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MPSC Chair Dan Scripps On Next Steps To Keep Electricity On In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Public Service Commission Chair Dan Scripps talks about the problems DTE and Consumers Energy have in keeping electricity flowing to homes and businesses and what the MPSC plans to do about
Report: 2020 Clean Energy Jobs Top 113,400 In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Cory Connolly, Vice President at Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, talks about Michigan Clean Energy Jobs report that contends more than 113,400 Michiganders worked in clean energy and clean vehicles at the
SME Foundation Gets $6 Million For Manufacturing Training, Seeks 17 High School Partners
ANN ARBOR - Rob Luce, VP of the SME Education Foundation, explains how his manufacturing-focused group will use $6 million from the state of Michigan for its PRIME initiative, which offers manufacturing education and career-readiness
Breaking News
Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Livingston County
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK announceD that work is officially underway on Strategic Site
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million
OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana
Sparx & Recreation Seeks Cannabis Friendly Businesses Interested In Promoting Cannabis Tourism
DEARBORN - Sparx & Recreation is a cannabis-tourism focused digital product that is looking for
The Future of CDN: CacheFly Stands Ready to Serve Amidst Industry Upheavals
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - CacheFly CDN solves a very important technology for businesses. In
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in
Michigan Receives $35.1 Million To Help Struggling Households Pay Energy Costs
LANSING - The State of Michigan has been awarded more than $35 million in additional
Enbridge Hires Tunnel Contractors, Eyes Fall ’21 To Start Construction
LANSING - Enbridge has hired the contractors it needs to build the underground Straits of
UM Ecologist Gets $2 Million Grant To Study Aquatic Systems
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan disease ecologist Meghan Duffy is one of 15 scientists awarded five-year
State Unveils New Plan For Lake Erie Water Quality Improvement
LANSING—Michigan state government has released a draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
Michigan Marijuana Report Rolls Out Special Sponsorship Programs: Ads, Industry Calendar, B2B Market Listings, Cannabis Roadshow
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report, the region’s authority on the business of cannabis,
Two West Michigan Cities Approve Adult-Use Cannabis
MUSKEGON - Two West Michigan cities, Muskegon and Grand Rapids, opted-in for adult-use cannabis on
Featured News
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
Cooling Economy Will Force Federal Reserve To Cut Interest Rates 6 Times In 2024
NEW YORK - Moderating inflation, a cooling jobs market, and a deteriorating outlook for consumer spending mean the Fed may need to
Michigan
Engineering Society of Detroit Looking To Fill The Gender, People Of Color Gap In Tech, Engineering
ANN ARBOR - Robert Magee, executive director of the Engineering Society of Detroit, joins co-hosts
Gov’s Goal Is For Every School To Offer In-Person Option By March 1
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state has set a goal to have
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program To Provide $55 Million In Grants For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small
As WhatsApp Deepens Integration With Facebook, Two Alternatives For iOS
CUPERTINO, CA. - WhatsApp will soon start sharing your data with Facebook whether you like
Engineering Society of Detroit Looking To Fill The Gender, People Of Color Gap In Tech, Engineering
ANN ARBOR - Robert Magee, executive director of the Engineering Society of Detroit, joins co-hosts
Gov’s Goal Is For Every School To Offer In-Person Option By March 1
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state has set a goal to have
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program To Provide $55 Million In Grants For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small
As WhatsApp Deepens Integration With Facebook, Two Alternatives For iOS
CUPERTINO, CA. - WhatsApp will soon start sharing your data with Facebook whether you like
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
Michigan Marijuana Report Rolls Out Special Sponsorship Programs: Ads, Industry Calendar, B2B Market Listings, Cannabis Roadshow
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report, the region’s authority on the business of cannabis,
Two West Michigan Cities Approve Adult-Use Cannabis
MUSKEGON - Two West Michigan cities, Muskegon and Grand Rapids, opted-in for adult-use cannabis on
Michigan Marijuana Industry’s Court Challenge To 24% Wholesale Tax Advances As Job Losses Mount
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is pressing forward with a constitutional lawsuit against the state’s
When Should You Contact Divorce Lawyers Sydney? A Complete Guide for Individuals Navigating Separation
Divorce is one of the most challenging life events anyone can face, and knowing the
What a Class Action Lawsuit Lawyer Can Do to Help Your Case
In 2024, class action settlements in the United States totaled around $42 billion, making it
The Great Stay: Why Michigan Workers Are Choosing Stability Over Risk in 2026
ANN ARBOR - Michigan workers are entering 2026 with a clear and sobering priority: hold
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Lawrence Technological University STEM Centers Seeks To Add More Women, People Of Color
ANN ARBOR - Sibrina Collins, executive director of the LTU Marburger STEM Center, joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to talk about LTU's efforts to introduce Science, Technology,
Fred Brown Updates Bottlenecks in Vaccine Distribution System
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the bottlenecks that have stimied COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the US population. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch teams of
Scientists Closer To Developing ‘Smart’ Stem Cells From Human Fat
SYDNEY, Australia - A new type of stem cell—that is, a cell with regenerative abilities—could be closer on the horizon, a new study led by an Australian University shows. The stem cells (called induced multipotent stem cells, or
How Will U.S. Space Program Fare Under President Biden?
