Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses operate to how we consume news. It is fostering innovation, providing efficiency, and transforming communication. As we move into the future, technology’s impact on both the business and media sectors will continue to grow, unlocking new possibilities while also posing
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In an interview with MITechNews, cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, described what he calls a “break-glass moment” for the
ANN ARBOR - A federally backed small business recovery program in Washtenaw County has wrapped up after funding ran out—but not before offering a final group of entrepreneurs a clear look at what it takes to survive and grow in today’s economy. Mike Brennan, editor of MITechNews.Com, was part of that final cohort. In a
Labor shortages in early education are now hitting Michigan’s workforce and economy. State officials say a new career tool could help—but questions remain about whether it’s enough. Photo credit: Stock Image. LANSING - Michigan is facing a growing shortage of childcare and early education workers—and state officials are now rolling out a new tool they
Freight trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridors. Michigan companies tied to global supply chains are among those affected by the $166 billion tariff refund program. PHOTO CREDIT: The Fulcrum DETROIT - Michigan manufacturers and auto suppliers could soon see a significant financial boost as the
The 2020 Midland dam failures exposed the financial reality of Michigan’s aging infrastructure: when dams fail, the cost doesn’t disappear — it multiplies. MIDLAND - If Michigan has entered a new era of dam risk, it has also entered a new era of dam math. And right now, the numbers do not work. In Part
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis retailers are seeing a surge in traffic for the industry’s biggest holiday—but beneath the surface, the economics tell a more complicated story. In an interview with MedsCafe CEO Josh Covert, the message was clear: customers are showing up, but the business model is under pressure. That tension reflects broader statewide
LANSING — April 20 is typically a day of celebration for the cannabis industry. But in Michigan this year, 4/20 also comes with a financial reality check. The unofficial cannabis holiday falls on the same day as a key state tax deadline, forcing marijuana operators to balance one of their busiest retail days with one
Floodwaters from the Muskegon River inundate park infrastructure downstream of Croton Dam on April 16, as heavy rainfall and snowmelt pushed river levels well above flood stage and triggered evacuation orders in parts of Newaygo County. Photo Credit: Benzie Record NEWAYGO - A near-miss flooding event in northern Michigan is raising fresh concerns about the
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched a mobile version of its long-running Enviroweather system, giving Michigan farmers real-time access to critical weather and crop data directly from the field. The new Enviroweather Mobile app marks a major shift from desktop-only access to on-the-go decision-making—something growers say is increasingly essential as farming becomes
