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Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations Close Nov. 22
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations are open once again for second stage companies in Michigan. Michigan Celebrates recognizes small businesses in all industries whose growth supports Michigan’s economy. Michigan Celebrates has
Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and Richard Stiennon, founder of Birmingham-based IT-Harvest provide their monthly cybersecurity tips. On Oct. 25 they explained how anyone can safely
Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental housing, auto detailing and now labs that test hemp and cannabis products. His latest acquisition is ABKO Labs in Warren,
Breaking News
Michigan Lawmakers Look To Replace Gas Tax
LANSING - Michigan has a gas tax, and that funding is used toward road improvements,
June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with
UM Forecast: Oakland County Economy Will See 1% Annual Job Growth Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - For Oakland County, most of the pandemic-fueled recession is in the rearview
Truck Purchasers May Qualify For Payment In $237.5 Million Class Action Settlement
TOKYO - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc. and Hino Motors Sales USA
Report: U.S. Consumers To Spend Record $1 Trillion Online In 2022
NEW YORK - U.S. consumer spending on e-commerce is expected to hit a record $1
Michigan CEOs Confident On Michigan Economy, Concerned About Labor Shortages, Inflation
DETROIT – Concerns about labor shortages and inflation are weighing on the minds of Michigan’s business
MCMA Furious As MRA Authorizes Cannabis Microbusiness License Expansion
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association is calling on state leaders to address the Michigan
Michigan Marijuana Report Partners with Small Business Association of Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report has formed a strategic partnership with the Small Business
Consumers Energy Foundation Gives $500k To Groups Protecting Michigan Environment
JACKSON—Four environmental organizations around Michigan are the recipients of the Consumers Energy Foundation’s second annual
Copper Hop Brewing Co. First Brewery To Enroll In DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT - Copper Hop Brewing Co., located in St. Clair Shores has enrolled in DTE
More Compact And Efficient Vertical Turbines Could Be Future Of Wind Farms
OXFORD, England - New research from Oxford Brookes University has found that the vertical turbine
Report: Half Of Americans Say EVs Instrumental In Fighting Climate Change
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — A new report contends majority (52 percent) of U.S. residents agree that
Automation Alley Opens Registration For Integr8 – Global Industry 4.0 Conference
TROY - Automation Alley on Tuesday opened registration for a global conference in November scheduled for
OST Named To 2017 Elite 250 – One Of Nine In Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies has been named a 2017 Tech Elite 250 company
Red Level Hosts Tech Spring Cleaning Recycling Event April 13
NOVI - Spring is a great time of year to clean out all the old
Comcast Business Unveils SmartOffice Video Surveillance Solution For Businesses
DETROIT - Real-time video surveillance solutions provided in a pilot program by Comcast Business through
What Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Rules Mean For Microbusinesses
LANSING - The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation
M2 Techcast TV – Experts Explore Setting Up Cannabis Businesses
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast TV July 15, Anthony Sabatella, president of THC123, will
Read These Emergency Rules If You Plan To Sell, Grow Marijuana In Michigan
LANSING - The agency that regulates the selling and growing of marijuana in Michigan released
Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Chief Headlines Cannabis Industry Conference
LANSING - Andrew Brisbo, Michigan Executive Director at Marijuana Regulatory Agency, will keynote the Michigan
Featured News
Study: Ann Arbor Takeover Of DTE Could Cost City $1.15 Billion
ANN ARBOR — It could cost Ann Arbor anywhere from $281 million to $1.15 billion to take over DTE Energy’s distribution
Michigan Venture Capital Association Provides Awards, Honors Skip Simms
DETROIT – Michigan Venture Capital Association, the trade association for the venture capital and angel community in Michigan, celebrated the Michigan
22 State Attorneys General Call On Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill That’s Heading To Senate Floor
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general, including Michigan AG Dana Nessel, has called on Congress to pass
Michigan
Electric Last Mile EV Partners With Canadian Company For Customer Connectivity System
TROY—Electric Last Mile Inc., a commercial electric vehicle company focused on last-mile delivery systems, announced
62,000 Apply For Michigan Tuition-Free Community College Program
LANSING – In the six weeks since launching Michigan Reconnect, enough Michiganders have applied for
Cities Paying People Up To $16,000 To Move There
DETROIT - Dozens of cities are offering up to $16,000 in cash incentives, homebuying allowances,
Whitmer Offers Plan To Replace Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Propane Supplies Ahead of Ordered Shutdown May 13
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released its plan Friday to heat Michigan homes without
Electric Last Mile EV Partners With Canadian Company For Customer Connectivity System
TROY—Electric Last Mile Inc., a commercial electric vehicle company focused on last-mile delivery systems, announced
62,000 Apply For Michigan Tuition-Free Community College Program
LANSING – In the six weeks since launching Michigan Reconnect, enough Michiganders have applied for
Cities Paying People Up To $16,000 To Move There
DETROIT - Dozens of cities are offering up to $16,000 in cash incentives, homebuying allowances,
Whitmer Offers Plan To Replace Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Propane Supplies Ahead of Ordered Shutdown May 13
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released its plan Friday to heat Michigan homes without
What Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Rules Mean For Microbusinesses
LANSING - The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation
M2 Techcast TV – Experts Explore Setting Up Cannabis Businesses
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast TV July 15, Anthony Sabatella, president of THC123, will
Read These Emergency Rules If You Plan To Sell, Grow Marijuana In Michigan
LANSING - The agency that regulates the selling and growing of marijuana in Michigan released
Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Chief Headlines Cannabis Industry Conference
LANSING - Andrew Brisbo, Michigan Executive Director at Marijuana Regulatory Agency, will keynote the Michigan
Deadline To Apply For Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Fall 2025 Cohort Extended To July 11
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive,
DTE Energy Board Of Directors Elects Joi Harris CEO
DETROIT — DTE Energy President and Chief Operating Officer Joi Harris will be named President
Jokaroom VIP Casino Payment Security: Is It Safe for Australian Players?
