DETROIT – TechTown Detroit and Comerica Bank have announced the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, a small business competition that awards $100,000 in startup funding as well as support services to one entrepreneur seeking to open a brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The competition, first launched in 2011, hatches small business development in
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and Christine Shook as its new president and vice president, respectively. Their tech and leadership expertise will help advance MCWT as it continues to inspire and grow more girls and women in IT across the state. Anita Klopfenstein “This
Efficient solar panel inspections are essential for maximizing energy output, reducing downtime, and preventing long-term system degradation. Today’s leading solar inspection software platforms streamline this process with AI-driven analysis, off-the-shelf drone integrations, and digital reporting tools. From autonomous data collection to thermal anomaly detection, this article explores the best solar panel inspection software solutions for
The world of delivery is rapidly evolving. As online shopping continues to grow, so does the environmental impact of transporting goods across cities, countries, and continents. While this increased demand has offered convenience to consumers, it has also heightened concerns about carbon emissions and resource consumption. Fortunately, advancements in technology are enabling more sustainable delivery
Let’s face it. Sales and accounting teams often feel miles apart. Your sales crew is focused on closing deals. Your accounting team is buried in invoices and reconciliations. Information gets stuck in silos. This disconnect creates headaches. It slows everything down. Mistakes become more likely. Revenue can slip through the cracks. There is a powerful
Image credit Maybe when you started out alone, just as an entrepreneur, you probably used multiple free tools, like maybe free trials, free versions of tools, or maybe the lower tier too. Like, maybe you were using Canva to make graphics, the free version of ChatGPT for writing some copy, Asana or Trello for general
DETROIT - A new industry survey from Universal Robots makes one thing clear: artificial intelligence is leaving the screen and entering the physical world. After a decade in which AI’s biggest breakthroughs were digital — search, analytics, and generative models — the next phase is about machines that can see, decide, and act in real
ANN ARBOR — Ohio’s intensifying fight over marijuana policy — now centered on the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 56 and the blocking of a voter referendum to undo it — is drawing close attention in Michigan, where adult-use cannabis followed a far steadier and less politicized path. At the heart of the Ohio dispute
SALINE TOWNSHIP — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in Washtenaw County after township officials acknowledged a documentation mistake that added to public confusion over how the project was approved. The development — part of a broader national push to build massive computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence — is planned
ANN ARBOR - Inflation has cooled, but Michigan grocery prices haven’t come down. A January 2025 to January 2026 comparison shows why food costs still define affordability. Inflation Is Cooling — But Grocery Bills Didn’t Go Back Down Inflation is no longer surging. But for many Michigan families, affordability still feels out of reach —
