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EV Sales Spiking As $7,500 Tax Credit Set To End On Sept. 30 Thanks To Trump

DETROIT - Analysts say sales on EVs have been strong as some buyers push to get ahead of the loss of federal tax credits. The "Big Beautiful Bill" signed by President Donald Trump will end the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs and $4,000 for used EVs, as well as credits for business and individual

By |2025-08-15T18:23:05-04:00August 15th, 2025|Auto Tech|

Vendors Complain Stargazer Festival Had Lax Security, Inadequate Facilities, Difficult Conditions

WAVERLY, Ohio — Hundreds of marijuana enthusiasts and vendors descended upon Waverly’s riverbank in July for the second annual Stargazer Cannabis Festival, but not everyone left feeling peaceful. “If they weren’t playing music, it would have looked like an episode of ‘The Walking Dead,'” artist and vendor Hannah Anderson said. Stargazer Cannabis Festival began in 2024

By |2025-08-15T11:36:33-04:00August 15th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks

WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at federally reclassifying cannabis and that it would “make a determination over the next few weeks.” He said that the subject is “complicated.” While he acknowledged hearing “great things” about cannabis’ medical utility, he also said that he’s heard “bad things having

By |2025-08-15T11:12:15-04:00August 15th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

GVSU Report: Tariffs, Higher Rates Slowing West Michigan Economy

GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan economy is beginning to feel the effects of the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his recent survey of local businesses and purchasing managers

By |2025-08-14T15:10:13-04:00August 14th, 2025|News|

Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean

ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule cannabis on a national level from Schedule 1 (No redeeming medical value) to Schedule 3 (substances with a moderate to low potential for physical or psychological dependence). If, and that’s a big If, Trump issues an executive order rescheduling cannabis,

By |2025-08-14T08:04:22-04:00August 14th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

5 Key Compliance Risks Every Organization Should Monitor

Compliance is no longer just a legal requirement for a business, but a competitive necessity. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing across industries, and for good reason. And organisations that fail to monitor key compliance risks face not only legal penalties but also reputational damage. From data protection to financial reporting, understanding where your organization is vulnerable

By |2025-08-14T07:20:49-04:00August 14th, 2025|Business|

Siton MiningLaunches New BTC Cloud Mining Application, Opening a New Channel for Low-Threshold, High-Return BTC

As the cryptocurrency market matures and market enthusiasm continues to rise, Siton Mining, a leading global cloud mining platform, has officially launched a new BTC cloud mining solution, bringing a low-threshold, high-reward mining experience to users around the world. As the cryptocurrency market continues to heat up, Bitcoin has once again become the focus of

By |2025-08-14T07:05:28-04:00August 13th, 2025|Business|

Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care

DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why? It was affordable, adaptable, and serviceable. America would never be the same. Now, we’re ushering in the next chapter with the Ford Universal EV Platform— a new idea for a new era. As with the Model T, Ford is again betting

By |2025-08-14T15:11:42-04:00August 13th, 2025|Auto Tech, Featured, Industry 4.0|

How to Ensure Success in the First Year of Your Consulting Business

Starting a consulting business can be an exciting opportunity and (let’s be honest) scary challenge, with its first year often being very important to its future success or failure. Overlooked planning, insufficient preparation or ineffective execution are often responsible for businesses failing early. To make sure that your consulting business survives and thrives during its

By |2025-08-13T08:21:19-04:00August 13th, 2025|Business|

Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five new programs designed to meet workforce needs, while keeping in-district tuition frozen. WCC offers flexible scheduling across 143 programs, including 50 fully online, helping students launch rewarding careers or transfer to a bachelor’s program. This fall, five new degrees and

By |2025-08-12T15:02:39-04:00August 12th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|