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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
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project, ChannelSales.Pro, a marketplace used by the various stakeholders in the technology industry. These stakeholders are technology vendors, distributors, technology advisors,
AI-Ready Marketing: How To Prepare Your Business For 2026
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, to explore AI-Ready Marketing. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping marketing infrastructure, search visibility, and customer engagement going
Breaking News
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
$260,000 Available To Help Michigan Manufacturers Launch Employee Transportation Programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is encouraging manufacturers and their
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
Social Security’s Clock Is Ticking Faster — And Michigan Seniors And Businesses Could Feel the Impact
ANN ARBOR - Social Security’s financial outlook is worsening, raising the prospect of benefit reductions
Social Security’s Clock Is Ticking Faster — And Michigan Seniors And Businesses Could Feel the Impact
ANN ARBOR - Social Security’s financial outlook is worsening, raising the prospect of benefit reductions
Michigan Marijuana Industry’s Court Challenge To 24% Wholesale Tax Advances As Job Losses Mount
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is pressing forward with a constitutional lawsuit against the state’s
The Great Stay: Why Michigan Workers Are Choosing Stability Over Risk in 2026
ANN ARBOR - Michigan workers are entering 2026 with a clear and sobering priority: hold
Michigan Drivers Saw Fuel Price Change On New Year’s Day — Here’s Why and What It Means for Roads
LANSING - On January 1, 2026, Michigan drivers began the new year at the pump
$1.5 Trillion In White Gold Found In Ancient Volcano On Nevada-Oregon Border
NEVADA - Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an
Study: Internal Combustion Engines Officially Minority In EU
NEW YORK - A new analysis from TechGaged Research reveals that combustion engines have officially
Study Predicts When Triple Whammy Extinction Event Will Hit Earth
NEW YORK - Scientists think they know when a mass extinction event will hit Earth.
Oceans To Produce Clean And Constant Power For The World
NEW YORK - The discovery that oceans will power the world is rather interesting. Thus
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
Racing Day Returns To Detroit Auto Show January 20
DETROIT — The much-anticipated return of Racing Day at the Detroit Auto Show will take
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
Ohio Legislature Amends Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization To Tighten Oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate raced legislation across the finish line on Dec. 9,
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online
Featured News
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 new Sabine Lake substation in Livingston
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 Markets Tax Credit program, part of
Michigan’s Future Mobility Economy Is Regional — And The Geography Is The Strategy
LANSING — Michigan’s future mobility economy is no longer defined by a single corridor, company, or technology. Instead, it is emerging
Michigan
Fusion Energy Advances Could Help Michigan Meet Surging Data Center Power Demand
ISRAEL - Israeli researchers at nT-Tao and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a
$25 Million In Grants Awarded To Going PRO Talent Fund To Support Worker Training In Michigan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award
Channel Sales Pro: How Tech Sales And Service Organizations Can Improve Lead Generation
DETROIT - At Channel Sales.PRO, CEO Rick Beckers helps technology companies grow using a powerful
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Fusion Energy Advances Could Help Michigan Meet Surging Data Center Power Demand
ISRAEL - Israeli researchers at nT-Tao and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a
$25 Million In Grants Awarded To Going PRO Talent Fund To Support Worker Training In Michigan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award
Channel Sales Pro: How Tech Sales And Service Organizations Can Improve Lead Generation
DETROIT - At Channel Sales.PRO, CEO Rick Beckers helps technology companies grow using a powerful
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Ohio Legislature Amends Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization To Tighten Oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate raced legislation across the finish line on Dec. 9,
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online
Why Application Modernization Is Essential for Legacy Systems
Source: freepik Using legacy applications and systems in 2026 is like jeopardizing your own business.
10 Dentist SEO Tips from The Dentist Marketing Guy
Running a dental practice involves much more than performing root canals or whitening teeth. You
DL Mining Launches 2026 Smart Cloud Contracts — Zero Setup, Daily BitcoinÐ Rewards Now Live!
A New Era of Effortless Crypto Mining Begins: Earn Daily Profits with AI-Powered Contracts and
How A Teenager’s Video About Her Grandmother Could Change Medicine
When Jasmine Eyal started researching potential treatments for her grandmother's Type 1 diabetes, she didn't
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
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
Advanced Technologies
Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing as Companies Let AI Replace the Learning Curve
ANN ARBOR — Entry-level jobs — long the gateway from college to career — are rapidly disappearing as companies use artificial
AI Is Flooding the Internet — But High-Quality Human Stories Can Still Win, Especially in Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how content is created and distributed online. From blog posts and marketing copy
Artificial Intelligence Will Be On The Ballot In 2026 As Tech Moguls See The Midterms As Path To Power
WASHINGTON DC - As politicians in both parties raise concerns about the impacts of AI, political groups backed by tech investors
Paul Eisenstein Joins Journalists For Operation Frodo – Dog Rescue Program
DETROIT - Auto writer Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News is on a mission this week to save dogs from testing lab experiments
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Paul Eisenstein Joins Journalists For Operation Frodo – Dog Rescue Program
DETROIT - Auto writer Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News is on a mission this week to save dogs from testing lab experiments
US Leads In AI development, Europe Left Behind
DETROIT - The US ranks first in digital infrastructure and in artificial intelligence, demonstrating attractiveness for AI investments and readiness to
AI Conversion Intelligence: Why 2026 Will Reward Speed, Structure, and Marketing Momentum
The December 2025 edition of MITechTV explored AI Conversion Intelligence as digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joined host
AI Marketing in 2026: Why Visibility Will Belong to AI-Ready Companies
The December 3, 2025, edition of MITechTV featured Michigan business leader and digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, in
Science Tech
How The Expiration Of ACA Subsidies Impacts Michigan Business Owners
LANSING — Michigan business owners are entering 2026 facing a new and largely unavoidable cost increase: sharply higher health insurance premiums tied to the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. The federal premium tax
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
Comet’s Approach To Earth On Dec. 21 Revives Debate Over Alien Technology
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar comet passing through the inner solar system this month is drawing global attention — and reigniting a familiar debate over whether such objects could be more than natural space debris.
