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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
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Tesla Plans To Build Robotaxis And Robots, Not Electric Vehicles
NEW YORK - With the exception of the struggling Cybertruck, Tesla hasn’t released an entirely
Four Million Tons Of White Gold Found In Southern Arizona
ARIZONA - In Southern Arizona, within the historic mining district of the Patagonia Mountains, a
Cannabis Business Leaders Don’t Believe Trump Will Reschedule Pot This Year
WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana business leaders are not optimistic that federal rescheduling will happen this
Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
King City Gardens: Battled Supply Chain Woes, Tight Regulatory Deadlines, Labor Hurdles To Open In Ohio
CINCINNATI - On the surface, King City Gardens may seem like other successful up-and-coming cannabis
MSO TerrAscend Buys Ohio Dispensary, Marking Operations In 6 States
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ohio retailer Ratio Cannabis for
The Electric Car Of The Future Only Needs 250 Miles
Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when
Verge Motorcycles First EV Bike Maker To Announce Intention To Use Tesla’s Charging Network
HELSINKI, Finland - Electric motorcycle pioneer Verge Motorcycles has taken a stand on the recently
Wind And Solar Generated More Electricity In US Than Coal In 2023
SAN FRANCISCO - Solar and wind power have set a record, generating more electricity in
Jackson County Kicks Off Energy Project To Save Taxpayers Millions
JACKSON COUNTY – Jackson County kicked off a $28.1 million project with Veregy to improve
Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop
CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
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
Uptiv Health Launches Hybrid Infusion Care
DETROIT–Uptiv Health has launched what it called a new hybrid infusion care experience, providing personalized
ACM, Block Harbor To Develop Cybersecurity At Auto Tech Center
YPSILANTI–The Detroit-based cybersecurity firm Block Harbor is joining the American Center for Mobility as its
10 Reasons Why The Future Of Sports Cars Depends On Hydrogen Combustion
DETROIT - Over the last two decades, car manufacturers have been working hard on developing
Bollinger Motors Kicks Off Pilot Build On Electric Truck
OAK PARK–Officials at Bollinger Motors Inc. announced the start of its design validation pilot builds
Uptiv Health Launches Hybrid Infusion Care
DETROIT–Uptiv Health has launched what it called a new hybrid infusion care experience, providing personalized
ACM, Block Harbor To Develop Cybersecurity At Auto Tech Center
YPSILANTI–The Detroit-based cybersecurity firm Block Harbor is joining the American Center for Mobility as its
10 Reasons Why The Future Of Sports Cars Depends On Hydrogen Combustion
DETROIT - Over the last two decades, car manufacturers have been working hard on developing
Bollinger Motors Kicks Off Pilot Build On Electric Truck
OAK PARK–Officials at Bollinger Motors Inc. announced the start of its design validation pilot builds
Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop
CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
Ohio Helps Make Michigan No. 1 In Cannabis Product Sales For Now
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s nearly $3.2 billion recreational marijuana market is bolstered by the tens
Ohio Cannabis Festival July 27 Hiring Joint-Rolling Judges At $100 An Hour
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it’s also looking to
How Tech-Enabled Storytelling Is Elevating Plant-Based Brands
In today’s fast-moving digital economy, the relationship between consumer products and innovation runs deeper than
AI Data Centers Could Drive Up Michigan Electricity Bills as Power Demand Surges
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is emerging as a potential hub for the next wave of
Scientists Warn Carbon Emissions Now Double Earth’s Safe Limit — What It Means for Michigan Industry
DETROIT - A new scientific analysis warns that humanity’s carbon emissions have already pushed far
Gas Could Surge to $5 a Gallon if Iran War Expands, Threatening Global Oil Supply
DETROIT - Oil prices are climbing and analysts warn a wider Iran war could trigger
Advanced Technologies
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
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
CCA Health Michigan Invests $25K To Fight Food Insecurity In Michigan
DETROIT – CCA Health Michigan, a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank
Grand Rapids Public Museum Receives $300,000 Grant From Steelcase Foundation for Immerse Educational Program
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Public Museum announce it has been awarded a generous grant of $300,000 from the Steelcase Foundation to support the GRPM Immerse Program. This grant will provide critical funding for
Michigan Economic Activity Index Jumped In The Spring
DETROIT - The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 5.2% annualized in the three months through April, although it was still down 0.4% from a year earlier after declines between June and February. Six of
Market For Energy Service Companies Will Grow to Nearly $68 Billion By 2032
BOULDER, CO – A new report from Guidehouse Insights provides a comprehensive analysis of the energy service companies (ESCO) market globally that predicts energy as a service (EaaS) is expected to grow from $25.9 billion
Wayne State Wins $7.5 million NIH Renewal For Environmental Center
DETROIT – Wayne State University received notice from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year, $7.5 million grant for the Center for Urban Responses to
U-M Names Bipolar Disorder Research Program For Auto Entrepreneur Heinz Prechter
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has named its bipolar disorder research program for Heinz Prechter, in honor of a new gift commitment of up to $5 million by the World Heritage Foundation -
Genomenon Gets $1.8 Million Grant From NIH To Fund Genomic Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced a $1.8 milion grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health will fund Genomenon’s further innovation in genomic analysis, streamlining the literature research and curation process leading to faster patient diagnosis.
