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123NET Launches Project OVERCOME To Bridge Digital Divide In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Dan Irvin explains how his company, 123NET, has partnered with the Detroit Community Technology Project and Grace in Action Collectives to bring high-speed, low-cost internet to an underserved Detroit neighborhood as part
Business Leaders For Michigan Economic Scorecard Shows Michigan Struggling To Grow Faster Than Other States
ANN ARBOR - Gabe Rodriguez from Business Leaders for Michigan provided details on its updated benchmarking report comparing Michigan’s performance against the Top 10 states. While Michigan has made significant gains since the Great Recession,
TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and works closely with Home Depot to supply various construction materials. Terry Willis, CEO TerryWorldWide Now the entrepreneur is
Breaking News
GVSU Economist Suggests West Michigan Economy On Upswing, Ending 4-Month Slump
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with
Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple The Energy Of Lithium Batteries
BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of
Ohio Republicans, Despite Voters Choice To Legalize Cannabis, Seek THC Restrictions, Higher Prices
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Holiday Lighting
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most
Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Stellantis North America Executive Focused On Dealers In EV Transition
AUBURN HILLS - Leading a turnaround for General Motors in South America wasn’t magic, according
New Michigan Legislation Would Expand Commercial Clean Energy Financing Program
LANSING - A financing tool that helps businesses fund clean energy and energy efficiency projects
DTE Energy To Bring Additional Renewable Energy To More Customers In Michigan
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced June 9 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved the company’s
Shyft Group To Offer All-Electric Built Class 3 Chassis For Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI– The Shyft Group, Inc. plans to bring to market an all-electric purpose-built Class 3
West Michigan Sustainable Business Hires Wesley Watson As New Engagement Manager
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business has hired Wesley Watson as its new Engagement
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Surpasses Medical Marijuana Weekly Sales
Six months into its existence, Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week,
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
[yotuwp type="videos" id="zvwJQvhfE0Q" ] Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in
February 2020 Legal U.S. Cannabis Demand Increases Full Percentage Point
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
Featured News
Ann Arbor Dioxane Pollution Plume From Gelman Sciences Named Superfund Site By EPA
ANN ARBOR - Some 40 years after it was first discovered, a plume of toxic pollution covering a large swath of
New Treatment Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Within a Month
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cancer treatments have come a long way since the disease's discovery. Despite these exciting advancements, there is
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that demands utility companies provide 100% renewable
Michigan
Automation Alley I4.0 Accelerator Invests In Workplace Safety App
TROY—The Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator has made a $110,000 investment in Detroit-based Andonix, creators
Melvindale Educator One Of 10 Amazon Computer Science Teachers Of The Year
SEATTLE—Terry Laesser, a teacher at Melvindale High School, is one of just 10 national members
The Post Pandemic Workplace: Remote Employees and Requirements
LANSING - As we begin to pass by the pandemic and bring back workers to
Gov. Whitmer Announces State Will Open To Full Capacity June 22
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on
Automation Alley I4.0 Accelerator Invests In Workplace Safety App
TROY—The Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator has made a $110,000 investment in Detroit-based Andonix, creators
Melvindale Educator One Of 10 Amazon Computer Science Teachers Of The Year
SEATTLE—Terry Laesser, a teacher at Melvindale High School, is one of just 10 national members
The Post Pandemic Workplace: Remote Employees and Requirements
LANSING - As we begin to pass by the pandemic and bring back workers to
Gov. Whitmer Announces State Will Open To Full Capacity June 22
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Surpasses Medical Marijuana Weekly Sales
Six months into its existence, Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry hit a new milestone last week,
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
[yotuwp type="videos" id="zvwJQvhfE0Q" ] Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in
February 2020 Legal U.S. Cannabis Demand Increases Full Percentage Point
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
Trump Pushes “Great Healthcare Plan” as ACA Subsidies Expire, Setting Up High-Stakes Reset for Consumers and Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has called on Congress to enact what he calls
A New Leap in Workplace Efficiency: From Manual to AI PPT
By 2026, AI has evolved from just an assistant to the backbone of workplace productivity.
