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Exxon CEO Warns Gas Price Shock May Be Just Beginning As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Hits Drivers

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

By |2026-05-21T10:43:34-04:00May 21st, 2026|News|

Before You Sell: The Quiet Clean-Up That Makes a Business More Attractive

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

By |2026-05-21T09:45:12-04:00May 21st, 2026|Business|

How Modern Dental Software Helps Practices Grow Faster

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

By |2026-05-21T09:38:48-04:00May 21st, 2026|Business|

Resilient Supply Chains: How Precision Investment Casting is Lowering Costs for Industrial OEMs

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

By |2026-05-20T18:22:30-04:00May 20th, 2026|Guest Columns|

For $625,000, You Can Buy A Piece Of Hell In Michigan

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

By |2026-05-20T14:07:37-04:00May 20th, 2026|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Trump’s Grip On GOP Tightens After Massie Defeat As Republicans Navigate Falling Poll Numbers

WASHINGTON DC - The political warning signs for Republicans are growing more complicated heading into the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have weakened nationally amid concerns over inflation, energy prices, tariffs, and rising tensions with Iran. Yet at the same time, Trump continues demonstrating enormous influence inside Republican primaries — a dynamic

By |2026-05-20T13:36:38-04:00May 20th, 2026|Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk

ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb Industries, and Verano Holdings — have been named in a sweeping federal class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), consumer fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and other claims tied to the marketing and sale

By |2026-05-20T13:38:00-04:00May 20th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Secure AI Document Processing — Without Sending Your Data to the Cloud

ANN ARBOR - NeuroAIgent delivers secure, on-premises AI document processing solutions that help enterprises unlock the value buried inside PDFs, contracts, scans, spreadsheets, manuals, and other unstructured business documents—while maintaining complete control of sensitive data. In this video interview, Co-Founder Bob Skinner explains how the company enables regulated businesses, healthcare providers, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies,

By |2026-05-20T10:11:48-04:00May 20th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

Your Next Oil Change Could Soon Cost $120 As Iran Crisis Threatens Broader U.S. Economy

ANN ARBOR - Americans may soon feel the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict in one of the most familiar parts of daily life: the cost of an oil change. Industry analysts are warning that synthetic oil changes — already approaching $100 for many vehicles — could surge to $120 or more if tensions

By |2026-05-20T09:42:03-04:00May 20th, 2026|Auto Tech, ESD|

3 Ways Businesses Can Stay Ahead Of Industry Changes

Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/top-view-of-people-writing-on-papers-7698796/ Change is happening around us. It’s constant with new things being launched, new laws being created or new business being opened. In most cases, change is a big positive and can lead to growth and development. However, for businesses, keeping up with these changes can sometimes feel challenging. Consumer expectations

By |2026-05-20T09:16:20-04:00May 20th, 2026|Business|