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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
Michigan Marijuana Industry’s Court Challenge To 24% Wholesale Tax Advances As Job Losses Mount
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is pressing forward with a constitutional lawsuit against the state’s
The Great Stay: Why Michigan Workers Are Choosing Stability Over Risk in 2026
ANN ARBOR - Michigan workers are entering 2026 with a clear and sobering priority: hold
Climate Change Is Driving Up Insurance Costs — and Michigan Is Already Paying the Price
ANN ARBOR - The accelerating cost of climate change is no longer confined to distant
Michigan Drivers Saw Fuel Price Change On New Year’s Day — Here’s Why and What It Means for Roads
LANSING - On January 1, 2026, Michigan drivers began the new year at the pump
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
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
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
You’ll Never Guess Which Country Has Achieved 100% Electric Vehicles
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically
LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world
BlueOval City Is The Largest Investment In Ford’s History
DEARBORN - The future Ford BlueOval City site has been under construction in Tennessee for
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
NOVI - If you want to buy Michigan-made products for the Holidays to support Michigan
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
Featured News
Survey: West Michigan Economy Losing Momentum, Mirroring Economic Headwinds Facing Michigan, US
ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring broader economic headwinds facing Michigan and
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged in southeast Michigan, adding to a
What Reclassifying Marijuana To Schedule III Would Mean For Cannabis Companies — and Why Trump May Do It
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump is likely to loosen long-standing federal restrictions on marijuana early next year by reclassifying the drug
Michigan
2025 MCWT Scholar Award Winners
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women In Technology hosted its annual Scholar Awards at the
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Names Lori Koza Executive Director
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive
Study: Working Remotely From Home Makes Us Happier
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote
Small Business Survey: Surge In Health Care Costs Responsible For Hiring Limitations
LANSING – Small business owners across Michigan are united in citing health care costs as
2025 MCWT Scholar Award Winners
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women In Technology hosted its annual Scholar Awards at the
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Names Lori Koza Executive Director
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive
Study: Working Remotely From Home Makes Us Happier
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote
Small Business Survey: Surge In Health Care Costs Responsible For Hiring Limitations
LANSING – Small business owners across Michigan are united in citing health care costs as
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
U.S. GDP Slows In Late 2025 — What The Economic Cooldown Means For Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. economy lost momentum at the end of 2025, expanding at
What Can You Do To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
Link Image - CC0 License What can you do to take your business to the
How to Find the Right Customer Support Outsourcing Partner
Customer support sits at the center of how people experience a brand. It is where
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Prices, Businesses and Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that
Advanced Technologies
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about AI marketing tactics—the practical, strategic ways
CEOs Admit Millions Of White-Collar Jobs Will Be Replaced By Artificial Intelligence
LONDON - The worst kept secret in the world of artificial intelligence is that yes, AI is coming for people's jobs. Warnings have been sounded
AI Meets Autonomous Gliders To Revolutionize Underwater Security
NEW YORK - As AI technology merges with autonomous underwater gliders, a groundbreaking shift in maritime security emerges, promising to revolutionize
Mark Cuban Urges Young Entrepreneurs To Learn Artificial Intelligence – The Foundation Of The Future
NEW YORK - If billionaire investor Mark Cuban were starting his career today, he knows exactly where he would be putting
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
AI-powered ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ Helps West Michigan Jobseekers Find Careers
GRAND RAPIDS - MiCareerCompass, helps students and jobseekers explore career paths, find training and education, access support services, and land interviews
Podcast: U-M Scholar Explores Importance Of Truth through Research, Financial Reporting And AI
ANN ARBOR—The world is awash in information, but the technological tools we use to gather and process all the data in
Science Tech
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
Quantum Leap Could Make Electronics One Thousand Times Faster
BOSTON - In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize the electronics industry, researchers have unveiled a quantum material technique that promises to make devices 1,000 times faster and exponentially smaller, heralding a new era of
MIOSHA Issues Emergency Rules To Control COVID-19 Spread In The Workplace
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her concurrence of the need for a comprehensive set of Emergency Rules that will help protect Michigan workers, businesses, customers and communities from the spread of COVID-19. The new
Reopening Survey: Only 28 Percent of Workers Expect Return to Workplace by End of 2020
NEW YORK - As new COVID-19 cases continue rising, a survey of US employees finds that only 28 percent expect returning to the workplace by the end of 2020. The Conference Board survey also reveals
LTU Professor Gets Grant To Train Small Construction Companies On COVID Safety
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is offering free COVID-19 safety training to construction firms with fewer than 100 employees under a grant from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The training will be offered on the
New Student Tech Improves The ‘COVID Classroom’
GRAND RAPIDS—The Grand Rapids training company Become Unmistakable LLC has rolled out Student uMap, a new product designed to ease the pains and frustration of today’s “COVID classrooms.” Company officials say the new application allows
Scientists Discover Genomic Code That Could Lead To Cancer Cures
