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ABC Contractors To Build Treehouse For Make-A-Wish Kid
DETROIT - Members of the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter teamed up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to build a custom, wheelchair-accessible treehouse for Brooklynn, a child living with a critical illness. Members are providing $18,000 worth of
Hatch Detroit Down To Top 4 Startups Trying To Win $100,000
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is back for its 13th consecutive year, and one entrepreneur will win $100,000 in startup funding from Comerica Bank to open a brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit,
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
Breaking News
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
AI Boom Could Bring Massive Gas Power Plant To Farmland Outside Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - A controversial proposal to build a major natural gas-fired power plant on
Big Tech Wants To Turn Suburbs Into AI Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Homeowners could soon host mini AI data centers in exchange for energy
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
AI, Algorithms And A $110B Megadeal: How The Warner-Paramount Merger Could Reshape News in Michigan and Beyond
DETROIT - The $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global is being
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
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
Solar Breakthrough Twice As Efficient As Anything On The Market
MEXICO - Thin-film photovoltaic researchers at the Autonomous University of Querétaro, Mexico, have revealed an
Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court
DETROIT - The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Nov. 25 over the constitutionality of a
Ohio Cannabis Communities Still Waiting for Millions in Tax Revenue — Relief May Come in December
COLUMBUS - Ohio communities hosting recreational marijuana dispensaries are still waiting for their share of
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
Featured News
$50,000 Cars, $750 Payments: Why Affordability Is Becoming A Sales Problem For Michigan’s Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR - In Michigan, the auto industry doesn’t just build vehicles — it builds livelihoods. Assembly plants, suppliers, dealers, logistics
Michigan Unemployment Data Reveals Job Market Trends
Michigan is gradually navigating the thriving economic landscape of 2025, where the current unemployment data by the Michigan officials depicts a
Michigan’s Long Road to Driverless Cars — And Why Musk’s Latest Claim Doesn’t Change The Timeline
DETROIT -If self driving cars were judged by promises alone, Michigan highways would have been filled with autonomous vehicles years ago.
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
Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court
DETROIT - The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Nov. 25 over the constitutionality of a
Ohio Cannabis Communities Still Waiting for Millions in Tax Revenue — Relief May Come in December
COLUMBUS - Ohio communities hosting recreational marijuana dispensaries are still waiting for their share of
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Details On Changes And Penalties Included In Ohio S.B.56 Cannabis Bill Including Public Use
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last week that would ban intoxicating hemp products
New Report Says Federal Policies Are Raising Household Costs – Here’s What Michigan Families Are Paying More For.
ANN ARBOR — As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for the Independence
Top Cost Segregation Firms for Small Multifamily Investors in Detroit and Michigan
Detroit multifamily investors aren’t just underwriting cap rates anymore—they’re underwriting tax strategy. In an environment
Ann Arbor To Power Vital City Infrastructure With Its Biggest Solar Installation
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor has constructed its biggest solar installation to
Why Michigan Has Some of the Midwest’s Highest Electric Rates—And Why Your Bill Isn’t Even Higher
Independent review by the Citizens Research Council largely agrees with state regulators on why Michigan's
Advanced Technologies
Detroit Arsenal Upgrades To 3D Printing Missile Parts, Drones In Record Time
WARREN - Instead of welding tank treads by the thousands, the Detroit Arsenal in Warren is now 3D printing Patriot missile parts in
Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care
DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why? It was affordable, adaptable, and serviceable.
