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MPSC Chair Scripps Updates Winter Energy Prices
LANSING - Michigan Public Service Commission Chairman Dan Scripps joined Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITechTV to update the latest report on Winter energy supplies. The good news is suppliers are ample and prices
Ann Arbor SPARK Gets $3 Million From State To Help Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK and its partners received a maximum award of $3 million from the Small Business Support Hubs program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and startups. SPARK's partners include
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation team. She is interviewed on her first reporting assignment, MjBizCon in Las Vegas, where she interviewed newsmakers, exhibitors and even
Breaking News
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
Ohio Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion So Far In 2025
COLUMBUS - Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from
August Cannabis Sales Top $283 Million, A New Monthly High
LANSING - August was a banner month for cannabis sales in Michigan with more than
DTE Installing Smart Devices To Prevent Power Outages In Michigan
DETROIT — DTE Energy is working to provide more reliable electricity to customers by installing
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5%
GVSU Survey: Tariff Impact Generates Pessimism In West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University survey of West Michigan businesses and purchasing
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican politicians are offering new proposals to change Ohio’s recreational marijuana law
Ohio House Rejects DeWine’s Plan To Double Cannabis Tax, Senate Still Plans To Consider
COLUMBUS - The Ohio House rejected Gov. Mike DeWine’s plan to double marijuana sales taxes in its
Report: Global Warming Could Trigger Collapse Of Gulf Stream Impacting Weather For Everyone On Planet
LONDON, UK - A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if
Portable Battery Station Can Power Your Home For 2 Weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - If you see the sun on a regular basis then solar generators
US Climate Law Is Turbocharging Clean Energy Technology
FRANKFORT, Ky. — On a recent day under the July sun, three men heaved solar
X-OTO 3-Wheeled Electric Scotter Now Available In US, No Driver’s License Required
DETROIT - There’s a new ride in town, and it’s got three wheels. Oh, and
Benzinga, Stake Partner On Financial API Integration
DETROIT–Benzinga, the largest financial news vendor to North American brokerages, announced Friday that it will
One-Third Of Michigan Charitable Nonprofits Have Less Than One Month Cash On Hand
GRAND RAPIDS — One-third of Michigan's charitable nonprofits have less than one month of cash
Whitney Named Executive Director Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS - Gleaves Whitney, who has served as director of the Hauenstein Center for
US Signal Multi-Tenant, Private Cloud Services
GRAND RAPIDS - Amana Regnerus, an Executive VP at US Signal, talks about the Grand
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
Featured News
U.S. Tech Giants Betting Big On Humanoid Robots – But China Builds Them Better
NEW YORK - American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy. But
Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2
WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicle imports, marking the latest escalation
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed
Michigan
Senate Dems Move 100 Percent Clean Energy Date To 2040 In New Proposal
LANSING - Senate Democrats are changing their “Clean Energy Future Plan” to have utilities develop
New Mobile Casinos: Exploring The Latest Digital Innovations They Use
NEW YORK - The traditional concept of casino gaming has undergone a significant transformation. The
Ford To Build $900 Million Cathode Manufacturing Plant In Canada
DEARBORN - Ford has announced plans to build a $900 million (1.2 billion Canadian dollars)
Honda And Toyota’s Battle To Achieve 1,000-Mile EV Range
TOKYO - When it comes to electric vehicles, the battle is heating up. Tesla, once
Senate Dems Move 100 Percent Clean Energy Date To 2040 In New Proposal
LANSING - Senate Democrats are changing their “Clean Energy Future Plan” to have utilities develop
New Mobile Casinos: Exploring The Latest Digital Innovations They Use
NEW YORK - The traditional concept of casino gaming has undergone a significant transformation. The
Ford To Build $900 Million Cathode Manufacturing Plant In Canada
DEARBORN - Ford has announced plans to build a $900 million (1.2 billion Canadian dollars)
Honda And Toyota’s Battle To Achieve 1,000-Mile EV Range
TOKYO - When it comes to electric vehicles, the battle is heating up. Tesla, once
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
