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Use Conversion Rate Optimization Before Spending Money on Marketing
ANN ARBOR, MI September 13, 2021 - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is a marketing process to generate more leads and sales from your targeted web pages, says Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham,
Conversion Rate Optimization, Toast of The Town, What To Do, and Not Do, For Your CIO Interview
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay outlines a new conversion rate optimization (CRO) program that was introduced on Labor Day. Lindsay Robillard, TechTown Fund Development Officers, previews Toast of the Town. Gary Erickson explains how to
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
Breaking News
Scientists Looked Under Doomsday Glacier And Found Disaster For Our Planet
NEW YORK - Scientists using ice-breaking ships and underwater robots have found the Thwaites Glacier in
CEO Pay Declined In 2023, But Still 290 Times As Much As Typical Worker
NEW YORK - CEO pay dipped in 2023 but remains enormous compared with the pay
C3 Clean Tech Summit Oct. 1 In Novi
NOVI - The C3 Summit brings together industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of
27% Of Older Michigan Adults Used Pot In Past Year, U-M Poll Contends
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have
Comerica Hatch Detroit Applications Due Noon Feb. 21
DETROIT - Apply by noon Feb. 21 for a chance to win $100,000 and a
US Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Upend Big Tech Legal Protections
WASHINGTON DC - For years, Washington has been stumped about how to regulate the internet—or
Great Lakes Angels Fund, Birmingham Angels Invest In 5 Startups In December
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added five startups in December to
Michigan Business Leaders See High Demand For Talent
DETROIT – A quarterly economic survey released by Business Leaders for Michigan shows the state’s
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
Study: 1.3 Million Jobs, $82 Billion In Wages Tied Directly To Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR—The Great Lakes support more than 1.3 million jobs that generate $82 billion in
ITC Names New VP, Deputy General Counsel
NOVI—ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States, has
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
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Benzinga, a financial media outlet based in downtown Detroit, is hosting on Aug.
‘Priceline Of Pot’ Expanding Into Michigan
DENVER—Leafbuyer Technologies, a Denver, Colo.-based cannabis technology and marketing platform, announced Friday that the company
These Are the Skills That Will Get You a Job In the Cannabis Industry
People at every level eager to build exciting careers – including top executives feeling trapped
What Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Rules Mean For Microbusinesses
LANSING - The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation
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
LTU Offering $78,600 Scholarships To STEM Students
SOUTHFIELD—Students pursuing degrees in a variety of technology and engineering majors are eligible to receive
Verizon, AT&T Spend $70 Billion On Spectrum To Improve 5G Networks
WASHINGTON DC - The much-anticipated results of the FCC’s Auction 107 are in, with Verizon and
LTU Educator Wins University’s John G. Petty Community Champion Award
SOUTHFIELD—A chemist by education whose career has turned to firing up young people about 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,
LTU Offering $78,600 Scholarships To STEM Students
SOUTHFIELD—Students pursuing degrees in a variety of technology and engineering majors are eligible to receive
Verizon, AT&T Spend $70 Billion On Spectrum To Improve 5G Networks
WASHINGTON DC - The much-anticipated results of the FCC’s Auction 107 are in, with Verizon and
LTU Educator Wins University’s John G. Petty Community Champion Award
SOUTHFIELD—A chemist by education whose career has turned to firing up young people about 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,
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Benzinga, a financial media outlet based in downtown Detroit, is hosting on Aug.
