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
In the Fugitive Emissions, fugitive emissions rarely come from one dramatic failure. They usually come from dozens (or hundreds) of small leak points across process equipment, valves, tanks, and gas operations — plus the occasional unintended release that no one sees until it shows up in emissions data. Because methane is a potent greenhouse gas
Online casinos and sports betting in Michigan have moved from being a novelty to part of daily life for thousands. The money’s real. The numbers keep climbing. And the way people gamble has changed more than most ever imagined. A few years ago, betting in Michigan was pretty simple. You might go to Detroit, or
It’s 2026, and let’s be honest: the "honeymoon phase" with AI writing is over. Remember back in 2023 when you could prompt a chatbot, copy-paste the results, and call it a day? Those days are long gone. Today, whether you’re a student aiming for a high grade or a content creator trying to dominate the
The year is 2026, and the digital landscape has shifted. If you’re a student finishing a thesis or a content creator scaling a niche blog, you already know the drill: AI is your best friend, but it can also be your biggest headache. We live in an era where AI detectors are baked into every
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
