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Build Like A Girl Construction Info Session Feb 27
MIDLAND - Lisa Tarkington, founder and executive director of Self Love Beauty, will kick-off Build Like a Girl with a mini-workshop on confidence. Build Like a Girl, hosted by the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA),
LTUX Gaming Expo Looking For Sponsors, Participants
SOUTHFIELD - LTUX is a FREE annual campus-wide expo at Lawrence Technological University on April 27 that combines games, esports, & anime to showcase local talent in the form of local game showcases, cosplay workshops,
Automakers Use Hybrid-Electric Vehicles As Bridge To Greater EV Adoption
ANN ARBOR - Recently many of the world's automakers that declared earlier they would not build vehicles in the next decade other than electric-powered cars and trucks, have now throttled back those mandates. With sales
Breaking News
Imperial Beverage Acquires Carmela Wine Division
KALAMAZOO – Imperial Beverage Company, a family-owned, statewide beer and wine distributor, purchased Carmela Wine
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
LuxWall Gets DOE Funding To Accelerate Growth In Vacuum-Insulating Glass Manufacturing
YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies
Trillion Ton Iceberg Extending 40 Miles Breaks Away From Antarctica
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those
Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year,
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
SpaceX Accepting $99 Preorders For Starlink Satellite Internet Service As Musk Eyes IPO
SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has widened the scope of the public beta test of
Virtual Seminar From GVSU Teaches How To Become Successful Exporter
DETROIT - For those responsible for export or compliance, this seminar will provide a foundational
1 In 5 Young Michiganders Received Bank Of Mom & Dad Funding Since Start Of Pandemic.
DETROIT - The Michigan State Bank of Mom & Dad is beginning to turn on
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Feb. 8 – Corporate, Content And COVID
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group (A2VIG) A2VIG.org | A2VIG group on Facebook Monday, February 8, 2021 | 7:30
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
Featured News
MPSC Ups Funding For Energy Assistance Program As State Expands Eligibility For Help
LANSING - The MPSC kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for Michigan’s low-income energy assistance program, with this
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Down From December
LANSING - The good news is Michigan cannabis sales in January rose from January 2024, but fell from December 2024. Looking
Whitmer Proposes 32 Percent Wholesale Tax On Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Products
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing levying a 32 percent wholesale tax on the sale of adult-use marijuana products to fix
Michigan
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Our Next Energy Begins Pilot Production Of Battery Cells At Van Buren Plant
NOVI–Our Next Energy Inc., a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced it started production of
Business Software Developer DaySmart Buys NY Children’s Software Company
ANN ARBOR— DaySmart Software announced the acquisition of Sawyer, a New York-based provider of business
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Our Next Energy Begins Pilot Production Of Battery Cells At Van Buren Plant
NOVI–Our Next Energy Inc., a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced it started production of
Business Software Developer DaySmart Buys NY Children’s Software Company
ANN ARBOR— DaySmart Software announced the acquisition of Sawyer, a New York-based provider of business
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
The Growing Demand For Privacy And Accessibility In Modern Browsers
In recent years, users have become increasingly aware of how their data is tracked and
City of Ann Arbor Launches Open Data Portal
ANN ARBOR —City of Ann Arbor data is now available to the public like never
Toyota To Launch FIrst Electric Vehicle With Solid-State Battery By 2027
TOKYO - One of the world's biggest car manufacturers has announced plans to mass-produce a
GM EV Grand River Plant Adds Gas-Powered Cadillac CT5 Sedan
LANSING — General Motors is making a significant pivot away from electric vehicles at its
Advanced Technologies
Researchers Create Green Tech That Produces Hydrogen Using Renewable Energy
NEW YORK - A group of researchers from the Technion Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering has presented a new technology
Executive Search Partners’ Gary Erickson Explains What It Takes To Land A Senior IT Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, explains in this video interview what it takes in 2024
US Military Faction Has Developed Look-Alike UFOs, Expert Contends
There may be a reason why there are so many UFO sightings lately. In this revealing video, a UFO expert has claimed
Nearly 40 Percent Of Global Jobs Could Be Disrupted By AI, IMF Contends
DAVOS, Switzerland - Almost 40 percent of jobs around the world could be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI),
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Secret Ingredient Can Boost EV Range Past 600 Miles
LAS VEGAS - At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, the spotlight was on groundbreaking developments in AI and healthcare. However, battery technology is the game-changer at the heart of these innovations, enabling greater power efficiency.
Enzymes Could Lead To Petroleum-Free Fuels And Medicine
SAN FRANCISCO - A new study has now shed fresh insight into accessing sugars trapped within plants, paving the way for petroleum-free fuels, chemicals, and medicines. Cellulose, abundant in plant residues, poses a challenge due
How Hydrogen Combustion Engines Will Challenge The EV Market At Its Core
DETROIT - Electric vehicles may reign supreme in the clean transportation conversation, but a silent revolution is brewing beneath the hood of a different technology: the hydrogen combustion engine. The story of hydrogen as a fuel
U.S. DOE Announces Funding To Advance Domestic Manufacturing Of Next Generation Batteries
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office released a $15.7 million funding opportunity to advance the domestic manufacturing of next generation batteries and energy storage. AMMTO is seeking
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
UM, MSU Part Of Effort To Protect Freshwater Lakes From Toxic Algal Blooms
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan researchers are part of a new federally funded effort to understand and prevent toxic algal blooms that plague portions of the Great Lakes and impact freshwater sources around the
Esperion Sees Positive Results From Final Study On Cholesterol-Buster
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc., the Ann Arbor-based pharmaceutical developer, announced positive results from the final Phase 3 test of its lead drug candidate, bempedoic acid. The company said a global, pivotal Phase 3
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
UM, MSU Part Of Effort To Protect Freshwater Lakes From Toxic Algal Blooms
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan researchers are part of a new federally funded effort to understand and prevent toxic algal blooms that plague portions of the Great Lakes and impact freshwater sources around the
Esperion Sees Positive Results From Final Study On Cholesterol-Buster
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc., the Ann Arbor-based pharmaceutical developer, announced positive results from the final Phase 3 test of its lead drug candidate, bempedoic acid. The company said a global, pivotal Phase 3
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
17 Companies Split $813,000 Through Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator
Adapters That Can Charge GM EVs At Tesla Superchargers Now Available
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase
GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is
Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority
$27 Million Chinese Investment To Globalize U-M Driverless Vehicle Research
SHENZHEN, China - A $27 million investment from a Chinese firm will strengthen the efforts
MITechNews Editor To Moderate Connected Vehicle Panel Oct. 28 At TiECon Midwest In Dearborn
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest 2016 Oct. 27-28 is Michigan’s largest entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of
Digital and Mobile
NSA Shares Guidance To Help Secure OT/ICS Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON DC - The National Security Agency and CISA have issued guidance on how to
The US Allegedly Used 41 Cyber-Weapons To Steal China’s Core Tech Data
BEIJING, China - China has accused the U.S. of "hacking" into a Chinese space and
NATO Countries Under Cyber Attack From Russia Will US Be Next?
ANN ARBOR - Some NATO countries bordering the Ukraine are under cyber attack. Cybersecurity experts
Michigan CyberPatriot Seeks Cybersecurity Pros To Mentor Students
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan CyberPatriot program is looking for cybersecurity professionals who can donate
Latest Cybersecurity Threats Disclosed By Stiennon and Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, and Dan Lohrmann, VP at
ISSA Motor City And ISC2 Joint Holiday Meeting Dec. 9
Join the ISSA MotorCity and ISC(2) Greater Detroit for a joint holiday meeting. Topic: "Will
More Than Over 60 Percent Of Global Ransomware Attacks Directed At US And UK
DETROIT - Criminals use ransomware as a weapon to damage businesses or countries' cybersecurity and
Don’t Fall For These Clever Black Friday Scams This Year
SAN FRANCISCO - The day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days of
Gartner Report: Internet Of Things Top Tech Trends Through 2023
BARCELONA, Spain - Gartner Inc. published a report this week that highlighted the top strategic
Augmented Reality (AR) for Manufacturing Workshop
SOUTHFIELD - Mirari, the leader in 3D and Big Data Visualization for Automotive, Aviation and
Why Bakkt Is A Game Changer For Cryptocurrency
NEW YORK – The much-hyped Bakkt, the brainchild of the parent company of the New
Comcast Offers Gigabit Internet Broadband To 58 Million Homes Nationwide
PLYMOUTH - Two years after Detroit became one of the first cities in the U.S.
Business and Finance
4 Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid
If you take care of these Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid, Investing your money can
Why Business Owners Should Try To Generate Passive Income
If you’re a business owner, you’re going to want to make money - that’s the
Why Digital Transformation Is Important For Your Business
If you’ve got a business to run, the last thing you’ll want is for it
Why An Electric Vehicle Is A Good Buy For Your Business
If you run a business, there are going to be various things you need to
Get Peace Of Mind When Traveling For Business
When you’re an entrepreneur a lot of your time is spent thinking about logistics, business
How To Afford To Invest In Real Estate In 2024
Pexels. CCO Licensed. With property prices at an all-time high, many budding investors are turning
Gin Rummy’s Secret Is Out! Here’s What You Wanted To Know
Hey there, Gin Rummy fans! Looking for the top-secret ways to win every hand you
How Can Technology Improve Your Healthcare Practice?
https://unsplash.com/photos/black-and-gray-stethoscope-yo01Z-9HQAw You have likely heard all about medical technologies revolutionizing healthcare but you may not
Southwest Michigan First Gets Land Gift, Plus $100 Million For New Career, Tech Education Center
KALAMAZOO – Friday Southwest Michigan First announced it has secured an anonymous gift of land
10 Entrepreneurs Awarded $20,000 Each At Start Garden Competition
GRAND RAPIDS — Food, technology and recycling startups were among the 10 winners to receive
Report: Emergence Of Remote Work Anxiety Crippling Productivity, Employee Mental Health
OMAHA, Neb. - Remote work has been incredibly popular, but remote work anxiety has been
DTE Energy Awards Grants To Spur Economic Development And Job Creation
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation has awarded grants to Michigan-based organizations to spur economic
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
Michigan Marijuana Businesses Wait To See What Happens When Federal Rules Change
SOUTHFIELD - Molly MacDonald doesn’t know much about the intricate federal regulations for marijuana. But
