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Cannabis News
AndCan Index: Demand For Legal Cannabis In US Up 16 Percent From Year Ago
EAST LANSING —Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States continued to climb in
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
Cannabis Sales Strong During First Month Of COVID-19 Business Recession
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain
ROYAL OAK - Cannabis Educator and Advocate Nikki Lawley talks about how using cannabis helped
Businesses Can Get Cash Now To Weather COVID19 Pandemic
DETROIT - Businesses that need cash now to expand, buy equipment or get a bridge
MRA Issues Emergency Rules To Allow Home And Curbside Delivery Via Online Sales
LANSING - The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Monday issued Emergency Rules in the wake
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
Breaking News
ChargePoint Hardening EV Charger Cables To Deter Cable Cutters
ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal
Michigan EV Industry Plows Ahead Despite Trump’s Efforts To Kill It
DETROIT — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week,
MPSC Approves $217 Million Electricity Rate Hike For DTE Energy
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $217.4 million electricity rate hike for
Study: Business Leaders Optimistic About Michigan Economy Short Term, But Not Long
DETROIT— Business leaders voiced optimism about Michigan's economy in early 2025, but less confident beyond
Benzinga Announces Sports Business Event With Unprecedented Athlete Access
DETROIT - Benzinga announced an upcoming Sports Business Titans event, a powerhouse gathering designed to
Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth For Washtenaw County Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through
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
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
Consumers Energy Buys 166 Megawatts Of Wind Power From Crescent Wind
JONESVILLE—Officials at Consumers Energy announced that it had taken ownership of the 166-megawatt Crescent Wind
Startup Backed By Bezos And Gates Seeks To Use Nuclear Fusion To Make Nearly Unlimited Clean Energy
CAMBRIDGE, Ma. - After Brandon Sorbom graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 2010,
MPSC, EGLE Join 11 States To Plan For Power Grid Transition To Clean, Distributed Energy
LANSING - Michigan joined 11 states across the country in exploring the comprehensive electricity planning
West Michigan Sustainable Biz Forum Feb. 8: Solar Power In Sustainable Business
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a discussion on the evolving
Featured News
U.S. Workforce Has More Employees Over 65 Than Ever Before, Could Drive Profits
CALIFORNIA - The graying of the U.S. workforce is gaining momentum. A Pew Research survey found nearly a fifth of Americans age 65
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with $240,289,360 for adult-use sales, and just
Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon
LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen new applications and could end this
MI Tech TV
Omicron COVID Mutation Headed To USA – How Will It Impact the Nation’s Health?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to analyze the new COVID Variant that is sweeping South Africa. It's been dubbed Omicron. Brown says he suspects it already has arrived in the
National STEM Day Explained By LTU’s Sibrina Collins
ANN ARBOR - Sibrina Collins, Director of the Marbuger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University highlights National STEM Day at middle schools in Southfield and Detroit, where students built circuits with LED lights. https://youtu.be/3c1CX6O7UGU
Dykema Survey Shows M&A Activity At 17 Year High
ANN ARBOR - Tom Vaughn, co-leader of Dykema’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, highlights the results of a survey that shows 75 percent of respondents expect the M&A market to strengthen over the next 12 months,
Michigan
Michigan Ross To Host ‘Positive Business’ Conference
ANN ARBOR—The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan will host
RFP’s Open For $5 Million To Expand Apprenticeships In Underrepresented Populations
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released a second competitive Request
Small Biz, Infrastructure, Kids Mark Gov’s Priorities For Federal COVID Money
LANSING - Michigan will ultimately receive $18 billion in federal funding through the latest COVID-19
Herman Miller Launches e-Commerce Platform For Commercial Clients
ZEELAND — Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc. unveiled a new e-commerce platform this week that caters
Michigan Ross To Host ‘Positive Business’ Conference
ANN ARBOR—The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan will host
RFP’s Open For $5 Million To Expand Apprenticeships In Underrepresented Populations
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released a second competitive Request
Small Biz, Infrastructure, Kids Mark Gov’s Priorities For Federal COVID Money
LANSING - Michigan will ultimately receive $18 billion in federal funding through the latest COVID-19
Herman Miller Launches e-Commerce Platform For Commercial Clients
ZEELAND — Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc. unveiled a new e-commerce platform this week that caters
What Games Are on the GameZone Platform
The GameZone platform serves as a centralized digital hub where casino-style games, slot experiences, and
7 Technology-Driven Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth
Business growth these days feels different. It's not just about a big marketing push anymore.
Security At Speed: Protecting Instant Transactions From Algorithmic Fraud
Instant financial settlement has become the defining operational requirement of digital finance in 2026. From
Laid-Off Tech Workers Are Asking: Did AI Really Take My Job? — And What That Means for Michigan
ANN ARBOR - As layoffs continue to ripple through the tech sector, a growing number
Advanced Technologies
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what has happened in FinTech in 2020
Automation Alley Project DIAMonD Creates 3D Printer Network
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center and a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub for North America, has
An Israeli Blockchain Startup Claims It’s Invented an ‘Undo’ Button for BTC Transactions
TEL AVIV, Israel - Kirobo, a two-year-old Israeli blockchain startup, announced on Tuesday that it has found a way to tackle
GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses: fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face
Science Tech
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
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Grounded Launching Fully Customizable Electric RV
DETROIT–Grounded, an electric RV startup, announced its launch of what it says is the world’s
EVs AVs, 6G, AI, Satellites Blocking View Of Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast includes news about EVs and AVs, 6G
DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In Michigan, Ohio And Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DOE Gives $2.5 Billion Loan To Help Finance EV Battery Plants In
Self-Driving Car Tech Could Power Humanity’s Return To The Moon
NEW YORK - A half century later, humans are finally returning to the Moon. At least,
Digital and Mobile
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
Stiennon Updates Latest Cyber Threats Including Ransomware Attack In Baltimore
ROYAL OAK - Richard Stiennon, a cybersecurity expert and author of There Will Be Cyber
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
4 Ways To Improve Your Supply Chain With Supply Chain Management
We understand that supply chain management can be a complex process, but with our easy-to-follow
SmartFinds Marketing Named U.S. Distributor And Sales Of Globally Patented Smart Holder Product
BIRMINGHAM – Smart Holder manufacturer D.S. Holder GmbH based near Vienna, Austria, has entered a
Fishbeck Acquires Envirologic To Expand Environmental Capabilities
GRAND RAPIDS —Fishbeck announced that it has acquired Kalamazoo-based Envirologic as of Jan. 1. With
How Digital Marketing Can Help You Achieve Sustainable Success In Business
Digital marketing has exponentially grown over the years and is revolutionizing how companies engage with
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
Information Systems Resources Expands Staff, Promotes Two Executives
DEARBORN - Information Systems Resources has expanded its staff with the addition of three senior
AT&T Offers Three New Video Streaming Services
DETROIT – AT&T is offering three video streaming services – DIRECTV NOW, FreeVIEW and Fullscreen
Bernard Financial Group Director Joins Winning Futures Board
WARREN – Winning Futures, a non-profit organization that empowers young people to succeed through mentoring
Customer Demand, Desire To Expand Global Reach Takes OST To Hong Kong, Singapore
GRAND RAPIDS - To meet its growing client demand, Open Systems Technologies has expanded its global
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
