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“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
DETROIT - In Michigan’s professional labor market, recruiters say the shift is to Artificial Intelligence is longer theoretical. Gary Erickson, managing partner of ExecSearch Partners, said artificial intelligence has quickly become a baseline expectation for
State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports
SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its coverage of high school sports in Metro Detroit, including more than 50 live game broadcasts. Lorne Plant, vice president of
Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix
BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most expensive inefficiencies inside the enterprise. Security architects lose weeks buried in Google searches. Analysts build sprawling spreadsheets that are outdated
Breaking News
Michigan Tech Firms, Automakers Face New Risk as Iran Threatens Attacks on U.S. Tech Giants
DETROIT - Michigan’s technology and automotive sectors—deeply tied to global supply chains and cloud infrastructure—could
Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive.
Driving For Easter? Here’s How Michigan Drivers Can Avoid Overpaying for Gas
ANN ARBOR - Michigan drivers hitting the road for Easter weekend are facing a familiar
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
Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive.
Driving For Easter? Here’s How Michigan Drivers Can Avoid Overpaying for Gas
ANN ARBOR - Michigan drivers hitting the road for Easter weekend are facing a familiar
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
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends
WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has
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
Rising Utility Bills Are Becoming a Pocketbook Crisis — And Michigan Ratepayers Are Funding More Than Power Lines
ANN ARBOR - Electricity and natural gas bills are quietly becoming one of the biggest
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
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
Teradyne To Expand Robotics Presence With US Operations Hub In Wixom
WIXOM - Teradyne Robotics, the global leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics,
Bluewater Technologies Creates Strategic Partnership With Thunder::Tech
WIXOM - Bluewater Technologies Group announced a strategic partnership with integrated marketing agency thunder::tech. The
Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound in February, But Industry Leaders Warn More Closures Are Coming
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis market showed a modest rebound in February, but industry leaders say
Ohio Voters Have Days Left To Stop Lawmakers From Rewriting Legal Cannabis Law
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters are down to the final days to decide whether they will
Michigan Cannabis Licenses Decline as Industry Shakeout Forces Growers and Dispensaries to Exit
LANSING - Michigan’s once booming cannabis industry is beginning to contract as the number of
As Cannabis Debit-Cards Get Shut Down, Genus Credit Services POB System Thrives
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month
Featured News
As Cannabis Debit-Cards Get Shut Down, Genus Credit Services POB System Thrives
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month now face payment challenges. Across the
Iran-Linked Hackers Target $25B Michigan Medical Device Company Stryker
KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts who say global
AI’s Hunger Could Force Michigan to Build New Power Plants
ANN ARBOR - AI power demand Michigan is rising rapidly as artificial intelligence and data center growth increase electricity needs. As
Michigan
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Earn College Credit In High School Through LTU Summer Dual Enrollment Classes
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Earn College Credit In High School Through LTU Summer Dual Enrollment Classes
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound in February, But Industry Leaders Warn More Closures Are Coming
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis market showed a modest rebound in February, but industry leaders say
Ohio Voters Have Days Left To Stop Lawmakers From Rewriting Legal Cannabis Law
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters are down to the final days to decide whether they will
Michigan Cannabis Licenses Decline as Industry Shakeout Forces Growers and Dispensaries to Exit
LANSING - Michigan’s once booming cannabis industry is beginning to contract as the number of
As Cannabis Debit-Cards Get Shut Down, Genus Credit Services POB System Thrives
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month
AI Startup Wins $1M Grand Prize as Michigan Competition Highlights State’s Innovation Shift
LANSING - A statewide startup competition that drew 375 applications from more than 100 Michigan
Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court
COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on
Europe’s New Border Rules Could Disrupt Michigan Business Travel
DETROIT - For Michigan’s auto industry, travel to Europe isn’t optional — it’s operational. Executives,
America’s Retirement System Faces a Hidden Risk: The Workers Paying In—but Never Cashing Out
ANN ARBOR - For decades, America’s retirement system has depended on a simple equation: workers
MDARD Announces Grants For Rural Areas
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting proposals for the Rural
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors
LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Already Plays a Role in the $200 Billion AI Chip Boom
Companies in Michigan are already supplying critical materials, engineering expertise, and manufacturing technologies used to build the semiconductor chips powering the
Ann Arbor’s 2026 Electronics Drop-Off March 9-24
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities to safely dispose of household electronics.
