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ITC Michigan Wins Edison Electric Institute Award For Spring Ice Storm Recovery
NOVI - Between March 28 and 30, 2025, northern and parts of south central Michigan faced ice and wind storms that caused widespread electricity disruptions. ITC Michigan was recognized with an Edison Electric Institute Emergency
Annual TEDx Returns To Detroit And Takes Attendees Inside The Talk
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit is gathering the region’s leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists in Detroit for a one-day event of storytelling, collaboration and connection on Wednesday, November 12th at the Durfee Innovation Society.
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan, where he's covering the Japan Mobility Show. He talks about the popular and very tiny Kei Cars, about the hybrids
Breaking News
Federal Court Blocks Whitmer’s Bid to Shut Down Line 5 Pipeline
LANSING — A federal judge has halted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s long-running effort to force
C3 Industries to Close Webberville Grow, Lay Off 62 as Michigan Cannabis Prices and Taxes Squeeze Operators
ANN ARBOR — C3 Industries has filed a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN
Australian Solar Breakthrough Could Help Michigan Meet Surging Energy and Data Center Demand
ANN ARBOR - A breakthrough in solar manufacturing developed in Australia could have far-reaching implications
Michigan’s Data Center Boom Meets Backlash As Massive Tech Projects Drive Energy And Community Debates
LANSING — Michigan is rapidly becoming a front-line state in America’s data center boom, with proposals
Judge Allows Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax to Take Effect; Industry Warns of Major Economic Fallout
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Michigan Minimum Wage Rising to $13.73 in 2026; Businesses, Workers Split on Impact
LANSING — Michigan’s minimum wage is set to increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour
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
$540 Billion In White Gold Discovered In Southern California
CALIFORNIA - A 'white gold' mine containing $540 billion in treasures has been discovered at
DOE Study: Crops Planted Near Solar Panels Thrive
DETROIT - Researchers studying whether food crops and a solar array could share the same
Flying Electric Yachts To Build Global Fleet Of Zero-Emission Luxury Water Taxis
DETROIT - The tides are changing, and a Qatari investment firm has plenty to do
MPSC Virtual Public Hearing Dec. 3 On DTE Electric Co.’s Application For Approval Of Energy Contracts With Saline Data Center
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public hearing next month
Davenport University Unveils New Video Game At Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Long before David Krogmann became a programming professor at Davenport University, he
MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
Davenport University Raises $35.4 Million In ELEVATE Campaign
GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
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
Trump Order Advances Marijuana Rescheduling, Offering Potential Relief For Michigan Cannabis Industry
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to move forward with the rescheduling of marijuana
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit $260 Million In November As Prices Plunge To Historic Lows
LANSING — Michigan’s legal cannabis market generated nearly $260 million in sales in November, but the headline figure masks deep stress
Michigan
Applications Open For $73 Million In Grants To Provide Expanded Leaning For Grade School Students
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced that the
State Awards College Credit For Apprenticeships Programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has launched a new initiative
LTU’s 2026 Robofest Will Have Students Building Bridges
SOUTHFIELD —Robofest, the international youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung
Michigan Works! SE Hosts Event To Empower Employers Through Apprenticeship Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Works! Southeast invites all employers to attend two dynamic, no-cost events designed
Applications Open For $73 Million In Grants To Provide Expanded Leaning For Grade School Students
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced that the
State Awards College Credit For Apprenticeships Programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has launched a new initiative
LTU’s 2026 Robofest Will Have Students Building Bridges
SOUTHFIELD —Robofest, the international youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung
Michigan Works! SE Hosts Event To Empower Employers Through Apprenticeship Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Works! Southeast invites all employers to attend two dynamic, no-cost events designed
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
Cleaning Up Business Finances In 2026
If your business finances feel like a junk drawer - receipts everywhere, mystery charges, and
Organizers Move to Overturn Ohio’s Marijuana Law as SB 56 Raises Red Flags for Dispensaries and Consumers
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates have launched a statewide campaign to overturn Senate Bill 56
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
Science Fiction Warned AI Could End Humanity – Is It Possible?
