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Cybersecurity Isn’t Just for Big Business Anymore—SensCy Steps In to Support the Rest
ANN ARBOR - In a recent MITech TV interview, David Behen, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of SensCy, shed light on a growing—but often underestimated—crisis: the cybersecurity gap facing small and mid-sized organizations (SMOs). “Cybersecurity
Lawrence Technological University Gets Research Grant To Work With Industry
SOUTHFIELD - The Lawrence Technological University College of Engineering will be an integral part of a new $400,000, three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant awarded to LTU to
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 today’s fast-moving digital world, getting noticed online is no longer as simple as launching
Breaking News
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
Arctic Feedback Loop Raises Michigan Economic Climate Risks
1. Arctic “Greening” May Accelerate Warming — With Economic Impacts Far Beyond the Tundra DETROIT
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
Ohio Hemp Jobs At Risk As Referendum Battle Intensifies
COLUMBUS - A last-minute referendum effort in Ohio is turning into a high-stakes economic fight,
Michigan Angel Investors Expand Statewide Network as MCN Adds Lansing Group, Names New President
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s early-stage capital ecosystem continues to evolve as Michigan Capital Network (MCN) expands
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
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
Ancient Stonehenge In Lake Michigan Pegged At 10,000 Years Old
TRAVERSE CITY - A mysterious Stonehenge has been discovered beneath Lake Michigan offshore from Traverse
Future Fuel Comes From Air, And It’s Not Hydrogen
BERLIN - Germany advanced sustainability efforts by presenting a new air-derived fuel other than hydrogen.
Study: Dire Consequences Of Human Activity On Arctic Could Wipe Out Entire Landscapes
NEW YORK - Scientists sound the alarm as new study predicts dire consequences of human
A2ZERO Household Electronics Refurbishment And Recycling Event April 26
ANN ARBOR — The next A2ZERO Household Electronics Takeback event is set for Saturday, April
MSUFCU Announces Q2 2023 Desk Drawer Fund Raffle Winner
EAST LANSING — MSU Federal Credit Union and the Desk Drawer Fund foundation are excited
123NET Wins $65 Million Contract With Allegan County For Broadband Internet Expansion
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET and Allegan County have been awarded a $65 Million Project to construct
Hats For Breast Cancer Survivors = BaaBaaZuZu
LAKE LEELANAU- Three female entrepreneurs have banded together to support breast cancer survivors with custom
Comcast RISE Program Offers Small Biz, Money, Ads, Tech Support
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is offering small businesses a package of financial support and services to
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
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
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
Featured News
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
Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging Cartridges Latest Auto Tech Wrinkle
TOKYO - Hydrogen fuel cell technology has received increasing attention from automobile companies worldwide. While
2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative Champions
NOVI - The Michigan Innovative Alliance has named its 2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative
Wayne State Gets $50 Million Gift To Support Engineering School
DETROIT - Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma
Auto Tariffs: What Economic Impact On US Auto Production
LANSING - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import
Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging Cartridges Latest Auto Tech Wrinkle
TOKYO - Hydrogen fuel cell technology has received increasing attention from automobile companies worldwide. While
2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative Champions
NOVI - The Michigan Innovative Alliance has named its 2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative
Wayne State Gets $50 Million Gift To Support Engineering School
DETROIT - Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma
Auto Tariffs: What Economic Impact On US Auto Production
LANSING - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import
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
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
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
The Problem With Trying to Look “Professional” Online
What Businesses Get Wrong About Looking Professional Online For many businesses, the goal of a
When Startups Need Space Beyond the Office
Startups don’t exactly begin the office war with a huge team. They are small and
Top Email Security Weak Points That Lead to Account Takeovers
Most account takeovers do not look like hacking. No one is breaking through firewalls or
From Gas Pumps to 401(k)s, Iran War Costs Mount as Trump Leaves Questions Unanswered
WASHINGTON DC - Americans are beginning to feel the cost of the U.S. war with
Advanced Technologies
Innovation Scorecard Shows Michigan Lags States With More Robost Business Ecosystems
DETROIT – Business Leaders For Michigan today released its Innovation Economy Scorecard. The first-of-its-kind analysis includes an assessment of the full
Report: Artificial Intelligence Agents Can Organize Themselves And Create Their Own Social Norms
LONDON - Artificial intelligences have typically been viewed as individual tools that follow human instructions without engaging in collective behavior. However,
Portal To 5ifth Dimension Found?
