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IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping organizations identify coverage gaps and redundancies in seconds. Mike Brennan of MITechNews recently reconnected with longtime
Marketing and Sales in 2026: CEO Strategy Session with Our Sales Coach and SmartFinds Marketing
Marketing and Sales in 2026 is not about piling on more tools. It is about orchestrating strategy across marketing and sales so CEOs can see measurable, repeatable growth. On the October 13, 2025 MITechTV segment,
B2B Press Release Marketing: How SmartPress Helps Brands Stand Out in the AI Era
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, to discuss B2B Press Release Marketing and how SmartPress is redefining this classic communications tool for
Breaking News
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
Michigan Cannabis Tax Deadline Collides With 4/20 as Industry Faces Mounting Pressure
LANSING — April 20 is typically a day of celebration for the cannabis industry. But
Aging Dams, Rising Risk: Michigan Faces Growing Flood Threat
Floodwaters from the Muskegon River inundate park infrastructure downstream of Croton Dam on April 16,
Michigan Rural Hospitals Face Mounting Financial Pressure as War Costs Rise and Care Gaps Widen
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s rural hospitals are entering a more dangerous phase of financial stress—driven
Michigan Cannabis Shakeout: Falling Prices Are Reshaping the Market
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry continues to sell more product—but at lower prices. That
Federal Cyber Warning Hits Close to Home: Why Michigan’s Power Grid—and Aging Infrastructure—Are in Focus
WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S.
How Much Costs Are Rising for Michigan Businesses—By Industry
ANN ARBOR - Michigan businesses aren’t just feeling economic pressure—they’re seeing it clearly on their
Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream
Scientists Build Device That Pulls Electricity From Thin Air
INDIA - Experts from India are nearly making electricity from thin air. The result could
Stellantis Walks Away From Fully EV Target By 2030
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis - the automaking conglomerate that owns brands such as Dodge, Fiat,
43 Million Tons Of White Gold Found
GERMANY - Aglobal energy company has recently confirmed that Germany holds one of the world’s
DTE Installing Smart Devices To Prevent Power Outages In Michigan
DETROIT — DTE Energy is working to provide more reliable electricity to customers by installing
Ottawa County Board Supports 123NET Broadband Grant Application
WEST OLIVE — Understanding the pivotal role high-speed internet plays in the lives of its
Michigan Defense Expo April 8-10 In Warren
WARREN – The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter announced the 16th Annual Michigan Defense
Cooper Creative Provides Marketing Services For Business
GRAND HAVEN - In a candid and insightful conversation, we sit down with Jamie Cooper,
Associated Builders And Contractors To Host Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser To Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to host the 38th
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
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
Featured News
Middle East Tensions Raise New Affordability Fears: What a Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Mean for Michigan Gas Prices
DETROIT - As U.S.–Iran tensions escalate following weekend military strikes, energy markets are zeroing in on one strategic chokepoint: the Strait
Whitmer’s State of the State: What It Means for Michigan Business, Industry and Jobs
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address was framed around literacy, housing and health care. On its
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions of dollars of costs onto Detroit
Michigan
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
General Motors Reassess Its Electric Vehicle Strategy After Tax Incentive Cuts
DETROIT - In recent weeks, automakers and other companies in the vehicle space are pulling
MiLEAP And GOISD Launch $16 Million Initiative To Boost Wages For Michigan’s Early Educators
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Gogebic-Ontonagon
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
General Motors Reassess Its Electric Vehicle Strategy After Tax Incentive Cuts
DETROIT - In recent weeks, automakers and other companies in the vehicle space are pulling
MiLEAP And GOISD Launch $16 Million Initiative To Boost Wages For Michigan’s Early Educators
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Gogebic-Ontonagon
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
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
GM Cuts IT Jobs As Detroit Automaker Faces Mounting Cost Pressures, EV Transition, And AI Disruption
DETROIT - Automotive News reported Monday that General Motors has eliminated additional information technology jobs
Iran War Threatens To Push Michigan Gas Prices Toward $5 A Gallon As Memorial Day Driving Season Begins
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan drivers heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend could soon face
New Co Host On Michigan Marijuana Today Dave Crabill
ANN ARBOR - AI is evolving beyond chatbots into autonomous “AI agents” capable of performing
America’s $39 Trillion Debt Is Becoming Impossible To Ignore — And Michigan Could Feel The Impact
WASHINGTON DC - The United States national debt is rapidly approaching an almost unimaginable milestone:
Advanced Technologies
Richard Stiennon’s New Book Explores How AI Security Is Reshaping Digital Defense
Artificial intelligence is not just changing business workflows or creative tools - it is reinventing cybersecurity itself. In the latest MITechTV
Runway Launches New Gen 4.5 AI Video Model — Claims It Beats Google & OpenAI
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence startup Runway on Monday announced Gen 4.5, a new video model that outperforms similar models from Google and OpenAI in an independent benchmark. Gen
Automation Alley 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Focus On Industry 4.0
TROY – Automation Alley, a statewide consortium of thousands of Michigan manufacturers, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables
Rural Michigan Pushes Back On Data Centers In Their Backyards
ANN ARBOR - Big Tech has come to town. Billion-dollar companies are in a race to build “hyperscale” data centers to
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Washtenaw Community College Hosts AI Conference To Explore AI And Future Of Business
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College will convene leading regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors
The 7 Most Unexpected Jobs AI Could Create by 2030
DETROIT - Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of the jobs it will replace, but what about the jobs it
AI Will Generate Labor-Market Earthquake For Young Twenty-Somethings In US
NEW YORK - Stanford University has published a first-of-its-kind study on Tuesday that reveals “the AI revolution” is already beginning to have a
Researchers Contend AI Can Exploit Common Vulnerabilities In Networks In Under 15 minutes?
