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MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events this summer and MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provices all the details in this video interview. The events include: Quarterly Volunteer
Teen Cybersecurity Camp In July At Air National Guard Base In Battle Creek
DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot program will be hosting a Cybersecurity Summer Camp at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base from July 7-11. CyberPatriot Program Director Tamara Shoemaker provides all the details in this video
Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100
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Ohio Cannabis Law Fight: What Senate Bill 56 Means For Retailers, Consumers And The Voter Mandate
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis market is facing another political test. A coalition of hemp shop
Michigan Lawmakers Move To Ban Kratom As $2 Billion Market Faces Shutdown
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would outlaw kratom statewide — a
Michigan Cannabis Prices 2026: Are Structural Pressures Testing the Low-Price Model?
Updated: February 2026 LANSING - Michigan cannabis prices in 2026 remain among the lowest in
Supreme Court Weighs Line 5 Dispute, Putting Michigan’s Pipeline Battle at a Crossroads
LANSING - The fate of Michigan’s long-running battle over the Line 5 oil pipeline moved
Gordie Howe Bridge Dispute Raises Stakes for Michigan Trade, Manufacturing
Commercial trucks queue on the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. The Detroit-Windsor corridor carries
Michigan Economy Sluggish to Start 2026, With Regional Differences Emerging
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan’s economy entered 2026 much like it exited 2025: cautious, uneven and
Michigan Workers In These 7 Roles Could See The Biggest Pay And Demand Growth in 2026
LANSING — As Michigan’s economy enters 2026, employers in key sectors are increasing wages and
Michigan Named National Military Drone Training Hub as Ukraine War Redefines Modern Warfare
CAMP GRAYLING - Michigan has been selected as a national training and testing hub for
Ann Arbor, DTE Sign Country’s First Heating Franchise to Include Climate Goals
ANN ARBOR — Officials from the City of Ann Arbor and DTE Energy joined on
Clean Energy Expected to Surpass 51% of U.S. Grid in April
NEW YORK - In April, the U.S. power system is poised to achieve a new
Catastrophic Climate Event Unfolding In Arctic That Could Unleash Toxic Contaminants
NEW YORK - One of our planet's fascinating wonders is permafrost, which is soil that
Stanford Report: Electric Vehicle Batteries Last Longer Than Predicted
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Scientists out of Stanford University's SLAC-Stanford Battery Center have found that
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Tesla Discounts Model S By $30,000, Model X By $41,000 To Gain EV Tax Credits
Tesla Inc.’s latest discounts will newly qualify one of its models for federal subsidies that Elon Musk said
First Solar Powered Boat Aimed At Rental Market Launched In Michigan
LAKE LEELANAU - There’s something eye-catching and new on the water in northern Michigan and it
Eugenio Lolli Named Alcantara’s CEO And Managing Director
MILAN - Eugenio Lolli has been named CEO and managing director of Alcantara S.p.A., the
Snoop Dogg’s Cannabis Brand Partners With Pure Ohio Wellness To Launch In Ohio Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Death Row Records Cannabis, founded by Snoop Dogg, has partnered with Pure Ohio
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
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Trump Order Advances Marijuana Rescheduling, Offering Potential Relief For Michigan Cannabis Industry
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to move forward with the rescheduling of marijuana
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit $260 Million In November As Prices Plunge To Historic Lows
LANSING — Michigan’s legal cannabis market generated nearly $260 million in sales in November, but the headline figure masks deep stress
Channel Sales Pro: How Tech Sales And Service Organizations Can Improve Lead Generation
DETROIT - At Channel Sales.PRO, CEO Rick Beckers helps technology companies grow using a powerful mix of industry expertise, experienced consultants,
Michigan
Stellantis Perfects Solid-State Batteries Providing EVs With Longer Range
AUBURN HILLS - In a major leap forward for the future of electric vehicles, Stellantis —
What Tariffs Mean To The Auto Industry
DETROIT - President Trump's Tariffs Are Already Hitting the Auto Industry Hard. Long-time auto journalist
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
Stellantis Perfects Solid-State Batteries Providing EVs With Longer Range
AUBURN HILLS - In a major leap forward for the future of electric vehicles, Stellantis —
What Tariffs Mean To The Auto Industry
DETROIT - President Trump's Tariffs Are Already Hitting the Auto Industry Hard. Long-time auto journalist
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
Snoop Dogg’s Cannabis Brand Partners With Pure Ohio Wellness To Launch In Ohio Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Death Row Records Cannabis, founded by Snoop Dogg, has partnered with Pure Ohio
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
Why Hotel Businesses Can Benefit From Continuous Threat Monitoring
Hotel businesses operate in a fast-paced environment where guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and reputation are
Top SIEM Tools to Use in 2026
Source: freepik Robust cybersecurity is no longer optional. Businesses of all sizes need to adopt
Michigan’s Data Center Boom Collides With Grid Reality: Who Really Pays the Price?