GVSU Launches Free AI Literacy Course For Community Learners
ALLENDALE – A free, online course from Grand Valley State University will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial
$Billion OpenAI Data Center Clears Major Legal Hurdle In Saline
SALINE - A Washtenaw County judge has rejected an effort by a Saline Township resident to intervene in the legal settlement
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance
Laid-Off Tech Workers Are Asking: Did AI Really Take My Job? — And What That Means for Michigan
ANN ARBOR - As layoffs continue to ripple through the tech sector, a growing number of displaced workers are asking a
From Earth to Orbit: Elon Musk’s Space Data Center Vision Meets Michigan’s Ground-Level Reality
ANN ARBOR - When Elon Musk talks about moving data centers into space, it can sound like science fiction. But following
What A New Robotics Survey Signals — And Why Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robots Matter
DETROIT - A new industry survey from Universal Robots makes one thing clear: artificial intelligence is leaving the screen and entering
Science Tech
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 aimed at lowering insurance premiums, reducing prescription drug prices, and forcing new transparency across
MichBio’s 2025 Year in Review: Building Conditions for Growth
ANN ARBOR - During 2025, MichBio focused not just on visibility, but on building the underlying conditions that allow companies to start, scale, and stay in Michigan. Convening the Ecosystem, Statewide Convening Michigan’s life sciences
$20 Trillion Trans-Atlantic Tunnel Idea Puts Future Travel Technology Back in Spotlight
NORWAY - A speculative proposal making the rounds again in global infrastructure circles imagines a 3,400-mile tunnel beneath the Atlantic Ocean, capable of moving passengers between New York and London in under an hour. Highlighted
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Ignites Debate As CIA Declines To Confirm Records
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar object passing briefly through the solar system has sparked renewed debate at the intersection of science, national security, and public trust—less because of what astronomers have found, and more because
COVID Holiday Updates With Epidemiologist Fred Brown – Spoiler Alert No Big Parties
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's happening nationally with the COVID virus, also updates on vaccines, plus his take on whether it is safe to host house parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving
NORML Responds to Studies Identifying Link Between COVID and Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis
CLEVELAND - Fully vaccinated persons with a clinical diagnosis of cannabis use disorder (CUD) possess a greater risk of COVID breakthrough infections than do to similar controls, according to data published in the journal World Psychiatry. Researchers with
Two-Thirds Of Business Travelers Plan To Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID Cases
WASHINGTON – U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning to postpone
MIOSHA Encourages Employers To Follow Updated CDC Guidance To Contain Spread of COVID-19
LANSING - MIOSHA is strongly encouraging Michigan employers to follow recently updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines due to the Delta variant of COVID-19. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is much more contagious,
Senate Health Care Talks Collapse, Putting Hundreds of Thousands of Michigan Residents at Risk of Higher Costs
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a health care deal this week, leaving the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits in limbo. Without a compromise, those subsidies are
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.
Senate Health Care Talks Collapse, Putting Hundreds of Thousands of Michigan Residents at Risk of Higher Costs
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a health care deal this week, leaving the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits in limbo. Without a compromise, those subsidies are
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Ford’s Mechanic Shortage Signals a Broader Workforce Misalignment — Not a Lack of Willing Workers
DEARBORN - When Ford Motor Company says it cannot fill thousands of open mechanic jobs
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Ford’s Mechanic Shortage Signals a Broader Workforce Misalignment — Not a Lack of Willing Workers
DEARBORN - When Ford Motor Company says it cannot fill thousands of open mechanic jobs
Teaching Self-Driving Cars To Predict Pedestrian Movement
ANN ARBOR – By zeroing in on humans’ gait, body symmetry and foot placement, University
123Net Partners With Telia Carrier To Meet Bandwidth Demand From Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD - With Michigan leading the nation with the most permissive self-driving vehicle laws in
Digital and Mobile
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that
Researchers Contend AI Can Exploit Common Vulnerabilities In Networks In Under 15 minutes?
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now
Auto Industry Pricing Report With Michelle Krebs From Cox Automotive
TROY - Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst with Cox Automotive, joins MITech TV to update
May Mobility Sale To Improve Autonomous Transit For Healthcare
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle builder May Mobility announced it is working with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Detroit Auto Show Announces Mobility Global Forum Speaker Lineup
DETROIT – The Detroit Auto Show today announced the roster of speakers for the inaugural
U-M’s MTRAC Awards $1 Million To Support Mobility, Transportation Research Projects
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub at the University of
Researchers Contend AI Can Exploit Common Vulnerabilities In Networks In Under 15 minutes?
