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COVID Holiday Updates With Epidemiologist Fred Brown – Spoiler Alert No Big Parties
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's happening nationally with the COVID virus, also updates on vaccines, plus his take on whether it is safe to host house parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving
Centrepolis Accelerator AT LTU Gains Financial Support, Awards
ANN ARBOR - Dan Radomski, Executive Director of the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, updates the recent awards and funding the hardware accelerator has won. The Accelerator 's mission to fuel the growth of
Voltaiq Integrates Data Across Battery Lifecycle To Optimize Performance
ANN ARBOR - Eli Leland, co-founder and CTO, Voltaiq, joins MITech TV co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to explain how his company is developing, manufacturing, and operating high-quality battery-powered products requires a deep understanding
Breaking News
GVSU Research Shows West Michigan Economy Slowing
GRAND RAPIDS - While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears
Ohio’s Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Off To Special Start
COLUMBUS - Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Rehmann CFO Report Confirms Tough Times In The Michigan Cannabis Market
TROY – Rehmann has published its 2022 Michigan Cannabis CFO Outlook Report that confirms what
Rehmann 2022 CFO Report Validates Difficult Times In Michigan Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - Rehmann has published its 2022 CFO report that features data about chief
U.S. CBD Company Inks Sponsorship Deal With Professional Baseball League
BOULDER, Colo. - U.S. CBD company Charlotte’s Web Holdings will pay Major League Baseball $30.5
Flight From Hemp Continues In U.S., Harvest Expected To Fall By Half
DENVER - The 2022 hemp harvest in the U.S. is expected to shrink by nearly
DTE Energy Switches On Three New Wind Parks, Two Are Michigan’s Largest
DETROIT – DTE Energy on Tuesday announced operation of three new wind parks, two of
Shyft Group To Build EV Work Truck Bodies
NOVI—DuraMag, a brand of the Shyft Group’s specialty vehicles business unit, will engineer, manufacture, and
EGLE Announces $1.2 Million In Recycling Grants to West Michigan
LANSING - EGLE announced the recipients of the Renew Michigan grants to encourage recycling in
New Bladeless Turbine May Look NSFW But Could Be The Future Of Wind Power
AVILA, Spain - Salvation comes in all shapes and sizes, and it seems, to the
Seven U-M Scientists Selected For Sloan Fellowships
ANN ARBOR - The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has named seven University of Michigan researchers
Comcast, Google Launch YouTube App Paired With Xfinity X1 TV Subscription
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Comcast and Google Monday announced a deal that will launch the YouTube
Worksighted Expands With New Office In Wixom
WIXOM - Worksighted has opened a new office in Wixom to better serve its rapidly
Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center Gets $1.2 Million For Lightweighting R&D
PLYMOUTH - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has been awarded $1.2 million over two years
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Thursday it is moving its medical program fee
MITechNews Readers Get 30 Percent Discount To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Aug. 15 In Detroit
DETROIT – If you want to attend Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Aug. 15, MITechNews.Com
Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference
ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing
Featured News
Whitmer Orders Michigan Government Vehicles To Become Zero Emissions By 2040
LANSING - Every vehicle in the state government’s fleet must be zero-emissions by 2040 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive
Global AI Market To Reach $298 Billion By 2024, 100 Fold Increase From 2022
LONDON - The surge in the AI market is attributed to the escalating demand for cutting-edge solutions that harness the power
MPSC Approves $368 Million Rate Increase For DTE – $6.51 Monthly For Residential Customer
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a $368 million rate increase for customers of DTE Electric Co., a
Michigan
New SEMA Testing Facility Purchased In Plymouth
PLYMOUTH —The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in
Fanuc Robotics, Machine Tool Maker In New Training Program
ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools
Consumers Energy Donates $50k For Small-Town Development
JACKSON–Michigan communities in Oscoda, Livingston and Gratiot counties are receiving a total of $50,000 for
100 Workers Sought For Tech, Trades Training
DETROIT—The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is now seeking 100 civilians and companies
New SEMA Testing Facility Purchased In Plymouth
PLYMOUTH —The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in
Fanuc Robotics, Machine Tool Maker In New Training Program
ROCHESTER HILLS—FANUC America Corp., the factory automation provider, and Pine Brook, N.J.-based Doosan Machine Tools
Consumers Energy Donates $50k For Small-Town Development
JACKSON–Michigan communities in Oscoda, Livingston and Gratiot counties are receiving a total of $50,000 for
100 Workers Sought For Tech, Trades Training
DETROIT—The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is now seeking 100 civilians and companies
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Thursday it is moving its medical program fee
MITechNews Readers Get 30 Percent Discount To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Aug. 15 In Detroit
DETROIT – If you want to attend Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Aug. 15, MITechNews.Com
Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference
ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing
How Employee Training Tracking Software Boosts Performance
In today’s competitive environment, businesses and organizations, including government agencies, focus on maximizing employee performance,
Report: West Michigan’s Economy Continuing To Slow
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids’ economy continued to slump in August, according to data gathered
Should Palisades Nuclear Plant In South Haven Get Restarted?
ANN ARBOR - Should the shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven along the shores
Ohio Gov. DeWine Continues To Push Bill That Would Change Voter Approved Cannabis Law
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to
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June 9 Virtual Detroit Town Hall Focuses On COVID Vaccination Education For Persons With Disabilities
DETROIT – On June 9, the Detroit Urban Solutions will present a virtual Town Hall about COVID vaccination education and information aimed at persons with disabilities. The 12:15 pm zoom event was created by the
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand And Prices Continues To Drive Uncertainty
LANSING - As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021 than they were a year ago, but overall projections on energy supply and
Autocam Medical Plans $60 Million Headquarters And Production Facility In Grand Rapids Suburb
KENTWOOD - Autocam Medical Devices LLC plans to invest $60 million over the next three years to expand production capacity in West Michigan. The producer of surgical and medical components and devices expects to build a
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Snedicor’s Cleaners Adds First Electric Delivery Vehicle
HOWELL– Snedicor's Cleaners owner Jim Gilligan tested the 2023 Ford E-Transit vehicle earlier this year,
Should EV Owners Pay Road Taxes? Report From Anderson Economic Group
LANSING - Because electric vehicle drivers avoid both Federal and State gas taxes, they pay
Michigan Becoming Center Of US Battery Manufacturing
DETROIT - Michigan, long the automotive manufacturing capital of the United States, is now getting
New EV Battery Charges In 3 Minutes And Lasts 20 Years
WALTHAM, Mass.- A new battery for electric vehicles that charges in three minutes and lasts
Digital and Mobile
Report: Smart Buildings Vulnerable To New Malicious Cyber Attack
LAS VEGAS - Critical internet-connected smart building devices used in countless commercial and industrial properties,
Verizon Sponsoring Ann Arbor-Based Cybercrime Support Group
ANN ARBOR—The Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) has announced a new leadership sponsorship with New York City-based Verizon
8 States On Course To Use Paperless Voting Equipment Or Machines Without Paper Records In 2020 Elections
WASHINGTON DC - At least eight states are on course to use paperless voting equipment,
Cybercrime Support Networks Gets $400,000 Gift
ANN ARBOR—The Cybercrime Support Network, the national voice of cybercrime and online fraud victims, received a
Cybersecurity Requirements Looming For Michigan Manufacturers – Defense Department Requirements Take Effect This Year
PLYMOUTH - Cybersecurity guidelines required by the Department of Defense are likely to have an
5 Tips For Secure Passwords That Are Easy To Remember…And A Little Extra Advice
ROCHESTER HILLS - Just about every business these days is getting hacked. For example, at
New CIA Director Pompeo Wants To Track Info From Social Media Accounts
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Mike Pompeo will lead the Central Intelligence Agency, after the US
Facebook Now Lets You Lock Down Logins With Hardware Token – A Key
SAN FRANCISCO - If you're worried someone's trying to hack into your Facebook account, now
Business and Finance
Sparrow Consulting Helping Cannabis Businesses Grow and Prosper
ANN ARBOR - Dan Sparrow, co-founder of Sparrow Consulting, explains how his company can help
Algo Receives Investment From Plymouth Growth To Accelerate Expansion
TROY - Algo announced it has received a multi-million dollar investment from Plymouth Growth, an
Jackson Credit Union, Foundation, Hospital Give $100K To Business Incubator Focused On Social Equity
JACKSON—The Michigan Credit Union Foundation, True Community Credit Union, and Henry Ford Allegiance Health have
Creator Of Online Network For Women Veterans Wins GVSU Lakeshore Innovator Of Year
MUSKEGON — The creator of an online network for women veterans to connect and lower
$100,000 GreenLight Business Model Competition Now Taking Applications
EAST LANSING - Applications are now open for the sixth annual GreenLight Business Model Competition,
Inforum Tember Shea Tallies 2017 Successes Of inGAGE Women Entrepreneur Program
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of the inGAGE program at Inforum, talks about the
SmartCone Wins $60,000 Top Prize in NextChallenge: Smart Cities Technology Challenge
DETROIT - SmartCone, a Bicycle-Pedestrian Safety Solutions, has won the NextChallenge: Smart Cities technology challenge,
BuyMichiganNow.Com Gift Guide Provides Great Buys On Michigan-Made Products
ROYAL OAK - BuyMichiganNow.Com, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is offering a Christmas shopping guide for
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Thursday it is moving its medical program fee
MITechNews Readers Get 30 Percent Discount To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Aug. 15 In Detroit
DETROIT – If you want to attend Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Aug. 15, MITechNews.Com
Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference
ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing
