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Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation by automating processes, personalizing interactions, and leveraging predictive analytics. Businesses are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline prospecting, qualify leads more efficiently, and create personalized engagement strategies
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer – Latest Tech Title
ANN ARBOR - Generative Artificial Intelligence has spawned many new products and services. Now it also has lead to the creation of a new tech title, Chief AI Officer. Steve Ferman, from 4 Pillar Coach,
How To Make Digital Marketing Effective For Your Brand
ANN ARBOR - Digital marketing professional Terry Bean joins MITechTV to provide tips on how businesses can use LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media platforms drive traffic to your website. In this video interview, Bean
Breaking News
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
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
Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala
GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into
State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports
SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its
Social Security Nears Funding Cliff as Washington Delays Fixes
WASHINGTON DC — The clock is ticking on the nation’s most important retirement program, and
Michigan Unveils First-Ever Economic Transition Strategy To Prepare Workers, Communities, And Industry For Structural Change
DETROIT — Michigan helped build the industries that built America. Now, as those industries undergo
Who Really Pays the Tariffs? Red States, Blue States — And Why Michigan Feels It Most
ANN ARBOR - As the United States heads into the 2026 election year, tariffs are
Michigan Deploys Speed Cameras In Work Zones As 2026 Construction Season Begins
ANN ARBOR - Automated speed enforcement in active construction zones aims to curb dangerous driving,
Michigan Unveils Elective Pay Resources To Help Communities Bring Home Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits
LANSINGv— The Michigan Infrastructure Office’s (MIO) Technical Assistance Center (TAC), in partnership with the Michigan
MISO Board Approves Historic Transmission Plan to Strengthen Grid Reliability
CARMEL, Ind. — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers electric power
Ann Arbor Gets $10 Million Grant To Create Geothermal Heating And Cooling System
ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $10 million grant
Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple The Energy Of Lithium Batteries
BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of
Biggest Games Coming in 2023: All the Release Dates You Need to Know
SAN FRANCISCO - The last couple of years have been hard on the games industry. The COVID-19
Handling Cash In Your Business? Data Financial Has Tech Solutions
ANN ARBOR - If your retail business needs to process a lot of cash -
Allegan And Ottawa Counties Business Expansion Tops $2.38 Billion In 2022
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Allegan and Ottawa counties, released its
The Millerschin Group Acquired By Raleigh, N.C., PR Agency
DETROIT – Mobility and transportation focused The Millerschin Group has been acquired by French/West/Vaughan, an
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations
WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the
Ohio Legislature Proposed Changes To Voter-Approved Recreational Cannabis Could Drive More Consumers To Michigan
COLUMBUS - A host of changes proposed by the Ohio legislature to heavily modify the
Featured News
ITC Michigan Provides $290,000 To Support Area Food Banks During The Holiday Season
NOVI – ITC Michigan announced a donation of $290,000 across seven Michigan food banks, as part of its Greater Giving program.
Harvard Scientist Who Said AI/ATLAS Could Be Alien Tech Says Truth To Come Out By Christmas
BOSTON - A Harvard scientist who has repeatedly claimed that an interstellar object moving through our solar system could be a
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
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
Fishbeck Merges with Align CEC Expanding Midwest Engineering Presence
GRAND RAPIDS – Fishbeck has merged with Align CEC, and the announcement instantly grabs attention as it
Build Like a Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 19
MIDLAND – Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan, the Greater Michigan Construction Academy and LOGIC
Public Invited To February 12 Career Fair At Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Career & Internship Fair
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
Fishbeck Merges with Align CEC Expanding Midwest Engineering Presence
GRAND RAPIDS – Fishbeck has merged with Align CEC, and the announcement instantly grabs attention as it
Build Like a Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 19
MIDLAND – Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan, the Greater Michigan Construction Academy and LOGIC
Public Invited To February 12 Career Fair At Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Career & Internship Fair
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations
WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the
Ohio Legislature Proposed Changes To Voter-Approved Recreational Cannabis Could Drive More Consumers To Michigan
COLUMBUS - A host of changes proposed by the Ohio legislature to heavily modify the
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
Did Michigan Lawmakers Bypass Voters? Cannabis Tax Fight Could Reshape Future Ballot Laws
ANN ARBOR — A legal battle now unfolding before the Michigan Supreme Court could have
