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Skip Simms Co Founder Of Michigan Angel Funds Provides Financing Tips For Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs need to know how to approach angel investors in hopes of getting their projects funded. Skip Simms, who co-founded and managed the Michigan Angel Fund until his retirement last year, provides
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to get plugged into key Information Technology decision makers in Michigan with a myriad of events, including golf outings, executive summits,
Michigan Cyberpatriot Program Seeks Donors To Fund Summer Camps
DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot Program needs companies and individuals interested in helping develop the next generation of cyber warriors to donate money in April so founder Tamara Shoemaker can fund summer cybersecurity camps for
Breaking News
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
$1.5 Trillion In White Gold Found In Ancient Volcano On Nevada-Oregon Border
NEVADA - Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an
Applications Open For Adult Education Grants For Certification Or Degree Completion
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced the launch and
Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Wind Power: Bladeless Turbines On Roof Tops New Green Energy Source
DETROIT - Solar panels are popping up on more and more rooftops around the country, but
MIT Researchers Clean Air Pollution Using Oceans
BOSTON - Carbon capture — commonly thought of as the use of technology to remove
Consumers Energy Operating Heartland Wind Farms
MIDDLETON―Heartland Farms Wind in Gratiot County is producing clean energy for Michigan homes and businesses, Consumers
Development Of Hydrogen-Fueled 4-Stroke Engine Underway For Zero Emission Vessels
OSAKA, Japan – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd, is developing a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine
Latest Auto Trends To Be Revealed At Virtual GVSU Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 11
GRAND RAPIDS — The most up-to-date industry forecasts and trends will be revealed at the
DaySmart Names Patrick Shanahan CEO
ANN ARBOR—Officials at DaySmart Software, the provider of small business management software, announced the appointment
Shyft Gets Work On New Isuzu Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI - Shyft Group Inc. has been selected has been selected to produce additional options in
Commerce Department Invests $2.4 Million in CARES Act To Expand Manufacturing Skills Programs at Alpena Community College
ALPENA – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $2.4 million
Ohio Adult-Use Sales Near $100 Million In First Two Months
MARIETTA, Ohio - According to the most recent figures from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control,
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Featured News
CRA Director Hanna Urges Cannabis Community To Lobby Michigan Legislature For Changes
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna said, during the agency's quarterly public meeting, that if industry members want to see
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has completed a strategic review of its
Report: Stellantis Weighs Sale Among Options For Maserati
MILAN - Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among other options, two sources with knowledge
Michigan
Registration Opens For Car Camp Fueled By GM For High School Students
FLINT - Registration is open for Full Tank Automotive Camp, a five-day experience fueled by
High Schoolers Invited To Esports Open House March 20
MIDLAND — High schoolers are invited to tour Northwood Esports, one of the most decorated
Higher Orbits Set to Launch Winning Michigan Students’ Research Experiment To International Space Station
DETROIT - The winning team of Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Association
Consumers Energy Approved To Bury 10 miles Of Power Lines In Six Counties
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced a targeted undergrounding pilot program has been approved by the Michigan Public
Registration Opens For Car Camp Fueled By GM For High School Students
FLINT - Registration is open for Full Tank Automotive Camp, a five-day experience fueled by
High Schoolers Invited To Esports Open House March 20
MIDLAND — High schoolers are invited to tour Northwood Esports, one of the most decorated
Higher Orbits Set to Launch Winning Michigan Students’ Research Experiment To International Space Station
DETROIT - The winning team of Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Association
Consumers Energy Approved To Bury 10 miles Of Power Lines In Six Counties
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced a targeted undergrounding pilot program has been approved by the Michigan Public
Ohio Adult-Use Sales Near $100 Million In First Two Months
MARIETTA, Ohio - According to the most recent figures from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control,
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
Preventive Care Benefits Help Retail Employers Cut Turnover, Lower Payroll Taxes, Boost Worker Pay
Program gaining traction among cannabis dispensaries, restaurants and small retailers facing high employee turnover. PINCKNEY
Is U.S. Democracy Slipping? Global Study Flags Sharp Decline As Political Tensions Rise
SPECIAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY IN DECLINE WASHINGTON DC - A major international study is raising new
Workforce Stability Becoming A Priority For Cannabis Retailers
DETROIT — Cannabis dispensaries across the United States are facing a growing workforce challenge: retaining
Ohio Cannabis Rollback Begins: Consumers Lose Rights After Petition Drive Fails — Could Michigan Be Next?