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now
Cybersecurity Update: More Hacks, Crypto Threats, Fake Cyber Workers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity pros Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest and Dan Lohrmann of Presidio return
SensCy CTO Explains How Third Party Cyber Risk Can Bring Your Network Down
ANN ARBOR - Every 38 seconds, a supplier, vendor, or consultant experiences a cyberattack. According
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
Ottawa County Partners With 123NET To Install 380 Miles Of Internet Fiber
HOLLAND - Ottawa County has hired 123NET to construct 380 miles of additional fiber to
Peninsula Fiber Network Activates Statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 Updates
MARQUETTE - Peninsula Fiber Network in collaboration with its core system service provider, INdigital, is
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
Tech 248 Update: Apprenti Program, Augmented Reality Manufacturing At the Speed Of Light
ROYAL OAK - Oakland County’s Greg Doyle talks about some technology initiatives available including the
123Net’s Kandler Explains New Voice Over Fiber Service
ROYAL OAK - James Kandler, 123Net’s Chief Operations Officer, explains Voice services growth through integration
Saitz Named Chief Marketing Officer For Plex Systems
TROY – Robin Saitz has been named Chief Marketing Officer for Plex Systems, which develops
MSP Red Level Acquires MSP C/D/H To Provide Statewide IT Services
NOVI - Two Michigan Managed Services Providers have combined to offer custom application development, business
4 Critical Conversion Tactics for Capturing More Leads
It's a true saying that "without marketing, you'll have no market." No customers, no market share, and no profits. Marketing activities alone won't do the trick, though. Your efforts must be effective, otherwise you
4 CRO Tactics that Increase Website Leads
The whole point of having a website is to get leads you can turn into sales, but it’s a fact of life that what we want and what we get are often two different
Q&A – Why You Need a Budget for Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
For business owners, increasing their website traffic used to be like the gold medal win in the Tokyo Olympics was for Sydney McLaughlin—incredible and ultra-rewarding for all her hard work. That’s not the case
How Can I Avoid The Most Common SEO Marketing Mistakes?
DETROIT - There are over 1.5 billion websites on the internet, and if you own a site, you’re up against some very tough competition. Hitting the right audience requires skilled search engine optimization (SEO). If
Sales Slump? How to Get Better Results from Your Website Visitors
Most manufacturers have experienced sales slumps at one time or another. When it happens, it’s vital to get your sales team’s heads back in the game and find a solution to the problem. The
Top 3 Trends Boosting 2021 Website Conversion Rates
Whoever said change is bad wasn’t a marketer. Honestly, change is the only thing you can be sure of these days, and it applies to digital marketing 100%. Since the beginning of 2021, for
Business and Finance
Healthcare Costs Make Employee Benefits Increasingly Difficult For Small Businesses
Special Report MITechNews Special Report: The Future of Employee Benefits Small businesses across Michigan are
Three Important Elements for Digitizing Your Business in 2026
Fifteen years ago, embracing digital technology was an option for businesses. In 2026, this isn’t
Keeping The Tech In Shape In Your Business
For pretty much any business that you might be running today, you need to make
How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age
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How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age
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How Technology Is Changing the Way We Manage Money
Not that long ago, managing money meant going into a bank, speaking to someone in
Let’s Get Your Business Back Into Action
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What Can You Do To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
Link Image - CC0 License What can you do to take your business to the
The Conquer Finance And Insurance Accelerator Opens for Application
EAST LANSING ― The Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator, a partnership between Michigan State University
Lakeshore Advantage Debuts New SURGE Accelerator Programs To Support Startups
HOLLAND —Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel
Washtenaw Economic Club Hosts Driving Innovation And Entrepreneurship At Michigan Central
ANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw Economic Club will host keynote speaker Mark de la Vergne
Strategic Partnership Formed To Accelerate Critical Technology Innovation
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization
MDARD Announces Grants For Rural Areas
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting proposals for the Rural
iHemp Hour: CBD and Pets
ANN ARBOR - Join the iHemp Hour at noon Thursday to watch an interview on
Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors
LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
Michigan Cannabis Sales Rebound in February, But Industry Leaders Warn More Closures Are Coming
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis market showed a modest rebound in February, but industry leaders say
Ohio Voters Have Days Left To Stop Lawmakers From Rewriting Legal Cannabis Law
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters are down to the final days to decide whether they will
Michigan Cannabis Licenses Decline as Industry Shakeout Forces Growers and Dispensaries to Exit
LANSING - Michigan’s once booming cannabis industry is beginning to contract as the number of
As Cannabis Debit-Cards Get Shut Down, Genus Credit Services POB System Thrives
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month
