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SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than ever. Enter SkillFusion, a customer success platform for electric vehicle service equipment operations and maintenance providers. The new company launched
Grand Valley State University Gets Federal Grant To Develop Nursing Simulation Tools
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University received a $1.5 million federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness by increasing high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations. Tricia Thomas, dean of the Kirkhof College
Michigan Cannabis-Infused Cooking Gets A Video Channel
ANN ARBOR - Do you want to learn how to cook with cannabis? Are you a chef that uses cannabis in your cooking? Well Anthony Freed wants to talk to you. Anthony is a long-time
Breaking News
Buried Treasure Found In Wyoming
WYOMING - For years, China has been the leading global supplier of rare earth treasures,
CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by
Ohio Now Allows Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries
AKRON, Ohio - More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now
Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Ford CEO: Automaker So Dependent On Imports Can’t Buy Certain Car Parts In U.S.
DEARBORN - Ford has been touting its American-made roots as Trump's tariffs target international automakers,
Why Ohio Pot Remains More Expensive Than Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but
China Playing Hardball With Trump: Returns Commercial Aircraft To Boeing
SEATTLE - Chinese airlines have begun returning Boeing aircraft to the U.S., with one 737
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
TOKYO - Toyota Motor will receive a roughly $853 million (120 billion yen) subsidy from
UN: Fossil Fuels Incompatible With Human Survival – Need Exit Strategy
NEW YORK - The head of the United Nations launched a tirade against fossil fuel
Toyota’s New EV Battery Provides 932-Mile Range In Only 10 Minutes Of Charging
TOKYO - Toyota, renowned as the world’s largest car company, has often been perceived as
MPSC Approves $50 Million In Low-Carbon Energy Infrastructure Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved nearly $50 million in state funds for
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
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
Featured News
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried
Elon Musk Admits He Was Wrong About Fully Autonomous Driving
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After
Michigan
Grand Rapids Named Top City For Tech Talent Growth
GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids ranks #7 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent
57 Percent Of All Commercial Diesel Trucks Are Near-Zero Emissions Models
WASHINGTON – U.S. trucking companies are buying more new, low emission, diesel technology than ever
With The 745-Mile Solid-State Battery, Toyota Becomes Auto Force To Reckon With
TOKYO - Toyota has hitherto seemed staunchly opposed to EVs, its research and development department
Chinese EVs Lead The World, Rivaling Tesla
SHANGHAI — When Shanghai held its international auto show this spring, the world’s biggest names
Grand Rapids Named Top City For Tech Talent Growth
GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids ranks #7 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent
57 Percent Of All Commercial Diesel Trucks Are Near-Zero Emissions Models
WASHINGTON – U.S. trucking companies are buying more new, low emission, diesel technology than ever
With The 745-Mile Solid-State Battery, Toyota Becomes Auto Force To Reckon With
TOKYO - Toyota has hitherto seemed staunchly opposed to EVs, its research and development department
Chinese EVs Lead The World, Rivaling Tesla
SHANGHAI — When Shanghai held its international auto show this spring, the world’s biggest names
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
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
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
WCC Spring Career And Internship FairMarch 25
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
9 Ways to Improve to Improve Database Performance in 2026
Keeping databases fast and reliable is critical for businesses in 2026. With ever-growing data volumes,
Advanced Technologies
Biden To Sign Order Expanding Capabilities For Government To Monitor AI Risks
WASHINGTON DC - President Biden is expected to sign an executive order that will monitor the risks of artificial intelligence and
UK Royal Astronomer Says Alien Life Might Be Mega-Weird AI
SAN FRANCISCO - The United Kingdom's foremost astronomer is cautioning British citizens that if and when we encounter alien life, it
Automation Alley Makes Integr8 Exposition Year Round
TROY - Integr8, the annual Industry 4.0 conference hosted by Automation Alley, is shifting from a one-day event to a year-long
OpenAI Releases GPT-4 Powerhouse Language Model
SAN FRANCISCO - OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-4, the latest addition to its series of powerful language models. GPT-4
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
New Priming Method Improves Battery Life by Up To 44 Percent
AUSTIN, Texas - The potential of silicon anode batteries to transform energy storage solutions is pivotal in addressing climate objectives and fully realizing the capabilities of electric vehicles. Nonetheless, the persistent loss of lithium ions
Flying EV Car With 110-Mile Flight Range Just Received FAA Test Flight Approval
SAN FRANCISCO - Alef Aeronautics, a California automaker, said last week that it had received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Model A flying car, which it said marked the first
DAPCEP Summer A Day Of STEM Activities At Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational
DETROIT – Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program will present four days of interactive STEM activities at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational from July 19-22 in Midland. Over four days, DAPCEP will engage students visiting the
Michigan Dairy Memorial Awards $126,000 In Scholarships To MSU Students
EAST LANSING – The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $126,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2022-23 academic year. The Michigan Dairy Memorial
Gemphire Therapeutics Closes $12.5 Million Stock Sale, Announces Net Losses
ANN ARBOR - Gemphire Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has closed on the sale of 1.3 million shares of stock to a select group of accredited investors that will raise about
U-M Startup HistoSonics Raises $8.3 Million
ANN ARBOR - A University of Michigan startup that's developing a non-invasive way to remove diseased tissue from cancer patients using high-intensity ultrasound has attracted $8.3 million in Series B financing. The investment will help
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Access, Reduces Cost For Poor
ANN ARBOR - States that participated in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw increased insurance rates and access to care, less worry about paying medical bills, but also longer wait times among low-income
How Does The GVSU Applied Medical Device Institute Help Entrepreneurs Negotiate The FDA Approval Process?
