ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers in Detroit—are facing a growing and costly threat: cybercrime. A new national survey by the Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI), conducted by Morning Consult, shows fraud, scams and ransomware are draining an estimated $131 billion annually from U.S. small businesses,
DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced the launch of the LIFT Education Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to education and career pathways in advanced manufacturing. The Detroit-based 501(c)(3), operated by the American Lightweight Materials Innovation Institute (ALMMII), will provide scholarships and support to
LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this week as the Michigan Natural Resources Commission moved to oppose Consumers Energy’s plan to sell the structures, raising serious concerns about long-term safety, oversight, and financial responsibility. The vote adds new pressure to an already controversial proposal that would transfer
SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour as part of the Indy Autonomous Challenge, one of the world’s premier competitions advancing artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology. The collaboration with Michigan State University and the PoliMOVE-MSU autonomous racing team places LTU
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish set for April 17 at the Great Hall, Midland. Guests are welcome to join the community in honoring past and current Wish Kids who are bravely facing their health challenges. Honorary chair, Kristin Knoll, Executive Director
Why China’s Dominance in Critical Materials Is a National Security Risk DETROIT — A new Pentagon-backed program anchored in Detroit is taking direct aim at a growing national security threat: U.S. dependence on China and other foreign adversaries for the advanced materials needed to build next-generation weapons systems. The four-year, $9 million Critical Materials Processing
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials. The Michigan-based company eliminates rare-earth magnets to lower costs and secure the supply chain without sacrificing quality, speed or torque. Explaining the company and its products on MITech TV is CEO Michael Van Steenburg. In this video interview he covers
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career ladder — and the impact could soon be felt across Michigan’s economy. A new national survey from Resume.org finds that 21 percent of companies have already stopped hiring entry-level workers because of AI, while 36 percent expect to stop hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face growing uncertainty about their skills and career paths in a rapidly evolving economy. AI Is Quietly Reshaping Hiring Decisions Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired — and many workers worry they may not be ready. A new
Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses shift toward collaborative growth models, Channel Sales Pro emphasizes the role of partnerships in driving scalability and revenue. Therefore, companies are rethinking traditional sales approaches to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. In a MITech TV interview, Beckers explains
