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Michigan’s Tech Power Network: The MCWT Events You Need on Your Calendar Now
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events calendar for May and into the summer. Spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the back stories on these events in this video interview.
Ugly Talk For Entrepreneurs Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Ugly Talk came to Detroit last month to feature established founders and operators who have made the hard calls. The wins matter. So do the misses, pivots, and decisions behind them. You get
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 AI: systems that don’t just respond to prompts, but plan, act, and execute complex
Breaking News
Michigan Cannabis Prices Stay Near Record Lows As Ohio Cracks Down On Cross-Border Weed
Michigan's mature marijuana market continues to offer some of the cheapest cannabis in the nation,
Big Tech Has Bet $3 Trillion On AI. Michigan Is Betting With It
As technology giants make trillions of dollars in long-term commitments to build artificial intelligence infrastructure,
Michigan Gas Hits $4.25 — Up 36% In A Year, Could $5 Gas Be Next?
Michigan drivers are paying $1.13 a gallon more than a year ago as Middle East
GM Changes Course Again On EVs — What It Means For Michigan Auto Jobs
GM is slowing parts of its electric-vehicle transition while protecting profitable gasoline vehicles and preserving
Michigan Supreme Court Sends Line 5 Tunnel Permit Back To Regulators, Renewing Debate Over Energy, Jobs And Great Lakes Protection
State's highest court says regulators failed to fully examine environmental and public trust issues before
CRA Rules Update Hearing Explained On Michigan Marijuana Today
LANSING - This edition of Michigan Marijuana Today focused on the July 23 hearing hosted
Michigan Cannabis Is Cheaper Than Ever – But Can The Price War Last?
Part Two of a series looking at the rapidly maturing cannabis industry in Michigan. To
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part
Michigan's cannabis market has matured into one of the nation's largest. Now businesses are battling
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
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends
WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has
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
Michigan Sold $258 Million In Marijuana In May. Now Lawmakers Want To Limit New Cannabis Licenses
As lawmakers consider limits on new cannabis licenses, state data suggests oversupply—not weak demand—is driving
Michigan Restaurants Join Fight To Save THC Drinks From November Ban
LANSING — Opposition to a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect
Michigan Cannabis Consumers Win Major Supreme Court Gun Rights Victory
WASHINGTON DC - Millions of Americans who legally use marijuana may have gained significant Second
Cannabis Companies Need Capital. Private Lenders Are Stepping In Where Banks Won’t
Sponsored Content By Genus Credit Services PINCKNEY - Michigan's cannabis industry generated more than $3
Featured News
Michigan Launches Innovation Alliance As State Struggles To Keep Startups From Leaving
LANSING - Michigan’s innovation economy faces a growing competitiveness problem: Michigan ranks 32nd nationally in early- and growth-stage startup funding, according
Michigan Teens Face Tougher Summer Job Market In 2026 Despite Rising Hourly Pay
LANSING — Michigan teenagers searching for summer jobs in 2026 could face a more competitive labor market than in recent years,
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
Michigan
Who’s Responsible If A Dam Fails? Michigan Regulators Reject Consumers Plan To Sell 13 Dams For $1 Each
LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this
Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI
SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of
Kristin Knoll Honorary Chair for the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional
Pentagon Launches $9M Detroit Program to Cut China’s Grip on Critical Defense Materials
Why China’s Dominance in Critical Materials Is a National Security Risk DETROIT — A new
Who’s Responsible If A Dam Fails? Michigan Regulators Reject Consumers Plan To Sell 13 Dams For $1 Each
LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this
Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI
SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of
Kristin Knoll Honorary Chair for the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional
Pentagon Launches $9M Detroit Program to Cut China’s Grip on Critical Defense Materials
Why China’s Dominance in Critical Materials Is a National Security Risk DETROIT — A new
Michigan Sold $258 Million In Marijuana In May. Now Lawmakers Want To Limit New Cannabis Licenses
As lawmakers consider limits on new cannabis licenses, state data suggests oversupply—not weak demand—is driving
Michigan Restaurants Join Fight To Save THC Drinks From November Ban
LANSING — Opposition to a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect
Michigan Cannabis Consumers Win Major Supreme Court Gun Rights Victory
WASHINGTON DC - Millions of Americans who legally use marijuana may have gained significant Second
Cannabis Companies Need Capital. Private Lenders Are Stepping In Where Banks Won’t
Sponsored Content By Genus Credit Services PINCKNEY - Michigan's cannabis industry generated more than $3
Why Casino Games Never Stop Taking Inspiration From Other Types of Video Games
The connection between casino games and the rest of gaming did not begin with smartphones
AI Agents Escaped, Collaborated And Hacked Hugging Face — Richard Stiennon Explains What Happened
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon walks MITechNews Editor Mike Brennan and Co-host Matt Roush
Could USPS Ballot Confusion Be Used To Challenge A Close Michigan Election?
