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Cannabis News
COVID-19 Forces Monroe Street Fair Organizers To Reschedule Event For 2022
ANN ARBOR - Monroe Street Fair Founder Charlie Strackbein announced this week on the event’s
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
THC123 – Cannabis Recruiting, Human Resources – Your Cannabis Back Office
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella, CEO of THC123, explains how cannabis businesses can use his
Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Conference Aug. 18
ANN ARBOR - Benzinga VP Patrick Lane provides all the details about the BZCannabis Virtual
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
Breaking News
Report: Trump’s Tariffs Will Increase Vehicle Prices From $4,000 To $10,000
LANSING - The US government, just hours before the asserted midnight effective date, released notices
Toyota To Change Slow EV Charge Times With Solid-State Batteries
TOKYO - When we talk about electric cars, two complaints always come to the fore:
Japan Builds Floating Solar Platform With More Than 50,000 Solar Panels
TOKYO - Every country wants to lead the renewable energy revolution, and Japan has already begun
EV Battery Maker Closing 2 Michigan Factories Won’t Have To Return $900,000 Strategic Fund Investment
LANSING - A Michigan electric vehicle battery manufacturer will not face financial penalties for moving
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
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
The New Ford F-150 Lightning Is Not The Inexpensive Electric Vehicle We’ve Been Waiting For
DEARBORN - Ford’s electric version of America’s most American pickup truck, the F-150, is here.
EPA Report Contends Human Caused Climate Crisis – Report Supressed By Trump
WASHINGTON DC - For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency has said that
The Holy Grail Is Here: A Stable, Solid-State, Lithium-Metal Battery
DETROIT - Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of most of today’s electronic devices, including electric
PACE Financing Makes Closed Lansing School Energy-Efficient Apartment Building
LANSING—An elementary school that closed in 2000 is being redeveloped into an energy-efficient multi-family housing
Featured News
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect
Scientists Find ‘Switch’ That Stops Immune System Attacking Healthy Cells
NEW YORK. - Our immune system is talented at telling the difference between the chemistry of our own body and that
Registration Opens For Car Camp Fueled By GM For High School Students
FLINT - Registration is open for Full Tank Automotive Camp, a five-day experience fueled by General Motors for high schoolers to
MI Tech TV
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
Michigan
J.D. Power Buys Auto Finance And Insurance Software Developer
TROY–Officials at the Troy data analytics and consumer intelligence provider J.D. Power announced the company
DaySmart Buys Sports And Recreation Management Software Developer
ANN ARBOR–DaySmart Software, the business management software developer, announced the acquisition of Seattle, Wash.-based Dash
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
Kornbluh Assumes Role As Wayne State University Provost
DETROIT - Mark L. Kornbluh, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the College
J.D. Power Buys Auto Finance And Insurance Software Developer
TROY–Officials at the Troy data analytics and consumer intelligence provider J.D. Power announced the company
DaySmart Buys Sports And Recreation Management Software Developer
ANN ARBOR–DaySmart Software, the business management software developer, announced the acquisition of Seattle, Wash.-based Dash
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
Kornbluh Assumes Role As Wayne State University Provost
DETROIT - Mark L. Kornbluh, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the College
Bingo & Slingo Strategy: Master Patterns & Card Picks
Slingo has quietly burst onto the scene, merging the mechanical simplicity of slot machines with
Slingo Strategy: Win More in Hybrid Play
Slingo Secrets: Unlocking Big Wins in This Hybrid Casino Game Slingo occupies a fascinating niche
Why Casino Deposit Limits Vary Between Players
Why Casino Deposit Limits Vary Between Players Deposit limits often look inconsistent when players compare
Maximize Online Slot Winnings: Strategic Gaming Guide
How to Maximize Your Online Slot Winnings Today Players who combine mathematical game evaluation with
Advanced Technologies
Going PRO Talent Fund Provides Michigan Manufacturers With Industry 4.0 Training
GRAND RAPIDS - The Going PRO Talent Fund is a Michigan government program that manufacturers have leveraged to equip workers with
GM Eyes Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Generators, Charging Stations
