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Commune Angels Looking To Help Fund Startups Nationwide
DETROIT - Marlo Rencher from Commune Angels in Detroit explains the criteria her organization seeks to invest in startups in an video interview on MITech TV, a streaming media service produced by MITechNews.Com. According to
Michigan Capital Network Connecting Angel Groups Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance, president of the Michigan Capital Network Association, joins MITech TV to talk about the association that operates a network of angel groups in Michigan. Each group is locally managed and
Auto Journalist Paul Eisenstein Talks EV Batteries, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
DETROIT - Auto journalist Paul Eisenstein, founder of the Detroit Bureau, joins Matt and Mike on MITechTV to share the latest auto headlines, including solid-state batteries, hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. You can watch all his videos
Breaking News
Michigan April Pot Sales Down From March, Despite 420 Holiday Surge
LANSING - Michigan April cannabis sales declined 2.5 percent, from $276 million in March to
Boxer Shields Promises KO In Detroit Return, Explains Overturned Pot Suspension
DETOIT - Claressa Shields is returning to Detroit with a promise of fireworks. Shields, A
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout Michigan
LANSING - Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in April are
Terry Bean Offers Innerware Courses To Upgrade Your Leadership Operating System
DETROIT - Innerware is the personal evolution protocol for founders and execs who want to
CEO Pay Declined In 2023, But Still 290 Times As Much As Typical Worker
NEW YORK - CEO pay dipped in 2023 but remains enormous compared with the pay
27% Of Older Michigan Adults Used Pot In Past Year, U-M Poll Contends
ANN ARBOR - More than a quarter of Michigan residents age 50 or older have
Michigan Cannabis Sales Increase In August Even With Ohio Marijuana Now Legal
DETROIT - As recreational marijuana sales kicked off in Ohio last month, Michigan’s cannabis industry
With Ohio Legal Cannabis Sales Firing Up, Has Michigan Sales Plateaued?
LANSING — Has Michigan hit its weed ceiling? Michigan recently hit a high water mark:
10 Upcoming Electric Vehicles That Will Take The Market By Storm
DETROIT - Automakers the world over are launching Electric Vehicles, or EVs for short, at
LTU, UM Develop Online Roadmap To Track Michigan’s Clean Energy Assets
LANSING–A grant of nearly $300,000 to Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator and another grant of
Ending Systemic Exploitation In Food Supply Chain: Sustainable Biz Form Meeting Topic
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Migrant Legal Aid on Monday, February
Chinese-Made EV Can Travel 640 Miles On A Single Charge
BEIJING, China - With more and more Americans switching to electric vehicles — EVs now
Stardock App Lets Users Assign Actions To Specific Screen Locations
PLYMOUTH—Stardock Corp. has released new software called TouchTasks, a productivity app that allows users to
LLamasoft Adds Tax, Tariff, Duty Analysis
ANN ARBOR—LLamasoft, the developer of supply chain analysis and design software. Announced that its software
More Michigan College Students Earning Success
LANSING – A larger percentage of college students earned success at a Michigan public university
DTE Energy Names Micah Ragland Communications Director
DETROIT - DTE Energy has named Micah Ragland, former director of Global Communications at Walmart,
Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
Featured News
Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development
MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial
CRA Proposed Administrative Rules Changes
LANSING - Join Derek Sova, policy specialist with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, to learn about the changes being proposed to the
Legal Cannabis In Ohio Also Growing Jobs
COLUMBUS - The Indeed employment website is rife with Ohio-based entry-level cultivator, trimmer and customer service positions. Cannabis businesses are also in need
Michigan
Toyota’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Is Every EV’s Worst Nightmare
TOKYO - Toyota’s most fuel-efficient SUV is a historic nameplate for the Japanese automaker. The
$22,000 Plus Startup Support Available Through Michigan Educational Innovation Contest
LANSING — Michigan residents with an interest in education or technology are encouraged to submit
Tim Clark Named CEO Hitachi Astemo Americas
FARMINGTON HILLS–Tim Clark has been appointed CEO and president of Hitachi Astemo Americas. Clark had
SME’s ToolingU Offers Cybersecurity Course
SOUTHFIELD–Tooling U-SME, the workforce training and development arm of SME, and CyManII, the cybersecurity mnufacturing
Toyota’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Is Every EV’s Worst Nightmare
TOKYO - Toyota’s most fuel-efficient SUV is a historic nameplate for the Japanese automaker. The
$22,000 Plus Startup Support Available Through Michigan Educational Innovation Contest
LANSING — Michigan residents with an interest in education or technology are encouraged to submit
Tim Clark Named CEO Hitachi Astemo Americas
FARMINGTON HILLS–Tim Clark has been appointed CEO and president of Hitachi Astemo Americas. Clark had
SME’s ToolingU Offers Cybersecurity Course
SOUTHFIELD–Tooling U-SME, the workforce training and development arm of SME, and CyManII, the cybersecurity mnufacturing
Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
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
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
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
25,000 Bronze And Copper Coins From 2000 Years Ago Discovered
FRANCE - Archaeologists in northeastern France have uncovered an ancient neighborhood beneath the town of
Advanced Technologies
Will The Proposed UAP Disclosure Act Reveal UFO Secrets?
