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Catalyst Media Factory Celebrates 10th Anniversary In 2026
DETROIT - Getting interviewed by a television reporter, podcast host or newspaper journalist can be intimidating. A single poorly worded answer can overshadow years of hard work, while a confident, well-prepared spokesperson can build credibility,
The New Reality of AI-Driven B2B Marketing
Today's buyers have access to more information than at any point in history. As a result, AI-driven buying decisions are becoming increasingly common across B2B industries, as buyers use artificial intelligence to evaluate vendors, compare
MCWT Highlights Camp Infinity, Golf Outings, Gala And Networking Events In New Video Interview
ANN ARBOR - In a video interview with Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation's Kathleen Norton-Schock, MCWT highlighted its upcoming Camp Infinity summer technology camps, networking opportunities, volunteer programs, golf fundraisers, and annual Signature
Breaking News
CRA Watch: Michigan Cannabis Regulators Issue 75 July Enforcement Actions — Three Businesses Surrender Licenses
Dragonfly Kitchen III accounts for 43 enforcement records as Michigan regulators cite operators for tracking,
Baby Boomers Are Becoming A $500 Million Cannabis Market In Michigan And Ohio
WASHINGTON DC - Baby Boomers aren't just using more marijuana. They're becoming big business for
Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Bring New Taxes — And Give Michigan’s Oversupplied Cannabis Industry A National Market
Moving marijuana to Schedule III could deliver a major federal tax break to Michigan cannabis
Michigan Built For The EV Boom. Now AI Data Centers Could Become The Bigger Prize
LG Energy Solution Starts Production At Lansing Battery Plant As AI Power Demand Opens A
Michigan Cannabis Prices Stay Near Record Lows As Ohio Cracks Down On Cross-Border Weed
Michigan's mature marijuana market continues to offer some of the cheapest cannabis in the nation,
Big Tech Has Bet $3 Trillion On AI. Michigan Is Betting With It
As technology giants make trillions of dollars in long-term commitments to build artificial intelligence infrastructure,
Michigan Gas Hits $4.25 — Up 36% In A Year, Could $5 Gas Be Next?
Michigan drivers are paying $1.13 a gallon more than a year ago as Middle East
GM Changes Course Again On EVs — What It Means For Michigan Auto Jobs
GM is slowing parts of its electric-vehicle transition while protecting profitable gasoline vehicles and preserving
Michigan’s Share Of Iran War Costs Could Top $2 Billion, Estimates Show
ANN ARBOR — The recent U.S.-Iran conflict may have ended with a ceasefire, but Michigan
Ohio Consumers Fear AI Data Centers Could Raise Electric Bills. Michigan Is Having The Same Debate
COLUMBUS – Ohio consumers are increasingly asking whether they will be forced to pay higher
Could Michigan See $5 Gas Again? Oil Industry Sounds Alarm On Falling Inventories
ANN ARBOR - Michigan consumers could be facing another round of economic pain as major
Michigan Residents Face Higher Summer Peak Electric Rates Through September
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Michigan households pay hundreds
Michigan Cannabis Is Cheaper Than Ever – But Can The Price War Last?
Part Two of a series looking at the rapidly maturing cannabis industry in Michigan. To
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part
Michigan's cannabis market has matured into one of the nation's largest. Now businesses are battling
Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep? Scientists Say The Answer Isn’t So Simple For Michigan Cannabis Consumers
New research suggests THC may alter brain activity during sleep, but studies also show cannabis
Michigan CRA Disciplines More Than 20 Cannabis Licensees
Tracking Michigan cannabis regulatory enforcement, compliance trends and disciplinary actions. ANN ARBOR – Michigan's Cannabis
Featured News
Michigan’s Next Economy: Michigan Can Build Startups. Now It Must Build Giants
Record venture investment, world-class universities and nearly 500,000 mobility jobs show Michigan's innovation economy is gaining momentum. The next challenge is
MITechNews Is Building The Definitive Record Of Michigan’s AI Economy.
ANN ARBOR – Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Michigan's economy. From manufacturing and mobility to healthcare, cybersecurity, finance, education, agriculture and
AMERICA AT 250 • No. 2 Analysis: The American Dream at 250: Why Millennials Face a Tougher Climb Than Baby Boomers
WASHINGTON DC - For much of the 20th century, the American Dream followed a familiar path. Graduate from school. Find a
Michigan
Google Tries To Rebrand The Data Center As Michigan Resistance Grows
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Google is trying to convince Michigan that its proposed data center
LTU’s Robofest Crowns Winners From Around The World
SOUTHFIELD —Teams from Florida in the United States and Canada, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong,
Michigan Teens Face Tougher Summer Job Market In 2026 Despite Rising Hourly Pay
LANSING — Michigan teenagers searching for summer jobs in 2026 could face a more competitive
Your Next Oil Change Could Soon Cost $120 As Iran Crisis Threatens Broader U.S. Economy
ANN ARBOR - Americans may soon feel the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict
Google Tries To Rebrand The Data Center As Michigan Resistance Grows
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Google is trying to convince Michigan that its proposed data center
LTU’s Robofest Crowns Winners From Around The World
SOUTHFIELD —Teams from Florida in the United States and Canada, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong,
Michigan Teens Face Tougher Summer Job Market In 2026 Despite Rising Hourly Pay
LANSING — Michigan teenagers searching for summer jobs in 2026 could face a more competitive
Your Next Oil Change Could Soon Cost $120 As Iran Crisis Threatens Broader U.S. Economy
ANN ARBOR - Americans may soon feel the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict
Michigan Cannabis Is Cheaper Than Ever – But Can The Price War Last?
Part Two of a series looking at the rapidly maturing cannabis industry in Michigan. To
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part
Michigan's cannabis market has matured into one of the nation's largest. Now businesses are battling
Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep? Scientists Say The Answer Isn’t So Simple For Michigan Cannabis Consumers
New research suggests THC may alter brain activity during sleep, but studies also show cannabis
Michigan CRA Disciplines More Than 20 Cannabis Licensees
Tracking Michigan cannabis regulatory enforcement, compliance trends and disciplinary actions. ANN ARBOR – Michigan's Cannabis
Meta Settlement Will Limit Michigan Teens’ Facebook, Instagram Use — What Parents Need To Know
New rules will limit daily use, block overnight access and strengthen age checks for children
Trump’s Canada Trade War Could Close Michigan Auto Plants, Economist Warns
Michigan could be hit “coming and going” as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs and President Trump
DEA Marijuana Decision Moves Closer — What Schedule III Could Mean For Michigan
WASHINGTON — The federal government's years-long debate over marijuana's legal status has entered another critical
Bitcoin Eyes $100K: How Crypto Holders Are Exploring Mining Income
Driven by a strong rally, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $79,000, returning to
Ohio Hemp Court Fight Mirrors Growing Pressure On Michigan Hemp Market
COLUMBUS - An Ohio courtroom battle over hemp-derived cannabinoid products is highlighting a much larger
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with
Washington’s Cannabis Chaos: Congress Moves to Block Marijuana Reform While Quietly Crushing Hemp Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a matter of days, Congress delivered two moves that perfectly capture
Medical Marijuana Gets Federal Green Light—Now Recreational Cannabis Faces a High-Stakes June Hearing
WASHINGTON DC — The federal government’s long-awaited shift on marijuana policy is no longer theoretical—it’s
Advanced Technologies
Could Cheaper Chinese AI Force Down Business AI Costs For Michigan Companies?
New Kimi K3 Model Debuts At China's Largest AI Conference, Intensifying Global Competition And Potentially Lowering Enterprise AI Costs ANN ARBOR
MITechNews Is Building The Definitive Record Of Michigan’s AI Economy.
ANN ARBOR – Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Michigan's economy. From manufacturing and mobility to healthcare, cybersecurity, finance, education, agriculture and
Your Smartphone Is Becoming Your Passport: Detroit Metro Offers a Glimpse of Air Travel’s Digital Future
ANN ARBOR - Google Wallet's new TSA PreCheck Touchless ID feature marks another step toward a day when travelers may leave
Ann Arbor Startup Wants To Build The Operating System For Animal Health
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is transforming industries from manufacturing and finance to human healthcare. Now an Ann Arbor startup believes
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Could Cheaper Chinese AI Force Down Business AI Costs For Michigan Companies?