Artificial Intellience Now Must-Have In Executive Job Search
DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence has become a must-have for everything including executive job searches, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive
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 tickets. “A super analyst” working “24
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
12 Percent Of U.S. Companies Will Respond To Tariffs By Replacing Workers With AI
SEATTLE– As companies grapple with rising costs tied to Trump’s newly announced tariffs, many are turning to AI to stay competitive
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,
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
U-M, Google Public Sector Launch Virtual Teaching Assistant Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR—Google Public Sector and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have launched an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot
Science Tech
WCC Alumna Aisha Bowe To Launch Into Space Monday On Blue Origin
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has become the launching pad for two aerospace engineers on the upcoming Blue Origin NS-31 mission to space and will host a countdown watch party on campus Monday, April
Declassified CIA File Reveals Aliens Committed ‘Revenge Massacre’ On Soviet Troops
LONDON - A bone-chilling document declassified by the CIA has exposed an alleged massacre by aliens from a crashed UFO who turned an entire military unit into stone. According to the report, Soviet troops shot
Study: Common Sleeping Pill Could Help Lesson Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease
ST. LOUIS - There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring aggressively. In a study, scientists found that
Pandemic Continues to Propel Growing Number of Men in Nursing
BINGHAM FARMS – Like all of us, the pandemic brought a time of uncertainty to Noah Briggs, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Hondros College of Nursing in Bingham Farms. He had already
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
MSU Medical Society Awarded $200,000 Grant From Kellogg Foundation For Health Equity Initiative
EAST LANSING – Working to bolster its commitment to advancing equity across all aspects of the health care system, the Michigan State Medical Society is set to begin on Partnering to Advance Health Equity—a new
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent of household income taking care of loved ones. Caring for family members has always
GVSU, Samaritas Partner To Develop Intensive Seniors Immersive Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley's College of Health Professions has partnered with Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids to develop an immersive program where students will interact with seniors on a daily basis. This pilot
GVSU Gets $1 Million To Expand Medical Device Institute
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University received $1 million in federal appropriations to expand its applied Medical Device Institute (aMDI) and provide new technologies that will better serve the medical innovation industry while expanding
MSU Medical Society Awarded $200,000 Grant From Kellogg Foundation For Health Equity Initiative
EAST LANSING – Working to bolster its commitment to advancing equity across all aspects of the health care system, the Michigan State Medical Society is set to begin on Partnering to Advance Health Equity—a new
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent of household income taking care of loved ones. Caring for family members has always
GVSU, Samaritas Partner To Develop Intensive Seniors Immersive Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley's College of Health Professions has partnered with Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids to develop an immersive program where students will interact with seniors on a daily basis. This pilot
GVSU Gets $1 Million To Expand Medical Device Institute
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University received $1 million in federal appropriations to expand its applied Medical Device Institute (aMDI) and provide new technologies that will better serve the medical innovation industry while expanding
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
$2 Million Paid To 2025 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners
LANSING – The State of Michigan announced the awardees of the “Make It in Michigan”
Cadillac Concept Car ‘Back To The Future’
DETROIT - Cadillac has just unwrapped its Elevated Velocity concept, a futuristic electric crossover with gullwing
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
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
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
Chinese LiDAR Developer RoboSense Joins MCity To Help Drive Future Of Mobility
ANN ARBOR–Officials at the Chinese LiDAR (lasar radar) developer RoboSense (2498.HK) announced its membership in Mcity, a public-private
Detroit.Code() Professional Software Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Detroit.Code() is a professional conference for anyone involved with the creation of
MTAM Looking For Volunteers To Staff Up Mobile Monday Michigan’s Around State
ROYAL OAK - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is looking for volunteers to work
STEM Funders Network To Support Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance
DETROIT - The newly-formed Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance, formed by the Michigan STEM Partnership, has
Mobile Monday Detroit: Connected Mobility – Beyond the Car
DETROIT – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore connected transportation / mobility to help our audience
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
ITC CIO Discusses Best Practices Surrounding Cyber Security Awareness Month
NOVI – In the Oct. 2 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Matt Kurpinski,
Twin Towers Attack Also Triggered Cybersecurity Awareness In The USA
ANN ARBOR - On Monday Sept. 11 we dedicated MITech TV to remembering the 9/11
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
Proposed $600 Million High-Voltage Transmission Line Part Of ITC Michigan’s Efforts To Strengthen Electric Grid
NOVI — A proposed high-voltage transmission line stretching from Oneida in Eaton County to a
Invest Detroit Secures $55 Million in New Markets Tax Credits From $10 Billion Federal Program
DETROIT — Invest Detroit has been awarded a $55 million allocation through the federal New
Should You Be Outsourcing? How to Identify What to Outsource
Image credit Outsourcing, a time-tested strategy, has been a cornerstone of business growth for many
Cleaning Up Business Finances In 2026
If your business finances feel like a junk drawer - receipts everywhere, mystery charges, and
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,
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.
Snowbotix Electric-Powered Robot To Clear Snow Wins LTU Pitch Competition
SOUTHFIELD—Snowbotix, a startup company developing an autonomous, electric-powered robot that can be used to clear
Meet The Spring 2023 TechTown Retail Boot Camp Showcase Winners
DETROIT - On May 23, TechTown Detroit hosted its Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) Showcase to celebrate the graduates of RBC’s 14th cohort. Seventeen
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
Dad’s Gift Guide Full Of Michigan Father’s Day Suggestions
NORTHVILLE - BuyMichiganNow.Com offers hundreds of Michigan-made products. And now, with Father's Day June 18,
Amazon’s Latest Way To Hook You – Cellphone Bill Of $10 Or Even Free
SEATTLE - Amazon may soon be dangling yet another perk in front of prospective Prime
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
