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CitySideVentures Offers Funding, Investment Opportunities
BIRMINGHAM - If you are a tech startup looking for seed funding, or if you are someone with a lot of money tied up in your retirement plan, you need to watch this interview with
Fast EV Charging Using Natural Gas Offered By Entrepreneur Stevan Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Serial entrepreneur Stevan Bratic, owner of Bratic Enterprises, has developed an electric vehicle charging system that uses natural gas, instead of electricity, to recharge EVs. These EV "PODS" can be permanently mounted,
HeroProjectUSA Helping Veterans, Providing Free Thanksgiving Turkeys Nov. 19 In Flint
ANN ARBOR - HeroProjectUSA.Org's Veteran Advisor, Anton Harb Jr., along with Connie Maxim-Sparrow from HatchAPlanMI.Com, have cut a deal with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency to do a beta test in 2023 that would give free
Breaking News
Michigan Cannabis Sales End 3-Month Decline in November
LANSING – Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound After 3-Month Decline. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has
Free Training in Ann Arbor Available To First 2000 Applicants
ANN ARBOR – Want To Get A Job In The Hospitality Industry? Free Training In
Dispensary Growth To Slow When Ohio Changes Recreational Cannabis Program
CINCINNATI – It’s been about four months since Ohio dispensaries began selling recreational cannabis, but
GVSU Economist Suggests West Michigan Economy On Upswing, Ending 4-Month Slump
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with
Hatch Detroit $100,000 Contest Opens Registration
DETROIT - HatchDetroit, now in its 11th year, is hosted by TechTown and sponsored by
Where Marijuana Is Adult-Legal In United States In 2024
WASHINGTON DC - 2023 was a relatively quiet year for marijuana legalization. It was only
Congress To Receive Mysterious Classified Briefing Soon About UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - The House Oversight Committee is going to get a briefing on unidentified
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increased On January 1 To $10.33 Per Hour
LANSING - On January 1, 2024, Michigan's minimum wage rate increased from $10.10 to $10.33
Research Shows Northernmost Glaciers Melting At Record Speed
UNITED KINGDOM - Greenland's many small glaciers are melting at great speed, and the melting
New Battery Gets 621 Miles On A Charge
DETROIT - The third generation of CATL’s cell-to-pack (CTP) technology offers a range of over
Is Charging An EV Cheaper Than Filling A Car With Gas?
DETROIT - With gas prices going through the roof and showing no signs of slowing
Canadian Based FLO To Build EV Chargers In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in
New Organization Formed To Spur Growth In Southeastern Michigan
DETROIT - A new organization dedicated to spurring job growth in Southeastern Michigan has been launched
Winning Futures Offers Alumni Scholarships To Further Education, Career Goals
WARREN - Student Mentoring and Leadership skills development nonprofit, Winning Futures, is now accepting applications
Strategic Partnership Helps First Responders Get Emergency Communications Tech
LANSING – A strategic partnership to help Michigan’s first responders with additional technology choices for
New DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment
EAST LANSING - A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict
Fall For A Veteran – Focus OF HeroProjectUSA Org
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of Michigan Marijuana Report, and Secretary of the Hero
Lake Superior State Partners With Cambium Analytica To Support Cannabis Studies
SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State University has secured a long-term partnership with Cambium
Can You Be Fired For Off Duty Marijuana Use Even Where It’s Legal?
DETROIT - Marijuana is becoming legal in many states around the country. It is still
Canada’s TerrAscend To Buy Detroit-Based Gage Cannabis In $545 Million Deal
TORONTO, Can. - In what appears to be one of the first big cannabis consolidations
Featured News
Major Shift In Global Climate Patterns Unfolding, Federal Forecasters Say
NEW YORK - What had been a potent "super" El Niño is now officially over, federal forecasters announced Thursday. They also said
(18-26) Male Draft Registration: US House Passes Defense Bill
WASHINGTON DC – US House passes defense bill mandating 18-26 year-old men register for military draft. 1. When Did US House
Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To $279.6 million, an increase of 13.7%
Michigan
Michigan Ranks 8th In Survey Of People Looking For A Better Job
DETROIT - The study carried out by finance experts Wealthtender examined the 50 states and
SHRM Survey Reveals How the Pandemic Affected Employee Benefits
LANSING - The pandemic has had a profound effect on all areas of employment, including
ASE Releases 2022 Michigan Compensation Survey Results – Salaries Rise 4 Percent
TROY – Low unemployment, sluggish labor participation, and unprecedented employee turnover appear to have accelerated
Job Market Difficulties Continue In 2022 As Employers Fail To Meet Job-Seekers’ Expectations
DETROIT - After two years of wild fluctuations in the economy and job market, American
Michigan Ranks 8th In Survey Of People Looking For A Better Job
DETROIT - The study carried out by finance experts Wealthtender examined the 50 states and
SHRM Survey Reveals How the Pandemic Affected Employee Benefits
LANSING - The pandemic has had a profound effect on all areas of employment, including
ASE Releases 2022 Michigan Compensation Survey Results – Salaries Rise 4 Percent
TROY – Low unemployment, sluggish labor participation, and unprecedented employee turnover appear to have accelerated
Job Market Difficulties Continue In 2022 As Employers Fail To Meet Job-Seekers’ Expectations
DETROIT - After two years of wild fluctuations in the economy and job market, American
Fall For A Veteran – Focus OF HeroProjectUSA Org
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of Michigan Marijuana Report, and Secretary of the Hero
Lake Superior State Partners With Cambium Analytica To Support Cannabis Studies
SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State University has secured a long-term partnership with Cambium
Can You Be Fired For Off Duty Marijuana Use Even Where It’s Legal?
DETROIT - Marijuana is becoming legal in many states around the country. It is still
Canada’s TerrAscend To Buy Detroit-Based Gage Cannabis In $545 Million Deal
TORONTO, Can. - In what appears to be one of the first big cannabis consolidations
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
GVSU, Fifth Third Foundation Launch Financial LIteracy Tool For Gen Z
ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State University and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23
CEO Pay Jumped Nearly 6 Percent In 2024
NEW YORK - After two uncharacteristic years of decline in 2022 and 2023, CEO pay
Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing
TROY– Project DIAMOnD has launched its new additive manufacturing marketplace – a secure, peer-to-peer platform
Advanced Technologies
US Air Force Issues RFP For Autonomy Prime Drone Project
WASHINGTON DC - On the heels of its successful Agility Prime rapid prototyping initiative, the Air Force is getting ready to
Israeli Scientists Make Breakthrough On Green Hydrogen Fuel
JERUSALEM, Israel - One can split an atomic nucleus to produce energy, but can you also split water to create environment-friendly
New Material Scrubs CO2 From Power Plants Before It Is Emitted
WASHINGTON DC - Scientists have discovered a reusable material that can capture carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plants and prevent the greenhouse
ITC-Holdings Discloses Regional And Long Range Michigan Electric Transmission Plans
NOVI – Chuck Marshall, Vice President of Transmission Planning, provides details on the company’s plans to strengthen its regional high-voltage lines
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Report: World Heading In Wrong Direction – Climate Change Will Be Devastating
GENEVA, Switzerland - Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization, which highlights the huge gap between aspirations and reality.
