Ann Arbor, Michigan

Akadeum Life Sciences Announces First Closing of Series A Financing Round

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. announced an initial close of its Series A financing.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. announced an initial close of its Series A financing.
  • Concurrent with this round of funding, William Hyun joined Akadeum's Board as a Series A Director.
  • Akadeum will build upon its launch earlier this year of several kits that are for research applications in the life sciences.
  • Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc, is a private early stage life sciences company based in Ann Arbor, MI.

MTrac Secures Michigan Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Payout Inc. (OTCPink: GOHE ) (Global or the Company) is very pleased to announce that they have signed their first recreational cannabis dispensaries in Michigan, whose long lines and booming first day reveal the level of demand in the countrys newest addition to the legal cannabis market.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Payout Inc. (OTCPink: GOHE ) (Global or the Company) is very pleased to announce that they have signed their first recreational cannabis dispensaries in Michigan, whose long lines and booming first day reveal the level of demand in the countrys newest addition to the legal cannabis market.
  • As a handful of shops this past Sunday in the Ann Arbor region of Michigan opened their doors for recreational sales hundreds of residents withstood inclement weather conditions and waited patiently in long lines to become some of the states first residents to legally purchase cannabis for recreational use.
  • Currently, 22 communities have formally passed regulations to allow new dispensaries to be licensed, presenting a compelling business opportunity for MTrac and its growth initiatives heading into the new fiscal year.
  • We are very excited to be one of the first cashless payment providers available to the residents of Michigan, said MTrac Tech CEO, Vanessa Luna.

Green Peak Innovations Announces Approval for Recreational Licenses in Michigan

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Monday, December 2, 2019

LANSING, Mich., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Green Peak Innovations (GPI), Michigan's largest holder of vertical medical marijuana licenses, today announced that it has received approval from the state of Michigan for licenses to grow and sell cannabis for recreational use.

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  • LANSING, Mich., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Green Peak Innovations (GPI), Michigan's largest holder of vertical medical marijuana licenses, today announced that it has received approval from the state of Michigan for licenses to grow and sell cannabis for recreational use.
  • With the approvals for both cultivation and processor licenses in Windsor Township, as well as provisioning centers in White Cloud and Ann Arbor, Green Peak Innovations is the first large scale, vertically-integrated, cannabis producer for adult-use in the state of Michigan.
  • "One of our primary goals has always been to make Green Peak Innovations the first large scale, vertically integrated, adult-use cannabis producer in the state of Michigan," said Joe Neller, GPI's Chief of Government Affairs.
  • Green Peak Innovations (GPI) is a vertically integrated cannabis company and the largest license holder in the state of Michigan.

Economic Development Council of Livingston County and Ann Arbor SPARK Celebrate New Investment, Job Growth, Talent Connections at its Annual Meeting

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Friday, November 8, 2019

At its annual meeting, the Economic Development Council of Livingston County (EDCLC) and its economic development partner, Ann Arbor SPARK, presented the community with an overview of the impact of its work in the last year.

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  • At its annual meeting, the Economic Development Council of Livingston County (EDCLC) and its economic development partner, Ann Arbor SPARK, presented the community with an overview of the impact of its work in the last year.
  • Key projects were highlighted as were community partnerships and how Livingston County benefits from Ann Arbor SPARK and EDCLCs economic development work.
  • Since 2012, Ann Arbor SPARK and EDCLCs collaborative efforts have generated $298 million in new investment in Livingston County and the creation of more than 5700 jobs.
  • Its noteworthy that the work of Ann Arbor SPARK and EDCLC has consistently, over the course of seven years, created economic opportunity for Livingston County, said Ann Arbor SPARK senior vice president, business development, Phil Santer.

Ypsilanti-area School, South Arbor Charter Academy, Celebrates 20 Years Serving Local Community

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Friday, November 8, 2019

South Arbor Charter Academy , a free public charter school, managed by National Heritage Academies , is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event, themed "looking back for the future."

