LANSING — Michigan teenagers searching for summer jobs in 2026 could face a more competitive labor market than in recent years, even as hourly wages continue climbing across many entry-level industries. A new forecast released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget projects roughly 252,500 teens ages 16 to 19 will participate in
LANSING - Michigan consumers and businesses are heading into summer facing rising energy costs as global conflict, inflation and growing electricity demand push up prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, electricity and natural gas across the state, according to a new 2026 summer outlook from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The report lands as Michigan is
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor’s push to create an alternative energy system outside the traditional DTE Energy model is accelerating, raising new questions about whether the city could eventually become one of the first major Michigan communities to partially — or even fully — break away from the state’s dominant investor-owned utility structure. The latest
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is expanding its push to become a national hub for next-generation mobility and advanced manufacturing with the launch of the 2026 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program. Led by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and the Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI) in partnership
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity threats are accelerating across nearly every sector of the global economy, from automotive manufacturing and retail chains to software development platforms and open-source infrastructure. That was the warning delivered by cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, during a recent MITech TV interview that examined several high-profile cyber incidents now rippling through
DETROIT - Michigan drivers already angry over rising gasoline prices may not have seen the worst yet. That blunt warning comes as global energy executives, oil traders, economists, and shipping companies increasingly focus on one narrow waterway half a world away: the Strait of Hormuz. The concern intensified after ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods warned that
Selling a business is not just about finding someone with money. That part comes later. First, you need to make your business feel understandable, trustworthy, and worth the price you believe it deserves. Buyers are not only looking at profit. They are looking for confidence. They want to know what they are stepping into, what
It’s no surprise that technology is being implemented in all facets of business and operations. No industry is without it’s reliance on tech for the most part and therefore it’s naive to think you can operate without it. Modern dental software helps to accelerate practice growth in many ways. Being able to minimize the manual
In today’s highly competitive industrial landscape, original equipment manufacturers face unprecedented pressure. Optimizing production costs while maintaining rigorous quality standards is no longer just a goal; it is a necessity for survival. Supply chain disruptions and fluctuating raw material prices are squeezing profit margins across heavy industries. Consequently, OEM procurement strategies are rapidly shifting toward
The quirky Livingston County tourist destination known for novelty weddings, souvenir shops and “Hell freezes over” jokes is now on the market. HELL, MI — Michigan entrepreneurs looking for a business with built-in name recognition may have found the ultimate conversation starter: Hell is for sale. The tiny Livingston County hamlet northwest of Ann Arbor