Crab-Shell Derived Battery May Be Alternative To Lithium-ion Batteries
COLLEGE PARK, Md - In a paper published earlier this month in the journal Matter, one group of engineers at the University of Maryland crafted an impressive chitin-zinc battery made from crab shells that’s biodegradable, but still
Motorcycle Uses Hydrogen Fuel Cell That Provides 100 Percent Clean Energy
DETROIT - Meet Hydra, an e-bike with a difference. Unlike traditional electric motorcycles that rely on a powertrain that pulls energy from a lithium-ion battery, Hydra offers an alternate, much more experimental solution – hydrogen
Doomsday Glacier Collapse Could Raise Sea Levels By Several Feet
ANTARCTICA - Antarctica's so-called "doomsday glacier" -- nicknamed because of its high risk of collapse and threat to global sea level -- has the potential to rapidly retreat in the coming years, scientists say, amplifying concerns over
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
American Battery Solutions Gets Battery Pack Deal With Bus Maker
LAKE ORION–American Battery Solutions announced yhat it has signed a multi-year contract with leading bus
LG To Supply EV Batteries To Toyota From Michigan Plant
PLANO, Texas–LG Energy Solution and Toyota Motor North America Inc. today announced that they have
New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales
SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and
US Hydrogen Fuel Car Sales Set Second Quarter Record
SAN FRANCISCO - In the United States – specifically in California – hydrogen fuel car
MRacing Formula SAE Team Picks VI-Grade Driving Simulation
ANN ARBOR - VI-grade announced Tuesday that the MRacing Formula SAE Team of the University
Americans Cutting Down On Daily Driving Trips
ANN ARBOR - Americans spend 10 percent less time making trips for daily activities than
Digital and Mobile
Women in Defense Michigan Chapter Hosting Operation Warp Speed Director Whicker
DETROIT - WID-MI's monthly virtual program in May will feature Marion G. Whicker is the
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
Richard Stiennon With Russian Hacking Update
ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, President Biden levied sanctions on a number of Russian
DTMB To Give $1 Million In Grants To Increase High-Speed Internet Access Across Michigan
LANSING - The Department of Technology, Management & Budget is providing an additional $1 million
Justice Department Charges Chinese With Cybercrimes That Pose National Threat
WASHINGTON DC - The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese nationals with cybercrimes, citing the threat
2018: The Year Privacy Took Center Stage
OKEMOS - As widely predicted, anticipated and even celebrated (by some), the biggest cybersecurity stories
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
Internet Data Security Provider Censys Lands $2.6 Million In Seed Funding
ANN ARBOR — Censys Inc., the provider of Internet security data, announced a $2.6 million
Business and Finance
How To Scale Your Manufacturing Business
If you own a manufacturing business, then firstly, congratulations for getting this far, because it
Designing an Impactful Employee Training Program: Key Considerations and Strategies
Employee training programs can provide a great opportunity for organizations to develop and retain their
Types of Car Accidents and What to Do If You Get Involved in One
Boston has tons of history packed in every corner of the city. But a grim
Snowbotix Electric-Powered Robot To Clear Snow Wins LTU Pitch Competition
SOUTHFIELD—Snowbotix, a startup company developing an autonomous, electric-powered robot that can be used to clear
Study: Emotional Exhaustion Takes A Toll On Entrepreneurial Ventures
MUNCIE, Indiana - Emotional exhaustion caused by role ambiguity and work-family conflicts can lead many
Report: 30 Percent Of Workers leave Jobs That Do Not Offer Flexible Options
BOULDER, CO. - 30 percent of workers have reported leaving a job because it did
Report: Detroit Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Has 37 Venture-Backed Startups
ANN ARBOR – A new report shows there are 37 venture-backed startups in Detroit’s growing
Six Startups Receive $450,000 In PlanetM Mobility Grants
TRAVERSE CITY - Six mobility and transportation startups were awarded more than $450,000 in PlanetM
Fall For A Veteran – Focus OF HeroProjectUSA Org
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of Michigan Marijuana Report, and Secretary of the Hero
Lake Superior State Partners With Cambium Analytica To Support Cannabis Studies
SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State University has secured a long-term partnership with Cambium
Can You Be Fired For Off Duty Marijuana Use Even Where It’s Legal?
DETROIT - Marijuana is becoming legal in many states around the country. It is still
Canada’s TerrAscend To Buy Detroit-Based Gage Cannabis In $545 Million Deal
TORONTO, Can. - In what appears to be one of the first big cannabis consolidations