ROYAL OAK - What does it take for a medical device to get approved by the Federal Drug Administration for commercialization? Brent Nowak, PhD, executive director of the Applied Medical Device Institute of Grand Valley
Gemphire Therapeutics Closes $12.5 Million Stock Sale, Announces Net Losses
ANN ARBOR - Gemphire Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has closed on the sale of 1.3 million shares of stock to a select group of accredited investors that will raise about
U-M Startup HistoSonics Raises $8.3 Million
ANN ARBOR - A University of Michigan startup that's developing a non-invasive way to remove diseased tissue from cancer patients using high-intensity ultrasound has attracted $8.3 million in Series B financing. The investment will help
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Access, Reduces Cost For Poor
ANN ARBOR - States that participated in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw increased insurance rates and access to care, less worry about paying medical bills, but also longer wait times among low-income
How Does The GVSU Applied Medical Device Institute Help Entrepreneurs Negotiate The FDA Approval Process?
ROYAL OAK - What does it take for a medical device to get approved by the Federal Drug Administration for commercialization? Brent Nowak, PhD, executive director of the Applied Medical Device Institute of Grand Valley
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
GM Debuts Vehicle-To-Home Charger That Can Supply Power To Houses For Weeks
DETROIT - Purchasing an electric vehicle requires maintenance on the owner's part, such as charging the
Chinese-Made Teslas Pour Into Canada as Biden Erects US Tariff Wall
OTTAWA - The Biden administration is quadrupling US tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.
Toyota To Invest $1 Billion In Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Research Base
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will be collaborating with Toyota, which will invest
Israeli Company Offers Detroit Chip-Technology To Prevent Car Hacking
TEL AVIV, Israel - Karamba wants to keep hackers from crashing your new connected car.
Digital and Mobile
Stefanini Group Opens Security Operations Center To Support US Customers
SOUTHFIELD – Global IT Provider Stefanini Group has opened a Security Operations Center to support
Mass Spyware Campaign Targets Thousands Of ICS Computers Worldwide
WOBURN, MA - From January to November 2021, Kaspersky experts uncovered a new piece of
IDTechEx Discusses 4 Challenges That 5G Open RAN Advocates Must Solve
DETROIT - As of mid-2021, 5G is a reality in at least 78 nations. 5G
Cyber Experts Express Growing Alarm Over Apache Vulnerability
WASHINGTON DC - A vulnerability in a widely used logging platform uncovered late last week
Michigan CyberPatriot Program Seeks Professional Mentors For Students
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who runs the Michigan CyberPatriot program, said the 13 chapters
Election CyberSecurity – Can The Election Machines Get Hacked?
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon joins Mike Brennan and Matt
Michigan 16th Most State Affected By Cybercrime
WASHINGTON DC - Cybercrime is a massive global industry, reaching $3.5 billion in damages from
Notre Dame Prep, Okemos, Canton Win High School Cyber Challenge
ANN ARBOR—High school teams from across Michigan competed virtually in the finals of the Governor’s
Business and Finance
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
The Impact of 3D Printing on Custom Architectural Designs
3D printing has come quite a distance from quirky trinkets and miniature models; it is
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
Michigan’s startup community received a significant Xmas Gift on December 20. The Michigan Senate approved
13 Scandi-Style Winter Decorations for Max Cosiness
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Scandi-style winter decorations are simple and hark back to
26 Things Your Business Needs To Compete Online In 2024
Pexels - CCO Licence As we get into 2024, it is going to be more
Transforming the Landscape of Content Delivery: Exciting Developer Updates Unveiled by CacheFly
Introducing Enhanced Features for Faster, Smarter, and More Secure Online CDN Experiences Exciting times are
Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Photo by impulsq on Unsplash Health insurance plays a role in safeguarding your well being
Consumers Energy Foundation Grants $480K For Nonprofits Struggling With Coronavirus
JACKSON—The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced more than $480,000 in grants to help Michigan nonprofits
CitySide Ventures 2020 Report: $1.4 Million Invested In 18 Startups
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver, the Chief Investment Officer at CitySide Ventures, provides the 2020
Dale Grogan Named Managing Partner Of Grand Angels In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — The new managing partner for Grand Angels looks to tap his statewide
Altimetrik’s Vattikuti Wins E&Y’s National Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
DETROIT—The accounting and advisory firm Ernst & Young LLP has named Michigan serial entrepreneur Raj
Telecom Provider Quantum Leap Buys IT Services Provider Dykstra IT
GRAND RAPIDS - Dykstra IT LLC, which provides managed information technology services, merged into Quantum
Grandville VEX Robotics Team Wins State Championship
EAST LANSING - A high school robotics team from Grandville High School won the coveted
Michigan Manufacturing Center Promotes Two To Leadership Roles
PLYMOUTH – Robert Lyscas has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating
US Signal To Open Van Buren Twp. data center March 1
GRAND RAPIDS—Data center provider US Signal announced Tuesday that its new Greater Detroit data center,
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
