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Cannabis Vertical C3 Industries Gets $16M Investment For Grow In Connecticut
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries, a milti-state cannabis company headquartered in Ann Arbor, has received
Poll: Majority Of Americans Have Tried Marijuana And Say It Should Be Legal
WASHINGTON DC - Most adults acknowledge having consumed cannabis and six in ten say that
June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with
Grassy Knoll Partners With Muskegon Event Place To Offer Cannabis-Friendly Camping
MUSKEGON - A cannabis-friendly campsite is coming to Muskegon this summer, just in time for
Grassy Knoll Partners With Muskegon Event Place To Offer Cannabis-Friendly Camping
MUSKEGON - A cannabis-friendly campsite is coming to Muskegon this summer, just in time for
Ric Flair Drip Launches Cannabis Brand In Michigan In Partnership With Goldkine
DETROIT - Wrestling star Ric Flair’s cannabis brand,Ric Flair Drip, joins forces with Michigan’ cannabis
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Names Director For New State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as
Breaking News
Study Predicts When Triple Whammy Extinction Event Will Hit Earth
NEW YORK - Scientists think they know when a mass extinction event will hit Earth.
Nessel Moves to Block DTE’s Latest Natural Gas Rate Hike Request
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is moving to block DTE Energy’s latest attempt
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Oceans To Produce Clean And Constant Power For The World
NEW YORK - The discovery that oceans will power the world is rather interesting. Thus
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from
Michigan Ranked 6th For Top States For Business
LANSING - Michigan's insulation from the worst impacts of a trade war and federal budget
Ballot Initiative To Depenalize Misdemeanor Cannabis Crimes Approved In Ohio City
ATHENS, Ohio - A ballot initiative in Athens, Ohio has been accepted which, if approved, would
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Jan. 17 – Intersection Of Food and Climate
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum January 17 at 10am for a conversation
Solar Car Can Drive For Months Without Need To Recharge
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - The Dutch company Lightyear has just announced that its Lightyear 0 model is
$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022
DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are
US Offshore Wind Farm Uses Union Labor And Could Be Future For Energy Workers
NEW YORK - Beneath an East Hampton beach a few miles from Long Island’s fabled
Featured News
Report: GSA Reportedly Plans To Shut Down 8000 EV Chargers, Offload Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings and has been nicknamed by some
Michigan Matters On CBS Detroit: Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $10 Billion
Photo Caption: From Left, Brian Hanna, Mike Brennan, Gus Rosania, and Carol Cain. SOUTHFIELD - Michigan's five-year-old adult-legal cannabis market, which
MSHDA Program Offers $25,000 Down Payment Assistance To First-Generation Homebuyers
LANSING – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative designed
MI Tech TV
DroneSec Provides Security For Drones, And Anti Drone Defense
ANN ARBOR - DroneSec is a pioneer in UAS Threat Intelligence. Its intelligence subscription service provides organizations with the latest emerging trends, threat actor TTPs, technology types and component analysis. DroneSec Founder Mike Monnik provides
Michigan Infragard Helps Companies Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers
ANN ARBOR - There's a national group that works closely with the FBI to keep hackers out of critical infrastructure, such as power grids, water systems and much more. It's called Infragard. Michigan has it's
Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28
DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28 at the Fillmore in Detroit. MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian warns only 200 tickets are available and they are selling
Michigan
NewHaptics Gets NSF Grant For Braille Tactile Display
ANN ARBOR–The tactile display developer NewHpatics announced that it had been awarded a Phase II
FAQs: 1099 vs. W-2 Workers
LANSING - You will deal with two various tax forms when recruiting employees: 1099s and
Toyota Plans Plug-In Hybrid With 120 Mile Range
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota has just launched a fifth-generation Prius whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed
Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion
SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and
NewHaptics Gets NSF Grant For Braille Tactile Display
ANN ARBOR–The tactile display developer NewHpatics announced that it had been awarded a Phase II
FAQs: 1099 vs. W-2 Workers
LANSING - You will deal with two various tax forms when recruiting employees: 1099s and
Toyota Plans Plug-In Hybrid With 120 Mile Range
TOKYO, Japan - Toyota has just launched a fifth-generation Prius whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed
Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion
SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and
Is Big Tech Driving Your Electric Bill Higher? Michigan AG Takes Aim at DTE
LANSING - DTE Energy is asking Michigan regulators for nearly half a billion dollars more
GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready
DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to
Travel Do’s and Don’ts: Guide for Families
Source: Freepik.com A trip with your family can be full of joy. You get to
$5 Gas Could Slam Michigan—And A $300 Monthly Fill-Up Is Just the Beginning
ANN ARBOR — This is where inflation hits you first—and hardest. What if filling your
Advanced Technologies
Innovation Could Power EV Batteries For 3,000 Miles On A Single Charge
DETROIT - For anyone who has gone on a long road trip across any number of Midwestern states (especially before the
Panasonic’s New All-Solid-State Batteries Are A Game-Changer For Drones And EVs
TOKYO - Panasonic Holdings has revealed that it is working on all-solid-state batteries with a focus initially on drones. Scheduled for mass production
Michigan Virtual Releases New School AI Guide
LANSING—As school districts across Michigan examine artificial intelligence and its implications in the classroom, Michigan Virtual, a pioneer in digital learning
World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory Set To Open This Year
CORVALLIS, Ore. -Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal robot Digit, announced that the company is opening RoboFab, a robot manufacturing facility
Science Tech
Solid-State And Polymer Batteries 2023-2033: Technology, Forecasts, Players
WASHINGTON DC - This report characterizes the solid-state battery technologies, materials, market, supply chain and players. It assesses and benchmarks the available solid-state battery technologies, introduces most players worldwide and analyzes the key players in
Melting Alaskan Glacier The Size Of Switzerland Could Threaten US Shoreline
ALASKA - A detailed "body scan" of Malaspina Glacier- one of Alaska's most iconic glaciers- revealed that its bulk lies below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it likely to retreat faster than
New Cancer-Screening Urine Test Has 99 Percent Accuracy Rate
KOREA - A simple urine test could soon help prevent pancreatic and prostate cancer from progressing through early detection. Researchers from the Surface & Nano Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science recently
ESD Sets 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association (MWRA) are hosting the 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference Tuesday, March 14 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison
MichBio Report Outlines Path to Continued Life Sciences Industry Investment, Growth
ANN ARBOR - A new roadmap aims to reboot efforts to build Michigan’s life sciences industry and compete with similar clusters around the United States and the world. While the industry has come far in the
Despite Business Groups’ Distain, Michigan Legislature Moves Bill To Extend Health Care Claims Assessment Until 2020
LANSING - The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed and the Michigan House concurred in changes made to a bill that would extend the Health Insurance Claims Assessment through 2020 in a significant move to shore
Oakland County Creates Zika Virus Control Plan
PONTIAC - The Zika virus, which has potentially been linked to birth defects in infants in Central and South America, has not been found in Michigan, but Oakland County officials announced Friday that they were
IBM To Buy Ann Arbor Truven Health Analytics For $2.6 Billion
ANN ARBOR - The Watson Health business unit of IBM announced this week plans to acquire Truven Health Analytics, a provider of healthcare data analysis. The purchase price would be $2.6 billion. There was no
MichBio Report Outlines Path to Continued Life Sciences Industry Investment, Growth
ANN ARBOR - A new roadmap aims to reboot efforts to build Michigan’s life sciences industry and compete with similar clusters around the United States and the world. While the industry has come far in the
Despite Business Groups’ Distain, Michigan Legislature Moves Bill To Extend Health Care Claims Assessment Until 2020
LANSING - The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed and the Michigan House concurred in changes made to a bill that would extend the Health Insurance Claims Assessment through 2020 in a significant move to shore
Oakland County Creates Zika Virus Control Plan
PONTIAC - The Zika virus, which has potentially been linked to birth defects in infants in Central and South America, has not been found in Michigan, but Oakland County officials announced Friday that they were
IBM To Buy Ann Arbor Truven Health Analytics For $2.6 Billion
ANN ARBOR - The Watson Health business unit of IBM announced this week plans to acquire Truven Health Analytics, a provider of healthcare data analysis. The purchase price would be $2.6 billion. There was no
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Mobility
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
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation
TomTom Navigation Device Rolls Out Updated Michigan Maps
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, the Netherlands-based navigation device developer, said Tuesday it had launched “Highly
Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC
LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner
Digital and Mobile
Cryptocurrency Hacking Through SIM Swapping, Explained By Dan Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Cryptocurrency is becoming a major new way of doing business around the
SIM Swapping Is A Growing Cyber Threat — Here’s Help
LANSING - A CNBC story last week led with this headline: “Coinbase slammed for what users
Coinbase Slammed For Terrible Customer Service After Hackers Drain Their Accounts
NEW YORK - For Tanja Vidovic, it was a moment of panic: She had received
Google, Amazon, Microsoft Unveil Massive Cybersecurity Initiatives After White House Meeting
WASHINGTON DC - The heads of Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and IBM are among the
Report: US Launched Cyberattack Against Iran After Saudi Oil Strike
WASHINGTON DC - The US reportedly carried out a cyberstrike against Iran following attacks against Saudi oil
Cybercrime Support Network Expanding To Three More States
ANN ARBOR—The Cybercrime Support Network announced that it has been funded by the U.S. Department
Top Ten Finalists Named In Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge
ANN ARBOR - Round 1 of the Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge has closed. The
Altair Names Andrea Siudara New Chief Information Officer
TROY - Altair announced that Andrea Siudara has joined as Chief Information Officer. Siudara will
Business and Finance
12 Entrepreneurs Graduate From Tech Town’s Spring 2024 Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT - Twelve entrepreneurs graduated from the program’s spring 2024 cohort and pitched their retail
4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry 2024
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4 Tips for Growing Your Auto Repair Shop
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Why Playing It Safe with Business Rules and Regulations is a Smart Move
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Let’s face it: navigating business rules and regulations is
Amway 2022 Sales Drop Due To Strong U.S. Dollar, Withdrawal From Russia
ADA — Direct-selling giant Amway Corp. reported a slight sales decline in 2022 from the prior year,
11 Golden Rules For Your First Trip Abroad As A Student
Detailed preparation is necessary for a comfortable trip, regardless of its destination and duration. Having
10 Most Common Business Documents Used In The Workplace
Business documents are a must for the company's well-being. Having well-organized company documentation helps you
TechTown Detroit Elects Eight To Its Board Of Directors
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit has elected eight new talented business and community leaders to its
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Goes Online Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - In light of the continuing impact of the coronavirus, the Midwest Growth
Duo Security’s Song Donates $1 Million To Washtenaw County Small Business Fund
ANN ARBOR - Dug Song, who sold in 2018 Duo Security to Cisco for $2.35
Pure Michigan Business Connect Updates Virtual Matchmaking Platform For COVID-19 Resonse
LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. Pure Michigan Business Connect program is expanding its free, online
LEAP Opens Applications For Emergency Small Business Relief Grants
LANSING—The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) successfully secured $600,000 from the MEDC’s Small Business Relief
Ambs Call Center Earns 2019 ATSI Award Of Excellence
GRAND RAPIDS - Ambs Call Center has received the ATSI 2019 Award of Excellence for
LTU Gets DENSO Grant For Machine Vision Safety System In Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has received a $40,000 grant from DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility
Benzinga, Webull In New Partnership
DETROIT—Benzinga, the Detroit-based financial news vendor to North American brokerages, announced that it’s teaming up
Ann Arbor Handeholder In Partnership With OtterBox Device Covers
ANN ARBOR — Handeholder Products Inc., an Ann Arbor developer of devices that allow tablets,
Business News
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- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
