy, With Cloud Mining Users Earning Up To $8,150 A Day, Sparking A New Trend In Smart Wealth
With the official release of the Apple iPhone 17, its powerful AI performance has been
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be
Advanced Technologies
Google Replaces Android Auto With Something Way Better
DETROIT - Google's Android Auto service first launched in 2015 and has radically evolved since then in subsequent updates. Offered in most modern cars as
Shaping New Generation Of Innovators For 4th Industrial Revolution
DETROIT - The world around us is changing at blistering speed. Welcome to the ‘Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)’.
IoT.2: A New Trend In The World Of Internet Of Everything
DETROIT - There’s a new trend in the IoT space, and it’s called IoT.2. If you haven’t experienced it yet, here’s
JD Power: Smartphone Connectivity Now Biggest Auto Quality Headache
TROY—A balky transmission? Poor fit and finish? Nope. The automotive quality analysis firm J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Initial Quality Study
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Shoulder Innovations Moves Headquarters To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS—Shoulder Innovations Inc., a developer of shoulder replacement devices, announced a move to a new headquarters in Grand Rapids that is six times larger than the company’s prior headquarters in Holland. The company said
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Names Neel Hajra CEO
BRIGHTON - The Michigan Health Endowment Fund named Neel Hajra its next chief executive officer. Hajra comes to the Health Fund after serving since 2015 as CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. “We
BlueWillow Biologics Sees Positive Results From Phase 1 Trial Of Anthrax Vaccine
ANN ARBOR—BlueWillow Biologics Inc., a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing intranasal vaccines, announced positive interim results from the Phase 1 clinical trial of BW-1010, its next-generation intranasal anthrax vaccine candidate. BW-1010 combines BlueWillow’s patented technology,
With Legalized Marijuana, Has Your Organization Rethought Its Drug Testing Policies?
LANSING - ASE continues to get member inquiries about substance abuse testing and policies. A recent article by the Washington Examiner says interest in relaxing strict employer policies against employee marijuana use is going on
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
CerebrumX Gets Investment From BlackBerry Ivy Innovation Fund For Auto Info
NOVI–CerebrumX Lab Inc. an automotive data services and product provider, has announced a strategic investment
Toyota Plans Plug-In Hybrid With 120 Mile Range
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota has just launched a fifth-generation Prius whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed
Tesla’s Big Price Cuts Mean Major Shift In EV Market
SAN FRANCISCO - Can Tesla remain the leader in the modern electric vehicle market it
Solar-Powered Vehicles One Tech To Watch In 2023
SAN FRANCISCO - From transparent solar panels to fusion power breakthroughs, lots of time, talent
Digital and Mobile
Walled Lake Fintech Company Connects To Twilio Real Estate Software
WALLED LAKE—Continuity Programs Inc. announced a new software feature connecting its mortgage customer relationship management
Altair Buys Spanish-Born Electromagnetics Supplier
TROY - Altair announced the acquisition of newFASANT, offering leading technology in computational and high-frequency
Submissions Open For AutoMobili-D Awards In Partnership with NAIAS June 10
LANSING – PlanetM, in partnership with the North American International Auto Show’s mobility showcase, AutoMobili-D, Powered by PlanetM,
Streaming Wars Spill Into CES 2020 As Media Nabs The Spotlight
LAS VEGAS - Every year, CES draws the tech-obsessed to gawk at fancy televisions and off-the-wall gadgets. This year,
How Cybersleuths Decided Russian Hacked The DNC And Impacted US Election
WASHINGTON DC - It was a bombshell. Operatives from two Russian spy agencies had infiltrated
Smartphone Security Hole: ‘Open Port’ Backdoors Widespread
ANN ARBOR- A sweeping study of an internet communication mechanism common in mobile devices has
Applications Now Open For Women In Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense, an organization for women in the
Red Level Security Expert Explains How Businesses Can Keep Networks Safe
ROYAL OAK - Mark Dreyer, a Senior Consultant at Red Level, just returned from a
Business and Finance
NEF To Recognize Five Michigan Entrepreneurs Who Have Had Major Achievements
ANN ARBOR - New Enterprise Forum announced the names of the five Michigan entrepreneurs who
Detroit City Distillers Offering Paczki Day Vodka Online Orders Feb 11
DETROIT - Paczki Vodka, made with real Paczkies made in Detroit, will be going on
Renaissance UnDemo Days 2022 Opens Applications
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital DEI UnDemo Day® will bring together some of the
State Of Michigan To Provide $237 Million For Business Loans
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan will receive $237 million for business loans and
Venture Capital Funding Up 4 Percent – Artificial Intelligence Companies Set Record
NEW YORK – While funding to Venture-Capital backed companies in the United States during the
MISBDC Small Business, Big Threat Cybersecurity Program Updated
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest concerns for businesses. In 2015,
Six Finalists Named By Kyyba Innovations For $50,000 IoT Pitch Competition
TROY - Six finalists have been named by Kyyba Innovations to compete for a $50,000
What Does $20 Buy At IoT Techconnect April 4 At The Troy Marriott? All Access And Two Meals
TROY – What does $20 buy you at IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
