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Two West Michigan Cities Approve Adult-Use Cannabis
MUSKEGON - Two West Michigan cities, Muskegon and Grand Rapids, opted-in for adult-use cannabis on October 8. City Commissioners in Muskegon
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Southeast Michigan
NOVI – If you see a helicopter flying low over high-voltage transmission towers and lines next week, don't worry., It will
123Net Connects With Switch Data Center In Grand Rapids
SOUTHFIELD – 123.Net, Inc., Detroit’s premier network & voice services provider and host of the Detroit Internet Exchange, announced that it is working with Switch to
MITechNews Offers 4th Quarter Advertising Specials – By 3 Months Get 4
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com is offering some special deals on 4th quarter advertising that will propel your business into 2020. Pay
Mobility
Tech That Could End Drunk Driving – US May Mandate
WASHINGTON DC - It's an unfortunate reality that plenty of people still operate vehicles while
Zoom Ride-Sharing Service To Launch In Metro Detroit In January
DEARBORN - Developers of a new ride-share service announced the launch of its first national test
Car Hauler Rolls Out Mobile Logistics Platform
ROMULUS—United Road, the largest provider of finished vehicle logistics in North America, today announced the
Amazon Orders 100,000 Electric Delivery Trucks From Rivian
SEATTLE - Amazon will be stepping up its efforts to reduce its climate impact, CEO Jeff Bezos
Traverse Legal Expands Practice To Detroit With Focus On Autonomous Vehicles
ROYAL OAK - Traverse Legal founder Enrico Schaefer announces he has opened an office in
IoT TechConnect April 29 Michigan Science Center – Why Your Company Needs To Get Involved
DETROIT - On April 29, MITechNews.Com will co-host IoT TechConnect 2 at the Michigan Science
Breaking News
Enbridge Wins Suit Challenging Whitmer Blocking Of Line 5 Tunnel
LANSING - The law creating the authority to oversee the construction of a tunnel beneath
Enviro Rules Panel Tables PFAS Draft Rules, Advocates Blast ‘Delay’
LANSING - Despite pleas from community and environmental groups to move forward with draft drinking
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
$300 Million U-M Innovation Center To Be Built At Former Jail Site In Detroit
DETROIT – Plans were announced Wednesday for a $300 million research and development center in
Concerns Of Slowing Economy Grows In Survey Of Michigan Business Leaders
DETROIT - Nearly half of Michigan leaders expect state economic growth to decrease or worsen
U-M To Host 2020 Presidential Debate
LANSING - The University of Michigan's Crisler Center will host a presidential debate on October
Two West Michigan Cities Approve Adult-Use Cannabis
MUSKEGON - Two West Michigan cities, Muskegon and Grand Rapids, opted-in for adult-use cannabis on
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Southeast Michigan
NOVI – If you see a helicopter flying low over high-voltage transmission towers and lines
UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan
ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake
Consumers Energy Settlement Could Lead To Huge Boost In Solar Power For Grid
LANSING - A proposed settlement between Consumers Energy and independent power producers could lead to hundreds
UM-Led Group Gets $20 Million Federal Agreement For Estuary Research
ANN ARBOR—A collaborative, multisector team, led by the University of Michigan’s Water Center at the
PSC: Providers Should Have Adequate Electricity Supplies For Future
LANSING - Michigan electric customers during the years 2022 and 2023 should enjoy an adequate
Open-Source Computer Nonprofit Introduces New, More Powerful Model
ROCHESTER—The BeagleBoard.org Foundation, the Oakland Township-based open-source computer nonprofit, has announced the availability of BeagleBone
Cargo Volumes Through St. Lawrence Seaway Down Due To Lower Grain Exports
DETROIT – Bi-national cargo volumes through the St. Lawrence Seaway (from March 22 to Aug.
