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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
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
Breaking News
Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power
Woodchuck Partners With Walbridge To Help Advance Customers’ Construction Sustainability Goals
GRAND RAPIDS - AI-powered Woodchuck announced a joint sustainability initiative with Walbridge, an industrial and
SPECIAL REPORT: Michigan’s Restaurant Workforce Crisis
Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring
Michigan Rushes Supreme Court to Save 24% Marijuana Tax — Industry Fights Back
LANSING - Michigan officials are escalating their fight to preserve a controversial new 24% wholesale
Michigan Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing, but Iran War and Oil Prices Could Test Recovery Slug
New Grand Valley State University survey shows improving manufacturing activity in West Michigan as economists
Michigan Cannabis Sales Drop as 24% Tax Hits Industry
LANSING -Michigan cannabis sales are falling sharply as a new 24% tax begins to impact
AI Data Centers Could Drive Up Michigan Electricity Bills as Power Demand Surges
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is emerging as a potential hub for the next wave of
Gas Could Surge to $5 a Gallon if Iran War Expands, Threatening Global Oil Supply
DETROIT - Oil prices are climbing and analysts warn a wider Iran war could trigger
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
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
Comcast Offers $20-A-Month Entertainment Option
DETROIT–Comcast announced that metro Detroit residents can sign up for NOW TV, a new streaming
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
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
Featured News
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 a decade—is quietly reshaping the outlook
AI Wasn’t Just Biggest Tech Story Of Year – It Reshaped Every Major Trend
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence wasn’t just the biggest tech story of the year — it reshaped infrastructure, energy demand, labor
From Flat Panels to ‘Solar Skin’: How a New Generation of Solar Technology Could Reshape Michigan Buildings
ANN ARBOR - For decades, solar power has followed a familiar formula: rigid, flat panels mounted on rooftops or spread across
Michigan
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
Northwood University Becomes One of Nation’s First 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Providers
MIDLAND — Northwood University has secured its place in history as one of the first
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
Northwood University Becomes One of Nation’s First 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Providers
MIDLAND — Northwood University has secured its place in history as one of the first
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
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
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Heads to Fast Track—Industry Bleeding Cash as Court Battle Escalates
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court has hit pause on a high-stakes legal battle over
Cannabis Rescheduling Defined On Michigan Marijuana Today
ANN ARBOR - On April 23, the Department of Justice issued an order to reschedule
Federal Marijuana Shift Could Reshape Ohio Market—And Pull More Michigan Dollars South
COLUMBUS - A shift in federal marijuana policy could give Ohio’s cannabis industry a financial edge—and
Will Big Tech Lower—or Raise—Michigan Electric Bills? DTE Ties Data Centers to Rate Strategy
DETROIT - Michigan residents worried about rising electric bills are now hearing a new message
Advanced Technologies
MI Hub For Manufacturers Debuts To Provide Industry With 4.0 Tools
DETROIT - Michigan has launched the Hub For Manufactures that equips small- and mid-sized manufacturing businesses with the tools they need
Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s becoming the backbone of modern marketing. Gone are
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
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
40 Massive Holes Found At Bottom Of Lake Michigan, Scientists Baffled
DETROIT - Plenty of secrets hide under Lake Michigan's waters, including a 9,000-year-old 'Stonehenge.' Now, scientists have found something else that's raised plenty of questions among geologists. Around 40 massive depressions were found beneath Lake
Tiny Tubes In Rocks Created By Unknown Lifeform
NEW YORK - In the deserts of Africa and the Middle East, scientists have uncovered unusual tiny tubes embedded in rocks, which they suspect were created by some form of life. These strange micro-burrows, found in places like Namibia, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, have
Michigan High Speed Internet Program Draws 32 Applicants In First Round, Second Round Soon
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is advancing efforts to extend broadband coverage to every home, business and community anchor institution across Michigan with the
Did Scientists Find Life On A Distant Planet
NEW YORK - A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had found evidence for an unexpected atmospheric gas. On Earth, that gas—called dimethyl
MSU Joins Coalition To Develop Therapies From COVID-19 Patient Blood Plasma
REDMOND, Wash.—A coalition of medical and research institutions, blood centers, life science companies, technology companies, philanthropic organizations, and COVID-19 survivor groups has come together to support the rapid development of potential new therapies for patients with COVID-19. Working together under the “The Fight Is In
Troy Gets CDC Blessing For COVID-Killing Cleaning Product
TROY—Tygrus LLC announced that tests conducted by a Center for Disease Control and Prevention authorized Bio Safety Level 3 laboratory on its new ingredient, Tydracide, showed that the formulation eliminated the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 1
East Lansing Company Rolls Out Cleaning System For Businesses
EAST LANSING—Republic Healthcare Inc. announced the availability of its MicroBIOstatic cleaning system, which not only kills viruses like COVID-19 and eliminate them from work and high touch surfaces, but also provide protection from microbes for up
GVSU Alumna Launches ‘Headband Aid’ To Bring Relief To Those Wearing Masks For Extended Hours
GRAND RAPIDS — Frontline workers responding to COVID-19, along with many others who are returning to their jobs, are wearing masks all day long. Some are experiencing irritation, especially around their ears. Katarina Samardzija, a
Life Sciences Company Investing $430M To Revive Former BASF Site In West Michigan
MUSKEGON TWP. — A former BASF herbicide production facility in Muskegon County would return to life with a potential $430 million capital investment by Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved
Scientists Discovered New Molecule That Kills Even Deadliest Cancer
DETROIT - Recently, a tiny group of people with rectal cancer saw their disease vanish after experimental treatment. It was a very small trial done by doctors at New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, wherein the
Every Patient In Experimental Drug Trial Saw Their Cancer Disappear
NEW YORK - In what appears to be a very promising breakthrough for the treatment of rectal cancer, a small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their
Health Benefits Key To Addressing The Great Resignation
LANSING - As millions of U.S. employees voluntarily resign and employers desperately scramble to find workers, a new survey suggests employee health strategy may be a key ingredient to keeping employees well and at work.