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s push to become a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure is running
Ohio Moves Toward Vertical Cannabis Expansion — Small Operators Could Finally Break Into Full Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the
Advanced Technologies
GEM Publishes Roadmap To 2030 Focused On Auto Industry
DETROIT - The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), has launched the Road
Trump Mandates AI Training In Schools, But Few Teachers Understand
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump recently signed an executive order to mandating Artificial Intelligence training in schools. Problem is not many
Flying Car To Be Mass Produced In 2026 With New Manufacturing Process
PRINEVILLE, OR - Samson Sky, producers of the Switchblade Flying Car, which had its historic First Flight in November 2023, is
Podcast: U-M Experts Explore AI And The Responsibility Of Its Creators In Building, Guiding Best Uses
ANN ARBOR—Artificial intelligence is often debated in terms of being a cure-all or chaos agent, as if independent of its human
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Syncurrent First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development
MARQUETTE – "Syncurrent, First AI Startup To Get Funding From USDA Rural Development" A Marquette-based technological startup, is the first artificial
AI Expert: “We Will Need A Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General intelligence’
NEW YORK - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two
Deep Mind CEO: We Need Handful Of Breakthroughs Before We Reach Artificial General Intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO - “I think we are at an important moment for science and artificial intelligence (AI). In the last two
China Unveils New ‘Flying Monkey’ Spaceplane In Big To Dominate Space Exploration
BREMAN, Germany - China’s push to dominate the next frontier in space exploration took center stage at the Space Tech Expo
Science Tech
The Dream Of Alchemy Becomes Real As Lead Is Transformed Into Gold
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of the Middle Ages could only dream about – transforming lead into gold. This remarkable transmutation took place in the 27-kilometer
Researchers Plant Used Batteries To Harvest Green Energy
VIENNNA, Austria - While the world keeps fighting to see who will be crowned as the leader in green energy, Austria, quietly, has positioned itself as a pioneer in this sector. The reason? They’ve invented a way
Hidden Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. Finding such reservoirs could help accelerate a global energy transition, but until now, geologists
AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is a broad term encompassing many different subtypes, from apps that can write poetry to algorithms that are able to spot patterns that would otherwise get missed – and now AI modeling has just played a
So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?
ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov.
COVID-19 Impact On Virtual Seminars, AirBnB, K-12 School Reopenings
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV July 13, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will discuss COVID-19’s impact on temporary hotel room providers such as AirBnB and the millions of dollars in claims filed by them against the
Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers
ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of
Researchers Develop Cloth For Face Mask That Could Inactivate COVID-19
DETROIT - Researchers are working to develop cloth that could inactivate or repel coronaviruses—ideally including the one that causes COVID-19—and other pathogens. People can transfer infectious particles to their hands if they touch the front
ESD Sets 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association (MWRA) are hosting the 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference Tuesday, March 14 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison
NSF Launches Water Quality Testing Protocol
ANN ARBOR - NSF, the public health and safety organization, announces the launch of a new protocol, NSF P524: Water Quality Test Devices for Drinking Water. This is the first-ever protocol that provides a standard third-party
LTU President Tarek Sobh Announces New College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh joins MITech TV to announce the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. Dr. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition
Lawrence Tech To Establish College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. LTU President Tarek M. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition of several healthcare education programs
ESD Sets 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association (MWRA) are hosting the 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference Tuesday, March 14 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison
NSF Launches Water Quality Testing Protocol
ANN ARBOR - NSF, the public health and safety organization, announces the launch of a new protocol, NSF P524: Water Quality Test Devices for Drinking Water. This is the first-ever protocol that provides a standard third-party
LTU President Tarek Sobh Announces New College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh joins MITech TV to announce the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. Dr. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition
Lawrence Tech To Establish College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. LTU President Tarek M. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition of several healthcare education programs
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
Autonomous And Connected Vehicle Infrastructure – Where Are We Today?