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  • South Arbor Charter Academy , a free public charter school, managed by National Heritage Academies , is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event, themed "looking back for the future."
  • "South Arbor has changed our surrounding community through the years by providing a high-quality education for the students who we serve," said Kim Bondy, principal of South Arbor Charter Academy.
  • Over the past 20 years, South Arbor has built a strong foundation of academic success, making major strides in recent years.
  • About South Arbor Charter Academy:
    South Arbor Charter Academy is a free, public charter school serving students in kindergarten- through eighth-grade in the Ypsilanti area.

New $300 Million U-M Research and Education Center to Anchor 14-acre Detroit Center for Innovation in the Heart of Detroit

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Anchoring the site will be a world-class $300 million, 190,000 square-foot research and education center operated by U-M, the nation's leading public research institution.

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  • Anchoring the site will be a world-class $300 million, 190,000 square-foot research and education center operated by U-M, the nation's leading public research institution.
  • "Detroit has always been a leader in innovation and this new center will help ensure that continues to be the case into the future.
  • Construction for the Detroit Center for Innovation is slated to commence in 2021.
  • While the U-M academic center will provide instruction at the downtown Detroit Center for Innovation, degrees and certificates will be awarded by the Ann Arbor campus.

Arotech to Release Third Quarter 2019 Results on Wednesday, November 6, 2019

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX) a provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, announced that it will release results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after the market close.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX) a provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, announced that it will release results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after the market close.
  • Due to the previously announced pending transaction with an affiliate of Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P., Arotech will not host an earnings call in connection with its third quarter 2019 results.
  • Arotech Corporation is a defense and security company engaged in two business areas: interactive simulation and mobile power systems.
  • Arotech is incorporated in Delaware, with corporate offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and research, development and production subsidiaries in Michigan, South Carolina, and Israel.

Tech Homecoming Connects Job Seekers with Ann Arbor Tech Companies on Thanksgiving Eve

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Ann Arbor SPARK wants to connect job seekers with some of the top companies in the region during Tech Homecoming on November 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.

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  • Ann Arbor SPARK wants to connect job seekers with some of the top companies in the region during Tech Homecoming on November 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • This free, happy-hour style event happens the night before Thanksgiving, hoping to attract job seekers returning to Michigan for the holiday.
  • Tech Homecoming is a great occasion for job seekers to meet with several employers in a low-pressure setting, says Phil Santer, Ann Arbor SPARK senior vice president.
  • We are thrilled to participate in our first Tech Homecoming, said John McLaughlin, KLA senior director and Ann Arbor site leader.

Domino's Pizza of Canada® Supports Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2019 /CNW/ -From Monday, October 7th through Sunday, October 20th, Domino's Pizza stores across Canada will be raising "dough" for 13 children's hospital foundations.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2019 /CNW/ -From Monday, October 7th through Sunday, October 20th, Domino's Pizza stores across Canada will be raising "dough" for 13 children's hospital foundations.
  • With 512 Stores in every Province and two of three Territories, Domino's Pizza of Canada is the recognized industry leader in QSR pizza.
  • Domino's Pizza of Canada Ltd. (DPC) is a privately held company and is the Canadian Franchisee of Domino's Pizza International Franchising, Inc. of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF), established in 2017, is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for a national network of hospital foundations as the largest single, non-government funder of child health in Canada.

Local Entrepreneurs Open Always Best Care of Greater Ann Arbor

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Located at 40800 Five Mile Road Suite C, Always Best Care of Greater Ann Arbor will provide senior care services to several communities including Greater Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Superior Township and Pittsfield.

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  • Located at 40800 Five Mile Road Suite C, Always Best Care of Greater Ann Arbor will provide senior care services to several communities including Greater Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Superior Township and Pittsfield.
  • "We're ecstatic to welcome Sam and Kathy to the Always Best Care family as they spearhead the brand's growth in the Ann Arbor area, marking our fifth location across the state of Michigan," said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care.
  • We know that the residents of Greater Ann Arbor area are in good hands, and we're proud to be part of their journey."
  • For additional information on services available through Always Best Care of Greater Ann Arbor, or for a free evaluation, please call (734) 293-1340, email [email protected] and visit AlwaysBestCare.com/MI/Ann-Arbor .