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Optilogic Hosting Opticon To Showcase Supply Chain Technology
ANN ARBOR - OptiCon 2025, Optilogic’s annual supply chain design conference taking place in Detroit on June 3–5. This year’s event brings together industry leaders, technologists, and economists to explore how companies are using next-gen
AI Marketing Infrastructure That Converts: Building the Digital Foundation for AI Success
AI Marketing Infrastructure - Why visibility isn’t enough—your digital foundation needs to be ready before AI and GEO can deliver results. In the rush to embrace AI-driven marketing, many businesses overlook a crucial truth: without
Get A Chance To Win A Scholarship At LTU’s Robofest World Championships
SOUTHFIELD - Robofest, hosted by Lawrence Technological University in Southfield May 15-17, was a festival of competitions and events with autonomous robots encouraging students to have fun while learning STEAM and Computer Science principles. Students
Breaking News
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2
MPSC Report: Continued Growth In Renewable Energy And Distributed Generation
LANSING - A new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission finds continued growth in
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by
Ohio Now Allows Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries
AKRON, Ohio - More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now
Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give
Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June,
Doomsday Glacier Cracks Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Coastal Cities Worldwide
ANTARCTICA - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is nearly 80 miles wide, making it
Ultraviolet Windows Provide See‑Through Panels To Power Your House
SPAIN - A future where your home’s windows not only let in light but also
Tech Gold Discovered In Wyoming
WYOMING - When former banker Randall Atkins bought a coal mine in Wyoming through his company
Biomass Energy Producer Woodchuck Lands $3.75 Million In Seed Funding
GRAND RAPIDS -Woodchuck announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an
Secrets To Success In Ecommerce
DETROIT - Do you have an ecommerce business but struggle to find success? This is
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill
DISHER Joins AARP AgeTech Collaborative
ZEELAND —DISHER was just approved as a service provider of the AARP AgeTech Collaborative and
Survey Reveals That, Despite Public Perception, Most Workers Want To Be In-Person
SEATTLE - A survey reports 7 in 10 employees do not want to work fully
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from
Ballot Initiative To Depenalize Misdemeanor Cannabis Crimes Approved In Ohio City
ATHENS, Ohio - A ballot initiative in Athens, Ohio has been accepted which, if approved, would
Featured News
Report: Earth Reached Its First Climate Tipping Point
ATLANTA - The planet just crossed a terrifying milestone, and scientists say it could be the first domino to fall in
Cannabis Flower Prices Rose In September For First Time In Two Years, But Sales Fell
LANSING - An ounce of cannabis flower in September rose by its largest amount month-over-month in two years to $63.16, up
EV Tax Incentives Elimination Force GM To Take $1.6 billion Hit In Next Quarter
DETROIT - General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric
Michigan
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events
Northwood University Becomes One of Nation’s First 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Providers
MIDLAND — Northwood University has secured its place in history as one of the first
Statewide Workforce Plan To Train 5,000 Infrastructure Workers By 2030
HOWELL — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events
Northwood University Becomes One of Nation’s First 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Providers
MIDLAND — Northwood University has secured its place in history as one of the first
Statewide Workforce Plan To Train 5,000 Infrastructure Workers By 2030
HOWELL — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from
Ballot Initiative To Depenalize Misdemeanor Cannabis Crimes Approved In Ohio City
ATHENS, Ohio - A ballot initiative in Athens, Ohio has been accepted which, if approved, would
AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer Internship – Zorp Video MVP
ANN ARBOR - Zorp Video is an innovation-driven platform that helps organizations capture, manage, and
Judge Allows Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax to Take Effect; Industry Warns of Major Economic Fallout
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Michigan Minimum Wage Rising to $13.73 in 2026; Businesses, Workers Split on Impact
LANSING — Michigan’s minimum wage is set to increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour
AI Conversion Intelligence: Why 2026 Will Reward Speed, Structure, and Marketing Momentum
The December 2025 edition of MITechTV explored AI Conversion Intelligence as digital strategist Melih Oztalay,
Advanced Technologies
Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program – Deadline Extended To July 14
SOUTHFIELD - The deadline to apply for the Centrepolis Accelerator Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant program has been extended to
Revolutionary Blended Wing Body Aircraft Transforms Aviation
SAN DIEGO - Natilus released details and images showing the layout, seats, and comfort features of what promises to be a
Change Your Browser Settings Now Due To Massive Security Risk
NEW YORK - A new warning has just been issued for Chrome and Edge users, as the feared tidal wave of
MI Hub For Manufacturers Debuts To Provide Industry With 4.0 Tools
DETROIT - Michigan has launched the Hub For Manufactures that equips small- and mid-sized manufacturing businesses with the tools they need
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025
Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are changing the rules of marketing In
U-M, Google Public Sector Launch Virtual Teaching Assistant Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR—Google Public Sector and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have launched an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot
Look Now: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Therapists
WASHINGTON DC - New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with
U.S. Tech Giants Betting Big On Humanoid Robots – But China Builds Them Better
NEW YORK - American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy. But
Science Tech
Study: Collapse Of Atlantic Currents That Warm Europe May Be Mitigated By Newly-Discovered System
NEW YORK - Key Atlantic Ocean currents that appear to be slowing down due to climate change may be more resilient to global warming than scientists previously thought — thanks to a secret back-up system, a
Northern Michigan Sound Alarm Over Billions In Pending Medicaid Cuts
LANSING — Northern Michigan hospitals are sounding the alarm that billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid will force healthcare providers — especially those in rural areas — to make tough decisions about what services
Michigan Residents Have Reported Three Dozen UFO In 2025 Alone
DETROIT - Michigan residents have reported 36 UFO sightings this year, most recently on June 29 a person reported seeing a mass group of reflective objects near Detroit. "Mass grouping of high altitude random pattern reflective
Did the Pentagon Spread False UFO Stories?
WASHINGTON DC - A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the Pentagon itself fueled much of the “mythology” surrounding UFO stories. Citing current and former government sources, reporters Joel Schectman and Aruna Viswanatha write
COVID-19 Mutations And What They Mean For Pandemic Control
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to talk about the COVID-19 mutations popping up around the world, mutations that are much more viral than the virus that came out of China. You are going
OptimDosing Launches Automated COVID-19 Pre-Screening App
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials at OptimDosing, a provider of digital healthcare products and services, announced the launch of AITIA Coronavirus, an automated pre-screening tool for COVID-19. AITIA Coronavirus takes on the compliance burden of tracking employees, visitors,
HealthBar Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — A startup in West Michigan looking to cut the middleman from healthcare is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Grand Rapids. HealthBar (formerly HealthBaar) was founded by longtime nurse Nathan Baar, who saw
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe?
ANN ARBOR - The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available and millions of people have been vaccinated. But the lingering question remains are they safe, since they were developed in record time. Epidemiologist
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers quickly pull accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The health-care industry
Rockwell Medical Wins Three-Year Deal With Ohio Dialysis Provider
WIXOM–Rockwell Medical Inc., which develops, manufactures, and distributes hemodialysis products to dialysis providers, announced a three-year product purchase agreement with Centers for Dialysis Care Inc., the largest non-profit, independent outpatient dialysis provider in Northeast Ohio.
WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20
KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt.
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers quickly pull accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The health-care industry
Rockwell Medical Wins Three-Year Deal With Ohio Dialysis Provider
WIXOM–Rockwell Medical Inc., which develops, manufactures, and distributes hemodialysis products to dialysis providers, announced a three-year product purchase agreement with Centers for Dialysis Care Inc., the largest non-profit, independent outpatient dialysis provider in Northeast Ohio.
WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20
KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt.