WASHINGTON DC - Under Donald Trump – America’s gaze shifted more strongly to human missions to the moon and to Mars. Will that focus continue under President Joe Biden? How can NASA expect to fare
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,
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
Challenges Facing California’s Plan To Ban Internal Combustion Engines In 13 Years
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California will require all new cars, light trucks and SUVs sold in
Digital and Mobile
UM Makes Esports Multiplayer Video Game Competition An Official Recreational Sport
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Recreational Sports department is joining numerous universities across the country
CAV/Smart Cities Track At IoT Techconnect All-Star Cast Of Technology Experts
DETROIT - If you or your company want to better understand the latest technologies in
Rehmann To Host Free Cyber Security Threats And Best Practices Forum May 9
TROY – Rehmann announced Friday that they will host a Cyber Security Threats & Best
LTU Expo Celebrates Gaming, Cosplay, and Anime Culture
ROYAL OAK - Matt Roush interviews Emily Auten and Carissa Vadella about the LTU Expo,
Getting Middle And High School Students Inspired By STEM Topic Of ISACA Detroit Meeting
TROY - Inspiring middle and high school student to study STEM (Science Technology Engineering and
NSA Whistle Blower Snowden Says Russian Hack Of Democrat Party Server Diplomatic Signaling
MOSCOW - NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden said his old employer was likely hacked by
Research Shows 30 Percent Of Employees May Fall For Phishing Attacks
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor two-factor security developer Duo Security this week published research
CloudTech1 Sept. 21 Free Lunch And Learn: Network Security
ROCHESTER HILLS - Join CloudTech1 University at its Education Center on September 21st at 11am
Business and Finance
Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Succeeded By Flanagan
ANN ARBOR — Long time SPARK senior executive Skip Simms retired effective Dec. 31, 2022,
Michigan Capital Network Adds New Executive to Leadership Team
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network, the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups
Resume Misconceptions: Gary Erickson, Executive Search Partners, Clears Them Up
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking to burnish your resume for that executive job offering,
Lear To Build $112 Million Expansion In SE Michigan, Traverse City EV Components
GRAND RAPIDS - Tier 1 automotive supplier Lear Corp. plans a $112.5 million expansion at three
Techstars Mobility Adds Four New Partners To Help Transform Future Of Mobility
DETROIT - Techstars Mobility announced Wednesday four new partners for Techstars Mobility for 2017: Next47
TechStak CEO Pasuit Interviews Women Tech Founders Panel
ROYAL OAK - Nicole Pasuit, CEO of TechStak, interviews two of the five women who
Mason County Offers $50,000 Prize In Momentum Business Plan Competition
LUDINGTON – One lucky entrepreneur with a viable business idea or with less than $100,000
TechTown Offers Free Consultations With Business Experts
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit announced the launch of Ask an Expert: free consultations for startups
Online Tech Launches Resource Pools For Virtual Private Cloud
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech has updated its Virtual Private Cloud to allow users to
Spud Software Expands Sales Team with New Sales Director
GRAND BLANC – Larry Bossman has joined Spud Software as the new Sales Director. He
TI Automotive CEO Donates $1 Million To Fund Detroit Mercy’s Center For Auto Systems Engineering
DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s new Center for Automotive Systems Engineering Education has received
Support Grows For Fiber Optic Network In Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY - Momentum for bringing fiber optic Internet to Traverse City is building as
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