Why Experience Matters in Serious Truck Accident Cases
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the busy corridors of I-40 and I-85, North Carolina
How Legal Strategy Shapes Outcomes in Serious Auto Injury Cases
Michigan is defined by its sprawling highways, manufacturing corridors, and year-round traffic that keeps the
Whitmer Takes Michigan’s $30B Defense Industry Global — With TACOM At The Core
Michigan’s defense and aerospace sector supports 160,000 jobs. A new strategy aims to capture more
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
Advanced Technologies
4 Unimaginable Ways A.I. Will Change Your Life During The Next 5 Years
SEATTLE - In the next five years, you will have your own artificial intelligence assistant, or agent, that will be a frequent voice
World’s Largest Tidal Energy Kite Could Power Small Town
SWEDEN - People have been harnessing tidal energy for milling grain for more than 1,000 years. As you’d imagine though, today’s
Biden And Xi To Pledge Ban On AI In Autonomous Weapons And Nuclear Control
WASHINGTON DC - In a landmark agreement set to be announced during their meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic
Traverse Legal Focuses On Artificial Intelligence Law
TRAVERSE CITY - Technology attorney Enrico Schaefer always zeros in on the top tech legal issues and now for Traverse Legal
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
James Webb Telescope Spots Potential Signs Of Alien Life
WASHINGTON DC - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential traces of dimethyl sulfide, a chemical only known to be created by phytoplankton on Earth, in the atmosphere of an exoplanet believed to have
Software Topic In The Casino Industry: Interview With Shannon Atkins From JohnSlots
The online casino industry thrives on innovation. Technological advancements, especially in software, have revolutionized players' engagement with their favorite games. Yet, few understand the intricacies and importance of software selection better than Shannon Atkins. Today,
Pentagon’s UFO Office Sending Cryptic ‘Alien’ Messages
WASHINGTON DC - Last week, the Pentagon’s new UFO office, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), unveiled its long-awaited website. Tucked among previously-released graphics, transcripts and videos is an important new document outlining the office’s mission and
WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20
KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt.
Neogen To Spend $1.3 Million – With Tax Relief Help From Lansing – For Ideal Instruments Headquarters
LANSING — Neogen Corp. will spend $1.3 million on a new home for its Ideal Instruments subsidiary that makes veterinary drug delivery instruments. Neogen develops and markets food and animal safety products The project includes
Genomenon Debuts Version 1.3 Of Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR – Genomenon has announced version 1.3 of its Mastermind genomic search engine that adds new tools to help clinicians quickly find authoritative research related to their patients genomic mutations and a new suite
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Workit Health Helps Break Opioid Dependence With Online Platform
ROYAL OAK - There’s a critical problem facing America today - opioid dependence. An Ann Arbor startup called Workit Health has developed a path to recovery through an online platform that matches people with on-demand,
Neogen To Spend $1.3 Million – With Tax Relief Help From Lansing – For Ideal Instruments Headquarters
LANSING — Neogen Corp. will spend $1.3 million on a new home for its Ideal Instruments subsidiary that makes veterinary drug delivery instruments. Neogen develops and markets food and animal safety products The project includes
Genomenon Debuts Version 1.3 Of Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR – Genomenon has announced version 1.3 of its Mastermind genomic search engine that adds new tools to help clinicians quickly find authoritative research related to their patients genomic mutations and a new suite
Esperion Therapeutics Files Initial Public Offering For $150 Million
ANN ARBOR — The cholesterol-fighting drug developer Esperion Therapeutics Tuesday announced an initial public offering of $150 million of its common stock. Esperion also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
Workit Health Helps Break Opioid Dependence With Online Platform
ROYAL OAK - There’s a critical problem facing America today - opioid dependence. An Ann Arbor startup called Workit Health has developed a path to recovery through an online platform that matches people with on-demand,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Biden Awards $650 Million To GM And ZF North America To Build EV Models
DETROIT - The Biden administration on Thursday announced more than $1 billion in grants to
Four Mobility Startups Join Detroit Smart Parking Lab Tech Incubator