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
China’s Methanol Engine Takes Sustainable Transportation To New Level
BEIJING - As the global auto industry begins to look past the first wave of
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Electric Vehicle Recharges Itself While Driving
INDIA - Imagine this: you get into your electric car, drive through the city, on the highway,
Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar Claims 1,000‑Mile Range
NEW YORK - Although BYD and Tesla have teased enthusiastic drivers with the possibility of
UM Develops Rechargeable Battery Technology To Extend Electric Vehicle Range
ANN ARBOR—A rechargeable battery technology developed at the University of Michigan could double the output
ACM Study: Truck Driver Jobs Safe With Self-Driving Vehicles; Cab Drivers, Not So Much
YPSILANTI TWP. – A new study commissioned by the American Center for Mobility finds that
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Pro Richard Stennon Updates Latest Cyber Hacks Worldwide
BIRMINGHAM - Another day, another major cyber hack, or so it seems. That's why Richard
Cybersecurity Companies Raised $17.6 Billion So Far In 2024, Only 1% Less Than 2023
NEW YORK - The surging cost of cybercrime, expected to jump from a shocking $9.2
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
University Of Michigan’s New Ford Motor Co. Robotics Complex
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Presents Michigan Film & Digital Media Office
ANN ARBOR - This month, we welcome Selam Ghirmai and Tony Garcia from the Michigan
Michigan Work Went Remote. Businesses Now Weigh Whether They Need Offices
ANN ARBOR - After a year of employees working from home, what the office market
MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too
ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number
Hackers Targeting 1,500 Banks In Push To Drain Accounts Across 60 Countries
NEW YORK - Black hat hackers have reportedly unleashed malicious software targeting over 1,500 banks
World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Quintree, C2Dx Partner To Launch Telemedicine To Integrate With Providers’ Current Equipment
KALAMAZOO—C2Dx Inc., a medical device company, announced a partnership with another Michigan startup, Farmington Hills-based Quintree. Quintree claims
Saginaw Township Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP – Merit Network is working with Saginaw Township by asking residents and business
A Simple Crystal Could Finally Give Us Large-Scale Quantum Computing, Scientists Say
DETROIT - Vaccine and drug development, artificial intelligence, transport and logistics, climate science - these
Robo-Advisors To Become $2 Trillion Industry by 2023
DETROIT - The robo-advisors market has experienced massive growth during the pandemic, with more investors than
Business and Finance
XRP Breaks Through Strongly, Siton Mining Attracts Global Investors To Join The Trend
HOUSTON, Texas - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trump's GENIUS Act, signaling a quiet
5 Key Compliance Risks Every Organization Should Monitor
Compliance is no longer just a legal requirement for a business, but a competitive necessity.
Siton MiningLaunches New BTC Cloud Mining Application, Opening a New Channel for Low-Threshold, High-Return BTC
As the cryptocurrency market matures and market enthusiasm continues to rise, Siton Mining, a leading
How to Ensure Success in the First Year of Your Consulting Business
Starting a consulting business can be an exciting opportunity and (let’s be honest) scary challenge,
Invest Detroit Closes $32 Million In Four Detroit Projects With New Markets Tax Credit
DETROIT - Invest Detroit has announced closing four transactions totaling $32 million using its New
How Emotions Can Potentially Wreck Your Investment Portfolio
Image credit Well, it starts with a tweet, or a YouTube/ TikTok clip, or potentially
How Independent Hoteliers Can Compete with Big Chains
Independent hoteliers possess an edge that sprawling chains frequently forfeit: the capacity to pivot overnight.
355-Simple Ways to Stay Healthy All Summer
Image by Kenny Holmes from Pixabay Summer is a time for you to enjoy outdoor
Angel Investing Pioneer David Weaver To Retire
BIRMINGHAM - Michigan Angel investing pioneer David Weaver will retire at the CitySide Ventures April
Skip Simms Co Founder Of Michigan Angel Funds Provides Financing Tips For Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs need to know how to approach angel investors in hopes of
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semifinalists
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition responsible for launching some
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from
Ballot Initiative To Depenalize Misdemeanor Cannabis Crimes Approved In Ohio City
ATHENS, Ohio - A ballot initiative in Athens, Ohio has been accepted which, if approved, would
Business News
- Bitcoin May Have Had A Bumpy Ride In 2025, But Long-Term Patterns Show Apex Crypto's Resilience, Strength Against Major Assets
- Ford And RTX Corp Supplier Alcoa Rockets Into Top Tier Momentum As Aluminum Rally And Analyst Upgrades Fuel Bullish Run
- China Mandates 50% Domestic Gear For New Chip Capacity
- Bitcoin May Have Had A Bumpy Ride In 2025, But Long-Term Patterns Show Apex Crypto's Resilience, Strength Against Major Assets
- Ford And RTX Corp Supplier Alcoa Rockets Into Top Tier Momentum As Aluminum Rally And Analyst Upgrades Fuel Bullish Run
- China Mandates 50% Domestic Gear For New Chip Capacity
