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Executive Search Partners Adds AI To Job Search Tools
DETROIT - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and Canada. We have been recognized as one of the best Executive Recruiting Companies in North America. ESP focuses on Information
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF), a partnership between the City of Detroit and Invest Detroit targeting 10 neighborhoods across the city. The grant is
CyberPatriot Teaches Students How To Become Cybersecurity Pros
DEARBORN - CyberPatriot is a program aimed at grade school students that teaches them the basics of cybersecurity. Joining Matt and Mike on MITech TV is Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the program in Michigan, and
Breaking News
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
New Community Transformation Fund Completes First Close Of Second Venture Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a statewide venture capital fund based in Grand Rapids,
What An EPA Climate Rollback Means For Michigan And The U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON DC - For more than 15 years, U.S. companies, utilities, insurers, and state governments
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
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
West Michigan Economy Remains Soft Heading Into 2026, Lagging State and National Momentum
GRAND RAPIDS - As 2026 approaches, new survey data suggests the West Michigan economy continues
Community Listening Sessions Open This Month on Proposed High-Voltage Transmission Line
NOVI - Mid-Michigan residents will have a limited but meaningful opportunity this month to shape
MPSC Posts RFP For Nearly $5 Million In Renewable Energy And Electrification Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for
Stainless Steel Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Green Hydrogen Production
HONG KONG - A breakthrough in stainless steel technology could revolutionize green hydrogen production, thereby
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered
ChargePoint Hardening EV Charger Cables To Deter Cable Cutters
ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal
MMS Partners With I-ACT To Advance Children’s Clinical Trials
CANTON - MMS Holdings, a data-focused contract research organization – announced its partnership with the
Washtenaw Economic Club March 14 Features Economic Outlook Forecast
ANN ARBOR – The 25th season of the Washtenaw Economic Club will kick off March
Stefanini Debuts Transformation Office To Accelerate Digital Innovation
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital transformation on
If Your Business Is Handling A Lot Of Cash, Check Out Data Financial Solutions
ANN ARBOR- Surprisingly in what is suppose to be a cashless world, there's more cash
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday
Featured News
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to fly its drones out of its
Michigan Schools Face Tradeoff For $321 Million In Mental Health, State Safety Funds
LANSING - School boards and administrators in K-12 districts across Michigan are weighing whether to waive certain legal protections in exchange
NASA Panelists Confirm 3I/Atlas Is Just A Comet, Not An Alien Craft
WASHINGTON DC - During the Nov. 19 NASA news conference on Comet 3I/ATLAS, the NASA panelists likened the new observations to fans at
Michigan
Report: GSA Reportedly Plans To Shut Down 8000 EV Chargers, Offload Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings
Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike,
MiLEAP Gives $800K To Urban Alliance Foundation To Support Internships, Jobs Skill Training
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced an $800,000
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Report: GSA Reportedly Plans To Shut Down 8000 EV Chargers, Offload Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings
Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike
LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike,
MiLEAP Gives $800K To Urban Alliance Foundation To Support Internships, Jobs Skill Training
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced an $800,000
Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25%
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday
Kristin Knoll Honorary Chair for the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional
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
The Business Case For Unlimited Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity is often viewed as a series of boxes to be ticked during an annual
Advanced Technologies
Amazon Unleashes New AI Agents Ready To Take Over Your Daily Tasks
SEATTLE - The next wave of AI transformation will be driven by agents. Rather than simply asking questions or following prompts,
Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4.8% in First Quarter 2025
STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8% increase from the first
Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins
LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft Says Most Companies Won’t Hire Anyone That Doesn’t Work With AI
SEATTLE - Microsoft just released its 4th annual Work Trend Index report. And like last year, it focuses on generative AI,
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush
Stunning New AI Has Supposedly Achieved Sentience
AI large language models (LLMs)—such as Chat GPT, Claude, and Gemini (formerly Bard)—appear to go through a predictable hype cycle. Posts trickle
Techstars Detroit Entrepreneur Wants To Make Metro Detroit Artificial Intelligence Capital
DETROIT - Entrepreneur Brandon Cooper returned to the Motor City last year with lofty ambitions as he was selected by Techstars
Science Tech
$2 Million In Funding Available For STEM Education, Career Exposure
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MiSTEM Network launched the latest round of funding in their partnership to support preK-8 STEM education. Approximately $2 million
Japan Is Back With New Liquid Motorsports Fuel To Beat Hydrogen After Historic Failure
TOKYO - After struggling with the challenges of hydrogen-powered vehicles, Japan-based Toyota is back with a new solution to at least one of those challenges. The company has already introduced a new liquid hydrogen system that
State Awards $8.7 Million To Support Innovative Approaches To Adult Education Programming
LANSING — To help Michiganders without a high school diploma, the state awarded $8.7 million to educators. With this funding, they will introduce new programs that boost enrollment, improve retention, and support completion in adult
Hydrogen-Powered Car Developed By BMW And Toyota To Hit Road In 2028
DETROIT - The future is and must be sustainable. The major automotive brands know this, but they also know that it cannot rely solely on electricity, or at least not yet, given the problems that
Auto Supplier GHSP Debuts Ultra-Violet Light For Emergency Vehicles To Kill Coronavirus
GRAND HAVEN – Auto supplier GHSP on Thursday announced it has launched a new line of UV-C treatment products aimed at killing the COVID-19 virus for use in emergency services vehicles. The ESP200, ESP400, ESS200 and
Ann Arbor Bioinformatics AI Company, Henry Ford Health Claim Effective COVID-19 Treatment
ANN ARBOR—Advaita Bioinformatics, a biomedical data analysis company, announced it had found a generic drug effective in preventing some of the worst effects of COVID-19 infection through a clinical study at Henry Ford Health System.
