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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
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of AI like ChatGPT since November 2022. Since then businesses have begun to experiment with Artificial Intelligence. Melih Oztalay, CEO of
Breaking News
Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4
COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
DETROIT - Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled
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
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,
Ann Arbor Gets DOE Grant To Make Bryant Community Center Net-Zero Energy Living Lab
ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor was awarded $182,360 from the U.S. Department
Terrifying View Of What Earth Would Look Like If All Ice Melted Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - Even as activists continue to face opposition-and even disdain-from climate deniers for
Our Energy Landscape: Looking Ahead To 2024
NOVI – On the Nov. 27 episode of MITech TV, Kwafo Adarkwa, director of public
Millions Of EV Batteries Could Retire To Solar Farms
NEW CUYAMA, Ca. - On a 20-acre parcel outside the tiny Southern California town of
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
2020 PC Shipments Highest In Decade Pandemic Drive Virtual Meetings, Education
STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 79.4 million units in the fourth quarter of 2020,
Bosch North American Names Cross-Domain Computer Solutions Leadership Team
FARMINGTON HILLS – Bosch North America has promoted Tim Frasier regional president for its Cross-Domain
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
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Featured News
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25% in 2024 across the world —
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
Michigan
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
New Alternative To Cobalt In Rechargeable Batteries Promises Longer Life And Higher Energy Density
TOKYO - High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are essential for various devices and modes of
Are China, Russia Ahead Of US In UFO Retrieval, Research?
WASHINGTON DC - Last week, a former senior Defense Intelligence Agency scientist became the 10th ex-government official,
Robofest Returns To Lawrence Technological University In 2024
SOUTHFIELD - Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation.
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
New Alternative To Cobalt In Rechargeable Batteries Promises Longer Life And Higher Energy Density
TOKYO - High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are essential for various devices and modes of
Are China, Russia Ahead Of US In UFO Retrieval, Research?
WASHINGTON DC - Last week, a former senior Defense Intelligence Agency scientist became the 10th ex-government official,
Robofest Returns To Lawrence Technological University In 2024
SOUTHFIELD - Autonomous vehicles hold the promise of safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive transportation.
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
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
Astronomers: Interstellar Tunnel Connects Solar System To Other Stars
DETROIT - Astronomers disclosed new observations suggest we have been living inside a hot, less
Despite Policy Shifts, Auto Stocks Surge As Detroit 3 Report Robust Sales
DETROIT - General Motors and Ford, plus foreign-owned Stellantis, which owns the Chrysler, Dodge and
Comet Now Listed As Potential Planetary Threat
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has just launched a new mission to keep tabs on a
Report: Four Tic-Tac UFOs Surface In Pacific Ocean
LONDON - A U.S. Navy officer linked to the top-secret military installation tied to countless
Advanced Technologies
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),
OpenAI Revenue Explodes 700 Percent In 2023 Despite ChatGPT’s CEO Drama
NEW YORK - In the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, only a handful of companies have managed to captivate the market with cutting-edge
Artificial Intelligence Gives Hackers New Ways To Hack You
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence has become a game changer in many areas of our daily lives, including cybersecurity. With the rising
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
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
West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round
HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund of Ann Arbor. The additional capital will go to support new product development and to acquire inventory
Genomenon Partners With Rare Genomics Institute
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced today that they will donate Mastermind Genomic Search Engine licenses to the entire team of clinical scientists at Rare Genomics Institute to accelerate their work for patients with rare diseases. Rare Genomics Institute (RG)
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
West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round
HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund of Ann Arbor. The additional capital will go to support new product development and to acquire inventory
Genomenon Partners With Rare Genomics Institute
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced today that they will donate Mastermind Genomic Search Engine licenses to the entire team of clinical scientists at Rare Genomics Institute to accelerate their work for patients with rare diseases. Rare Genomics Institute (RG)
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority
J.D. Power: Public EV Charging Sees Consistent Progress
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the
U-M Battery Startup Enters $1.5 Million Joint Venture
ANN ARBOR - In an effort to make safer, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for technologies like
MSU Contributes To Autonomous-Vehicle Research
EAST LANSING - At Michigan State University, researchers are involved in the work that will
Digital and Mobile
NATO Countries Hit With Unprecedented Cyber Attacks
LANSING - Montenegro, Estonia and new NATO applicant Finland are just three of the countries
What You Need to Know About Data Protection In Michigan
DETROIT - In this day and age, we are more exposed than ever to cyber
Army Approves Order For 5000 Microsoft Combat Goggles
WASHINGTON DC - The US Army is taking delivery of a first batch of high-tech
Study Reveals CISOs To Outsource Security Program Improvements, 24/7 Protection
COMMERCE - Nuspire, a managed security services provider, announced findings from its annual research study,
Windows 10 Settings To Disable Immediately If You Care About Privacy
SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system started rolling out to eligible devices Oct. 5. The new
How to Keep Your Small Business Secure
DETROIT - One of the main concerns for small business owners is ensuring that their
79 Percent Of Enterprises Increased Adoption Of Advanced Security Technologies
DETROIT - A new survey shows 79 percent of companies have increased their adoption of
Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and
ManagedWay CEO – IT Partners Can Determine If They Have Services, Infrastructure They Need
ROYAL OAK - Robert Sanders, President and CEO of ManagedWay, a nationally recognized leader in
123Net’s Irvin Explains How Detroit Internet Exchange Brings Value To Michigan
ROYAL OAK - Chuck Irvin, Director of Network Development at 123Net, explains how the Detroit
Altair Offers Qualified Startups Preferential Pricing For Simulation, CAD, Cloud And IoT Software
TROY - Altair is providing its simulation-driven innovation software to qualified startup companies through its newly
Plex Systems Buys DATTUS To Add Industrial Internet Of Things Connectivity
TROY – Cloud ERP developer Plex Systems announced Tuesday it has acquired Industrial Internet of
Business and Finance
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll
LANSING – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of
June Features New Enterprise Forum Panel, I Corps Hub Innovator Advisor Breakfast
ANN ARBOR - In the last two weeks of June, two entrepreneurial events are taking
4 Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid
If you take care of these Common Investing Pitfalls To Avoid, Investing your money can
What Should You Do In The Month Before A Big Business Move?
Moving business premises is always risky but, sometimes, you don’t have much choice. Whether your
The 3 Things That Make A Good Business In 2024
A modern business has a modern focus; it’s not just about what you offer as
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
FlexJobs Identifies Top 30 Companies Hiring Remote Freelance Workers
BOULDER, Co – To help job seekers connect to remote freelance job opportunities, FlexJobs has identified
A2Tech360 Oct. 1-8 In Ann Arbor
Two Weeks Until a2Tech360! October 1 – 8, 2021 We’re excited to announce four new
Small Business Grants For Startups And Struggling Businesses
DETROIT - Small business grants can offer a boost for new businesses just getting off the
Detroit Demo Days Names Five Cash Winners, Funds Ten Other Finalists
DETROIT – The annual Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day pitch competition culled its list of
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
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
LANSING - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends.
Baker College Teams Up With House Of Dank To Offer Internships In Detroit
DETROIT - Baker College has teamed up with House of Dank, to provide cannabis-related internships
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To
