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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
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
CEO Pay Jumped Nearly 6 Percent In 2024
NEW YORK - After two uncharacteristic years of decline in 2022 and 2023, CEO pay
Davenport University Raises $35.4 Million In ELEVATE Campaign
GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising
Federal Agency Issues Update On Banks That Serve Cannabis Companies As Trump Weighs Rescheduling
WASHINGTON DC - Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting
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
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
Scientists Make Energy Breakthrough To Extract Power In Space From The Sun
SAN FRANCISCO - Solar Power is quite possibly the energy source of the future, and in
US Signal Multi-Tenant, Private Cloud Services
GRAND RAPIDS - Amana Regnerus, an Executive VP at US Signal, talks about the Grand
The KR Groups Expands To Lakeshore Office
GRAND RAPIDS. – After a decade of operating out of an office space in Grand
ITC Names Retired General To Board Of Directors
NOVI—ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC), the country’s largest independent owner of high-voltage power transmission lines, announced
Bob Moore Offers Financing For Hemp, Cannabis, General Businesses
DETROIT - If you are a cannabis, hemp or CBD-business, or any business that needs
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
Survey Finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics
LANSING - Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
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
Wolverine Power Agrees To Buy Palisades Nuclear Power
LANSING - The shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant met the first step on the long
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)
Wolverine Power Agrees To Buy Palisades Nuclear Power
LANSING - The shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant met the first step on the long
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)
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
Survey Finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics
LANSING - Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Ohio Hemp Jobs At Risk As Referendum Battle Intensifies
COLUMBUS - A last-minute referendum effort in Ohio is turning into a high-stakes economic fight,
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions That Balance Security and Productivity
In the current rapidly evolving digital environment, data has emerged as the most important and
Bingo & Slingo Strategy: Master Patterns & Card Picks
Slingo has quietly burst onto the scene, merging the mechanical simplicity of slot machines with
Advanced Technologies
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
AI Makes Human-To-Robot Communication More Seamless
ATLANTA - The black and yellow robot, meant to resemble a large dog, stood waiting for directions. When they came, the
ChatGPT Detector Catches AI-Generated Papers With Unprecedented Accuracy
NEW YORK - A machine-learning tool can easily spot when chemistry papers are written using the chatbot ChatGPT, according to a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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.
Study: Green Buildings, Leaky Pavement, Trees Could Help Cities Become Carbon Neutral
BRUSSELS - Dozens of cities in Europe could reach net zero carbon emissions within the next 10 years by incorporating nature into their urban infrastructure, according to new research. A recent study published by researchers from Sweden,
Pentagon UFO Office Finally Launches Website For US Personnel To Report Sightings
WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon's official office for addressing UFOs has a new website where U.S. government and military personnel can report their own sightings. The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) unveiled the new website on Wednesday
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,
GVSU Medical Device Group Develops Tool For Children To Earn Screen Time
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a local entrepreneur that addresses a common concern among parents: the amount of time their children spend on electronics. Grand Valley's applied
Inforum’s Shea Interviews SnugLit Creator TheraB Medical
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea of Inforum interviews Alexa Jones, CEO of TheraB Medical, a East Lansing startup working to launch its first product, SnugLit. SnugLit is a wearable, portable solution to infant jaundice. SnugLit
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
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,
GVSU Medical Device Group Develops Tool For Children To Earn Screen Time
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a local entrepreneur that addresses a common concern among parents: the amount of time their children spend on electronics. Grand Valley's applied
Inforum’s Shea Interviews SnugLit Creator TheraB Medical
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea of Inforum interviews Alexa Jones, CEO of TheraB Medical, a East Lansing startup working to launch its first product, SnugLit. SnugLit is a wearable, portable solution to infant jaundice. SnugLit
LTU Wins Grant To Boost STEM Education From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University is one of 24 schools nationwide to be selected for a new program to boost minority participation in STEM study and careers. The $1 million grant was awarded to Lawrence
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Cadillac Unveils The Sollei EV Concept
DETROIT - Cadillac introduced the SOLLEI concept, the ultimate design expression of a coach-built luxury
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
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
Bill Ford Calls What’s Happening In Detroit The Second Revolution For Mobility
DETROIT - In Detroit over 2,000 attendees are enjoying a free week of events for
Uber Latest Ride-Sharing Co. to Start Autonomous Vehicle Program
DETROIT - Uber has already started testing autonomous vehicles with an eye toward using them
Digital and Mobile
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
Almost 6 Billion Accounts Affected By Data Breaches In 2021
DETROIT - The year 2021 was record-breaking in terms of the sheer size of data
Will Russian Cyber Attacks On USA Come After Ukrainian Invasion?
ANN ARBOR - When Russia invades the Ukraine in the next week or so, according
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
Signal vs. WhatsApp vs. Telegram: What To Know Before You Switch Messaging Apps
SAN FRANCISCO - If your choice of encrypted messaging app is a toss-up between Signal,
MacOS Big Sur 11.2 Beta 2 Removes Feature Letting Apple Apps Bypass Third-Party Firewalls, VPNs
CUPERTINO, Calif. - macOS Big Sur 11.2 beta 2, which was released yesterday, eliminates a feature that
Sysnet Global Solutions Acquires Southfied-Based NuArx to Expand Cyber Solutions
SOUTHFIELD– Sysnet Global Solutions, which provides cyber security and compliance solutions, has acquired NuArx Inc.
Self-Driving Trucks Will Need Mechanics, Technicians To Fix Them On The Road
LOUISVILLE - Self-driving vehicles are one of the latest and hottest trends in transportation leaving
WNJ Update: Michael Brady Explains Auto OEM Directed-Buy Agreements
ROYAL OAK - If you are a tech company looking to sell your products to
Drone Law Pro Schaefer Talks About The Hot Commercial Drone Market
ROYAL OAK - Drone Law Pro Enrico Schaefer just got back from the InnerDrone Conference
David Cole: Vehicle Hacking, Electric Cars, Trump Auto Policies
ROYAL OAK - The danger of hackable cars is only accelerating, auto guru David Cole
Business and Finance
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
Can You Automate Security For Your Office Team?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s not uncommon for employees to suggest that yes, they understand
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
10 Key Aspects To Assess Before Putting Money Into Manufacturing
Photo by Pixabay: Market Demand and Consumer Trends: Understanding market demand and consumer trends extends
LEAP’s Tech Startup Gateway Program Renewed
LANSING–With approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
CitySide Ventures Creates Monthly Virtual Shark Tank To Fund Tech Startups
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver, who co-founded CitySide Ventures, Birmingham Angels and Great Lakes Angels,
Teen Entrepreneur Innovation Days Application Deadline Midnight March 1
GRAND RAPIDS - The deadline to apply for the $10,000 Teen Entrepreneur Innovation Day workshop
Masco Creates $50 Million Venture Capital Fund To Fund Home Improvement Innovations
LIVONIA—Masco Corp. announced the establishment of Masco Ventures, which will invest in companies that advance
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
Survey Finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics
LANSING - Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
