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Get A Chance To Win A Scholarship At LTU’s Robofest World Championships
SOUTHFIELD - Robofest, hosted by Lawrence Technological University in Southfield May 15-17, was a festival of competitions and events with autonomous robots encouraging students to have fun while learning STEAM and Computer Science principles. Students
Artificial Intelligence Playing Role In Executive Job Searches
DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence is becoming a major tool for business, including hiring top level executives, says Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners. His company has been placing Chief Information Officers, Chief Information
Artificial Intelligence Making Big Impact On Cybersecurity
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence is dominating the cybersecurity news as more than 100 cybersecurity companies have sprung up around its capabilities. That's the word from two cybersecurity experts, Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest and Dan
Breaking News
Detroit News: Whitmer Administration Shields Secret Memo On Marijuana Tax
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration, which is using a new tax on marijuana to fund
Michigan Is Pouring Money Into Child Care—So Why Are Workers Still Struggling?
LANSING — Michigan’s child care system employs an estimated 45,000 to 60,000 workers across more
Social Security Benefit Cuts Are Coming, and President Donald Trump May Have Sped Up the Process
WASHINGTON DC - More than 60 million Americans depend on Social Security. For many, it’s not
Save Them or Remove Them? After Near-Failures, Michigan Faces Tough Choices on Aging Dams
ANN ARBOR - A near-failure at a dam in northern Michigan is forcing a difficult
Small Business Optimism Falls Below Historic Average as Uncertainty Surges — Michigan Feels the Strain
LANSING — Small business confidence across the United States slipped again in March, falling below
Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream
Michigan Cannabis Sales Jump in March—But Industry Pressures Continue to Build
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a strong rebound in March, reversing a sluggish
Who’s Winning—and Losing—in Michigan’s Cannabis Market
This is Part 3 of our ongoing series on Michigan’s cannabis market transformation. ANN ARBOR
Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Solar Industry
WASHINGTON DC - The Trump Administration passed tariffs starting on April 5 that will apply
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
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
Ohio Senate Rejects House Changes Scaling Back Voter-Approved Pot Laws And Restricting delta-8 Sales
COLUMBUS - An Ohio bill to significantly revise the state’s marijuana program, while adding new restrictions
Ohio House Lawmakers Drop Social Equity Fund From Pot Tax Distribution, Slash Home Grown Plants
COLUMBUS - Voters who overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana use in Ohio could soon experience restrictions.
Circle K To Sell Hemp THC Beverages Nationwide In 2026
DETROIT - Significant things for the THC beverage sector are afoot at the Circle K.
Featured News
Michigan’s Auto Industry Pivots to Energy Storage As Data Centers Strain The Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s auto industry is quietly becoming part of the energy business. As electric vehicle sales growth slows and
Trump Pushes “Great Healthcare Plan” as ACA Subsidies Expire, Setting Up High-Stakes Reset for Consumers and Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has called on Congress to enact what he calls the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a proposal
Meta’s Nuclear Power Deal Is a Sign Of The Times — But Michigan’s Data Center Boom Has Broader Controversies
ANN ARBOR - Meta Platforms’ newly announced 6-gigawatt nuclear power agreements highlight an unmistakable reality: the accelerated deployment of artificial-intelligence data
Michigan
Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five
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
Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five
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
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
Ohio Senate Rejects House Changes Scaling Back Voter-Approved Pot Laws And Restricting delta-8 Sales
COLUMBUS - An Ohio bill to significantly revise the state’s marijuana program, while adding new restrictions
Ohio House Lawmakers Drop Social Equity Fund From Pot Tax Distribution, Slash Home Grown Plants
COLUMBUS - Voters who overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana use in Ohio could soon experience restrictions.
Circle K To Sell Hemp THC Beverages Nationwide In 2026
DETROIT - Significant things for the THC beverage sector are afoot at the Circle K.
GasBuddy Analyst Warns Michigan Gas Prices Could Stay Elevated Even If Iran Deal Is Reached
ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers may finally be getting some relief at the gas pump,
GasBuddy Analyst Warns Michigan Gas Prices Could Stay Elevated Even If Iran Deal Is Reached
Depleted global oil inventories and historically low U.S. emergency reserves could keep pressure on fuel
Michigan Is Betting Its Future On AI. Washington Is Starting To Have Second Thoughts
LANSING - For years, Michigan leaders have searched for the next economic engine that can
New Court Challenge Seeks To Halt Federal Marijuana Rescheduling — But Michigan Businesses May Face Delays Either Way
DETROIT – A new legal challenge seeking to halt federal marijuana rescheduling is creating uncertainty
Advanced Technologies
AI’s Ability To Translate Speech Accurately Bring Mankind Closer To Singularity
NEW YORK - In the world of artificial intelligence, the idea of “singularity” looms large. This slippery concept describes the moment
Meet George Jetson: Flying Car Takes Maiden Journey
AUSTRIA - The future of transportation is rapidly evolving, and with it comes the promise of a more sustainable and efficient
American Airlines Debuts Clean Energy Hydrogen-Electric Engines
NEW YORK - American Airlines has just unveiled an exciting new project set to reinvent flights, and it begins with their
General Motors To Sell EV Batteries For Storage Systems To Power Nevada Microgrid
DETROIT - General Motors signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” to deploy new and used electric vehicle batteries for storage systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Look Now: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Therapists
WASHINGTON DC - New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with
U.S. Tech Giants Betting Big On Humanoid Robots – But China Builds Them Better
NEW YORK - American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy. But
AI-powered ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ Helps West Michigan Jobseekers Find Careers
GRAND RAPIDS - MiCareerCompass, helps students and jobseekers explore career paths, find training and education, access support services, and land interviews