WASHINGTON DC - Is the U.S. government hiding UFO secrets? If so, they might soon be forced to disclose them, due
WormGPT: ChatGPT Rival With No Ethical Limits
ANN ARBOR - Experts have been warning that large language models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT can be leveraged for nefarious ends by using
Quantum Drive That Draws Limitless Power From Sun Will Fly To Orbit This Year
WASHINGTON DC - IVO Ltd., a wireless power technology firm, is set to send an all-electric propulsion system for satellites to
Chinese Startup Creates EV Battery That Can Charge To Near-Capacity In 6 Minutes— Regardless Of Temperature
BEIJING, China - Chinese startup Greater Bay Technology has unveiled its incredible Phoenix EV battery, which it says can operate efficiently
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Northwood University Esports Teams Win National Titles
MIDLAND — Northwood Esports won two national titles last month. “On April 23, the Northwood University Overwatch and Counter-Strike teams secured major victories for our esports program,” stated Cody Elsen, Northwood Esports coach and program
Alien Civilizations May Be Able to Send Us Messages by the End of the Decade
According to a new study, some of the strongest of those radio signals have reached far-off stars. And apparently, if those stars happen to be home to extraterrestrial life that could respond to our ping, we could
Researchers Make Breakthrough In Quest For Longer Life
SAN DIEGO, Ca. - Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells
Scientists Can Make Damaged Hearts Young Again
DURHAM, N.C. —Researchers at Duke University may one day give countless heart attack patients a second chance for a healthy life. Using rodents, study authors have revealed a potential way to turn back the clock
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
SMSBF Event: Policy And Commerce: Water Management Solutions In The Great Lakes Region
DETROIT - Policy and Commerce: Water Management Solutions in the Great Lakes Region is SMSBF's next Member-Guest Event. Since the Flint water crisis, we've become more aware of just how important water is. As Michigan
Report: Half Of Devices In Healthcare Sector Susceptible To Malware, Ransomeware
ANN ARBOR - In a study of 250,000 mobile devices, PCs and Macs used in the healthcare sector are running out of date versions of Flash, which are susceptible to vulnerabilities and malware like the
RetroSense Therapeutics’ Investors See Exit, Bright Future Ahead
ANN ARBOR - An investment made by several groups of early-stage Michigan investors could pay off in a big way following the recent news that Allergan acquired Ann Arbor-based RetroSense Therapeutics LLC, a Michigan angel-backed
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
SMSBF Event: Policy And Commerce: Water Management Solutions In The Great Lakes Region
DETROIT - Policy and Commerce: Water Management Solutions in the Great Lakes Region is SMSBF's next Member-Guest Event. Since the Flint water crisis, we've become more aware of just how important water is. As Michigan
Report: Half Of Devices In Healthcare Sector Susceptible To Malware, Ransomeware
ANN ARBOR - In a study of 250,000 mobile devices, PCs and Macs used in the healthcare sector are running out of date versions of Flash, which are susceptible to vulnerabilities and malware like the
RetroSense Therapeutics’ Investors See Exit, Bright Future Ahead
ANN ARBOR - An investment made by several groups of early-stage Michigan investors could pay off in a big way following the recent news that Allergan acquired Ann Arbor-based RetroSense Therapeutics LLC, a Michigan angel-backed
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
WeaveGrid Partners With American Center For Mobility To Test EV-Grid Integration Software
YPSILANTI – WeaveGrid, which creates software enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles with the
Ford Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New 7th Generation Mustang
Pexels. CCO Licensed. The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars of all
Bollinger Motors Names Next Two Dealers At Seven States, 11 Locations
DETROIT–Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has named the next two dealership groups