DETROIT– Detroit mobility incubator, The Detroit Smart Parking Lab – founded by Bedrock, Bosch, Ford
Used EV Prices Continue Freefall
NEW YORK - Back in February, used electric vehicle prices dipped below used gasoline-powered vehicle
May Mobility Rolls Out Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle developers May Mobility, announced the launch of the Detroit Automated Driving Systems
Google To Build Self-Driving Car Facility In Novi
NOVI - Goggle announced Wednesday that is Self-Driving Car Project will open a 53,000 square
Toyota Makes Strategic Investment, Leasing Plan With Ride Sharing Uber
SAN JOSE, Ca. - Uber confirmed Tuesday that it has made a strategic investment and
Digital and Mobile
The U.S. Is Considering Digital Dollars To Jump On Crypto Currency World Trend
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of
Ford, Google, City of Detroit, State Of Michigan Partner To Build Mobility Center In Cork Town
DETROIT – Michigan Central is launching a public-private partnership with the state of Michigan and
The Online Threats That Businesses Face The Most In 2022
DETROIT - There is no doubt that as technology advances, there are a lot more
123NET Launches Project OVERCOME To Bridge Digital Divide In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Dan Irvin explains how his company, 123NET, has partnered with the Detroit
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Industry Help
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, director of the Michigan Cyber Patriot program, said she needs
Michigan Launches Free App To Protect Mobile Devices From Cyber Threats
LANSING - The state of Michigan is now providing residents access to a free mobile
Michigan CyberPatriot Program Needs Industry Support To Survive
DETROIT - CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force
How To Set Up Amazon’s Alexa Guard Plus For Your Echo Smart Speakers And Displays
SEATTLE - Amazon recently launched Alexa Guard Plus, a premium subscription upgrade to the free Alexa
Steve Case Talks Hot Technology Trends In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - In part two of this interview with AOL Co-Founder Steve Case, who
Vectorform’s Vazzano Talks VR, AI, IoT And Digital Transformation
ROYAL OAK - Vectorform co-founder Jason Vazzano talks about his digital transformation company in Royal
PlanetM Landing Zone Opens In Downtown Detroit To Promote Auto Mobility Startups
DETROIT - There’s a new co-working space in downtown Detroit and this one is focused
AOL Co-Founder Case Comes To Ann Arbor With $100K Purse For Pitch-Contest Winner
ANN ARBOR - AOL co-founder Steve Case is bringing his sixth Rise of the Rest
Business and Finance
The Importance Of Safety Improvements In Manufacturing Industry
Improving safety is an important concern in every industry but particularly in the manufacturing sector.
So You Want To Be A Business Consultant And Start Your Own Business
ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate
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
Choosing the Right Coating for Your Business
Today we explore the depths of business coatings - because finding the ideal finish can
What Does Your Business Need That You Don’t Currently Have?
What does your business need that it doesn’t currently have? This is an important question,
Essential Ways To Improve Your SEO In 2024
You can have the best business in the world, but if the right people cannot
Unraveling The Future Of Business Technology: IoT And Automation
Image Credit: Douglas Sanchez / Unsplash Have you ever stopped to think about how our
FlexJobs Names Top 25 Companies Hiring For Remote Freelance Job Listings
BOULDER, Co. - According to a FlexJobs annual survey of more than 1,200 freelancers, 65
Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 15
DETROIT - Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 10-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs
Study: Remote Jobs To Grow 16 Percent By 2028 In Part Due To Pandemic
DETROIT - With the pandemic forcing many of us to work remotely, a new study
Comcast RISE Grant Applications Now Open At TechTown
DETROIT - The wait is over, and applications are now open for the Comcast RISE
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
Business News
- Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up
- Ross Gerber Invokes Netflix, Says Mercedes Made A 'Blockbuster' Error By Letting 10% Tesla Stake Slip Away
- Michael Burry Fears Crypto-Based Stocks Will Add To An Era Of No 'Long-Term Personal Relationships' In A Cyber-Punk Future
- Alibaba Takes Aim At Nvidia With New 3X Powerful AI Chip And Next-Gen LLM Model As China Tech War Heats Up
- Ross Gerber Invokes Netflix, Says Mercedes Made A 'Blockbuster' Error By Letting 10% Tesla Stake Slip Away
- Michael Burry Fears Crypto-Based Stocks Will Add To An Era Of No 'Long-Term Personal Relationships' In A Cyber-Punk Future
