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League Of Conservation Voters Asks “Why Can’t Utilities Keep The Lights On?”
ANN ARBOR - Nick Dodge, spokesman for the League Of Conservation Voters, asks the question why can't the electric public utilities keep the lights on? Despite tens of millions of dollars in recent rate increases
Cryptocurrency Hacking Through SIM Swapping, Explained By Dan Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Cryptocurrency is becoming a major new way of doing business around the world. But it also has become the target for hackers who have found a way to beat the cybersecurity protocols
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV with co-hosts Mike Brennan from MITechNews.Com and Matt Roush from ESD's Technology Century to update all the summer happenings with the Michigan Council of Women in
Breaking News
DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan
WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its
Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this
Can You Smoke Weed At Your Ohio Football Tailgate?
COLUMBUS - The first Ohio State football season since legal marijuana products hit the market
Ohio Regulators Issued $212,000 In Fines For Cannabis Promotional Activities – Including A Food Truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off
U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Top $72 Billion By 2030, Says Leading Researcher
NEW YORK - U.S. cannabis sales is estimated to rack up a whopping $57 billion
High Haven Cannabis Provides Bay City With Cannabis-Friendly Venue, Events And Dispensary
BAY CITY - Bay City’s High Haven is a unique cannabis-friendly entertainment destination to provide
Curated Cannabis Tourism, Cannabis Event Package For 2023
MUSKEGON - Cannabis Tourism is starting to become a major play in Michigan. Springing up
UN Releases Industrial Hemp Report
NEW YORK - A recently released report from the United Nations Conference On Trade And
MPSC Approves $100 Million Rate Hike For Consumer Energy – $9.17 More A Month For Residential Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission this week approved a $100 million increase in the electric rates
ITC Brightens Holidays Spirits By Decorating I-96 Transmission Tower With Xmas Lights
NOVI - ITC Michigan, which owns and operates the high-voltage electricity grid in most of
Texas To Host Largest Solar Project In United States
CHICAGO - Invenergy, a global developer and operator of green energy generation and storage, announced
MPSC Report: Demand For Home Heating Fuel To Rise Due To COVID-19 Work From Home
LANSING - Despite a long-term forecast for a comparatively normal Michigan winter, demand for home
Dematic Adds Multishuttle Flex Automated Inventory Staging Buffer
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and
Worksighted Promotes Miller To Onboarding Manager
HOLLAND – Worksighted has promoted Jeremy Miller to onboarding manager for the new onboarding team
123.Net Adds New Fixed Wireless Tower in Shelby Township
SHELBY TOWNSHIP - As part of its continuing network investment, 123.Net has added a new
Information Systems Resources Expands Staff, Promotes Two Executives
DEARBORN - Information Systems Resources has expanded its staff with the addition of three senior
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
Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace
ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting Michigan’s economy. There are certainly other
U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth is expected to
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7 million in September. Sales peaked at
Michigan
Business Management Software Developer Buys Veterinary Practice Software Maker
ANN ARBOR—Officials at DaySmart Software, the developer of business management software for salon, spa, tattoo,
Future City STEM Judges, City Enthusiasts Sought For Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–DiscoverE, the organization behind National Engineers Week, is seeking volunteer judges for its Future
LTU Offers Summer Science Camp Prize In Competition Marking National Engineers Week
SOUTHFIELD—Middle school and high school students are invited to solve the technological challenges of tomorrow
Survey: Tech Companies See 41 Percent Increase in Demand For Business Intelligence
CRANBURY, NJ - Shifts in the tech landscape in 2020 are driving increased revenue, the
Business Management Software Developer Buys Veterinary Practice Software Maker
ANN ARBOR—Officials at DaySmart Software, the developer of business management software for salon, spa, tattoo,
Future City STEM Judges, City Enthusiasts Sought For Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–DiscoverE, the organization behind National Engineers Week, is seeking volunteer judges for its Future
LTU Offers Summer Science Camp Prize In Competition Marking National Engineers Week
SOUTHFIELD—Middle school and high school students are invited to solve the technological challenges of tomorrow
Survey: Tech Companies See 41 Percent Increase in Demand For Business Intelligence
CRANBURY, NJ - Shifts in the tech landscape in 2020 are driving increased revenue, the
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
