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Marijuana Regulatory Agency Hosts Quarterly Virtual Meeting Dec. 10
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency is hosting a virtual meeting Thursday Dec. 10 that
Marijuana Legalization Opponents Turn To Courts To Shoot Down State Ballot Initiatives
WASHINGTON DC - Private citizens and public officials, sometimes joined by governors, increasingly are filing
Michigan-Based C3 Industries Raises $45 Million – Expands Into Missouri, And Massachusetts
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries, a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis company based in Ann Arbor,
Detroit OKs Recreational Pot Ordinance That Allows For Consumption Lounges
DETROIT - Adult-use cannabis dispensaries are finally coming to Michigan’s biggest city. Detroit City Council
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
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
Breaking News
Elon Musk Out – Tesla Shaken – Washington Relieved
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO
Future Fuel Comes From Air, And It’s Not Hydrogen
BERLIN - Germany advanced sustainability efforts by presenting a new air-derived fuel other than hydrogen.
Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is
Study: Dire Consequences Of Human Activity On Arctic Could Wipe Out Entire Landscapes
NEW YORK - Scientists sound the alarm as new study predicts dire consequences of human
Ohio Marijuana Growers, Processors First To Operate In Rec Market
COLUMBUS - Facilities that grow marijuana and create cannabis products will receive priority when the
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries One Step Away From Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given provisional licenses to 110 dispensaries
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
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
Featured News
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs over 440,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will unveil a special edition of the
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a 15.7 percent increase compared to March
MI Tech TV
LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self Driving Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - CJ Chung, a professor of mathematics and computer science at Lawrence Technological University, provides details on a National Science Foundation grant that will let him train eight college students from around the
Context, Not Content, Says Terry Bean, Digital Marketing Expert
ANN ARBOR - Long-time digital marketing guru Terry Bean has fine tuned his business to focus on helping companies develop the correct context for their target audience rather than correct content. So what's the difference
Cyberwar Warning From Russia, Cyber pro Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Will cyberwar by the Russians in Ukraine spread to the United States and the rest of the countries opposing Russian's unprovoked war against Ukraine? Not yet, said cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, publisher
Michigan
Coming In 2022: A Big Leap In Smart Home Technology
DETROIT - Starting next year, consumers will be able to buy smart home devices —
J.D. Power: New Vehicles More Appealing Than Ever; Porsche, Dodge Top List
TROY—On the strength of some very successful new-vehicle launches for 2021, the auto industry continues
Clare Battery Company Offers Home Energy Storage System
CLARE—Advanced Battery Concepts has introduced its Home Emergency Energy Storage system to address the growing
Shyft Group Reports Big Increase In Refrigerated Grocery Delivery Truck Orders
NOVI—The past year has transformed the way people get their groceries, and one of the
Coming In 2022: A Big Leap In Smart Home Technology
DETROIT - Starting next year, consumers will be able to buy smart home devices —
J.D. Power: New Vehicles More Appealing Than Ever; Porsche, Dodge Top List
TROY—On the strength of some very successful new-vehicle launches for 2021, the auto industry continues
Clare Battery Company Offers Home Energy Storage System
CLARE—Advanced Battery Concepts has introduced its Home Emergency Energy Storage system to address the growing
Shyft Group Reports Big Increase In Refrigerated Grocery Delivery Truck Orders
NOVI—The past year has transformed the way people get their groceries, and one of the
A Look Inside Modern Local Marketing Infrastructure
Local marketing no longer operates as a collection of disconnected tactics. As customer journeys become
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Key Benefits of Automated Liquid Handling in Modern Laboratories
Let's paint a picture of yesterday's lab. A scientist sits at a bench. They have
Michigan Lawmakers Move To Ban Kratom As $2 Billion Market Faces Shutdown
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would outlaw kratom statewide — a
Advanced Technologies
Eaton Introduces ePowertrain Business Unit As Integrated Powertrain Solution For EVs
