MI Tech TV
What IT Jobs Are Hot, And How AI Enhances Your Resume
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, joins MITech TV once again to talk about what IT Jobs are available and also what impact Artificial Intelligence is having on them. In
Bedrock Detroit Drone Delivery Program Takes Flight
DETROIT - Imagine a drone flying important papers or packages from roof top to roof top in a dense urban setting like Detroit. Imagine no more. Bedrock Detroit demonstrated is drone delivery system during a
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Girls Rock IT: Cybersecurity Girls GET-IT Day GET-IT Connection Summit Girls Rock IT: Coding for Good
Breaking News
Rising War Costs Put Rural Michigan Healthcare in the Crosshairs
As federal lawmakers weigh how to fund escalating military operations, healthcare programs that support Michigan’s
ChannelSales.PRO Expands Marketing Offerings To Include Video-As-A-Service
DETROIT - Channel Sales .PRO has expanded its offerings to now include what CEO Rick
Americans Distrust the Economy—but Still Bet on Themselves as Gas Prices and Spending Cuts Loom
ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning
Michigan Lawmakers Push Driving Tests for Seniors 75 Plus — Safety Debate Intensifies
LANSING — A new proposal in Michigan could reshape how older residents keep their driver’s
Fewer Americans Qualify. Fewer Want to Serve. The Army Has a Problem
PART 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army’s recent decision to ease marijuana-related enlistment rules
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
Why Restaurant Employees Keep Leaving — It’s Not Just Pay
ANN ARBOR - Restaurant owners across Michigan are increasing wages in an effort to stabilize
Ford EV Sales Up 19 Percent In August As Buyers Rush To Beat Sept. 30 Tax Credit Deadline
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by
Ann Arbor Creating City-Owned Utility Of Microgrids And Geothermal Energy
ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or
Walmart And Sam’s Club Adding Fast Chargers In Its Parking Lot To Fit Tesla And Non Tesla EVs
NEW YORK - Walmart has just jumped right into the world of electric cars, but
Drivers Could Face Electric Vehicle Pay-Per-Mile Fee In Lieu Of Gas Tax
PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for
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
Former Tesla, Lucid Executives Create EV Sports Car
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing
Ann Arbor SPARK Introduces SizeUp Spark To Help Business Evaluate Markets
ANN ARBOR - SizeUp SPARK is a free, data-driven business intelligence tool designed to help
MSHDA Program Offers $25,000 Down Payment Assistance To First-Generation Homebuyers
LANSING – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment
DeWine to Sign Bill Recriminalizing Out-of-State Marijuana, Rolling Back Ohio Voter Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he will sign legislation that rolls back
Ohio Legislature Amends Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization To Tighten Oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate raced legislation across the finish line on Dec. 9,
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
Featured News
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections,
Whitmer Takes Michigan’s $30B Defense Industry Global — With TACOM At The Core
Michigan’s defense and aerospace sector supports 160,000 jobs. A new strategy aims to capture more federal and international investment. LANSING —
Michigan
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing
TROY– Project DIAMOnD has launched its new additive manufacturing marketplace – a secure, peer-to-peer platform
$2 Million Paid To 2025 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners
LANSING – The State of Michigan announced the awardees of the “Make It in Michigan”
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing
TROY– Project DIAMOnD has launched its new additive manufacturing marketplace – a secure, peer-to-peer platform
$2 Million Paid To 2025 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners
LANSING – The State of Michigan announced the awardees of the “Make It in Michigan”
DeWine to Sign Bill Recriminalizing Out-of-State Marijuana, Rolling Back Ohio Voter Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he will sign legislation that rolls back
Ohio Legislature Amends Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization To Tighten Oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate raced legislation across the finish line on Dec. 9,
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
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,
Hospital Weekends Without Review Gaps Start With Better Advisor Coverage
Weekend admissions can leave hospital utilization management teams facing a Monday backlog of status reviews
Advanced Technologies
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI
IT Harvest’s Cybersecurity Stack Analysis Simplifies Framework Mapping for Security Teams
A new AI-powered feature in the IT Harvest Dashboard enables instant mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping
MI Hub Helps 100 Plus Michigan Manufacturers Apply for $17 Million In Grants And Loans
LANSING — In June, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office launched the MI
What IT Jobs Are Hot, And How AI Enhances Your Resume
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, joins MITech TV once again to talk about what IT
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intellience Now Must-Have In Executive Job Search
DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence has become a must-have for everything including executive job searches, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some tickets. “A super analyst” working “24
AI’s Ability To Translate Speech Accurately Bring Mankind Closer To Singularity
NEW YORK - In the world of artificial intelligence, the idea of “singularity” looms large. This slippery concept describes the moment
General Motors To Sell EV Batteries For Storage Systems To Power Nevada Microgrid
DETROIT - General Motors signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” to deploy new and used electric vehicle batteries for storage systems
Science Tech
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
Antarctica Ice Melting Quickly Posing Threat To Climate And Ecosystems
NEW YORK - In the face of unprecedented and rapid environmental changes in Antarctica, scientists are urgently calling for immediate global action to mitigate potentially irreversible impacts on the planet's climate and ecosystems. Antarctica, long
Scientists Worried Asteroid Could Hit The Moon
NEW YORK - Asteroid 2024 YR4 caused quite a stir last year when it was discovered and originally calculated to have a 3% chance of hitting Earth. Since then models have been refined and while
France Transforms Lead Into Gold
FRANCE - An idea as old as folklore has crossed into reality, and it happened in France. The transmutation of lead into gold no longer belongs to legend; it now showcases what rigorous thinking can
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
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
West Michigan Climate Action Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event
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
West Michigan Climate Action Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Nexperia Chip Crisis Upends World Auto Supply Chains Again
DONGGUAN, China - A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has
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
Nexperia Chip Crisis Upends World Auto Supply Chains Again
DONGGUAN, China - A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has
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
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
Michigan Cyber Summit Attracts More Than 700 Cybersecurity Experts
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss
New Round Of Cyberpatriot Training For Michigan Students Underway
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Cyberpatriot President Tamara Shoemaker's primary mission is to address the shortage
Cybersecurity Hacks Everywhere – Richard Stiennon Provides Details On MITech TV
BIRMINGHAM - Richard Stiennon, the author of the Cybersecurity Yearbook series, joins MITech TV to
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and
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
Ann Arbor Becomes Living Lab For Developing City Mobility
DEARBORN - A bustling city’s transportation system can often seem chaotic, especially with more than
Ford, Google Announce Partnership For In-Vehicle App Services
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. and Google have announced a partnership to create new services for connected
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
Android Banking Trojan Evades Detection Strikes Globally
NEW YORK - Android banking Trojan Medusa has returned after almost a yearlong hiatus and is now
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
Organizers Move to Overturn Ohio’s Marijuana Law as SB 56 Raises Red Flags for Dispensaries and Consumers
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates have launched a statewide campaign to overturn Senate Bill 56
Weak Dollar Reshapes Michigan’s Business Landscape Heading Into 2026
ANN ARBOR — The U.S. dollar’s steep decline in 2025—its worst annual performance in nearly
Most Important Business Objectives to Focus On
If you are running a business without any clear objectives, you will not have any
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Targets New Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new
Is Ohio Senate Bill 56 Really About Protecting Monopolies?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Senate Bill 56 is proposed legislation that would amend certain aspects of the current
Ohio Lawmaker Gets Death Threats Over SB56 Cannabis Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio lawmaker says he’s received death threats over a cannabis bill currently
Sale Of delta-8 Intoxicating Hemp Set To End Dec. 2
COLUMBUS - The statewide sale of “intoxicating hemp” products can continue until Dec. 2, a
Survey: Ohioans Want More Cannabis Dispensaries
COL.UMBUS - Ohio residents like their cannabis dispensaries and support the construction of more in
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
So You Want To Be A Business Consultant And Start Your Own Business
ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate
I HUB Hosting May 23 Event In Jackson To Connect Innovators With Entrepreneurs
JACKSON - The NSF ICorps Hub Great Lakes Region, sponsored by the University of Michigan,
Voting For The Final 4 Startups In Hatch Detroit Contest Now Live
DETROIT - Comerica's Hatch Detroit contest is down to the final 4 finalists. The winner
DeWine to Sign Bill Recriminalizing Out-of-State Marijuana, Rolling Back Ohio Voter Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he will sign legislation that rolls back
Ohio Legislature Amends Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization To Tighten Oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate raced legislation across the finish line on Dec. 9,
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
Business News
- Michael Saylor Says Don't Bother Working Hard: Is The Crypto Billionaire's Take Controversial Or Simply Common Sense In Today's Era
- Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Rocket Lab, Palantir, Beyond Meat — And Nasdaq And S&P 500 Continue Climbs
- Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
- Michael Saylor Says Don't Bother Working Hard: Is The Crypto Billionaire's Take Controversial Or Simply Common Sense In Today's Era
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- Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