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even weeks—of grace on mitigation until there
Science Tech
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
GVSU, Fifth Third Foundation Launch Financial LIteracy Tool For Gen Z
ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State University and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23 the Michigan launch of REP4ⓇFinLit, a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students to help them become
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.
V-shaped UFO Filmed Hovering Over Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - Clear and startling images of what appears to be a UFO were captured over Los Angeles, sparking fresh debate about what's flying over America's biggest cities. A pair of Los Angeles residents were on
Fred Brown Compares COVID 19 Vaccines From Pfizer And Moderna
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown compares the two current COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the FDA and will be made available soon to the public. Pros and cons of the vaccines from
COVID-19 Vaccines For The Public. Are They Effective?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who consults with states, nation states and even the incoming Biden Administration, discusses the new COVID vaccines that as of Monday Dec. 14 started getting distributed to healthcare workers
MDHHS Updates Priority Group Information For Vaccination; Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated information in its priority groups for vaccination administration document and launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to help Michiganders track information about the vaccine
Securatech Installs COVID-19 Monitoring Stations To Prevent Virus From Entering Your Business
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a
Early Alert Text System Developed To Prioritize Mental Wellness
DETROIT – In a proactive move towards prioritizing mental health, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, and University of Detroit Mercy School
NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
Early Alert Text System Developed To Prioritize Mental Wellness
DETROIT – In a proactive move towards prioritizing mental health, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, and University of Detroit Mercy School
NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan EV Fees Are About to Jump — Here’s What That Means for Drivers
LANSING - Michigan electric vehicle owners are facing a significant increase in annual registration costs
Ford Resets EV Strategy, Shifts Focus to Hybrids, Profitability, and Energy Storage
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. has hit the reset button on its electric vehicle strategy,
Ann Arbor’s Electric Patrol Car Pilot Reflects Growing EV Experiments Across Michigan Police Departments
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Ford Motor Co. Creates Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. announced it has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new
MITechNews TV Debuts With Auto Tech Channel From MBS In Traverse City
ANN ARBOR - You’ve been asking for it, well in August you’ll get it -
Digital and Mobile
What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?
ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
How Attackers Get Past Cybersecurity Phishing Defenses
DETROIT - Hackers are evading natural language processing detection capabilities used to filter out phishing
Michigan Cyber Summit Attracts More Than 700 Cybersecurity Experts
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss
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
Tech Industry Looking To Replace Smartphone — Waiting To See What Apple Develops
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had
Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business,
AT&T Cyberattack: Hackers Stole Millions of Customer Records
BIRMINGHAM – A massive AT&T Cyberattack caused Hackers to Steal Millions of Customer Records. Consequently,
RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Stolen By Hackers
NEW YORK – According to the RockYou2024 file, Nearly 10 Billion Passwords were Stolen By
10 Time-Saving Features And Settings You Should Be Using on Your Android
SAN FRANCISCO - While you’re busy checking out the best time-saving features on iPhone, don’t
GM, AT&T To Add 5G Connectivity To Cars In 2024
DETROIT—Officials at General Motors and AT&T Inc. announced plans to bring high-speed 5G cellular connectivity
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Non-Profit Status
ANN ARBOR - Jared Mauch, a board member of the Detroit Internet Exchange, provides details
60 Percent Of Global Population To Have 5G Access By 2026
LONDON, England - The 5G network is projected to spur a major technological take-off in
Business and Finance
How To Make Sure People Take Your Business Seriously
Startups are notoriously difficult to get right, which is why so many of them fail
Important Things to Think About Before Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another individual or company, to handle particular business activities
Can Your Car Keep Up? 6 Car Technologies Transforming the Future of Driving
As the world evolves, so does the technology driving our lives, literally. Michigan, a cornerstone
How Much Does It Really Cost to Rent a Porta Potty?
Planning an event or managing a job site involves a lot of moving parts; one
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Targets New Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new
Executive Ghostwriting in the AI Era
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Executive ghostwriting is evolving fast, but one thing hasn’t changed: credibility
Ohio Bill Tightens Home Marijuana Grow Rules, Recasting Voter-Approved Legalization as SB 56 Heads to DeWine
COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to
How A Personal Injury Lawyer Guides You Forward
In Michigan, everyday life unfolds against a backdrop of busy highways, industrial centers, and tightly
National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE
WASHINGTON – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll
LANSING – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of
June Features New Enterprise Forum Panel, I Corps Hub Innovator Advisor Breakfast
ANN ARBOR - In the last two weeks of June, two entrepreneurial events are taking
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
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
Business News
- When Steve Jobs Revealed The iPhone, Most Of The Industry Shrugged. CrowdStrike CEO Says AI Could Be Another One Of Those Moments For Cybersecurity.
- Forget Coding, Get A Hobby: Anthropic Co-Founder Shares Surprising Career Advice For The AI Era— 'It's A Great Time For Philosophers'
- Marvell Technology, Broadcom, GameStop And More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week
- When Steve Jobs Revealed The iPhone, Most Of The Industry Shrugged. CrowdStrike CEO Says AI Could Be Another One Of Those Moments For Cybersecurity.
- Forget Coding, Get A Hobby: Anthropic Co-Founder Shares Surprising Career Advice For The AI Era— 'It's A Great Time For Philosophers'
- Marvell Technology, Broadcom, GameStop And More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week