‘Priceline Of Pot’ Expanding Into Michigan
DENVER—Leafbuyer Technologies, a Denver, Colo.-based cannabis technology and marketing platform, announced Friday that the company
These Are the Skills That Will Get You a Job In the Cannabis Industry
People at every level eager to build exciting careers – including top executives feeling trapped
What Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Rules Mean For Microbusinesses
LANSING - The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation
Ohio Cannabis Dispo Workers Strike Herbal Wellness Center In Columbus
COLUMBUS - Cannabis dispensary workers have been forced to go on strike at Herbal Wellness
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Clears Plaques From Brain Within Hours
BEIJING - Scientists have repaired a natural gateway into the brains of mice, allowing the
Scientists Found Human Remains With DNA That Don’t Match Other Humans
NEW YORK - About 6,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers who migrated south settled in the Bogotá
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Award Winners
DETROIT – The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrated the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at its 2025
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
COVID Pandemic Could Be Under Control In Michigan By Fourth Of July
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update Matt and Mike about the rate of COVID vaccinations in Michigan, the level of the contagion, and how if the stars align right Michigan could get
70 Percent Of Surveyed Michiganders Want Vaccine
LANSING - Dr. Anthony Fauci, the President's chief medical advisor is on a crusade to get more folks vaccinated, so Michigan pollster Bernie Porn thought his recent polling numbers might add some fuel to that
Healthcare Services Leader Ted Bucknam Joins Hygieia As President
LIVONIA – Hygieia, a digital health company for insulin therapy management, has appointed Ted Bucknam as president. Bucknam will spearhead the company’s clinical expansion, working with endocrinologists, referring physicians and clinic partners throughout Michigan and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad
ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for
General Motors To Invest $918 Million In V-8 Engine Plants, EV Production
DETROIT - General Motors has announced plans to invest $918 million in four U.S. plants,
Rivian Market Capitalization Received $3 Billion Boost Joining Forces With Mercedes
IRVINE, Ca. - Rivian just added almost $3 billion to its market capitalization in a day,
Motorcycle Uses Hydrogen Fuel Cell That Provides 100 Percent Clean Energy
DETROIT - Meet Hydra, an e-bike with a difference. Unlike traditional electric motorcycles that rely
Digital and Mobile
Stiennon Updates Latest Cyber Threats Including Ransomware Attack In Baltimore
ROYAL OAK - Richard Stiennon, a cybersecurity expert and author of There Will Be Cyber
Study: Mismanagement Of AI, Machine Learning Opens Company’s To Financial Damages
ROYAL OAK - Anderson Economic Group’s Patrick Anderson explains a new study that demonstrates the
Airfoil Group Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning To Transform Michigan Businesses
ROYAL OAK - Most trends focus on the year ahead, but truly transformative technology takes
Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Errors Pose Enormous Financial Risks For Businesses Worldwide
EAST LANSING – Economist Patrick Anderson in May presented findings at an International conference that
Mobile Monday Detroit Explores CyberSecurity Careers Nov. 14
TROY - Mobile Monday Detroit on Nov. 14 will host a variety of experts to
NHTSA Provides Guidelines For U.S. Automakers To Thwart Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON DC - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a series of non-binding guidelines
Interviews From The NA Cyber Summit, Lenovo And More
DETROIT - For episode 167, we took advantage of all of the live recording that
M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: High School Cyber Challenge, Regional Cybersecurity Education Collaboration
DETROIT - Continuing with our interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, we spoke
Business and Finance
Flint Healthcare Accelerator Names Six New Startup Clients
FLINT—Officials at the Louisville, Ky.-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth announced the selection of six startup companies
Applications Open For Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Cohort
GRAND RAPIDS - Applications are now open! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part
BuyMichiganNow New Features Including Events Calendar
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, founder of BuyMichiganNow.Com, updates new features on her Michigan business
Celebrate Small Business Registration Closes July 14
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business is excited to announce that the 17th Annual Awards
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
Brain Activity Predicts Crowdfunding Outcomes Better Than Self-Reports – Really
ANN ARBOR - Surveys and self-reports are a time-honored way of trying to predict consumer
Spellbound Books CEO, An InGAGE Alumni, Semi-Finalist In $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Contest
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of Inforum’s InGAGE program, interviews Christina York, Founder &
Dan Gilbert, Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Nominees For Venture Capital Awards
DETROIT - Detroit billionaire and real estate mogul Dan Gilbert has been nominated by the
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Benzinga, a financial media outlet based in downtown Detroit, is hosting on Aug.
‘Priceline Of Pot’ Expanding Into Michigan
DENVER—Leafbuyer Technologies, a Denver, Colo.-based cannabis technology and marketing platform, announced Friday that the company
These Are the Skills That Will Get You a Job In the Cannabis Industry
People at every level eager to build exciting careers – including top executives feeling trapped
What Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Rules Mean For Microbusinesses
LANSING - The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation
Business News
- Ross Gerber Says Real Estate Investing Is 'Opposite' Of Passive Income, But When You Own Dividend Stocks You Profit From A Business You Don't Run
- S&P 500 Flashes A Rare Signal That Leads To Over 20% Gains Historically: Ryan Detrick Calls It 'Good News'
- Anthropic To Brief Leading Finance Ministries, Central Banks On Claude Mythos Cyber Risks: Report
- Ross Gerber Says Real Estate Investing Is 'Opposite' Of Passive Income, But When You Own Dividend Stocks You Profit From A Business You Don't Run
- S&P 500 Flashes A Rare Signal That Leads To Over 20% Gains Historically: Ryan Detrick Calls It 'Good News'
- Anthropic To Brief Leading Finance Ministries, Central Banks On Claude Mythos Cyber Risks: Report