NEW YORK - Scientists say they can explain dark matter by positing a particle that links to a fifth dimension. While
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and practices in place to mitigate the
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030?
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030? The rapid adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence
Saab Gets Michigan Strategic Funds To Help Build $75 Million Munitions Plant In Grayling
GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Phones
SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that
Science Tech
Smart Phones: Replaced By Brain-Computer Interfaces, Electronic Tattoos, AR Glasses
SAN FRANCISCO - The tech world is abuzz with speculation about the future of smartphones, and some of the biggest names in the industry are painting vastly different pictures. While figures like Elon Musk, Bill
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
U-M Engineers Develop EV Batteries That Can Charge 500 Percent Faster In Cold Weather
ANN ARBOR - A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers
A Natural Alternative To Ozempic That Doesn’t Cost Hundreds Of Dollars Each Month
BEJING - Scientists may have identified a way to naturally regulate blood sugar levels and sugar cravings in a similar fashion to drugs like Ozempic. In mice and humans, the key to unlocking this natural
Guardhat Adds Software For COVID-19 Temperature Monitoring, Contact Tracing
DETROIT—Officials at the Detroit-based workplace safety equipment developer Guardhat announced a partnership with the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based facial recognition security software firm Oloid. Guardhat officials said the partnership will empower organizations to operate under the recommendations
Covid-19 Update: Smart Coronavirus Adapting To Tests, Treatments
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you what to do should you want to fly on a commercial aircraft flight to avoid catching COVID-19 and giving it to anyone else. President |
Windsor’s Harbour Tech Pivots To Making PPE Machines
WINDSOR, Ontario - Harbour Tech answered the Canadian government's call to shift from making precision machinery for the auto and nuclear industries to making Personal Protective Equipment such as N95 masks and hospital gowns. [yotuwp
Epidemiologist Fred Brown: COVID-19 Testing Update
ANN ARBOR - If you want to know more about the status of testing for COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus, Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides all the details in this video interview. You are going to want
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Give $15.2 Million In 60 Grants
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced it will support 60 health projects and collaboratives across the state with a total of $15.2 million in new investments. Nonprofits, schools, health centers, and
Overusing Tech Could Lead To Hunched Backs, Clawed-Hands, Second Eyelids
CERRITOS, Calif. — Hunched back, clawed-hands, and second eyelids could be common features of human anatomy in the future, a recent computer model reveals. The shocking, hopefully tongue-in-cheek report warns that overusing technology could somehow steer
Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 Focus On Medical Device Tech
KALAMAZOO - The Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 in Kalamazoo is the annual gathering of the statewide medtech community. It is designed for attendees to learn about the latest in medical device technologies, regulations
Hygieia Adds Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center As Clinical Partner For d-Nav Insulin Management Program
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Give $15.2 Million In 60 Grants
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced it will support 60 health projects and collaboratives across the state with a total of $15.2 million in new investments. Nonprofits, schools, health centers, and
Overusing Tech Could Lead To Hunched Backs, Clawed-Hands, Second Eyelids
CERRITOS, Calif. — Hunched back, clawed-hands, and second eyelids could be common features of human anatomy in the future, a recent computer model reveals. The shocking, hopefully tongue-in-cheek report warns that overusing technology could somehow steer
Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 Focus On Medical Device Tech
KALAMAZOO - The Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 in Kalamazoo is the annual gathering of the statewide medtech community. It is designed for attendees to learn about the latest in medical device technologies, regulations
Hygieia Adds Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center As Clinical Partner For d-Nav Insulin Management Program
