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Benzina Founder Jason Raznick Tells the Backstory on Founding his FinTech Company
ROYAL OAK - Jason Raznick, founder of Benzinga, a FinTech News organization, explains its origins,
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
GTF Wants To Use Hemp Stalk To Create Hemp Textile Industry In Michigan
LANSING - Gary Schuler, Founder and CEO of GTF, wants to use the bottom 80
AndCan Index Up In October: US Demand For Legal Cannabis Rising
LANSING - Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index shows resumed growth in U.S. demand for
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
Marijuana Security Operations Looking For Pros With Armed Security Skills
BAY CITY – Grady Emmons started Precision Risk Management Group in 2006 to provide such
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Approves Landmark Marijuana Legalization Bill
LANSING - The U.S. House Judiciary Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would effectively make
Michigan Cannabis Industry Leaders, CannaBiz Connection Co-Host Party Dec. 5
LANSING - The Lansing Radisson Hotel will be decked out in holiday glory as Michigan's
Breaking News
GVSU Economist Suggests West Michigan Economy On Upswing, Ending 4-Month Slump
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with
Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple The Energy Of Lithium Batteries
BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of
Ohio Republicans, Despite Voters Choice To Legalize Cannabis, Seek THC Restrictions, Higher Prices
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Holiday Lighting
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most
Hatch Detroit $100,000 Contest Opens Registration
DETROIT - HatchDetroit, now in its 11th year, is hosted by TechTown and sponsored by
Where Marijuana Is Adult-Legal In United States In 2024
WASHINGTON DC - 2023 was a relatively quiet year for marijuana legalization. It was only
Congress To Receive Mysterious Classified Briefing Soon About UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - The House Oversight Committee is going to get a briefing on unidentified
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increased On January 1 To $10.33 Per Hour
LANSING - On January 1, 2024, Michigan's minimum wage rate increased from $10.10 to $10.33
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
Michiganders Accept Climate Change But Say Others More Likely To Suffer
ANN ARBOR - Most Michigan residents say climate change is happening and it will harm
21 Michiganders Selected For First Environmental Justice Advisory Council
DETROIT - Twenty-one Michiganders have been selected to the state’s first Michigan Advisory Council for
What Democratic Presidential Candidates’ Plans Mean For Michigan Environment
ANN ARBOR - Democrats competing in Michigan’s March 10 presidential primary are touting environmental plans
Featured News
4 Weak Spots In The Current Market
NEW YORK - Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for
Scientists Develop Portable Nuclear Reactor That Will Transform Economy, Industry, Cities
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada- A small nuclear reactor that can run for eight years or more without water is scheduled to go online by
Electricity Shortages Loom For North America
WASHINGTON DC - Many regions of North America may face electricity shortages starting in 2024 due to increased energy demand and
MI Tech TV
America’s Back Office And THC123 Provide HR Services And More
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella heads up risk management for America's Back Office, an HR, insurance, payroll outsourcing company that serves more than a thousand clients nationwide. He also heads up THC123 and MyCannaJobs, a
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
Michigan
Gov. Whitmer Announces Restaurants To Have Limited-Capacity Openings Feb. 1
LANSING – Gov. Whitmer announced details regarding restaurant and bar reopenings. Effective February 1 -
SkySpecs Expands Wind Energy Asset Management Portfolio, Full-Time Employment
ANN ARBOR–Officials of SkySpecs, the provider of asset management for the wind energy industry, now has
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Salutes Top Hardware Company Clients
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the physical-product business accelerator established by Lawrence Technological University and the city
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. Whitmer Announces Restaurants To Have Limited-Capacity Openings Feb. 1
LANSING – Gov. Whitmer announced details regarding restaurant and bar reopenings. Effective February 1 -
SkySpecs Expands Wind Energy Asset Management Portfolio, Full-Time Employment
ANN ARBOR–Officials of SkySpecs, the provider of asset management for the wind energy industry, now has
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Salutes Top Hardware Company Clients
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the physical-product business accelerator established by Lawrence Technological University and the city
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
How Technology Is Shaping More Sustainable Delivery Choices
The world of delivery is rapidly evolving. As online shopping continues to grow, so does
How A CRM With QuickBooks Integration Improves Sales And Accounting Workflows
Let’s face it. Sales and accounting teams often feel miles apart. Your sales crew is
Is it Time for Your Business to Consolidate Tools?