2026 NDIA-MI STEM Scholarship Applications Now Open
DETROIT - The NDIA Michigan Chapter encourages young people to become informed about Math and
Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI
SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of
Advanced Technologies
Coin-Sized Nuclear 3V Battery With 50-Year Lifespan To Be Mass Produced
BEIJING - A Chinese battery manufacturer has developed a breakthrough, sparking a worldwide race for compact nuclear energy. The innovation is
Meet Jetson One, An Electric Personal Helicopter That Can Reach 63 MPH
PALO ALTO, Ca. - Meet the Jetson One, an electric-powered VTOL sky toy (helicopter) that can hover, bank, and reach speeds
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TrialAssure Offers Anonymize 3.0 That Uses Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence To Share Info
CANTON – Pharmaceutical technology company TrialAssure announced that its flagship product TrialAssure ANONYMIZE® 3.0 is now available. ANONYMIZE allows users across
Report: Artificial Intelligence Could Lead To Human Extinction
WASHINGTON DC - AI may take your job in the somewhat near future — and it may eventually take human life, according to
Microsoft Engineer Sounds Alarm On AI Image-Generator
SEATTLE - A Microsoft engineer is sounding alarms about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the
Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second part of his series on how
Science Tech
Massive Ocean Discovered Beneath Earth’s Crust
DETROIT - It feels like there have been staggering science stories emerging every other day recently, all of which have blown our tiny little minds. First, there was the discovery of a terrifying black hole pointing right at
Plasma Engine Could Reach Mars In 30 Days
MOSCOW - Scientists at Rosatom have unveiled a plasma electric rocket engine that is claimed to be capable of propelling spacecraft to Mars in just one to two months. As reported by Russia’s Izvestia newspaper,
Franklin Middle School In Wayne Wins $12,000 From Samsung Innovation Contest
WAYNE - Samsung announced that 50 U.S. public middle and high schools are moving forward as State Winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. Franklin Middle School in Wayne was selected as the State
Discovery Transforms Plastic Waste Into Hydrogen
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - In a world grappling with escalating plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable energy sources, a groundbreaking discovery by Dr. Manish Shetty at Texas A&M University is poised to change
Skilled Laborers Brigade Making PPEs For Healthcare Professionals Battling COVID-19
ANN ARBOR - Shannon O'Hara has cobbled together 500 tailors in metro New York to sew washable hospital gowns to protect healthcare professionals from COVID-19. She's looking to connect with tailors nationwide to join her
Pandemic Meets Robotics In LTU Student’s Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
SOUTHFIELD - It’s certainly hard to find any fun in the many precautions demanded by the Coronavirus pandemic. But a computer science student at Lawrence Technological University has managed to come up with one for
DetroitSewn Shifts To Stitching Hospital Masks To Meet COVID-19 PPE Shortage
PONTIAC - DetroitSewn is joining a lot of Michigan companies pivoting production to meet the healthcare Personal Protective Equipment needs for hospitals triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of sewing custom and industrial apparel, owner
Tent Craft Switches From Event Tents To Drive-Through COVID-19 Shelters
TRAVERSE CITY - Matt Bulloch, CEO of Tent Craft, has switched production of his event tents to COVID-19 testing shelters for healthcare professionals. https://youtu.be/dkbQs0aGx6I
Study: Protein In Brain Uses Energy Status To Influence Maturation, Body Size
ANN ARBOR - Scientists have identified how a protein in the brain uses information about the body’s energy balance to regulate growth rate and the onset of puberty in children. The research, published Nov. 3
U-M Health-West First Healthcare System in Michigan To Deploy AI-Powered Documentation To Enhance Patient Care
WYOMING — University of Michigan Health-West (formerly Metro Health– University of Michigan Health) is the first system in the state to pilot automated documentation in the exam room, allowing health providers to focus on the
Michigan Health Care Providers Ask Congress: Improve Access, Affordability Of Lifesaving Vaccines For Seniors
LANSING - Six leading organizations advocating for improved public health and patient care are asking Congress to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable residents by eliminating vaccine co-pays that seniors are required to pay through some Medicare
75 Percent Of Young People Around the World Frightened Of Future Due To Climate Change
NEW YORK - Growing up in the emerging reality of the climate crisis is taking its toll on young people’s mental health. According to a global survey and peer-reviewed study soon to be published in Lancet
Study: Protein In Brain Uses Energy Status To Influence Maturation, Body Size
ANN ARBOR - Scientists have identified how a protein in the brain uses information about the body’s energy balance to regulate growth rate and the onset of puberty in children. The research, published Nov. 3
U-M Health-West First Healthcare System in Michigan To Deploy AI-Powered Documentation To Enhance Patient Care
WYOMING — University of Michigan Health-West (formerly Metro Health– University of Michigan Health) is the first system in the state to pilot automated documentation in the exam room, allowing health providers to focus on the
Michigan Health Care Providers Ask Congress: Improve Access, Affordability Of Lifesaving Vaccines For Seniors