$25 Million In Grants Awarded To Going PRO Talent Fund To Support Worker Training In Michigan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award $25 million in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants to 449 businesses across the state. Businesses will
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,
AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is a broad term encompassing many different subtypes, from apps that can write poetry to algorithms that are able to spot patterns that would otherwise get missed – and now AI modeling has just played a
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
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
AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is a broad term encompassing many different subtypes, from apps that can write poetry to algorithms that are able to spot patterns that would otherwise get missed – and now AI modeling has just played a
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan’s Future Mobility Economy Is Regional — And The Geography Is The Strategy
LANSING — Michigan’s future mobility economy is no longer defined by a single corridor, company,
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
Michigan’s Future Mobility Economy Is Regional — And The Geography Is The Strategy
LANSING — Michigan’s future mobility economy is no longer defined by a single corridor, company,
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
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
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
Change Your Browser Settings Now Due To Massive Security Risk
NEW YORK - A new warning has just been issued for Chrome and Edge users,
US Signal Invests In Detroit Metro Data Center And Expands National Footprint
GRAND RAPIDS - US Signal announced a major expansion of its platform, with new investments
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
Change Your Browser Settings Now Due To Massive Security Risk
NEW YORK - A new warning has just been issued for Chrome and Edge users,
Teen Cybersecurity Camp In July At Air National Guard Base In Battle Creek
DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot program will be hosting a Cybersecurity Summer Camp at Battle
Cybersecurity Isn’t Just for Big Business Anymore—SensCy Steps In to Support the Rest
ANN ARBOR - In a recent MITech TV interview, David Behen, Chief Strategy Officer and
First Quarter Cybersecurity Funding Surges to $7.7 Billion, Marking A Three-Year High
NEW YORK - After a two-year slowdown, cybersecurity funding is making a strong comeback. The
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
Weak Dollar Reshapes Michigan’s Business Landscape Heading Into 2026
ANN ARBOR — The U.S. dollar’s steep decline in 2025—its worst annual performance in nearly
Most Important Business Objectives to Focus On
If you are running a business without any clear objectives, you will not have any
Ohio Cannabis Advocates Push Ballot Referendum To Reverse New Hemp And Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — Cannabis advocates in Ohio are mobilizing a ballot referendum campaign aimed at
Executive Ghostwriting in the AI Era
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Executive ghostwriting is evolving fast, but one thing hasn’t changed: credibility
Ohio Cannabis Advocates Push Ballot Referendum To Reverse New Hemp And Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — Cannabis advocates in Ohio are mobilizing a ballot referendum campaign aimed at
Executive Ghostwriting in the AI Era
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Executive ghostwriting is evolving fast, but one thing hasn’t changed: credibility
Ohio Bill Tightens Home Marijuana Grow Rules, Recasting Voter-Approved Legalization as SB 56 Heads to DeWine
COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to
How A Personal Injury Lawyer Guides You Forward
In Michigan, everyday life unfolds against a backdrop of busy highways, industrial centers, and tightly
Study: Working Remotely From Home Makes Us Happier
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote
Deadline To Apply For Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Fall 2025 Cohort Extended To July 11
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive,
Walter Pat’s Baker Cafe Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch
Co-Working Space Bamboo Expands To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Bamboo — a co-working company with other locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor
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
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
Ohio Legislature Amends Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization To Tighten Oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate raced legislation across the finish line on Dec. 9,
Court Denies Injunction Against Michigan Cannabis Wholesale Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Senate Bill 56 Likely To Pass Next Week With New Ohio Criminal Sanctions
COLUMBUS - A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week
Kent State Offering Cannabis Career Certificate Programs To Meet Workforce Demands
KENT, Ohio - On Monday, Kent State University announced it will be launching six online
Business News
- DraftKings, Abbott, And Applovin Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 19-Jan. 23): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?
- Apple's Stock Dumped By Retail Investors, Oscar Nominations, Nvidia's AI Race And More: This Week In Appleverse
- Winter Storm Fern Threatens Disruptions Across US: Here Are Businesses, Stocks Likely To Be Impacted
- DraftKings, Abbott, And Applovin Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 19-Jan. 23): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?
- Apple's Stock Dumped By Retail Investors, Oscar Nominations, Nvidia's AI Race And More: This Week In Appleverse
- Winter Storm Fern Threatens Disruptions Across US: Here Are Businesses, Stocks Likely To Be Impacted
