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Inside the Final ‘Rise & Rebuild’ Cohort: What Michigan Entrepreneurs Learned Before Federal Funding Ran Out
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
Michigan 4/20: Inside MedsCafe’s Surge in Demand—And the Margin Squeeze Behind It
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,
Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Tim Beck to recap the 2026 Hash Bash celebration that occured April 3 on the
Breaking News
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Ends. Will It Change Anything For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis Businesses?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After weeks of testimony, the federal hearing that could reshape the future
MPSC Orders Statewide Investigation After July 3 Storms Expose Michigan Grid Weaknesses
A MITechNews series examining the technology, infrastructure and policies shaping Michigan's energy future. LANSING —
Michigan Approves Key Line 5 Tunnel Permit; Supporters Cheer, Opponents Promise New Challenges
LANSING – The Whitmer administration has approved key environmental permits for Enbridge's proposed Great Lakes
Michigan CEOs Turn More Cautious on Economy, But Continue Investing and Hiring
DETROIT — Michigan's largest employers are growing more cautious about the economy, but they're not
The Risk Is Back: Renewed Middle East Fighting Threatens Michigan Drivers, Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR — Michigan drivers may not feel it immediately, but the latest flare-up in
Manufacturing Leads Michigan’s Economy Higher as West Michigan Posts Best Performance in Five Years
GRAND RAPIDS - While headlines over the past several months have focused on tariffs, inflation
Could Congress Prevent A 22% Social Security Benefit Cut? Bipartisan Senate Plan Would Make High Earners Pay More
Proposal from Republican Bernie Moreno and Democrat Elizabeth Warren would eliminate the Social Security payroll
DOJ Says Drug-Testing, Pharma Interests Have Financial Stake in Blocking Marijuana Move to Schedule III
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Justice is accusing some of the most vocal
What An EPA Climate Rollback Means For Michigan And The U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON DC - For more than 15 years, U.S. companies, utilities, insurers, and state governments
Rising Utility Bills Are Becoming a Pocketbook Crisis — And Michigan Ratepayers Are Funding More Than Power Lines
ANN ARBOR - Electricity and natural gas bills are quietly becoming one of the biggest
Proposed $600 Million High-Voltage Transmission Line Part Of ITC Michigan’s Efforts To Strengthen Electric Grid
NOVI — A proposed high-voltage transmission line stretching from Oneida in Eaton County to a
Climate Change Is Driving Up Insurance Costs — and Michigan Is Already Paying the Price
ANN ARBOR - The accelerating cost of climate change is no longer confined to distant
CBD Approved For Medicare And Medicaid Patients
ANN ARBOR - Marty Makary, head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Market. Why Are Cannabis Companies Leaving The State?
TerrAscend's exit, cultivation facility closures and hundreds of lost jobs are raising questions about whether
Michigan Treasury: Too Early To Judge New 24% Marijuana Tax
LANSING — Michigan Treasury officials are pushing back against claims that the state's new 24%
Why Ohio, Indiana And Illinois Cannabis Buyers Keep Driving To Michigan
Lower Prices Continue To Draw Thousands Of Out-Of-State Consumers To Michigan Border Communities NEW BUFFALO,
Featured News
GM’s $6 Billion Bet on Gas Engines Could Save Michigan Jobs as EV Demand Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pouring more than $6 billion into U.S. manufacturing in just 12 months, a massive capital commitment
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with two massive industries—and Michigan is right
AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?
ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While
Michigan
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Earn College Credit In High School Through LTU Summer Dual Enrollment Classes
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Earn College Credit In High School Through LTU Summer Dual Enrollment Classes
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
CBD Approved For Medicare And Medicaid Patients
ANN ARBOR - Marty Makary, head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Market. Why Are Cannabis Companies Leaving The State?
TerrAscend's exit, cultivation facility closures and hundreds of lost jobs are raising questions about whether
Michigan Treasury: Too Early To Judge New 24% Marijuana Tax
LANSING — Michigan Treasury officials are pushing back against claims that the state's new 24%
Why Ohio, Indiana And Illinois Cannabis Buyers Keep Driving To Michigan
Lower Prices Continue To Draw Thousands Of Out-Of-State Consumers To Michigan Border Communities NEW BUFFALO,
Mary Barra Signals GM’s Future Goes Beyond Cars. What It Could Mean For Michigan Jobs And Businesses
GM CEO tells investors the automaker is building new revenue streams that could create opportunities
Michigan Snowbirds: Why You Should Ship Your Car to Florida Instead of Driving
Michigan Snowbirds: Ship Your Car to Florida, Skip the Drive Every fall, tens of thousands
5 Best Car Shipping Companies of 2026
5 Best Car Shipping Companies of 2026 Whether you're buying a car out of state,
Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep? Scientists Say The Answer Isn’t So Simple For Michigan Cannabis Consumers
New research suggests THC may alter brain activity during sleep, but studies also show cannabis
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour July 9: Retailing CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Is Racing To Retrain Workers Before AI Reshapes The Economy
LANSING - For decades, Michigan feared factory layoffs. Now economists, technology executives and workforce experts increasingly warn the next major employment
Michigan’s White Collar Recession Has Started — And AI May Accelerate It
ANN ARBOR - For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered protection from the economic disruption that
AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?
ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While
GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready
DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to your car.” The Detroit automaker is
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready
DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to your car.” The Detroit automaker is
Agentic AI in Action: How One Operator Built 17 Websites to Fight a Hemp Industry Shutdown
ANN ARBOR — A new wave of artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots—and it’s already reshaping entire industries. It’s called agentic
Cybercrime Is Becoming a “Hidden Tax” on Michigan Small Businesses—And AI Is Making It Worse
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers in Detroit—are facing a growing and
AI ‘Oversight Gap’ Raises New Risks for Michigan Businesses as Workers Skip Reviewing Output
A new survey reveals many workers are using AI without reviewing the results—raising new risks for businesses as adoption outpaces oversight
Science Tech
NASA Scientist Claims Star Of Bethlehem Not A Star At All
WASHINGTON DC - The Star of Bethlehem has long been viewed as a miraculous celestial sign tied to the nativity story. However, new scientific analysis offers a different explanation. Instead of a traditional star, the
MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grants Support Innovative STEM Learning
LANSING — MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grants are designed to support hands-on, community-connected STEM learning across Michigan. Through this initiative, educators can create Project, Problem-, and Place-Based learning experiences that help students build transferable skills. As
Michigan Council Of Women Offering STEM Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women Offering STEM Programs for Young Women highlights how Michigan STEM programs are opening new pathways for girls and young women interested in technology. Currently, several hands-on initiatives are helping
3I/ATLAS Emanating Pulsating Heartbeat As It Nears Earth
DETROIT - The mysterious object 3I/ATLAS, described by some as an "alien spaceship" may possess a rhythmic "heartbeat" potentially providing crucial evidence about its true nature. Since summer, what NASA has classified as a "comet" has
Michigan COVID Pandemic Exploding Public Gathering Discouraged Until Fall
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to explain why the COVID-19 cases in Michigan have exploded, far more than any other state. One explanation is Michigan is a big snow skiing state and many
COVID Variations Spreading In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the spread of a new variation of COVID-19 in Michigan and provides tips for businesses, academic institutions, and other groups on how they can avoid spread the even
Ferndale Laboratory Offers Rapid COVID-19 Testing To Michigan Schools
FERNDALE—Officials at Olive Labs Inc. announced a partnership with Concentric, a COVID-19 testing division of Boston-based Gingko Bioworks, to provide rapid testing for schools. Olive Labs Inc. is a women- and minority-owned, federally certified clinical
Caledonia’s Aspen Surgical Buys Canadian Maker Of Personal Protective Equipment
CALEDONIA—Aspen Surgical Products Inc., the Caledonia-based manufacturer of disposable surgical products, announced the acquisition of Saint-Laurent, Quebec-based BlueMed Medical Supplies Inc. BlueMed is a manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective disposable shoe covers and other personal protection
LTU Creates Healthcare Violence Reduction Center
SOUTHFIELD - Studies show more than 50 nurses in hospitals face violence from their patients each day. To address this issue, Lawrence Technological University has just created the Healthcare Violence Reduction Center. LTU has partnered
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
LTU Creates Healthcare Violence Reduction Center
SOUTHFIELD - Studies show more than 50 nurses in hospitals face violence from their patients each day. To address this issue, Lawrence Technological University has just created the Healthcare Violence Reduction Center. LTU has partnered
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
$166B Tariff Refund Wave Begins—Michigan Manufacturers, Auto Suppliers Could See Windfall
Freight trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada
Michigan’s Auto Industry Runs on Chinese Tech—And Washington Is Starting to Push Back
ANN ARBOR - From connected cars rolling off Detroit assembly lines to smart devices inside
Michigan Tech Firms, Automakers Face New Risk as Iran Threatens Attacks on U.S. Tech Giants
DETROIT - Michigan’s technology and automotive sectors—deeply tied to global supply chains and cloud infrastructure—could
Michigan Auto Sales Face Squeeze as Tariffs and Iran War Drive Up Car and Gas Prices
DETROIT — New car prices are rising again in the United States, but this time
PlanetM Startup Grants: Panel Discussion And Webinar
DETROIT - NextEnergy is hosting a panel discussion and webinar noon Dec. 11 for anyone
Wards Intelligence Hires Connected Car Expert To Lead WI Mobility Practice
SOUTHFIELD – Wards Intelligence has hired connected car and smart mobility expert Doug Newcomb as
Digital and Mobile
Teen Cybersecurity Camp In July At Air National Guard Base In Battle Creek
DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot program will be hosting a Cybersecurity Summer Camp at Battle
Cybersecurity Isn’t Just for Big Business Anymore—SensCy Steps In to Support the Rest
ANN ARBOR - In a recent MITech TV interview, David Behen, Chief Strategy Officer and
Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider
SOUTHFIELD — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon
First Quarter Cybersecurity Funding Surges to $7.7 Billion, Marking A Three-Year High
NEW YORK - After a two-year slowdown, cybersecurity funding is making a strong comeback. The
Powering Mobility The Common Thread Through Everything We Covered In 2022
DETROIT - Nothing happens, nothing recognizes your face, nothing drives itself, nothing cleans the air
Is Ford’s $2.7 Billion Autonomous Vehicle Mistake A Warning For General Motors?