Life Sciences Company Investing $430M To Revive Former BASF Site In West Michigan
MUSKEGON TWP. — A former BASF herbicide production facility in Muskegon County would return to life with a potential $430 million capital investment by Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved
Scientists Discovered New Molecule That Kills Even Deadliest Cancer
DETROIT - Recently, a tiny group of people with rectal cancer saw their disease vanish after experimental treatment. It was a very small trial done by doctors at New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, wherein the
Every Patient In Experimental Drug Trial Saw Their Cancer Disappear
NEW YORK - In what appears to be a very promising breakthrough for the treatment of rectal cancer, a small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their
Health Benefits Key To Addressing The Great Resignation
LANSING - As millions of U.S. employees voluntarily resign and employers desperately scramble to find workers, a new survey suggests employee health strategy may be a key ingredient to keeping employees well and at work.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care
DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why?
China’s Methanol Engine Takes Sustainable Transportation To New Level
BEIJING - As the global auto industry begins to look past the first wave of
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
LTU Students Win Design Industry Awards At MAIN Event 2018
DETROIT – Nine Lawrence Technological University students won industry-sponsored awards and scholarships Sunday night at
Carmera Wins Autonomous Driving Best Of Show At PlanetM Awards
DETROIT – PlanetM and AutoMobili-D Tuesday announced that CARMERA, provider of real-time 3D maps and
Digital and Mobile
Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon
LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen
Britain, France, US Lead 35 Nation Agreement On Controlling Spyware, Hackers
LONDON - Countries led by Britain, France and the United States and tech firms including
FutureCon Detroit CyberSecurity Conference Feb. 15
TROY - FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in
Metronet Connects Grand Rapids Residents To Fast Fiber-Optic Network
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at the Evansville, Ind.-based data service provider Metronet announced that residents and businesses
Deadline Oct. 15 To Apply For Global Automotive & Mobility Challenge
DETROIT - The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge, now in its 10th year, is
Mobile Monday Detroit Hosts Wearables AR/VR Demo
DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit has invited experts to provide hands-on demonstrations of their wearable
Mobile Monday Detroit Explores Use Of Connected Tech In Healthcare
DETROIT, MI – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of connected technologies in healthcare
Time Running Out For Free Registration To STEM Career Showcase At TIM Detroit
DETROIT – Time is running out to take advantage of FREE registration to attend the
ISSA Motor City Meeting Oct. 19: Securing The Modern, “Sassy” Workforce
SOUTHFIELD - The 40-hour work week hasn’t evolved in over eight decades…is change on the
NCMS Issues White Paper On Cybersecurity For Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR–The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Experts Update Threat – Promote Michigan Cyber Summit
ANN ARBOR - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month so we gathered a gaggle of cybersecurity
MICyberPatriot Seeks Mentors, Financial Support To Teach Student Cyber Awareness
SOUTHFIELD - October is cybersecurity awareness month and Michigan Cyber Patriot, a decade-old program that
Lapeer County Launches New Effort To Expand Broadband Access
LAPEER—The Lapeer County Broadband Committee has launched a new initiative to expand and improve high-speed
Connected Nation Offers Michigan Broadband Coverage Maps
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan, the state affiliate of the national high-speed internet promotion organization Connected Nation,
97 Adult Education Programs Get $13.6 Million From Education Department
LANSING - Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations
71 Percent of Students Fear Lower Grades Due To Sporadic Internet Access
WASHINGTON - Seventy-one percent (71%) of students who expect lower grades than usual while learning
Business and Finance
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
Ohio Medical Card Exposed Nearly 1 Million Patient Records Online
CLEVELAND - Several federal lawsuits filed in Cleveland claim a company that connects patients in
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
5 Key Compliance Risks Every Organization Should Monitor
Compliance is no longer just a legal requirement for a business, but a competitive necessity.
Siton MiningLaunches New BTC Cloud Mining Application, Opening a New Channel for Low-Threshold, High-Return BTC
As the cryptocurrency market matures and market enthusiasm continues to rise, Siton Mining, a leading
How to Ensure Success in the First Year of Your Consulting Business
Starting a consulting business can be an exciting opportunity and (let’s be honest) scary challenge,
Michigan Capital Network Connecting Angel Groups Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance, president of the Michigan Capital Network Association, joins MITech TV
TechStars Virtual Sessions For August Announced
DETROIT - The August event lineup is here and we're excited to share these upcoming
SBAM Names 24 Small Business Owners To 2023-2024 Board
LANSING – The Small Business Association of Michigan has named 24 small business owners to
Tech Town Detroit Launching Retail Boot Camp In July
DETROIT - Tech Town Detroit is introducing its Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition.
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
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