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How to Increase Your Chances of Winning at Casino Kingdom: Tips for NZ Players
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UP Medical Device Maker Launches New Product For Open Heart Surgery
MARQUETTE—Officials at Marquette-based Able Medical Devices announced the launch of its Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System, saying it’s the market’s first single-use radiolucent plating system designed to span the osteotomy and close the sternum after open
$550 Million Gift To Western Michigan University A ‘Catalyst’ For Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO — Representatives from Western Michigan University announced on Tuesday that the school has received the largest private gift ever bestowed on a public university. With the Empowering Futures Gift, anonymous donors will provide $550 million to
EMU Gets $1 Million Gift From Auto Entrepreneur Jack Roush To Support Math, Auto Programs
YPSILANTI—Eastern Michigan University announced the receipt of a $1 million gift from automotive entrepreneur Jack Roush, EMU alumnus and chairman of the board of Roush Enterprises, and founder, CEO, and co-owner of NASCAR racing team, Roush Fenway
North American Robot Orders In First Quarter of 2021 Up 20 Percent
ANN ARBOR - Robot orders in the first quarter of 2021 were up 20 percent over the same period in 2020, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) in Ann Arbor. Increases in robot
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric Semi-Trucks Ready To Deploy, But Not Enough Plugs To Charge Them
DETROIT - Electric semi-trucks are ready to go. The technology is there, manufacturers have capacity
Tesla Price Cuts Trigger Similar Moves Among EV Competitors
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. -Last month, Tesla dropped its prices dramatically — up to 20 percent.
Federal Legislation Could Require Government Agencies To Properly Recycle EV Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the
MCity To Invest $5.1 Million To Enable Remote Autonomous Vehicle Testing
ANN ARBOR—Mcity, which operates the world's first purpose-built test environment for connected and autonomous vehicles,
Digital and Mobile
Lock Down Your Gmail Account With Advanced Protection Program
SAN FRANCISCO - You keep a lot of sensitive information in your Google account -- bank
Michigan Security Company Identifies ‘Emotet’ As Top Threat
COMMERCE TWP.—The latest Quarterly Threat Landscape report from the managed security services provider Nuspire identified
Internet Sales Tax Bills Headed To Senate Floor
LANSING - Legislation codifying into state law a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding internet sales
Estonian Team Wins International Cyber Exercise During Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Cyber Range hosted an International Cyber
Smart Grid Security: Is Trouble Coming?
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
WhatsApp, Telegram On Web Browsers Leave Accounts Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - If you use WhatsApp or Telegram on your web browser, you'll want
Russians Behind Yahoo’s 1 Billion Account Hack
WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department on Wednesday said it's indicted four hackers responsible for
Online Tech Offers Disaster Recovery As A Service To Keep Your Network Online
ANN ARBOR - Last month, Amazon Web Services crashed for up to 12 hours, leaving
Business and Finance
Conquer Accelerator Selects Six Startups for 2021 Cohort
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Conquer Accelerator announces its sixth season and summer 2021 cohort. The 10-week accelerator
Meet The Six Finalists Of The 2021 City Of Design Challenge
DETROIT - Design Core, the College for Creative Studies, and Connect313 are proud to announce
Detroit’s TechTown Hosts Retail Boot Camp Showcase June 22
DETROIT - Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 14 Retail
Start Garden, Spartan Innovations Recommended As Next SmartZone Facilitators
GRAND RAPIDS — The city’s Local Development Finance Authority has recommended that Start Garden Inc. and Spartan Innovations
LTU Wins $100K Extension To Help Fuel Collaboratory
ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University has been approved for a one-year, $100,000 extension to
Kyyba Offers Pitch Night At Start Garden In Grand Rapids
FARMINGTON HILLS - Kyyba Innovations, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit are hosting Pitch Club on
GreenLight Business Plan Competition Moves North To Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY - The GreenLight Michigan Business Model Competition is reaching out to Northern Michigan
Challenge Detroit Recruits Talent to the City for its Seventh Year
DETROIT – Challenge Detroit, a leadership development program that challenges leaders to learn by doing
What Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Rules Mean For Microbusinesses
LANSING - The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation
M2 Techcast TV – Experts Explore Setting Up Cannabis Businesses
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast TV July 15, Anthony Sabatella, president of THC123, will
Read These Emergency Rules If You Plan To Sell, Grow Marijuana In Michigan
LANSING - The agency that regulates the selling and growing of marijuana in Michigan released
Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Chief Headlines Cannabis Industry Conference
LANSING - Andrew Brisbo, Michigan Executive Director at Marijuana Regulatory Agency, will keynote the Michigan
Business News
- California Drops Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over $4 Billion High-Speed Rail Funding Cut
- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Calls 2025 'Defining Year' As Stock Soars 79%, Nvidia And SoftBank Deals Fuel Turnaround Despite Trump Conflict
- TikTok Enters $3 Billion Micro-Drama Boom With In-App 'Minis'— Aims To Keep Viewers Inside Its Platform
- California Drops Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over $4 Billion High-Speed Rail Funding Cut
- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Calls 2025 'Defining Year' As Stock Soars 79%, Nvidia And SoftBank Deals Fuel Turnaround Despite Trump Conflict
- TikTok Enters $3 Billion Micro-Drama Boom With In-App 'Minis'— Aims To Keep Viewers Inside Its Platform