Stellantis North America Executive Focused On Dealers In EV Transition
AUBURN HILLS - Leading a turnaround for General Motors in South America wasn’t magic, according
West Michigan Auto Supplier Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS - What is powering the North American auto industry? Innovation, global supply chains,
U-M Center For Entrepreneurship, Mcity Collaborate To Spur Driverless Innovation
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with the U-M
Digital and Mobile
Remote-Working Jobs: Disaster Looms As Managers Refuse To Listen
SAN FRANCISCO - Business leaders are "holding on to the remnants of the past" by
State Gets $2.4 Million Federal Grant For Defense Supplier Cybersecurity
LANSING—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and officials of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced that the U.S.
Innovation Partnerships Leads U-M Research Commercialization Efforts
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has announced the launch of Innovation Partnerships, a
Industry 4.0 Campaign Launched To Support West Michigan Manufacturers
ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage, with support from partners at The Right Place, Greater Muskegon Economic
Zoombombing: What It Is, How To Prevent It In Zoom Video Chat
SAN FRANCISCO - Video-conferencing software Zoom has been drawing attention from researchers and journalists lately for
Michigan State Treasurer Warns Taxpayers About Coronavirus Phishing Scams
LANSING - Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks issued an urgent reminder to be aware of
How To Land That IT Executive Job
ROYAL OAK - Executive Search Partners' Gary Erickson Explains in this video series "How To
MICyberPatriot.Com Updates Including Summer Programs
ROYAL OAK - Tamara Shoemaker, who heads up the MICyberPatriot.Com program in Michigan, updates the
Business and Finance
Purple Engine Coaching And Consulting Created By Long-Time PR Pro
ANN ARBOR - There's a new business coaching and consulting business in Michigan started by
What Should You Do In The Month Before A Big Business Move?
Moving business premises is always risky but, sometimes, you don’t have much choice. Whether your
The 3 Things That Make A Good Business In 2024
A modern business has a modern focus; it’s not just about what you offer as
Events Galore For Women And Girls From Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides her monthly updates on all the programs on Michigan
ChatGPT And Generative AI For Social Media Marketing
Generative AI, also known as creative AI, is a subset of artificial intelligence that focuses
The Ultimate Guide To Writing Technical Documents For Business Success
Communication is the most vital aspect of business and it plays an important role in
Benzinga Offers Ways To Add Gold, Non-Stock Investments To Your Portfolio
DETROIT - Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick explains how his financial news company also is working
Skyrocket Your Sales: How Advertising Services Can Take Your Business to the Next Level
Are you tired of lackluster sales? Do you want to take your business to the
Executive Search Partners: How To Land That C-Level Tech Job During A Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a recruitment company that
LIFT Offers CNC, Welding Training To Help Fill 21,000 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
DETROIT - LIFT is offering CNC Operations Technician and Welding Operations Technician programs starting September 14 to
Update: Diva Tech Talk & Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Shock updates the latest happenings with the Michigan Council of Women
Grand Circus Adds Great Lakes Environmental Data To Coding Training
DETROIT—Grand Circus, the Detroit-based IT training academy, and the Great Lakes Observing System, the organization
Traverse City’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at
Monroe Street Fair April 1 Ann Arbor Update
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to
Century Old Delft Theatre In Escanaba Becoming Cannabis-Friendly Venue
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba,
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna Provides Legal Updates
LANSING - Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, joins Four20 Post