NEW YORK - More than 50 years before ChatGPT could tell you what to cook
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
Advanced Technologies
LIFT Launches Three Programs For Military’s Advanced Materials Challenge
DETROIT – LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced it
Tribally Owned Company Acquires Grand Rapids Manufacturing Plant
OTEGO, MI – Safari Circuits, a subsidiary of Waséyabek, announced it has acquired the former LaCroix Grand Rapids manufacturing plant. The
Richard Stiennon’s New Book Explores How AI Security Is Reshaping Digital Defense
Artificial intelligence is not just changing business workflows or creative tools - it is reinventing cybersecurity itself. In the latest MITechTV
Runway Launches New Gen 4.5 AI Video Model — Claims It Beats Google & OpenAI
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence startup Runway on Monday announced Gen 4.5, a new video model that outperforms similar models from Google and OpenAI in an independent benchmark. Gen
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Rural Michigan Pushes Back On Data Centers In Their Backyards
ANN ARBOR - Big Tech has come to town. Billion-dollar companies are in a race to build “hyperscale” data centers to
Gemini 3 Now Winning Artificial Intelligence Race
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google’s Gemini 3 was released last week to widespread fanfare. The company called the model a “new era
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
Turn The AI Skills Gap Into An Opportunity For Growth
LANSING - Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company
Science Tech
NASA Confirms Ancient Life Forms Found On Mars
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has announced the discovery of potential signs of ancient life on Mars. The revelation was made during a press conference about the comet 3I/ATLAS, which had been widely speculated to be
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 'potentially hostile alien threat' has spoken out after NASA released new images. 3I/ATLAS is
NASA Panelists Confirm 3I/Atlas Is Just A Comet, Not An Alien Craft
WASHINGTON DC - During the Nov. 19 NASA news conference on Comet 3I/ATLAS, the NASA panelists likened the new observations to fans at a baseball game, each holding a camera and photographing the action from a different
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series of updates on the mysterious "interstellar object". The event will take place at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
Career Changers Seek Better Work-Life Balance, Ahead of Better Pay: FlexJobs Survey
BOULDER, CO. – Sixty-eight percent of respondents in a FlexJob Survey would consider changing careers, and an additional 19 percent would consider changing careers for an amazing opportunity. Only Five percent say they are happy
What Businesses Need to Know About the Pandemic Relief Plans Ending
DETROIT - More than a year into the pandemic, the country is doing its best to get back on its feet, and the local government is trying to encourage a return to normal. Indeed, as
GR Infusion Therapy Company Recruiting Patients For COVID-19 Research Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Infusion Associates, a provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion therapy, has begun recruiting patients across Michigan for an international COVID-19 study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Alongside the international
Wayne State Establishes Center To Prepare For Next Pandemics
DETROIT - Wayne State University has established a new center to study and combat infectious diseases and to prepare for future pandemics. The Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases builds on the university’s experiences in
New Research Links Common Medications To Reduced Dementia Risk
UNITED KINGDOM - New research analyzing health data from over 130 million people suggests that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The study, led by scientists from
Common Virus Could Be Root Of Alzheimer’s Disease
DETROIT - Researchers have discovered a link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in some people. Most people encounter cytomegalovirus (CMV) during childhood, and after the initial infection the virus remains
Scientists Crack Cancer Code With a Breakthrough Protein Discovery
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a key protein that helps cancer cells avoid detection by the immune system during a type of advanced therapy. By creating a new drug that blocks this protein, researchers
Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart
NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered
New Research Links Common Medications To Reduced Dementia Risk
UNITED KINGDOM - New research analyzing health data from over 130 million people suggests that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The study, led by scientists from
Common Virus Could Be Root Of Alzheimer’s Disease
DETROIT - Researchers have discovered a link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in some people. Most people encounter cytomegalovirus (CMV) during childhood, and after the initial infection the virus remains
Scientists Crack Cancer Code With a Breakthrough Protein Discovery
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a key protein that helps cancer cells avoid detection by the immune system during a type of advanced therapy. By creating a new drug that blocks this protein, researchers
Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart
NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ann Arbor’s Electric Patrol Car Pilot Reflects Growing EV Experiments Across Michigan Police Departments
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Ann Arbor’s Electric Patrol Car Pilot Reflects Growing EV Experiments Across Michigan Police Departments
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Air Traffic Control For Driverless Cars Could Speed Up Deployment
ANN ARBOR—Combining human and artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles could push driverless cars more quickly
Traverse Legal Expands Practice To Detroit With Focus On Autonomous Vehicles
ROYAL OAK - Traverse Legal founder Enrico Schaefer announces he has opened an office in
Digital and Mobile
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
Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider
SOUTHFIELD — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon
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
Smart Mobility Today: Autonomous Vehicles, EV Batteries, Drone Delivery, AI
DETROIT -This week’s stories focus a lot on advances in autonomous vehicles, EV batteries, drone
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, Surgical Robots
DETROIT -This week’s stories focus a lot on Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, plus safer air
Smart Mobility Today: EV Charging, Solar, Wind, Recycling And More
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus a lot on EVs globally, the speed of EV
Smart Mobility Today: AI, Robot Labor, EV Charging, Batteries
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus on AI, robot labor, EV charging, battery production, and
Signalgate – Cybersecurity Pros Dan Lohrmann And Richard Stiennon Debate Whether Heads Should Role
ANN ARBOR - Signal is a messaging app that claims to be secure from hackers.