DEARBORN - Ford's big venture into autonomous vehicles cost it a whopping $2.7 billion write-off.
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Flying Taxis, Smart Braking, No-Dig Archaeology
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on AVs and EVs, Drones
Smart Mobility Today: AVs, EVs, Drones, AI, Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on Blockchain, IoT, AI, and
CyberPatriot Teaches Students How To Become Cybersecurity Pros
DEARBORN - CyberPatriot is a program aimed at grade school students that teaches them the
U-Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Program Recognized As Center For Excellence By NSA
DETROIT—The cost of cybercrime is expected to reach epic proportions in 2025 to the tune
Cybersecurity Pro Dan Lohrmann Updates Threats From DeepSeek, DC Federal Employee Firings
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at
FBI Warns Smartphone Users To Hang Up Or Delete Texts If You Receive These
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users about a string of new scams that could put
Project OVERCOME: Helping Close Detroit’s Digital Divide
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET has partnered with the Detroit Community Technology Project and Grace in Action
The Online Betting Industry Is Changing Due To Technological Advancement
DETROIT - Whether you work in the online betting industry or just enjoy placing bets
Report: Michigan Students Forced Online By COVID Learned Less Than Those In School
DETROIT - Michigan students who learned remotely for all or most of last school year
Report: 60 Percent Of Organizations By 2024 Will Use AI For Financial Management Solutions
STAMFORD, Conn. - Through 2024, Gartner predicts that 60 percent of organizations will seek artificial
Fake News Detector Algorithm Works Better Than A Human
ANN ARBOR—An algorithm-based system that identifies telltale linguistic cues in fake news stories could provide news aggregator and social media sites like Google News with a new weapon in the fight against misinformation. The University
SmartOne – Auto Dealership Local Marketing Guarantees Sales Results
BIRMINGHAM, MI – What if I told you SmartOne is a advanced digital local marketing auto dealership program with proven results that increase a dealership’s awareness among local active vehicle buyers. What if I told
Data Privacy, Ads Drive Customer Dissastisfaction In Social Media: ACSI
ANN ARBOR — Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have the least satisfied users in social media, according to the latest data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index 2018 E-Business Report. Customer satisfaction with social media as
How Do You Create Meaningful Connections In A Hyper-Communicative World?
ROYAL OAK - How do you create meaningful connections in a hyper-communicative world? Tim Moynihan, editorial services and media strategist for Airfoil Public Relations explains in this interview. Moynihan explores the question with so many
Brain Activity Predicts Crowdfunding Outcomes Better Than Self-Reports – Really
ANN ARBOR - Surveys and self-reports are a time-honored way of trying to predict consumer behavior, but they have limitations. People often give socially desirable answers or they simply don't know or remember things clearly.
Active Vs Passive Social Media Marketing: What Every Business Should Know
ROYAL OAK - Businesses have become far too reliant on social media automation to the point they believe it is the end point of their marketing process. Businesses are broadcasting into social communities as though
Business and Finance
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Sends Mixed Signals As April Sales Rise But Industry Pain Deepens
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis industry delivered another paradox in April: total marijuana sales increased sharply
Ohio’s Marijuana Crackdown Could Send Even More Cannabis Buyers Into Michigan
COLUMBUS - A growing political battle in Ohio over marijuana legalization could end up benefiting
New Co Host On Michigan Marijuana Today Dave Crabill
ANN ARBOR - AI is evolving beyond chatbots into autonomous “AI agents” capable of performing
Keeping The Tech In Shape In Your Business
For pretty much any business that you might be running today, you need to make
How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age
Image - Pixabay CC0 Regardless of the industry or sector, all Michigan businesses now
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Manage Money
Not that long ago, managing money meant going into a bank, speaking to someone in
Let’s Get Your Business Back Into Action
Link Pic - CC0 License Does your business seem as though it’s fading a little?
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to
Economic Uncertainty Tops Inflation As Top Concern For Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour July 9: Retailing CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
Racing Day Returns To Detroit Auto Show January 20
DETROIT — The much-anticipated return of Racing Day at the Detroit Auto Show will take
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
Annual TEDx Returns To Detroit And Takes Attendees Inside The Talk
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit is gathering the region’s leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