BOSTON - Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development. However, for the vast majority of those mutations, researchers are unsure of how they contribute to cancer because there’s
Study: Processes Found That Could Reverse Aging
COLOGNE - A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and progress in medicine, there
Quantum Biology Could Allow You To Treat Your Disease With Cell Phone
NEW YORK - Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But
Researchers Make Breakthrough In Quest For Longer Life
SAN DIEGO, Ca. - Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells
Scientists Discover Genomic Code That Could Lead To Cancer Cures
BOSTON - Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development. However, for the vast majority of those mutations, researchers are unsure of how they contribute to cancer because there’s
Study: Processes Found That Could Reverse Aging
COLOGNE - A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? Despite centuries of research and progress in medicine, there
Quantum Biology Could Allow You To Treat Your Disease With Cell Phone
NEW YORK - Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But
Researchers Make Breakthrough In Quest For Longer Life
SAN DIEGO, Ca. - Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
MG Motor Unveils World’s First EV Using New-Age Semi-Solid Battery
LONDON - The MG4's late summer debut is a milestone moment for a new generation of
EV Sales Spiking As $7,500 Tax Credit Set To End On Sept. 30 Thanks To Trump
DETROIT - Analysts say sales on EVs have been strong as some buyers push to
Toyota Research Institute To Open Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds In October
OTTAWA LAKE - The Toyota Research Institute will build a closed-course 60-acre test facility at
Detroit-China Border Investment Summit Recap With Milan Stevanovich
ROYAL OAK - Milan Stevanovich, vice president of global strategy for the Detroit Chinese Business
Digital and Mobile
Urgent Windows Security Flaw Lets Hackers Infect Your PC Over Wi-Fi
DETROIT - Hackers often use malicious documents or pirated software as a means of getting their malware onto vulnerable
MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too
ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number
May Mobility Rolls Out Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle developers May Mobility, announced the launch of the Detroit Automated Driving Systems
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
Zoom Ride Begins Service At Detroit Metro Airport March 1
DEARBORN – Zoom Ride, a new Michigan-based ride share, will begin services at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Submissions Open For AutoMobili-D Awards In Partnership with NAIAS June 10
LANSING – PlanetM, in partnership with the North American International Auto Show’s mobility showcase, AutoMobili-D, Powered by PlanetM,
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
Nessel Joins Anti-Robocall Fight With Other AGs, Phone Companies
LANSING - Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with 50 other attorneys general and 12 telecommunication
Michigan Cyberpatriot Sends Team To National Finals, Seeks Donations
DEARBORN - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a decade-long program founded by cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker
Chinese Hackers In US Electrical Grid, Water Treatment Plants, Infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM - News came out last week that Chinese hackers have been in the US
PSN Technology Survey Seeks Cybersecurity Responses
DEARBORN - Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is
MICyberPatriot Program Gets Team Into National Finals
DETROIT - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program, that works with grade school students to make
Latest ACSI For Cable, Streaming Shows Signs Of COVID Fatigue
ANN ARBOR—When COVID-19 forced Americans to stay home, many turned to streaming, taking solace in
Amazon US Customers Have Until June 8 To Opt Out Of Mass Wireless Sharing
SEATTLE - Amazon customers have until Tuesday June 8 to opt out of a plan
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Offers Affordable High-Speed Internet
LANSING - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and The Connecting Michigan Taskforce is encouraging participation
Manufacturing Growth Alliance Supports Smart Factories
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Deamud, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Growth Alliance, talks about some
Business and Finance
Small Business Confidence Stays High, But Rising Costs Challenge Growth
Washington, D.C. — Small business confidence continued to climb in the third quarter, according to
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Close Oct. 8
LANSNG - Time is running out! Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB)
Up To 6,000 Attendees Expected At Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit
CLEVELAND - As Ohio’s cannabis industry continues to mature more than one year after recreational
Can You Legally Smoke Pot In Public In Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marijuana became legal to use recreationally in Ohio in December 2023, a month
CryptoMiningFirm Allows XRP Holders to Earn $17,969 Daily – CryptoMiningFirm Launches XRP Mining Contracts
Recent on-chain data shows that a single institutional address purchased 60 million XRP in a
Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open By Year’s End
LOUSVILLE - Kentucky's governor says the commonwealth's medical marijuana program is moving forward. Gov. Andy
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Outlaw Kratom
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Pharmacy Board on Monday to categorize kratom,
XRP’s New Growth Model: Investors Earn 770 XRP Daily Through Topnotch Crypto Cloud Mining
For years, the inability to directly mine XRP has frustrated investors. Despite its impressive achievements
Lots Of Events In 2024 For Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - It’s International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate women’s achievements and
Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 6
DETROIT - Calling all entrepreneurs. Applications for the Tech Town Retail Boot Camp close March
Michigan Capital Network Promotes Jenni Li to Senior Associate
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network (MCN), the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups
Purple Engine Coaching And Consulting Created By Long-Time PR Pro
ANN ARBOR - There's a new business coaching and consulting business in Michigan started by
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update
LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out
Ohio Legislative Snafu Freezes $20 Million Aimed At Cannabis-Friendly Cities
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Recreational marijuana sales have generated $55 million in taxes since sales began
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