Enzo Life Sciences Introduces Innovative Ultra-Sensitive Multiplex IHC Kit
ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences has released its newest immunohistochemistry product, MULTIVIEW® PLUS (mouse-HRP/rabbit-AP) IHC Kit (Brown/Green). This non-biotin nanopolymer detection system contains reagents and materials that detect and localize antigens in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded
Wayne State Wins $7.5 million NIH Renewal For Environmental Center
DETROIT – Wayne State University received notice from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year, $7.5 million grant for the Center for Urban Responses to
U-M Names Bipolar Disorder Research Program For Auto Entrepreneur Heinz Prechter
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has named its bipolar disorder research program for Heinz Prechter, in honor of a new gift commitment of up to $5 million by the World Heritage Foundation -
Genomenon Gets $1.8 Million Grant From NIH To Fund Genomic Analysis
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced a $1.8 milion grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health will fund Genomenon’s further innovation in genomic analysis, streamlining the literature research and curation process leading to faster patient diagnosis.
Enzo Life Sciences Introduces Innovative Ultra-Sensitive Multiplex IHC Kit
ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences has released its newest immunohistochemistry product, MULTIVIEW® PLUS (mouse-HRP/rabbit-AP) IHC Kit (Brown/Green). This non-biotin nanopolymer detection system contains reagents and materials that detect and localize antigens in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Updated Wuling Bingo 2024: GM Challenges BYD Seagull
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with
GM Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
GM Patents New Way To Do The ‘Cool Towel Trick’ For Faster Charging
DETROIT - One of the biggest limiting factors in fast-charging just about any EV is
Ford And GM Outline Dueling Hybrid Vehicle Strategies
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and General Motors' chiefs on Thursday offered clashing perspectives on
High School Students In Michigan, California To Design Autonomous Vehicle With 3D Printer
WASHINGTON DC - High school students in California and Michigan will participate in a V@X
Connected Transportation Virtual Trade Show Set To Launch In June
DETROIT – Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is collaborating with the USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems
Digital and Mobile
Report: By 2030 185 Million EVs On Road, 170 Million EV Charge Stations Deployed
DETROIT - By 2030, Guidehouse Insights expects more than 185 million Electric Vehicles will be
Cyber Patriot Program Works With Auto Industry To Create Cyber Security Warriors
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker who runs the Michigan Cyber Patriot program updates the latest
Women In Defense Michigan Chapter Offering STEM Scholarships To Women
ANN ARBOR - Maura Rylander, the scholarship coordinator for the Women in Defense Michigan Chapter,
AWS Penetration Testing Cheat Sheet
DETROIT - AWS offers a number of security features out-of-the-box but it is important to
Steelcase Cyberattack Serves As Warning For Other Manufacturers
GRAND RAPIDS - As details on a recent cybersecurity attack against Grand Rapids-based office furniture
Hackers Threaten To Disrupt COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain
WASHINGTON DC - Government officials and health-care groups are growing increasingly concerned about nation states
New Cyberattack Can Trick Scientists Into Making Dangerous Toxins or Synthetic Viruses
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – An end-to-end cyber-biological attack, in which unwitting biologists may be tricked into
Getting A Properly Educated Workforce Is Vital For Michigan’s Future
DETROIT - This past summer I had the honor of being asked to join a
Business and Finance
Apple Launching iPhone SE 4 With $499 Price Tag This Week?
CUPERTINO, CA, - In his latest Power On newsletter, prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman claims
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Flying Motorcycle
NEW YORK - Czech company UDX has introduced a groundbreaking electric vertical take-off and landing (evTOL) prototype
WCC Hosts Career Fair February 12 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host approximately 70 employers at its Winter Career
Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC) has given student innovators
15 Smart Moves for Superior Logistics Function Management
Photo by Craig Adderley: Develop a Comprehensive Logistics Strategy Developing a comprehensive logistics strategy involves
Taking Control Over Your Business Without Becoming A Control Freak Anonymous Platypus
Do you ever feel like you do too much? In the world of small business,
People Have Failed In Business Previously So That You Don’t Have To
There have been many businesses that have tried to start and failed. There have also
7 Things Your IT Department Should Have Under Control
In today's rapidly evolving digital environment, the role of the information technology (IT) department is
Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals
ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened
MCWT Seeks Nominations For Women Of The Year In Tech
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its fifth Woman of
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update the latest segments of
Midwest Venture Showcase Accepting Applications From Startups Seeking $500K or More. Really.
ANN ARBOR - David Brophy, a University of Michigan business professor, started the Michigan Grown
Southfield Fintech Company Credibly Approved As Paycheck Protection Program Funder
SOUTHFIELD—Credibly, a small business fintech provider and lender, announced its designation as an Approved Lender
ITC Commits $500,000 to COVID-19 Disaster Relief Funding
NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the Pandemic, ITC is
Esperion’s New Cholesterol-Busting Drug Hits The Market
ANN ARBOR—After years of development, Nexletol, the new cholesterol-reducer from Ann Arbor’s Esperion Therapeutics Inc.,
Should I Reduce My Marketing Budget Due To Coronavirus? Spoiler Alert: NO
LONDON, England - With the events and hospitality industry on its knees, and millions of
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
