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September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
What Marijuana Products do Buckeye State Customers Prefer?
CLEVELAND – Would you like to know what kind of marijuana products do Buckeye State
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
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
Recreational Cannabis Sales Getting Higher In Michigan And Ohio
TOLEDO - Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio almost two months ago; now, 13 Action
Breaking News
Michigan Lawmakers Propose One-Year Pause on Data Center Construction Amid AI Boom
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a one-year moratorium on new
$54,017 Per Store: How Michigan’s $93.7M Cannabis Tax Windfall Is Distributed In 2026
LANSING - Michigan is sending nearly $94 million in adult-use marijuana tax revenue back to
Ann Arbor’s 2026 Electronics Drop-Off March 9-24
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit $260 Million In November As Prices Plunge To Historic Lows
LANSING — Michigan’s legal cannabis market generated nearly $260 million in sales in November, but
Factory Shutdowns Raise Concerns Over GM’s Truck Production Amid Broader Trends in the U.S. Automotive Sector
FLINT - Factory workers are accustomed to periodic production line shutdowns for maintenance, but General
Survey: West Michigan Economy Losing Momentum, Mirroring Economic Headwinds Facing Michigan, US
ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring
What Reclassifying Marijuana To Schedule III Would Mean For Cannabis Companies — and Why Trump May Do It
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump is likely to loosen long-standing federal restrictions on marijuana early
Sweden Testing Semi-Truck Trailer Covered In 100 Square Meters Of Solar Panels
STOCKHOLM - Europe’s seven largest commercial truck manufacturers agreed in 2020 to cease producing diesel vehicles within two
Ann Arbor For Public Power Seeks To Break Away From DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR - Activists in Ann Arbor have been developing a plan to remove the
US Hydrogen Fuel Car Sales Set Second Quarter Record
SAN FRANCISCO - In the United States – specifically in California – hydrogen fuel car
Michigan Leading Country In Clean Energy, Electric Vehicle Projects And Jobs
LANSING — In just under a year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President
Featured News
Trump Mandates AI Training In Schools, But Few Teachers Understand
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump recently signed an executive order to mandating Artificial Intelligence training in schools. Problem is not many
US Signal Invests In Detroit Metro Data Center And Expands National Footprint
GRAND RAPIDS - US Signal announced a major expansion of its platform, with new investments in its Detroit Metro and Des
Applications Open For Mobility Prototyping Grant Program That Can Provide Up To $100,000
LANSING – The State of Michigan today announced the launch of the next round of the Make It in Michigan Mobility
MI Tech TV
Long-Time Auto Expert Michelle Krebs To Retire
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Krebs is the Executive Analyst for Cox Automotive, based in Detroit, and an award-winning automotive writer. She was been a frequent guest on CNN, CNBC, FOX and other news programs. Before
Chinese Hackers In US Electrical Grid, Water Treatment Plants, Infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM - News came out last week that Chinese hackers have been in the US infrastructure (Including electrical grids, water treatment plants) for five years. Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon joins MITechTV to provide analysis. Stiennon
PSN Technology Survey Seeks Cybersecurity Responses
DEARBORN - Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is asking companies to complete that looks at their cybersecurity infrastructure and needs. PSN Technology is a Michigan-based phone, internet, and
Michigan
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Our Next Energy Begins Pilot Production Of Battery Cells At Van Buren Plant
NOVI–Our Next Energy Inc., a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced it started production of
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
Northwood University eSports Team Represents USA In World Finals
MIDLAND - Northwood eSports team won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in
Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is
Our Next Energy Begins Pilot Production Of Battery Cells At Van Buren Plant
NOVI–Our Next Energy Inc., a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced it started production of
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
Why Ohio, Indiana And Illinois Cannabis Buyers Keep Driving To Michigan
Lower Prices Continue To Draw Thousands Of Out-Of-State Consumers To Michigan Border Communities NEW BUFFALO,
Michigan Residents Face Higher Summer Peak Electric Rates Through September
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Michigan households pay hundreds
The Hemp Loophole Is Closing. Here’s What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Michigan marijuana prices have fallen to some of the lowest levels in
How To Make International Business Travel Less Stressful
International business travel can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and career growth. However, frequent
Advanced Technologies
Justice Department Appoints First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Justice Department has appointed its first chief artificial intelligence officer amid rising concerns about the ethics
Innovative Maintenance And Repair Solutions Sought For Industrial Tech Competition
ANN ARBOR —A national technology competition seeks innovative solutions for maintenance and sustainment operations, sponsored annually by the National Center for
Report: China’s Says It Has Created Invisible Fighter Jets
HONG KONG - According to a recent report from the South China Morning Post, Chinese scientists and engineers claim to have developed
Massive Geothermal Potential Found Offshore, Where Earth Splits
NEW YORK - A potentially game-changing and largely unexplored energy jackpot lies beneath the ocean floor, according to a whitepaper from
Science Tech
NASA And Boeing Unveil The X-66A Aircraft
WASHINGTON DC - NASA and Boeing reveal the new livery for the X-66A, an aircraft designed for sustainable flight and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. NASA and Boeing have unveiled a new livery
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
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
Trump Killing The EV Tax Credit Hurts Trump Backer Elon Musk’s Tesla Too
DETROIT - When former President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the $7,500 electric
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
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
China’s BYD EV Expertise Worries US Automakers
DETROIT - The specter of Chinese automakers flooding the U.S. market with less expensive but
Israeli Start-Up Developing Battery You Can Refill At A Gas Station
TEL AVIV - When the lithium-ion battery in a car like the Nissan Leaf or
Google, FCA To Integrate Self-Driving Tech Into 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
AUBURN HILLS - Google will integrate its self-driving technology into some new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Digital and Mobile
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Feb. 17 Focus: Teaching Cybersecurity To Lawyers
SOUTHFIELD - Join Motor City ISSA for a discussion on Information Security with a Guest
Eaton County Council Seeks To Improve Broadband Across The County
EATON COUNTY – After more than four months of research, the Eaton County Broadband Communication
Amazon AWS Accounts For 33 Percent Of Global Cloud Infrastructure Service Market
SEATTLE - The cloud computing market has recorded tremendous growth to emerge as a billion-dollar
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
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
Business and Finance
Personal Finance Basics: Essential Knowledge For Everyone
Finance management includes all areas of your financial life. You need to understand the concept,
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Charitable Foundation Fund
DETROIT – Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million gift to the Strategic Neighborhood Fund.
How to Successfully Streamline Business Workflows and Processes
Image Pexels CC0 License It doesn’t matter what type of business you run; achieving higher
Are You Putting Your Business Security At Risk?
Do you feel as though security isn’t your priority? If so then this is the
7 Ways To Make Your Office More Employee-Friendly
Photo Credit: Unsplash.Com As many businesses are bringing employees back to the office, they want
Most Important Strategies To Market Your Outdoor Brand Effectively
Marketing strategies are crucial for any brand, but especially so for outdoor brands where connecting
How Can Sustainable Dividends Transform Your Investment Portfolio?
Have you ever wondered about the secrets behind successful dividend investing? It's a strategy that
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
LEAP’s Tech Startup Gateway Program Renewed
LANSING–With approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
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
Marshall Named ITC Vice President Transmission Planning
NOVI—Charles L. Marshall has been named vice president of transmission planning by ITC Holdings Corp.,
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