Comcast Completes $4 Million Expansion In South Lyon
PLYMOUTH—Comcast Corp. announced that it has completed a $4 million network expansion throughout South Lyon
Performix Group Helps Businesses Grow By Solving Major Challenges
NOVI – Performix Group has announced a suite of services designed to help business leaders
20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula
STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to
Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date
MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana
C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months
ANN ARBOR – C3 Industries has entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Michigan
Production Tool To Establish Headquarters In Novi
LANSING–Production Tool Supply Co., a supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new
LIFT Gets $200,000 From Skillman For STEM education
DETROIT—Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a national manufacturing innovation center operated by the American Lightweight Materials
Texas Educator Named New Dean Of LTU’s College Of Arts And Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Srini Kambhampati has been named the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan
ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake
Production Tool To Establish Headquarters In Novi
LANSING–Production Tool Supply Co., a supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new
LIFT Gets $200,000 From Skillman For STEM education
DETROIT—Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a national manufacturing innovation center operated by the American Lightweight Materials
Texas Educator Named New Dean Of LTU’s College Of Arts And Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Srini Kambhampati has been named the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan
ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake
20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula
STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to
Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date
MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana
C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months
ANN ARBOR – C3 Industries has entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Michigan Science Center Opens For Free Admission On Earth Day April 20
DETROIT - To celebrate Earth Day, the Michigan Science Center will offer free general admission
Cass Tech High School To Get Field Trip To Detroit Grand Prix
DETROIT - Comerica Bank, in partnership with the Detroit Grand Prix, is surprising some lucky
7 Facts About STEM Workforce – STEM Workers Make 26 Percent More Than Average
WASHINGTON DC - Employment in science, technology, engineering and math occupations has grown 79% since
Michigan Science Center Celebrates Women’s History Month With Free Admission
DETROIT - To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the Michigan Science Center
Digital and Mobile
Altair Names Andrea Siudara New Chief Information Officer
TROY - Altair announced that Andrea Siudara has joined as Chief Information Officer. Siudara will
Register Today For North American International Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2019 hosted by the state of Michigan,
Davenport U Gets $4 Million Federal Grant For Cybersecurity Scholarships
GRAND RAPIDS–Davenport University has received a five-year, $4 milliongrant from the National Science Foundation to
Cybercrime Support Network Gets Sponsorship From Trend Micro
ANN ARBOR—Cybercrime Support Network, the national support network and service provider for cybercrime victims, announced a
AT&T Manager Explains Wi-FI Upgrades At Detroit Metropolitan Airport
ROYAL OAK - Listen up air travelers. AT&T is beefing up its Wi-Fi service at
Autonomous And Connected Vehicle Infrastructure – Where Are We Today?
DETROIT - In spite of the heavy focus during the last several years on connected
Smart City/Mobility Expert Carla Bailo On CAAT Conference And Mobility
GRAND RAPIDS - Carla Bailo recently returned to Michigan to lead the Center for Automotive
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Capacity At DTW
DETROIT - AT&T announced it has boosted its mobile internet capacity around Detroit Metropolitan Wayne
Cybercrime Support Network Gets Sponsorship From Trend Micro
ANN ARBOR—Cybercrime Support Network, the national support network and service provider for cybercrime victims, announced a
Audit: Cyber Civilian Corps Failing Background Checks, Lack Experience
LANSING - Not all volunteers with the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps are meeting program requirements,
Allied Universal Acquires Midstate Security
WYOMING - Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, has acquired Midstate Security – a fully
Cybercrime Network Gets New Partner
ANN ARBOR—The Cybercrime Support Network, a nonprofit working for cybercrime victims, has a new partnership with
M2 Techcast Internet Radio Evolves Into Internet TV In July
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews is adding a live Internet TV show in July, as the
Plex Debuts Industrial IoT Suite; Opens Prague Office
DETROIT – Plex Systems has debuted its Plex Industrial IoT suite of solutions aimed at
Pixel Velocity Adds To Management Team
ANN ARBOR—Pixel Velocity, the Ann Arbor-based provider of industrial Internet of Things software and services, announced
Comcast Business’ Gramlin Talks Smart Cities Technology At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Brad Gramlin, Comcast Business Heartland Director of Sales, talks about his participation April
Noble Child Partners With Salesforce On Cloud-Platform For Child Welfare Industry
DETROIT - Noble Child has partnered with Salesforce to launch an original cloud-based platform (As-A-Service)
Business
gBETA Musictech Accelerator’s Detroit Applications Due September 8
DETROIT – gBETA, a free pre-accelerator program offered in Detroit since 2017, will operate a
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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
20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula
STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to
Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date
MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana
C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months
ANN ARBOR – C3 Industries has entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
gBETA Musictech Accelerator’s Detroit Applications Due September 8
DETROIT – gBETA, a free pre-accelerator program offered in Detroit since 2017, will operate a
Ready To Grow Your Business?
DETROIT - Road to Readiness is a comprehensive, 5-part business education series on financial management
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
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