Michigan Legislature Approves 24 Percent Pot Wholesale Tax
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers unveiled and approved a long-awaited budget that makes funding cuts to
Michigan Works! SE Hosts Event To Empower Employers Through Apprenticeship Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Works! Southeast invites all employers to attend two dynamic, no-cost events designed
Scientists Build Device That Pulls Electricity From Thin Air
INDIA - Experts from India are nearly making electricity from thin air. The result could
MSU Federal Credit Union Unveils 2025-2026 Women of Sparta Cohort
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is proud to announce the
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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COVID Variations Spreading In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the spread of a new variation of COVID-19 in Michigan and provides tips for businesses, academic institutions, and other groups on how they can avoid spread the even
Ferndale Laboratory Offers Rapid COVID-19 Testing To Michigan Schools
FERNDALE—Officials at Olive Labs Inc. announced a partnership with Concentric, a COVID-19 testing division of Boston-based Gingko Bioworks, to provide rapid testing for schools. Olive Labs Inc. is a women- and minority-owned, federally certified clinical
Caledonia’s Aspen Surgical Buys Canadian Maker Of Personal Protective Equipment
CALEDONIA—Aspen Surgical Products Inc., the Caledonia-based manufacturer of disposable surgical products, announced the acquisition of Saint-Laurent, Quebec-based BlueMed Medical Supplies Inc. BlueMed is a manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective disposable shoe covers and other personal protection
Genomenon Completes $5.3 Million Financing Round
ANN-ARBOR—Genomenon, the genetics informatics company, has completed a $5.3 million financing round, company officials announced. The financing will enable the company to expand its commercial operations, which serve genetic testing labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biopharma
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Solar-Powered Vehicles One Tech To Watch In 2023
SAN FRANCISCO - From transparent solar panels to fusion power breakthroughs, lots of time, talent
The Shyft Group Completes Acquisition of XL Fleet
NOVI - North American specialty vehicle manufacturing company, The Shyft Group, announced it has successfully
Federal Government Will Soon Hand You $4,000 To Buy A Used Electric Car
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that will make used
Toyota Secures Huge Lead in Solid-State Batteries To Release a Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO, Japan - Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota Motor is by far the leading holder
Digital and Mobile
3D Printing Manufacturer Gets FDA Clearance For Heart Procedure Help
PLYMOUTH — Materialise, the Belgian developer of software and services for the 3D printing industry
Dominic Serra Announces Metro Wireless Expansion Into Metro Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Metro Wireless President Dominic Serra joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast
CyberPatriot Summer Camps – $20 For 5 Half Day Camps
DETROIT - Middle School and High School students are welcome to register for CyberPatriot Summer
Internet Advisor Co-Host Thomas Updates Radio Show, Talks IoT Impact On Networks
ROYAL OAK - WJR Internet Advisor Co-host Caston Thomas talks about his technology-focused radio show
Mobile Monday Michigan Cybersecurity Jobs Event Nov. 14 To Be Streamed On Facebook Live
TROY – So many people wanted to attend Mobile Monday Michigan’s Nov. 14 event on
Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community
China Passes New Cybersecurity Bill Providing Severe Implications For Chinese, International Companies
BEIJING, China - China on Monday passed a new cybersecurity bill that may have severe
Behind The Wheel – Hackers Attack Unprotected Connected Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - In July 2015, a pair of hackers commandeered a Jeep Cherokee through
Business and Finance
Navv Systems Completes Seed Financing to Accelerate Commercialization
DETROIT - Navv Systems, a Detroit-based healthcare technology company focused on hospital personnel location and
25 Percent Of Americans Thought About Starting A Business During the Pandemic — 64 Percent Did
DETROIT - The coronavirus pandemic changed how many Americans work, with some shifting to remote
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
Ann Arbor SPARK Pitch Club Nov. 12
ANN ARBOR - On November 29th at SPARK Ann Arbor Pitch Club will include three startup
PlanetM Landing Zone Video: A Home For Autonomous Vehicle Startups In Detroit
DETROIT - Earlier this month, the PlanetM Landing Zone was launched at the WeWork center
How To Split Equity Equitably For Your Startup
ANN ARBOR - It's a question every startup struggles with—how to divide the equity before
U-M Tech Transfer Reports Record Number Of New Inventions
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers reported 444 new inventions, up from last year's
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