Image credit Maybe when you started out alone, just as an entrepreneur, you probably used
What A New Robotics Survey Signals — And Why Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robots Matter
DETROIT - A new industry survey from Universal Robots makes one thing clear: artificial intelligence
Advanced Technologies
Science Tech
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
COVID-19 Mutations And What They Mean For Pandemic Control
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to talk about the COVID-19 mutations popping up around the world, mutations that are much more viral than the virus that came out of China. You are going
Wayne State STEM Innovation Learning Center Opens
ANN ARBOR - Tonya Matthews is the Director of the new Wayne State STEM Innovation Learning Center. In this video interview, she explains how the center will train professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Detroit Arsenal Awards $24 Million To Develop New Military Vehicle Technology
DETROIT ARSENAL— The National Advanced Mobility Consortium asked their membership of defense contractors to provide
How Many Miles Before An Electric Car Is Greener Than A Gas Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles have often been hailed as the future. Major motoring companies are
From Internal Combustion to Battery Electric Vehicles: Enabling Digital Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR - Today’s automotive industry faces a historical shift from internal combustion engine (ICE)
Digital and Mobile
Round 4 — Hacker Puts 26 Million New Accounts Up For Sale On Dark Web
DETROIT - A hacker who was selling details of nearly 890 million online accounts stolen from 32
InnoSTARS Opens Competition To Any IoT Company Interested In China Market
DETROIT - A few changes have been made to the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that
Cybersecurity Expert Tells Hacker Horror Stories Gleaned From RSA Conference
ROYAL OAK - RSA’s Security Conference last week provided new cyber attack horror stories for
Altimetrik To Open 3000 Square Foot Software Collaboration Hub In Downtown Detroit
ROYAL OAK - A 3000 square foot collaboration hub for the local software community is
New Ransomeware Target: Smart Thermostats
LAS VEGAS - One day, your thermostat will get hacked by some cybercriminal hundreds of
Understanding New Hacktivism: Where Next for Hackers With a Cause?
LANSING - In 2016, hacktivism has become a mainstream force impacting millions of global lives.
CloudTech1 University’s Next Showcase – Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery
TROY - Managed service provider CloudTech1 on Aug. 23 at Automation Alley headquarters will be
Report: Keysniffer Hack Can Detect Passwords From Wireless Keyboards
SAN FRANCISCO - Using an attack that researchers at cybersecurity firm Bastille are calling "keysniffer,"
Business and Finance
Strategic Sales Solutions Launches New Website Focused On Better Sales Management And Results
BIRMINGHAM– Strategic Sales Solutions has launched a rebranded website focused on the issues that face
Things To Consider When Buying A Studio Production Console
DETROIT - Are you in the market for a studio production console? If so, there
TechTown’s Annual Fundraiser Oct. 6 Available In-Person Or Virtually
DETROIT - Toast of the Town is TechTown’s annual fundraiser on Oct. 6 will be celebrating
Avelo Expands Kalamazoo Service With Non-Stop Service To Fort Myers For $79
KALAMAZOO — Avelo Airlines announced it is expanding service from Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International
Renaissance VC Fund Opens Office AT MSU Foundation’s East Lansing Tech Center
EAST LANSING - The Renaissance Venture Capital Fund is opening its third office location at
Susan Emerick: All You Need is Within You
SOUTHFIELD - Diva Tech Talk was pleased to interview Susan Emerick, Global Marketing Executive at
Registration Open For HackWSU 2017 – Wayne State University’s Hacking Competition
DETROIT - Wayne State University will turn into a computer programming hub from May 19
Detroit Startup Week: Interview With Event Lead Monica Wheat
ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat joins M2 TechCast Co-Hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to
Grand Circus Opens New Office In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Circus has partnered with Start Garden to offer coding workshops in
NSBE Partners With Google To Increase Black Engineers In Computer Science
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Society of Black Engineers has partnered with Google to launch
Genesee County High School Students Can Earn Free Associate Degree At Baker College
FLINT - Genesee County students who commit to an additional year of high school can
CloudTech1 Named To Top Progressive Cloud Service Provider Top 100 List
ROCHESTER HILLS - CloudTech1 CEO Rick Beckers and his team have been named by Penton
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