Grand Haven Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Tech Developer Offers 2 New Devices
GRAND HAVEN—The Grand Haven ultraviolet light disinfecting technology developer UV Angel announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel’s newest products—the UV Angel
Grand Rapids Genetic Testing Company Offers Swabs For Coronavirus Tests
GRAND RAPIDS—Swabs from a women’s health company have been recommended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for use in testing for COVID-19 infections. NxGen MDx LLC iw a women’s health company providing
Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair
GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job
Genomenon Raises $20 Million Series B Financing To Expand AI-Powered Genomic Data
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon Thursday announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round. The funds will expand the company’s commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub, which serves genetic testing
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing prescription drug costs and the price tags of similar products, under legislation that unanimously passed the Senate. In 2017, the state
Digital Whiteboards Transform Emergency Care: New Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient
Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair
GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job
Genomenon Raises $20 Million Series B Financing To Expand AI-Powered Genomic Data
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon Thursday announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round. The funds will expand the company’s commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub, which serves genetic testing
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing prescription drug costs and the price tags of similar products, under legislation that unanimously passed the Senate. In 2017, the state
Digital Whiteboards Transform Emergency Care: New Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Want To Know How Tariffs Will Impact US Car Prices?
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the
GPS-Based Speed Limiter Will Be Mandatory In Some States
WASHINGTON - GPS technology may be the future of solving speeding-related accidents. Across states, speeding
New EV Battery Technology Pushes Vehicle Range To More Than 3,000 Miles
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in
Ford Recalls 1 Million Cars To Fix Software Flaw In Rearview Camera
This may be one of the biggest recalls in history, with Ford Motor Company having
May Mobility Testing Driverless Shuttles In Downtown Detroit
ANN ARBOR - While the Big Three automakers are still in the research and development
Cybersecurity In Self-Driving Cars: U-M Releases Threat Identification Tool
ANN ARBOR - Instead of taking you home from work, your self-driving car delivers you
Digital and Mobile
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
Mobile Monday Detroit: Connected Mobility – Beyond the Car
DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore connected transportation / mobility to help our audience
Mobile Technology Association Of Michigan Partners With Vision Mobile International Developer Survey
DETROIT – The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is once again partnering with VisionMobile
CIOs Convene To Discuss The Internet Of Life – Lead By New Ford CEO Hackett
NOVI - More than 800 technology professionals from Michigan met Wednesday at the Suburban Collection Showplace in
U-M Mobility Researchers Devise Faster Way To Test Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Mobility researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a new way
A New Supply Chain Attack Hit Close To 100 Victims—And Clues Point To China
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers on the Threat Hunter Team at Broadcom-owned security firm Symantec revealed
SEC: Public Companies Must Report Cyberattacks Within Four Days
WASHINGTON DC - In a move to prevent public companies from delaying news about cyberattacks,
Gallup Poll: Americans Fear Cyberterrorism More Than Nuclear War
NEW YORK - According to a Gallup poll on world affairs, cyberterrorism is regarded by
Michigan Cyberpatriot Program Update with Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyberpatriot program nearly a decade ago,
J.D. Power Survey: Wireless Customer Care Satisfaction Remains High
TROY—With a steady flow of calls to wireless customer care representatives, who were moved from
WOW Adds Internet Video In Detroit, Chicago, and Evansville, Ind.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Officials at WideOpenWest Inc., which does business as WOW Internet Cable & Phone announced
An Israeli Blockchain Startup Claims It’s Invented an ‘Undo’ Button for BTC Transactions
TEL AVIV, Israel - Kirobo, a two-year-old Israeli blockchain startup, announced on Tuesday that it
Pandemic Compels Entrepreneurs to Focus on Consumer Demand
WARRENTON, VA – Executives at Appy Pie noted a sharp increase in application development in
Business and Finance
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
Missed Bitcoin’s Surge? Join BTC Miner Cloud Mining and Seize the Next Thousand-Fold Wealth Opportunity
The cryptocurrency market has seen explosive growth, with Bitcoin surging over 300% from 2020 to
BAY Miner Lets BTC, SOL, XRP Users Earn $16,777 Daily as Crypto Surges Past $110K
AI-powered cloud mining offers hands-free crypto earnings as BTC nears all-time highs, making it easier
BAY Miner AI Cloud Mining Helps BTC, SOL, DOGE Holders Earn $35,992 Per Month
BTC approaches $110K, ETH ETF approval boosts market sentiment, BAY Miner achieves stable monthly crypto
BTC, ETH Investors Earn $4,700 a Day Through BCC Mining
BCC Mining is dedicated to providing convenient and secure cloud mining services to users around
Michigan Venture Capital Assoc. Re-Launches Venture Fellows Program
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Venture Capital Association, the trade association for the venture capital and
Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Reveals Top Four Finalists
DETROIT - The public has cast their votes and after a tight race, the Comerica
Pitch Competition Heats Up As TCNewTech Welcomes Spring To Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY - As the weather warms up and students enjoy their spring break, TCNewTech
Build-A-Business Seminar Series: Focus Four For Business Success
KALAMAZOO - The Build-A-Business seminar series is a year long series providing monthly sessions on
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday