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Huawei’s 1,864-Mile EV Battery Can Also Recharge In 5 Minutes
CHINA - Huawei's claimed 1,864-mile solid-state battery could eliminate range anxiety for people considering buying
$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expires Sept. 30
DETROIT - A brand new, out-of-the blue Sept. 30 deadline to buy an EV could be
42 Companies Invest $150,000 Each In MCity
ANN ARBOR - Forty-two companies have committed to investing $150,000 each in Mcity as Affiliate
Danlaw Rolls Out New Antenna For Connected Vehicles
NOVI — Danlaw announced the release of a new antenna intended for connected-vehicle applications. The
Digital and Mobile
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
Chinese Hackers Using Deepfakes In Advanced Mobile Banking Malware Attacks
BEIJING - A Chinese-speaking threat actor codenamed GoldFactory has been attributed to the development of highly sophisticated
FBI Takes Down Moobot Botnet Used By Russian Military Hackers To Target US Government
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI took down a botnet of small office/home office (SOHO) routers
Top 10 Finalists Named For NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT – The envelopes have been opened and the top 10 finalist for the second
Mobile Monday Detroit Dives Into Marketing Of Mobile Apps Nov. 13
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the marketing of mobile apps and the convergence
MTAM Member OST Named A 2017 IoT Innovator By CRN
GRAND RAPIDS - OST, a member of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, has been
TIEDetroit Brings Mobility Competition To TIECon Detroit Nov. 9
GRAND RAPIDS - TIEDetroit and Kyyba Xcelerator have partnered to bring a Mobility Competition to TiECon Detroit.
ISSA Motor City And SC2 Host Greater Detroit 2023 Holiday Event Dec. 14
LIVONIA - Join ISSA Motor City/ISC2 Greater Detroit Holiday Event for a discussion on Information
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Donations, Mentors To Stay Operational
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a program aimed at grade-school students to provide them
Motor City ISSA Meeting: Navigating The Security Challenges Of AI
SOUTHFIELD - Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize society, but with any revolutionary technology there are
State Of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer Recaps Cyber Summit, Offers Safety Tips
LANSING - The State of Michigan hosted a two-day cyber summit in mid October that
Net Neutrality Fight Is About To Come Roaring Back
WASHINGTON DC - An old battle over who governs the internet will likely reignite as
What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?
ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what
Gary Baker Living The Dream on Shared Adventure Yacht In Florida
ANN ARBOR - Long-time Michigan technologist Gary Baker does several "part-time" technology jobs remotely from
TrialAssure Releases Latest Version Of Anonymize For Documents
CANTON – TrialAssure has released its latest version of Anonymize for Documents, including the functionality
Business and Finance
Ohio Gov. DeWine Continues To Push Bill That Would Change Voter Approved Cannabis Law
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to
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,
Tribal Economic Development Group Waséyabek Invests In Michigan Capital Network
GRAND RAPIDS – Waséyabek, an economic development company in Michigan’s Indian Country, announced that its
Card Program Offering Highest Profit Potential For Dispensaries
DETROIT - Your dispensaries can now earn a full $1.00 on every transaction when the
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
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
Michigan Capital Network Names Sapna Patel Principal
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network (MCN), the state’s largest association of regional angel investing
MSUFCU Donates $175,000 To Habitat For Humanity And Detroit Public Theatre
EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union,
Michigan’s Newest Angel Investing Group, PointeAngels, Details Investment Criteria
GROSSE POINTE - Four-year old PointeAngels (as in Grosse Pointe) is lead by serial entrepreneur
Northern Michigan Angels Looking For Deals Up North
TRAVERSE CITY - Jody Trietch, executive director of Northern Michigan Angels, joins MITech TV, a
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
Women In Cannabis Program Seeks Sponsors For Fall Celebration
DEARBORN - Four20 Post publisher Dan Keelan talks about the Women in Cannabis Leadership series.
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
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