Important Things to Think About Before Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another individual or company, to handle particular business activities
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
Advanced Technologies
J.D. Power: Larger Businesses See Improved Wireless Service, Performance
TROY—Satisfaction among large enterprise and medium business wireless customers has reached all-time highs, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2021
LIFT To Develop Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase For Industry 4.0 In Detroit
DETROIT – LIFT announced that it has begun developing a Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase at its Corktown facility in conjunction
10-Digit Dialing Mandatory In Michigan’s 616, 810, 906 and 989 Area Codes – On Oct. 24
LANSING - The time is quickly approaching for telephone users in Michigan’s 616, 810, 906, and 989 area codes to include
Coming In 2022: A Big Leap In Smart Home Technology
DETROIT - Starting next year, consumers will be able to buy smart home devices — like thermostats, lighting systems and kitchen
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
The Navy Is Developing “Bio-Inspired” Drones That Transition Between Air And Water
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Navy appears to be taking a cue from mother nature by seeking to develop “bio-inspired autonomous systems” that mimic or leverage characteristics of the natural world to accomplish Navy missions.
Quantum Microscope Created That Can See the Impossible
QUEENSLAND, Australia - In a major scientific leap, University of Queensland researchers have created a quantum microscope that can reveal biological structures that would otherwise be impossible to see. This paves the way for applications
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Plan Merger To Create Largest Healthcare System In Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health, which was created through a merger more than two decades ago and went on to become West Michigan’s largest health care provider, intends to merge with Southfield-based Beaumont Health. The two health systems
New Four-Week Program Trains Health Care Workers For Immediate Job Placement
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in a new four-week
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
EV Tax Credits Latest Buzz In US Auto World
TROY - Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, known for the AutoTrader, Kelly Blue
CerebrumX Gets Investment From BlackBerry Ivy Innovation Fund For Auto Info
NOVI–CerebrumX Lab Inc. an automotive data services and product provider, has announced a strategic investment
The Shyft Group Completes Acquisition of XL Fleet
NOVI - North American specialty vehicle manufacturing company, The Shyft Group, announced it has successfully
Chinese Electric Motorcycle Self-Balanced Two-Wheeled Robot That Can Ride By Itself
LAS VEGAS - CES 2023 will be kicking off in a few days and we’ll
Digital and Mobile
MITechNews Readers Get Free Tickets To Mobility Mondays Launch Nov. 11
DETROIT – Mobility Mondays, a new quarterly breakfast series aimed at highlighting the state’s rapidly
Okemos High School wins Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge
DETROIT - Students from Okemos High School were crowned champions of the 2019 Governor’s High
Cyber Summit Theme: Taking The Lead – Collaborating to Solve National Cyber Security Problems
DETROIT - The theme for The North American International Cyber Summit on Oct. 28 is
WWJ Cybersecurity Panel At LTU Offers Advice To The ‘Pwned’
SOUTHFIELD—Have you been pwned? Probably. But you’re also in good company, according to panelists on
Smart Toy Flaws Make Hacking Kids’ Info Child’s Play
SAN FRANCISCO - CloudPets maker Spiral Toys left 2.2 million children's voice recordings and
Usernames, Passwords Leaked For Uber, Fitbit, OKCupid Among Websites Hit By Security Bug
SAN FRANCISCO - Usernames and passwords leaked onto the open internet earlier this month because
How Do You Determine If A News Site Is Fake?
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor talks about a column he
How Secure Is The U.S. Smart Grid?
GRAND LEDGE - Over the past several months, alarm bells have been going off regarding
Business and Finance
Designing an Impactful Employee Training Program: Key Considerations and Strategies
Employee training programs can provide a great opportunity for organizations to develop and retain their
MSUFCU Announces Q2 2023 Desk Drawer Fund Raffle Winner
EAST LANSING — MSU Federal Credit Union and the Desk Drawer Fund foundation are excited
123NET Wins $65 Million Contract With Allegan County For Broadband Internet Expansion
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET and Allegan County have been awarded a $65 Million Project to construct
Hats For Breast Cancer Survivors = BaaBaaZuZu
LAKE LEELANAU- Three female entrepreneurs have banded together to support breast cancer survivors with custom
Detroit Ranks 9th For Major US Markets Attracting Startups
DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups
Workforce Intelligence Network Creates Data Dashboard To Provide Real-Time Tech Job Data
DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are
Grand Rapids Chamber Refreshes Business Services
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members
Automation Alley Features National Association Of Manufacturers Tour Feb. 12
TROY - Join Automation Alley for the official launch of the National Association of Manufacturers’
AT&T To Offer 1 Gigabit Internet Fiber In West Michigan, Starting With Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T plans to launch ultra-fast 1 gigabit internet service in parts of
Automation Alley Opens Registration For Integr8 – Global Industry 4.0 Conference
TROY - Automation Alley on Tuesday opened registration for a global conference in November scheduled for
OST Named To 2017 Elite 250 – One Of Nine In Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies has been named a 2017 Tech Elite 250 company
Red Level Hosts Tech Spring Cleaning Recycling Event April 13
NOVI - Spring is a great time of year to clean out all the old
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