Michigan Election Watch | Part 2 Voting-rights attorney Marc Elias warns that uncertainty surrounding new
Ohio Marijuana Sales Are Surging — Is Michigan’s Cheap Weed Advantage In Danger?
Ohio’s recreational marijuana industry has generated $1.67 billion in sales since launching in August 2024.
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
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
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Expands Mobility Innovation Push With $100K Prototype Grants
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is expanding its push to become a national hub for next-generation mobility and advanced manufacturing with the launch
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,
New AI Border Systems Could Disrupt U.S. Travel To Europe This Summer
DETROIT - Americans flying overseas this year increasingly may need more than just a passport to board international flights — and
What Would It Take To Make Michigan America’s AI Arsenal?
WASHINGTON DC - As artificial intelligence and autonomous warfare reshape global defense, Michigan faces a new question: Can it compete for
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
New AI Border Systems Could Disrupt U.S. Travel To Europe This Summer
DETROIT - Americans flying overseas this year increasingly may need more than just a passport to board international flights — and
What Would It Take To Make Michigan America’s AI Arsenal?
WASHINGTON DC - As artificial intelligence and autonomous warfare reshape global defense, Michigan faces a new question: Can it compete for
AI Layoffs May Not Be Delivering The Payoff CEOs Expected, Gartner Study Finds
ANN ARBOR - A new Gartner study is raising serious questions about one of corporate America’s biggest assumptions surrounding artificial intelligence:
AI Data Centers Are Creating a New Climate Challenge — And Michigan Could Be Part Of The Next Wave
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom is fueling an unprecedented global race to build massive data centers. But while most
Science Tech
25,000 Bronze And Copper Coins From 2000 Years Ago Discovered
FRANCE - Archaeologists in northeastern France have uncovered an ancient neighborhood beneath the town of Senon, where they found three ceramic jars filled with Roman coins. The hoard is huge, numbering at least 25,000 bronze
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
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
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
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
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Expands Mobility Innovation Push With $100K Prototype Grants
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is expanding its push to become a national hub for next-generation mobility
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
Could Chinese EVs Crush Detroit?
Part 1 or a two-part series on the Chinese auto threat to Michigan. DETROIT -
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
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
New Round of Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grants Opens
LANSING - The State of Michigan announced the launch of the next round of the
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
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
Spyware On Thousands Of Android And iPhones Harvesting Personal Information
NEW YORK - Hundreds of thousands of Android users, as well as several thousand iPhone
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
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
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.
How Modern Dental Software Helps Practices Grow Faster
It’s no surprise that technology is being implemented in all facets of business and operations.
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
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
5 Ways Digital Ads Are More Powerful Than You Think
Unsplash - CC0 License Business leaders are always looking for alternatives to digital ads. However,
Three Important Elements for Digitizing Your Business in 2026
Fifteen years ago, embracing digital technology was an option for businesses. In 2026, this isn’t
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
Former Grand Rapids Pickle Factory To Transform Into Entrepreneur’s Hub
GRAND RAPIDS — A vacant factory in southeast Grand Rapids could soon become a center
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
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
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
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to
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
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
