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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
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
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
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
GM To Increase Truck Production In US To Avoid Trump Tariffs
DETROIT - General Motors is planning to boost production of light-duty trucks in the U.S.
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
Norwegian Hydrogen Company To Build Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant In Michigan
LANSING – Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen is establishing an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility
Stellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric Vehicles
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric VehiclesStellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move
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
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
Latest Chinese Electric Vehicles Can Charge In Just 5 Minutes
BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six minutes. A new electric SUV from
Michigan
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
New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales
SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and
Lawrence Tech To Offer Photoshop Certificate Preparation Course
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will offer a 12-week Adobe Photoshop Certificate preparation course this fall. The
Detroit Auto Show and Shinola Announce New Partnership
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show and Shinola announced a new partnership, bringing together two
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
New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales
SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and
Lawrence Tech To Offer Photoshop Certificate Preparation Course
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will offer a 12-week Adobe Photoshop Certificate preparation course this fall. The
Detroit Auto Show and Shinola Announce New Partnership
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show and Shinola announced a new partnership, bringing together two
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
Michigan Angel Investors Expand Statewide Network as MCN Adds Lansing Group, Names New President
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s early-stage capital ecosystem continues to evolve as Michigan Capital Network (MCN) expands
Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala
GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into
State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports
SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its
Choosing a WoW Gold Seller: Safety, Popularity, and Key Considerations
World of Warcraft has remained one of the most popular for many years, and in-game
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
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
United States Is Building A Robot Army To Battle China’s Robots
WASHINGTON DC - The time has finally come for robots to duke it out. According to ScienceAlert, to keep up with the ongoing threat presented by China, the United States is kicking a robot army
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
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
Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend: Removing Barriers To Healthcare
ANN ARBOR - A2 Health Hacks started as a passion project between four Ann Arborites interested in solving problems in healthcare and bringing the community together to do it. A2H2 is a healthcare hack-a-thon in
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
Ann Arbor Health Hacks Weekend: Removing Barriers To Healthcare
ANN ARBOR - A2 Health Hacks started as a passion project between four Ann Arborites interested in solving problems in healthcare and bringing the community together to do it. A2H2 is a healthcare hack-a-thon in
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
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
Global Electricity Demand For EVs To Skyrocket 630 Percent By 2030
NEW YORK - Despite a noted slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in 2024,
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