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus
Ambassador Bridge Blockade Cost Nearly $300 Million In Auto Industry Losses
DETROIT - The weeklong Ambassador Bridge blockage that was cleared up Sunday cost Michigan and Ontario automakers and their workers $299.9
Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest
DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The
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
Science Tech
Esperion Boosts Sales Of Cholesterol-Busting Drugs
ANN ARBOR—The pharmaceutical firm Esperion Therapeutics Inc. feported a rise in sales of its novel cholesterol-reducing drugs in the second quarter ended June 30 but still posted a loss as efforts to boost the drug’s
Ann Arbor SPARK Gets $2.4 Million To Expand Broadband
ANN ARBOR - Phil Santer from Ann Arbor SPARK explains the $2.4 million in Federal money awarded to build 20 miles of underground fiber optic cable, connecting downtown Ann Arbor and downtown Ypsilanti with critical
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 of the approved School Aid Fund Budget (PA 48 of 2021) crafted with bipartisan support from the Michigan Legislature. The
MMS Holdings Names Two Executive Vice Presidents
CANTON – Life Sciences company MMS Holdings Inc. has appointed Kelly J. Hill to Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations and Strategy and Michelle Gayari to Executive Vice President of Global Operational Excellence and
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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
Rocket Fiber Provides Wi-Fi 6 Connections To Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center
DETROIT - The Detroit Pistons has made Rocket Fiber its official internet and network services partner
Richard Stiennon Publishes 2020 Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, has published his latest Security
Three Michigan University Startups In Deep Learning, Augmented Reality, Robotic Process Automation Get $250,000
DETROIT - The Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing has awarded $250,000 to three projects that
Three Detroit Startups Receive Cash Prizes At TechTown’s Start Studio Showcase
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit announced Friday that the creator of Skilled-Tec, a mixed and augmented
DOE Report: Power Outage By Cyberattack Threat To Critical Defense Infrastructure
ROYAL OAK - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
Walsh College Offers Nation’s First Auto Cybersecurity Course Starting April 4
TROY - Walsh College is offering a Fundamentals of Automotive Cybersecurity course in this upcoming
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
Business and Finance
Snowbotix Electric-Powered Robot To Clear Snow Wins LTU Pitch Competition
SOUTHFIELD—Snowbotix, a startup company developing an autonomous, electric-powered robot that can be used to clear
Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Biz, Money, Ads, Tech Support
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is offering small businesses a package of financial support and services to
Comcast Offers $20-A-Month Entertainment Option
DETROIT–Comcast announced that metro Detroit residents can sign up for NOW TV, a new streaming
Meet The Spring 2023 TechTown Retail Boot Camp Showcase Winners
DETROIT - On May 23, TechTown Detroit hosted its Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) Showcase to celebrate the graduates of RBC’s 14th cohort. Seventeen
Deadline March 6 To Apply To Pitch At Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 6. (11:59 EDT). Selected companies
Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Company Raises $11.5 Million From Venture Capitalists
ANN ARBOR — May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company seeking to replace existing transportation systems
One-Million-Cups Program Helps Oakland County Entrepreneurs Get Started
ROYAL OAK - Tech248 co-director Greg Doyle talks about the one-million cups program started by
LTU Wins $100K Extension To Help Fuel Collaboratory
ROYAL OAK - Lawrence Technological University has been approved for a one-year, $100,000 extension to
Jonathan Massey New Dean Of U-M Architecture School
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Massey, dean of architecture and professor at California College of the
Business Analytics Provider DataFactZ Fills Jobs, Adds New Partnerships In 1Q
NORTHVILLE – DataFactZ, a business analytics company, continued to expand, adding new clients, announcing new
Michigan State Courts Choose ImageSoft’s eFiling, eDocument Management System
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan State Court Administrative Office has chosen ImageSoft’s eFiling and electronic document
Amazon Debuts Echo Show – Alexa Smart Speaker With Built-In Touchscreen Video Phone
SEATTLE - Amazon on Tuesday revealed its newest device, the Echo Show, its first smart
Business News
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