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How ITC Michigan Is Energizing Michigan’s Economy
ANN ARBOR - Simon Whitelocke, ITC Michigan president, returns to talk about how electricity transmission company is energizing Michigan's economy. Mr. Whitelocke continues his conversation from earlier reports about how electric infrastructure impacts economic growth.
New Airfoil CEO Keith Donovan Talks Future Of Royal Oak Tech PR Agency
ROYAL OAK – Airfoil Group has a new CEO, Keith Donovan, who earlier this month replaced co-founder Lisa Vallee Smith who will remain with the technology-focused public relations agency based in Royal Oak as chairperson.
Integr8 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition: Deadline To Apply April 7
TROY - New to Automation Alley's Integr8 in 2022, Michigan businesses with a manufacturing facility in the state and less than 500 employees are encouraged to participate in a pitch competition presented by Automation Alley
Breaking News
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
MiLEAP Announces $56 Million In Grants Awarded To Empower Students To Advance Nursing Careers
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced recipients of
The End Of EVs Has Come, And It’s Toyota’s Fault
TOKYO - The development of electric battery powered vehicles was a gamechanger for the industry
Michigan Treasury To Pay $58,200 From Cannabis Taxes For Every Licensed Dispo To Opt-In Cities Across The State
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury on Feb. 21 announced that nearly $100 million
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Report: 2020 Clean Energy Jobs Top 113,400 In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Cory Connolly, Vice President at Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, talks about
New Type Of EV Battery Extends Range With More Than 120 Miles On A Single Charge
DETROIT - The problem with lithium-ion batteries, which are what you can find in any rechargeable
The Future of Electric Vehicles and The Michigan Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - Auto industry experts Paul Eisenstein of the Detroit Bureau and Michelle Krebs
Three Solar Projects To Add 104 Megawatt-Hours To Consumers Energy Grid
SAN DIEGO—Officials at Borrego Solar Systems Inc., a developer of large-scale renewable energy projects, announced
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Bob Moore Financing Can Help Hemp, Cannabis Companies Grow
ANN ARBOR - Third generation financier Bob Moore can provide a variety of financing options
Featured News
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of a newly introduced model. Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based
Lost Underwater City Could Rewrite History Of Civilization
INDIA - The vestiges of what many believe to be a lost, ancient civilisation have been discovered off the coast of western India.
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
Michigan
SBAM Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Shortage Biggest Threats To Small Businesses
LANSING – A new survey done by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that
LTU Wins National Engineering Education Award
SOUTHFIELD—A capstone thesis project team from Lawrence Technological University was one of only eight national
12 Steps For A Highly Successful Job Search
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs Of Next Decade—And How Much They Pay
DETROIT - The Covid-19 pandemic has radically shifted the work landscape, as millions of Americans
SBAM Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Shortage Biggest Threats To Small Businesses
LANSING – A new survey done by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that
LTU Wins National Engineering Education Award
SOUTHFIELD—A capstone thesis project team from Lawrence Technological University was one of only eight national
12 Steps For A Highly Successful Job Search
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how
The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs Of Next Decade—And How Much They Pay
DETROIT - The Covid-19 pandemic has radically shifted the work landscape, as millions of Americans
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Bob Moore Financing Can Help Hemp, Cannabis Companies Grow
ANN ARBOR - Third generation financier Bob Moore can provide a variety of financing options
Why Using Data Leads to Better Financial Decisions For Businesses
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Technology is starting to shape how businesses make their
Why Michigan Could Decide the Senate Filibuster Fight
LANSING - Michigan is not just another battleground state. In the looming Senate fight over
SAVE Act, Sliding Polls, and a High-Stakes Gamble Over the Senate Filibuster
WASHINGTON DC - As President Donald Trump faces softening poll numbers and Republicans defend razor-thin
Health Insurance Costs Are Jumping In 2026 — Here’s How The Lapse of ACA Tax Credits Is Hitting Michigan Families and Employers
ANN ARBOR - Health care costs are climbing sharply in 2026, and Michigan households are
Advanced Technologies
Industry 4.0 Low Carbon Training: Save Money, Attract Talent And Grow
LANSING - The Michigan Manufacturers Association and The Nature Conservancy in Michigan have partnered to provide four webinars on practical insights
Derq Brings Artificial Intelligence To Vehicles And Roads In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Derq’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan explains how his company is using Artificial Intelligence and Machine
What Is Holding Back Agricultural Robotics?
DETROIT - With the advancement of technologies and robotics, as well as the increasing challenges facing the agricultural industry (e.g., labor
Feven Zylstra To Establish Innovation Center To Develop Smart Manufacturing Principals
GRAND RAPIDS - Feyen Zylstra announced the company has been chosen to establish an Innovation Center by the Clean Energy Smart
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
FlexDex Surgical Completes $13 Million Financing To Develop Next Generation Advanced Laparoscopic Devices
BRIGHTON – Medical device maker FlexDex announced Monday it has completed a $13 million Series AA funding round for next generation advanced laparoscopic devices. The financing will be used to fund development of the Company’s
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
General Motors Follows Ford To Partner With Tesla To Use Charging Network
DETROIT — General Motors follow crosstown rival Ford Motor in partnering with Tesla to use the
J.D. Power: EV Owners Increasingly Turn To Makers’ Apps
TROY–The use of auto manufacturers’ mobile apps for electric vehicles has increased, according to the
Study: Electrical GRID Can Not Accommodate Rapid Growth Of EVs
DETROIT - With many Americans looking to make the change from gas-powered vehicles, experts are
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
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
Google Shuts Down Massive Google Docs Phishing Scam
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google shut down a massive phishing scam that targeted users of its
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
Business and Finance
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28
DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28
The Giez Kamikaze Drone Includes Thermobaric Shells And Parachute
WARSAW, Poland - The Giez unmanned aerial vehicle was unveiled at the MSPO-2023 exhibition in
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
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
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,
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
Can Humanized Products Like Alexa Meet Our Social Needs?
ANN ARBOR - Consumers have taken a liking to products they can interact with such
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
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