Senscy Provides Fractional Cybersecurity Protection For Small To Medium Businesses
ANN ARBOR - The greatest external threat to organizations today is cybersecurity attacks and Small
Spyware On Thousands Of Android And iPhones Harvesting Personal Information
NEW YORK - Hundreds of thousands of Android users, as well as several thousand iPhone
CyberPatriot Teaches Students How To Become Cybersecurity Pros
DEARBORN - CyberPatriot is a program aimed at grade school students that teaches them the
Planning To Showcase Your Products At Trade Show? Airfoil Group CEO Provides Tips
ROYAL OAK - If your company plans to exhibit at a trade show this fall
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
Internet Users Expected To Reach 6 Billion In 5 Years
NEW YORK - The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, transforming how
Kent County To Survey Residents, Businesses On Broadband Access
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet
Plex Systems Rolls Out Enhancements For Manufacturing Management Software
TROY – Manufacturing Management Software Developer Plex Systems announced updates and enhancements to its software
Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari Outlines New Features Of MySQL 8
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari outlines the new features of MySQL 8 and
Noble Child Partners With Salesforce On Cloud-Platform For Child Welfare Industry
DETROIT - Noble Child has partnered with Salesforce to launch an original cloud-based platform (As-A-Service)
4 Tips for Optimizing Your Homepage to Get More Leads
So your manufacturing company has a website. Great! And the website has a nice-looking home page. Double great! Your marketing is taken care of. Or is it? Sadly, an attractive home page plus a
Penske, Cox Automotive Launch Online Used Car Sales Platform
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—Ready to buy a used car entirely online? Bloomfield Hills-based Penske Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: PAG) and Atlanta-based Cox Automotive Inc. are ready to sell you one that way. Officials at the two companies
You Really Need To Stop Spending Money On Marketing Campaigns
Summary: Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is a marketing process to generate more leads and sales from your target web pages. CRO helps to generate more leads and sales from your target web pages with
Important Business Lessons We Can Learn from the Sports Betting Industry
DETROIT - Nowadays, over a dozen states have legalized online sports betting in the U.S. Since these changes have taken place the market has expanded at a rapid rate, creating an industry with a value
Intensify Digital Speeds Social Media Deployment
ANN ARBOR - Intensify Digital CEO Joe Tori updated his new platform that lets companies deploy Social Media campaigns. The startup is offering a 30-day trial of its application so your company can kick the
How Ratings and Reviews Help with SEO
SAN DIEGO - Search engines have taken over all internet activity in the present age, as users tend to look towards them for everything. Whether you have gone online to search for the meaning of
Business and Finance
Sale Of delta-8 Intoxicating Hemp Set To End Dec. 2
COLUMBUS - The statewide sale of “intoxicating hemp” products can continue until Dec. 2, a
Survey: Ohioans Want More Cannabis Dispensaries
COL.UMBUS - Ohio residents like their cannabis dispensaries and support the construction of more in
Ohio Lawmakers Seek Compromise On Restrictions For Intoxicating Hemp Products
COLUMBUS —Ohio lawmakers are eyeing a quick and permanent legislative fix to the oft-criticized unregulated
The iPhone 17 Craze Has Fueled The Computing Power Economy, With Cloud Mining Users Earning Up To $8,150 A Day, Sparking A New Trend In Smart Wealth
With the official release of the Apple iPhone 17, its powerful AI performance has been
Survey: Ohioans Want More Cannabis Dispensaries
COL.UMBUS - Ohio residents like their cannabis dispensaries and support the construction of more in
Ohio Lawmakers Seek Compromise On Restrictions For Intoxicating Hemp Products
COLUMBUS —Ohio lawmakers are eyeing a quick and permanent legislative fix to the oft-criticized unregulated
The iPhone 17 Craze Has Fueled The Computing Power Economy, With Cloud Mining Users Earning Up To $8,150 A Day, Sparking A New Trend In Smart Wealth
With the official release of the Apple iPhone 17, its powerful AI performance has been
How GPU Servers Are Used For AI Projects
From ChatGPT’s unsettling human-like prose to mind-bogging artworks generated by the likes of Midjourney, artificial
Former Grand Rapids Pickle Factory To Transform Into Entrepreneur’s Hub
GRAND RAPIDS — A vacant factory in southeast Grand Rapids could soon become a center
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card Shows Michigan Losing Edge In New Business Openings, Employment Tightening
LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