LANSING - Six leading organizations advocating for improved public health and patient care are asking Congress to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable residents by eliminating vaccine co-pays that seniors are required to pay through some Medicare
75 Percent Of Young People Around the World Frightened Of Future Due To Climate Change
NEW YORK - Growing up in the emerging reality of the climate crisis is taking its toll on young people’s mental health. According to a global survey and peer-reviewed study soon to be published in Lancet
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
General Motors To Produce It’s Own EV Battery Pack By 2030
DETROIT - A breakthrough battery project started by General Motors in 2015 will produce a working
11 Companies Invest $11 Million In Mcity To Develop Connected, Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Eleven companies are investing a total of $11 million in the second
PlanetM Landing Zone Video: A Home For Autonomous Vehicle Startups In Detroit
DETROIT - Earlier this month, the PlanetM Landing Zone was launched at the WeWork center
Digital and Mobile
Motor City ISSA Meeting: Navigating The Security Challenges Of AI
SOUTHFIELD - Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize society, but with any revolutionary technology there are
MoGo Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit Transportation And Micromobility In Detroit And Oakland County
DETROIT — On November 9 MoGo will be hosting its first fundraising event, MoGo-A-GoGo. The
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
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
Erie Hack 2017: Innovation For Our Great Lake
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is one of several partners producing Erie Hack 2017: Innovation Around Our Great
Mobile Monday Detroit Focus On Industrial Internet Of Things April 10
TROY - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of the ‘Internet of Things’ in
Meta Mesh Provides City-Wide Internet Access When Other Networks Go Down
DETROIT - Meta Mesh bridges the Digital Divide through the use of novel wireless solutions wherever
Mobile Monday Detroit Reviews Mobile Analytics At March Event
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the definition, basic use principles, and benefits of
From Russia With No Love – Russian Malware Attacks Energy Department, Other Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy is among a group of federal agencies affected
Demystifying Penetration (Pen) Testing
SOUTHFIELD - Are you familiar with a penetration (pen) test? Do you know how to
Stefani Cyber Defense Partners With Shield IoT
SAO PAULO - Stefanini Cyber Defense, a Stefanini Group company, announceD a global partnership with
AUTO-ISAC Provides Cybersecurity Training For Auto Engineers To Keep The Bad Guys Out
ANN ARBOR - Today's highly connected vehicles are prime targets for hackers who see them
Rocket Fiber To Be Acquired By Everstream To Become Part of Midwest Network
DETROIT – Rocket Fiber entered into an agreement last week to be acquired by Everstream, an
Lasers 1000 Faster Than Current Internet Could Be Created
LONDON, England - Data could be transmitted through lasers a thousand times faster than current
Industry 4.0 Accelerator Launches With Automation Alley, Lean Rocket Lab, Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD —An Industry 4.0 Accelerator program—the first of its kind in the U.S.—is launching in
New Data Mining Service From ProQuest
ANN ARBOR—University researchers will now be able to uncover new connections and make new discoveries
Business and Finance
355-Simple Ways to Stay Healthy All Summer
Image by Kenny Holmes from Pixabay Summer is a time for you to enjoy outdoor
Big Insights From Delta Air Lines Earnings Call
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines stock soared on word that they’d beated analyst expectations for
Let’s Be Honest: Most Glow-Ups Don’t Stick
You start with the best intentions. Maybe it’s a Pinterest board titled New Me or
Why Crypto Is More Usable Than You Think
Pexels - CC0 License Cryptocurrency has been around for more than 15 years in various
Beginner-Friendly Cloud Mining for Token Holders: Earn Up to $3,000 Per Day Without Buying Any Equipment
London, UK – BAY Miner, an established cloud mining provider, has released a new mobile
Improving Profits as a Laundromat Owner
Image credit Laundromats are a great example of a recession-proof business. They are a service
NFIB Launches Tools To Highlight Benefits Of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Under Threat By Congress
LANSING – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Michigan’s leading small business advocacy organization,
Why Energy Is No Longer Just a Utility—It’s a Strategy
Energy Isn’t Just Plug-and-Play Anymore Let’s be honest—energy used to be boring. Flip the switch,
Strategic Sales Solutions Offers Fractional Sales VP Services
BIRMINGHAM - What is a Fractional VP of Sales? Strategic Sales Solutions CEO Scott Tappan
Comerica Hatch Detroit Applications Due Noon Feb. 21
DETROIT - Apply by noon Feb. 21 for a chance to win $100,000 and a
Great Lakes Angels Fund, Birmingham Angels Invest In 5 Startups In December
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added five startups in December to
TechTown Detroit Elects Eight To Its Board Of Directors
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit has elected eight new talented business and community leaders to its
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations
WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the
Ohio Legislature Proposed Changes To Voter-Approved Recreational Cannabis Could Drive More Consumers To Michigan
COLUMBUS - A host of changes proposed by the Ohio legislature to heavily modify the