DETROIT - In spite of the heavy focus during the last several years on connected
What’s The Regulatory Environment For Autonomous Vehicles?
ROYAL OAK - What’s the regulatory environment for Autonomous Vehicles? Audi is rolling out a
Digital and Mobile
Change Healthcare Shut Down By Ransomware, Election Security Warnings
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discuss the impact of the
Annual Cybercrime Cost To Jump By 70 Percent To Top $13.8 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - The global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years, with companies and
MiTM Phishing Attack Lets Attackers Unlock And Steal A Tesla
NEW YORK - Researchers demonstrated how they could conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) phishing attack to
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Unveiling The Power Of Compliance
SOUTHFIELD - Chahak Mittal is the featured speaker March 21 at the ISSA Motor City
J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Data Plans Magic Elixir For Wireless Quality, BYOD Not So Much
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Unlimited data plans are the magic elixir for wireless network quality, while
J.D. Power Study: Could Social Media Get Better Response From Wireless Carriers?
COSTA MESA, Calif - Could social media be realizing its true calling as the ultimate customer
Mobile Monday Detroit To Hear CES, NAIAS Recaps From Michiganders Who Attended
DETROIT – As is always the case, January is a busy month in terms of
May Mobility Testing Driverless Shuttles In Downtown Detroit
ANN ARBOR - While the Big Three automakers are still in the research and development
Rick Snyder Reflects On SensCy’s First Year As On-Demand Chief Information Officers
ANN ARB OR - As we wrap up another eventful year at SensCy, I wanted
Cybersecurity Trends 2023 And 2024
ANN ARBOR - Ransomware again tops the biggest cyber threats in 2023 and likely will
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Michigan Cyber Patriot Programs Gets Funding, Seeks Mentors
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with grade-school students to teach them how
Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals
ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened
New Directions For An Old Robotics Toolbox
QUEENSLAND, Australia - For tens of thousands of students globally, over the last two decades,
Study: Pandemic Increases Streaming Video Usage – No End In Sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the
Digital Media Industry To Hit $292 Billion In 2021, 15 Percent Jump Year-To-Year
DETROIT - Recent years have witnessed a surge in the digital media industry, with Internet
Business and Finance
Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup Combines Good Music And Good Weed
CADIZ, Ohio - Looking for some good music and good weed this weekend? Check out
SIM Mining Cloud Offers New Opportunities For XRP And BTC Investors – New Users Receive $100 In Free Cloud Computing Power And Can Earn Up To $7,999 Per Day
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve in 2025, XRP and BTC remain two of
Xiushanmining Provides Investors With Efficient, Secure, And Low-Threshold BTC And XRP Cloud Mining Solutions
Google's ChatGPT challenger, Gemini AI, predicts that XRP, Dogecoin, and Cardano will deliver sizable returns
The Conquer Finance And Insurance Accelerator Opens for Application
EAST LANSING ― The Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator, a partnership between Michigan State University
The Federal Reserve’s Dovish Stance Is Helping XRP Reach $3.20. DOT Miners Offer Investors Stable Returns
NEW YORK - XRP has recently shown strong momentum, reaching $3.10 on August 23 before
XRP Regulatory Uncertainty Has Been Resolved, And APT Miner Is Leading The Way In Cloud Mining: Stable Daily Returns Are Now Within Reach
APT Miner makes cryptocurrency mining simpler and more efficient than ever before. No mining hardware,
Amidst Crypto Market Volatility: Sunny Mining Helps BTC, ETH, And LTC Holders Earn $3,700 Per Day
The recent price fluctuations of major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and LTC have heightened investor
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
UM Private Equity Conference Introduces Investors To Startups
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is hosting its annual Private Equity Conference Oct.
Saginaw Hiring Mixer Set For Oct. 26 To Connect Career Seekers With Employers
SAGINAW - Great Lakes Bay for a business is hosting a casual networking experience on
MCWT Update: Kathleen Norton-Schock Recaps Summer Activities And Highlights Fall Events
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Council of Women In Technology Spokesperson Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her
Pitch Black Grand Rapids Offers Pitch Contest For Black Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS – On the heels of National Black Business Month, the Michigan Small Business
Snoop Dogg’s Cannabis Brand Partners With Pure Ohio Wellness To Launch In Ohio Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Death Row Records Cannabis, founded by Snoop Dogg, has partnered with Pure Ohio
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom
DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which