New Kimi K3 Model Debuts At China's Largest AI Conference, Intensifying Global Competition And Potentially Lowering Enterprise AI Costs ANN ARBOR
MITechNews Is Building The Definitive Record Of Michigan’s AI Economy.
ANN ARBOR – Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Michigan's economy. From manufacturing and mobility to healthcare, cybersecurity, finance, education, agriculture and
Your Smartphone Is Becoming Your Passport: Detroit Metro Offers a Glimpse of Air Travel’s Digital Future
ANN ARBOR - Google Wallet's new TSA PreCheck Touchless ID feature marks another step toward a day when travelers may leave
Ann Arbor Startup Wants To Build The Operating System For Animal Health
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is transforming industries from manufacturing and finance to human healthcare. Now an Ann Arbor startup believes
Science Tech
Preventive Care Benefits Help Retail Employers Cut Turnover, Lower Payroll Taxes, Boost Worker Pay
Program gaining traction among cannabis dispensaries, restaurants and small retailers facing high employee turnover. PINCKNEY - Discover how the new wellness benefit program can help small and mid-sized businesses retain workers, cut payroll taxes, and
Workforce Stability Becoming A Priority For Cannabis Retailers
DETROIT — Cannabis dispensaries across the United States are facing a growing workforce challenge: retaining employees in a rapidly expanding but still evolving industry. Many cannabis provisioning centers operate with large hourly workforces, including budtenders,
1 In 5 Companies Are Killing Entry-Level Hiring Because Of AI — Michigan College Graduates May Feel It First
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career ladder — and the impact could soon be felt across Michigan’s economy. A new national survey from Resume.org finds that
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 conflict is increasingly spilling into corporate computer networks. Stryker, one of Michigan’s largest healthcare
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,
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
ACA Subsidy Lapse Sends Health Insurance Costs Soaring for Michigan Business Owners — With a Jan. 15 Deadline Looming
DETROIT — Health insurance costs are rising sharply for Michigan business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expired at the end of last year —
Rising Health Insurance Costs Add New Pressure for Michigan Businesses in 2026
DETROIT - Michigan’s health insurance landscape is entering 2026 under intensifying financial pressure, and businesses of all sizes — from startups to large employers — are already feeling it. A convergence of policy changes, rising
Japan Launches Human Trials To Grow New Teeth — A Regeneration Revolution In Dentistry
ANN ARBOR - Scientists in Japan have begun the world’s first human clinical trials of an experimental drug designed not just to repair missing teeth — but to actually grow new ones using the body’s own
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
ACA Subsidy Lapse Sends Health Insurance Costs Soaring for Michigan Business Owners — With a Jan. 15 Deadline Looming
DETROIT — Health insurance costs are rising sharply for Michigan business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expired at the end of last year —
Rising Health Insurance Costs Add New Pressure for Michigan Businesses in 2026
DETROIT - Michigan’s health insurance landscape is entering 2026 under intensifying financial pressure, and businesses of all sizes — from startups to large employers — are already feeling it. A convergence of policy changes, rising
Japan Launches Human Trials To Grow New Teeth — A Regeneration Revolution In Dentistry
ANN ARBOR - Scientists in Japan have begun the world’s first human clinical trials of an experimental drug designed not just to repair missing teeth — but to actually grow new ones using the body’s own
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Mary Barra Signals GM’s Future Goes Beyond Cars. What It Could Mean For Michigan Jobs And Businesses
GM CEO tells investors the automaker is building new revenue streams that could create opportunities
Michigan Wants To Build The World’s Mobility Capital. Here’s Why It Matters
LANSING - Nearly 500,000 Michiganders already work in what state officials define as the mobility
Mary Barra Signals GM’s Future Goes Beyond Cars. What It Could Mean For Michigan Jobs And Businesses
GM CEO tells investors the automaker is building new revenue streams that could create opportunities
Michigan Auto Industry Faces Growing AI Skills Gap As Employers Warn Workforce Isn’t Ready
ANN ARBOR – Michigan's automotive industry has weathered supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the
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
Michigan’s Auto Industry Runs on Chinese Tech—And Washington Is Starting to Push Back
ANN ARBOR - From connected cars rolling off Detroit assembly lines to smart devices inside
West Michigan IT Firms Consolidate as Cybersecurity Demand and Talent Shortages Accelerate
GRAND RAPIDS - A new acquisition in Grand Rapids highlights a growing shift in Michigan’s
Cybercrime Is Becoming a “Hidden Tax” on Michigan Small Businesses—And AI Is Making It Worse
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers
A Cyberattack Doesn’t Have to Take Down the Grid to Cost Michigan Millions
Even brief disruptions to power, water, or manufacturing systems could ripple across Michigan’s economy—experts say
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
LTU Professor, Alumnus Use Digital Fabrication To Cut Cost Of New Home Construction
SOUTHFIELD - A Lawrence Technological University architecture professor Scott Shall and his onetime student Breck
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
Auto Industry Pricing Report With Michelle Krebs From Cox Automotive
TROY - Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst with Cox Automotive, joins MITech TV to update
A Cyberattack Doesn’t Have to Take Down the Grid to Cost Michigan Millions
Even brief disruptions to power, water, or manufacturing systems could ripple across Michigan’s economy—experts say
Federal Cyber Warning Hits Close to Home: Why Michigan’s Power Grid—and Aging Infrastructure—Are in Focus
WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S.
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
AI Is Becoming Hackers’ Favorite Tool, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of 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
Triple Your Sales by Making 4 Simple Website Tweaks
Running your business is one thing, but making it generate enough revenue to achieve your goals can sometimes be a challenge. That’s why you have a website, but unless it’s delivering enough leads, it’s
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
Business and Finance
Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes
STERLING HEIGHTS - Eighty years after Detroit became the Arsenal of Democracy, the Pentagon is
How to Scale E-commerce Operations Across Global Markets
Image credit: Unsplash Taking an e-commerce business beyond your home country is a big step.
Ann Arbor Startup Wants To Build The Operating System For Animal Health
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is transforming industries from manufacturing and finance to human healthcare.
Michigan Keeps Creating Great Ideas. Why Do Startups Leave?
New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of
Before You Sell: The Quiet Clean-Up That Makes a Business More Attractive
Selling a business is not just about finding someone with money. That part comes later.
How Modern Dental Software Helps Practices Grow Faster
It’s no surprise that technology is being implemented in all facets of business and operations.
3 Ways Businesses Can Stay Ahead Of Industry Changes
Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/top-view-of-people-writing-on-papers-7698796/ Change is happening around us. It’s constant with new things
Why Predictive Maintenance Is Becoming Critical In Modern Warehousing
Today’s warehouses handle large volumes of product at faster speeds than their predecessors. As a
MSU Innovation Center Hosts Entrepreneurial Projects, Leaders
EAST LANSING - Registration open for the MSU Innovation Celebration on April 7 at the
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
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
Ohio Hemp Court Fight Mirrors Growing Pressure On Michigan Hemp Market
COLUMBUS - An Ohio courtroom battle over hemp-derived cannabinoid products is highlighting a much larger
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with
Washington’s Cannabis Chaos: Congress Moves to Block Marijuana Reform While Quietly Crushing Hemp Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a matter of days, Congress delivered two moves that perfectly capture
Medical Marijuana Gets Federal Green Light—Now Recreational Cannabis Faces a High-Stakes June Hearing
WASHINGTON DC — The federal government’s long-awaited shift on marijuana policy is no longer theoretical—it’s
Webinars Are Broken. Here’s Why ChannelSales.Pro Thinks It Has A Better Webinar Package
ANN ARBOR - Most companies already know webinars can work. The numbers back it up.
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
Raising Wages Isn’t Working—Here’s What Michigan Retailers Are Doing Instead
DETROIT - Michigan retailers don’t have a hiring problem. They have a retention problem. Hiring
How Michigan Retailers Can Reduce Employee Turnover Without Raising Wages
ANN ARBOR — If you run a retail business in Michigan, you already know the
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