SPECIAL REPORT: Cannabis Policy Shift COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis consumers are waking up today to
Advanced Technologies
Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Second Playbook Published
TROY - Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on
LIFT Signs Lease On New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Puerto Rico
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense national manufacturing innovation institute, today signed the lease on a 28,000
Space Elevators Out Of Star Wars Could Be Built To Make Space Travel Easier
You would have thought that the journey to space would require a ship or a rocket, but the space elevator is
Pentagon UFO Report: No Extraterrestrial Technology Involved
WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon released a report Friday outlining the U.S. government's historical record of UAP, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Discovery Of New Plant Protein May Be Seed For Anti-Cancer Drugs
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging
World About To Pass Point Of No Return For Devastating Storms, Droughts Due To Global Warming
WASHINGTON DC - This year, temperatures across the globe could reach about 1.7 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-Industrial Revolution averages, according to a man dubbed the “Godfather of Climate Science.” That passes
Unveiling The Chip That’s Reimagining AI Processing
PHILADELPHIA -Penn Engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed
Reactor Will Power Earth Using Same Nuclear Reaction As Sun
FRANCE - In the heart of Provence, some of the brightest scientific minds on the planet are setting the stage for what is being called the world’s largest and most ambitious science experiment. "We are
New DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment
EAST LANSING - A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people’s height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Stephen
Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State To Expand Partnership In Patient Care
DETROIT –Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University announced Friday the organizations have signed a letter of intent to expand their long-term partnership and bring the two Detroit anchor institutions even closer together. This
MSU Researchers Create Synthetic Biological Devices To Treat Chronic, Uncured Diseases
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University engineering researchers are working to create ‘synthetic biological-devices’ inside the cells of mammals that will enable new treatments for chronic and uncured diseases. A cross-disciplinary team of biomedical and
Fifth Eye Gets $2.36 Million Investment Lead by Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center
ANN ARBOR - Fifth Eye Inc., a digital health predictive analytics company, has received a $2.36 million investment from Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center, and 33 private angel investors. Fifth Eye develops real-time
New DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment
EAST LANSING - A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people’s height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Stephen
Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State To Expand Partnership In Patient Care
DETROIT –Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University announced Friday the organizations have signed a letter of intent to expand their long-term partnership and bring the two Detroit anchor institutions even closer together. This
MSU Researchers Create Synthetic Biological Devices To Treat Chronic, Uncured Diseases
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University engineering researchers are working to create ‘synthetic biological-devices’ inside the cells of mammals that will enable new treatments for chronic and uncured diseases. A cross-disciplinary team of biomedical and
Fifth Eye Gets $2.36 Million Investment Lead by Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center
ANN ARBOR - Fifth Eye Inc., a digital health predictive analytics company, has received a $2.36 million investment from Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center, and 33 private angel investors. Fifth Eye develops real-time
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Hybrid-Cars Making Comeback As Motorists Look For Affordable Alternative To EVs
DETROIT - As EV sales slowed this year, major automakers had to reconsider their lofty
Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self Charging
BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says
Michigan Partners With Electreon On Wireless Charging For UPS Electric Trucks
DETROIT—Officials with Michigan state government have announced a new partnership with Israel-based Electreon, a provider
Global Electric Car Sales To Jump By 27% To More Than $1 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - Global electric vehicle adoption continues to grow despite skepticism surrounding charging infrastructure,
Detroit Auto Show To Kick Off Jan. 8 With Autonomous Vehicle Exhibition
DETROIT - North American International Auto Show officials have announced that John Krafcik, CEO of
West Coast Driverless Vehicle Startups Move Into U-M Autonomous Vehicle Incubator
ANN ARBOR - Take that Silicon Valley. The University of Michigan announced this week that
Digital and Mobile
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
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
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
IoT TechConnect Update: MC Matthews, Entrepreneur Track Shea, Title Sponsor PlanetM
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday April 2, Dr. Tonya Matthews, the CEO of
VIP Reception At IoT TechConnect A Who’s Who Of Michigan Technology Leaders
TROY - The VIP Reception at IoT TechConnect April 4 is a can’t miss event
Commercial Grade Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Workshop April 4 At IoT TechConnect
ROYAL OAK - Want to get a chance to experience commercial-grade Virtual Reality and Augmented
Gov. Rick Snyder To Tour IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott
TROY - Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the
Business and Finance
Michigan Venture Capital Association Celebrates 17th Entrepreneurial and Investment Successes at 2024 Annual Awards Event
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for Michigan's venture
Your 2024 Home Safety Gadgets Checklist
Home safety gadgets might seem like something you don’t need. But with so many things
Amazon Prime Day 2024: How October Prime Days Differ from July’s Event
Birmingham, MI - October 7, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joins us
Practical Ways to Enhance Skills and Career Development
In today’s competitive job market, continuous skill enhancement and career development are crucial for professional
Travel Safety Tips: Keeping Yourself Safe While Traveling the World
Travel Safety Tips: Keeping yourself safe while you are traveling and exploring the world is
Should Your Company Use Software To Monitor Its Team?
Pexels. CCO Licensed. It’s possible to monitor your employees without physically shadowing them or watching
Can You Automate Security For Your Office Team?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s not uncommon for employees to suggest that yes, they understand
The Essentials of Protecting Staff in a Laboratory Environment
Image from Pixabay - CC0 License Maintaining safety in the workplace is crucial. This is
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
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
Ohio Adult-Use Sales Near $100 Million In First Two Months
MARIETTA, Ohio - According to the most recent figures from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control,
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
New Bill Would Be Major Blow To Delta-8, CBD And CBG
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill in the U.S. Congress would give the U.S. Food