Podcast: U-M Scholar Explores Importance Of Truth through Research, Financial Reporting And AI
ANN ARBOR—The world is awash in information, but the technological tools we use to gather and process all the data in
Science Tech
Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review
Colossal Ocean Trapped 430 Miles Beneath Earth’s Surface
Imagine the vastness of the world’s oceans. Now, picture an underwater realm three times that size, not spread across the planet’s surface but hidden deep beneath it. A team of scientists has recently uncovered a
$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
Decontamination Initiative In East Lansing To Lengthen Life Of N95 Respirators
EAST LANSING—Several Lansing-area institutions are taking action to meet challenges posed by the national personal protective equipment shortage. Together, MSU Extension, the MSU College of Engineering and Sparrow Hospital developed a decontamination process to extend
Dow Designs Simplified Face Shield For Front-Line Healthcare Workers
MIDLAND—To help address the urgent need for personal protective equipment among healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) has developed a simplified face shield design and is sharing its design
Michigan Company Develops Coronavirus Tracking App
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—A new tracking app developed by a subsidiary of Bloomfield Hills-based V2Soft, a software, staffing, service, and outsourcing company, announced a new app that keeps records of the contacts of users, which could be
California 3D Printer Maker Gets Michigan Reseller
VENTURA, Calif.—The 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D announced an expansion of its distribution into Michigan through a partnership with Delray Systems, a Rochester-based reseller of 3D pinter technology. The network expansion is part of Nexa3D’s ambitious plan to address
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
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Complete Merger, BHSU System Launches Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be
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
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Complete Merger, BHSU System Launches Feb. 1
SOUTHFIELD - Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health announced Jan. 31 that they plan to close their merger on Tuesday after federal trade regulators signed off on the deal. The new mega healthcare system will be
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
MG Motor Unveils World’s First EV Using New-Age Semi-Solid Battery
LONDON - The MG4's late summer debut is a milestone moment for a new generation 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,
American Center For Mobility Now Open For The Business Of Making Michigan Driverless Car Capitol Of The World
YPSILANTI TWP. - At what is now the Willow Run Airport Ford Motor Company built
Zeeland’s Gentex Outfits Connected Car Concept For Consumer Electronics Show
ZEELAND — Auto electronics supplier Gentex Corp. announced it has provided several electronics components for
Digital and Mobile
DoD Awards Detroit Mercy-Led Cybersecurity Consortium $497,080 In Sustainment Funding
DETROIT — University of Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of
Report: Two-Thirds Of U.S. Adults Received Notice Personal Data Compromised
NEW YORK - Americans largely understand the risks of using the internet – identity theft,
Cyberpatriot Program Seeks Mentors, Sponsors To Teach Students Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Cyberpatriot is a national program that teaches grade-school students not only how to
ISSA Motor City Chapter Virtual Meeting Jan. 18
SOUTHFIELD - This is your chapter and we need members' input into how to make
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
Michigan STEM Partnership Seeks Videos From STEM Professionals
HOWELL - The Michigan STEM Partnership announced Tuesday a joint initiative with the Mobile Technology
Michigan Infragard Helps Companies Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers
ANN ARBOR - There's a national group that works closely with the FBI to keep
U-M Disconnects School’s Internet After Significant Cybersecurity Incident
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has been without full internet access for two
Teaching Cybersecurity Manual For Grade School Teachers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity in our Internet-intensive world is more important than ever. Tamara Shoemaker,
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
Moving Your Business Online In This Pandemic Age
ROYAL OAK - Justin Marhsall, an SEO expert with Brave River, explains what businesses need
Priority Health Expands Free Telehealth, Home Prescription Delivery
GRAND RAPIDS—In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Priority Health announced that it will be expanding
Troy Software Developer Debuts Voter Information Website
TROY - Content software maker Revize has rolled out a new digital voter tool to
Michigan Virtual Offers Free Online Education In Response To School Closures
LANSING - To keep students learning during extended school closures, Michigan families now have access
Business and Finance
Most Important Business Objectives to Focus On
If you are running a business without any clear objectives, you will not have any
From Viral Video to Viable Transport: Flying Cars and Detroit’s Next Mobility Test
ANN ARBOR - A dramatic new test-flight video released by a California aviation startup has
Trump’s New Auto Loan Tax Break Could Bring Modest Savings For Michigan Car Buyers — But Financing Choices Still Matter
LANSING — A new federal tax deduction signed into law by President Donald Trump could
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Targets New Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new
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
Bamboo Detroit Tech Tuesdays Resumes June 6
DETROIT - Bamboo Detroit invites the tech community to come join the tech co-working company
TCNewTech Brings Disruptive Startups To Traverse City For Pitch Night June 6
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech has returned to featuring regularly scheduled programming with TCNewTech Pitch Night,
Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Showcase May 23
DETROIT - Join TechTown on May 23 to celebrate the hustle and hard work of
MSUFCU’s Desk Drawer Fund Donates $72,500 To Five Community Organizations
EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the
March Madness Propelled Michigan Sports Betting Wagering By 20 Percent In March
LANSING - The Michigan Gaming Control Board released its March sports betting revenue report showing
Consumers Installs Automatic Transfer Reclosers To Improve Reliability
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced plans to install 123 new automatic transfer reclosers in 2023 to help
Lacks To Supply Carbon Fiber Wheels For 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises Inc. on Monday announced it is supplying exclusive high-performance carbon
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