DETROIT - General Motors is finding new markets for its hydrogen fuel cell systems, announcing that it will work with another
Battery Breakthrough Provides Five Times The Driving Range Of Lithium-Ion At A Lower Price
ANN ARBOR - Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new battery technology that could create electric vehicle batteries
Blockchain Based Data Management Used to Create Sustainable Food Systems
TROY - The global ethical food market is expected to grow to $728 billion by 2025. One company, TrustBix, is using
Science Tech
$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
Samaritas Offers New Tech For Dementia Care
GRAND RAPIDS—Samaritas, a health and human services nonprofit, announced a partnership with Netherlands-based 1Minuut to introduce assisted reality to care for older adults with dementia. The Samaritas Caregiver Accessible Resources Education Services (CARES) Program is delivered Glass Enterprise Edition
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
$130 Million Electric Vehicle Center Opens At University Of Michigan
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center is launching with these three focus areas:
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, EV Charging, Robots, Mobility In Detroit, Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - This week’s stories focus on EVs, EV charging, Robots, Mobility in Detroit, and
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
Digital and Mobile
Altair Names Andrea Siudara New Chief Information Officer
TROY - Altair announced that Andrea Siudara has joined as Chief Information Officer. Siudara will
Register Today For North American International Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2019 hosted by the state of Michigan,
Davenport U Gets $4 Million Federal Grant For Cybersecurity Scholarships
GRAND RAPIDS–Davenport University has received a five-year, $4 milliongrant from the National Science Foundation to
Cybercrime Support Network Gets Sponsorship From Trend Micro
ANN ARBOR—Cybercrime Support Network, the national support network and service provider for cybercrime victims, announced a
ISACA Chapter Meeting Features Security Leadership, Securing Connected Vehicles
TROY - Registration closes today for the Feb. 15 ISACA Chapter Meeting that features discussions
Secrecy Surrounds White House Cybersecurity Staff Shakeup
WASHINGTON DC - The chief information security officer for the White House's Executive Office of
U.S. Visitors May Be Asked To Give Up Social Media Passwords To Border Agents
WASHINGTON DC - Visitors to the US might be asked to relinquish their social media
Caston Thomas Explains New Ransomeware Threat
DETROIT - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks, is a noted cybersecurity expert from the Ann
Business and Finance
Build-A-Business Seminar Series: Focus Four For Business Success
KALAMAZOO - The Build-A-Business seminar series is a year long series providing monthly sessions on
$22,000 Plus Startup Support Available Through Michigan Educational Innovation Contest
LANSING — Michigan residents with an interest in education or technology are encouraged to submit
Benefits of Cloud-Based Application Development
Have you ever considered developing your applications in the cloud? With the increasing demand for
A Beginner’s Guide To Security Framework
Security frameworks are a crucial part of ensuring the safety and security of any digital
GreenLight Business Model Competition Offers $100K In Cash Prizes For Entrepreneurs
ROYAL OAK - Applications are now open for the sixth annual GreenLight Business Model Competition,
Ann Arbor Tech Hub, Cohoots, Announces Managing Director
ANN ARBOR - Cohoots, the new tech hub community and co-working space in downtown Ann
MCWT Foundation 2017 Website Design Competition For Middle School & High School Girls
DETROIT - The Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM is joined by a group of
$100,000 GreenLight Business Model Competition Now Taking Applications
EAST LANSING - Applications are now open for the sixth annual GreenLight Business Model Competition,
Comcast Offering Netflix App For Xfinity Customers – YouTube App Next
ROYAL OAK - Comcast is leveraging its Xfinity platform to watch what you want, how
Maker Faire Comes To Lansing April 30
LANSING – The FIRST ever Lansing Maker Faire is coming Saturday, April 29th and Sunday,
Eaton Offers Electronically Controlled Fuel Tank Vapor Venting System
SOUTHFIELD - Power management company Eaton announced its new eVaptive electronically controlled fuel tank vapor
Llamasoft Gets 3 Named To Supply And Demand Chain Executive’s Pros To Know 2017
ANN ARBOR - Three members of the Llamasoft team have been named to Supply and
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
