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ANN ARBOR — Renaissance Venture Capital will host its third Spring DEI UnDemo Day on April 17 and is now accepting startup applications at www.renvcf.com/undemoapp through February 16. Spring DEI UnDemo Day will feature startups from the Central U.S. led by women, people of color and other underrepresented communities so they can attract venture capital.
WASHINGTON DC - 2023 was a relatively quiet year for marijuana legalization. It was only Ohio that successfully legalized the recreational use of marijuana this year. Ohio, already one of the more than a dozen states to have legalized medical cannabis, became the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana. The Kentucky General Assembly also legalized medical marijuana
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. University of Michigan researchers say that where you live matters. For instance, a midsize SUV costs more to own in Detroit than in San Francisco—one of the most expensive cities in the country. Cumulative recurring costs for a
LANSING – Your can order your green and white "water wonderland" license plate on Jan. 27. Plus next time you renew your driver's license you'll get what the state describes as "cutting-edge security design." "I am proud to bring back a green and white plate that pays tribute to the civil rights advancements of 1963 along
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work its done and hope you’ve noticed its efforts to convene, connect, inform, and advocate for the statewide life sciences cluster.
NEW YORK - Charlies Schwab expects a turning point in 2024, but investors may have to widen the lens to see the bigger picture and look beyond the noise and volatility. Although we're accustomed to defining investment environments in calendar years, 2024 may not fit that approach very well. We expect that there may be
NEW YORK - Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead according to Charlies Schwab. A one-two punch of persistent inflation and high interest rates is creating pockets of weakness across the investment universe. We polled Schwab experts for their views
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada- A small nuclear reactor that can run for eight years or more without water is scheduled to go online by 2029 in Saskatchewan, Canada. In November, Saskatchewan’s government announced an $80 million CAD (about $59 million USD) project from the Saskatchewan Research Council to demonstrate the microreactor’s capability. The unit, called an eVinci, is being built
WASHINGTON DC - Many regions of North America may face electricity shortages starting in 2024 due to increased energy demand and electrification. According to a report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), over 300 million people in the US and Canada may experience electricity shortages from 2024 to 2028. The increasing demand for
DETROIT – A new report paints a stark picture for the state's future unless significant changes are made now. According to the report from the Growing Michigan Together Council, Michigan is at a crossroads. The past two years have served as a stark reminder that the headwinds of change are constant. We are facing massive
