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Ugly Talk For Entrepreneurs Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Ugly Talk came to Detroit last month to feature established founders and operators who have made the hard calls. The wins matter. So do the misses, pivots, and decisions behind them. You get
Agentic AI in Action: How One Operator Built 17 Websites to Fight a Hemp Industry Shutdown
ANN ARBOR — A new wave of artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots—and it’s already reshaping entire industries. It’s called agentic AI: systems that don’t just respond to prompts, but plan, act, and execute complex
AI Is Flooding Cybersecurity With New Threats—And Michigan Businesses May Not Be Ready
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In
Breaking News
Congress Hemp Crackdown Could Eliminate CBD Sleep Aids, THC Drinks And THCA Products Across Michigan And Ohio
ANN ARBOR — Congress is moving closer to approving restrictions that could reshape a hemp-derived
TSA Issues Warning To Pet Owners: Your Dog Or Cat Can’t Stay In Its Carrier At Security
DETROIT— Millions of Americans plan to travel with their pets this summer, but the Transportation
CBD Approved For Medicare And Medicaid Patients
ANN ARBOR - Marty Makary, head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Market. Why Are Cannabis Companies Leaving The State?
TerrAscend's exit, cultivation facility closures and hundreds of lost jobs are raising questions about whether
TSA Issues Warning To Pet Owners: Your Dog Or Cat Can’t Stay In Its Carrier At Security
DETROIT— Millions of Americans plan to travel with their pets this summer, but the Transportation
CBD Approved For Medicare And Medicaid Patients
ANN ARBOR - Marty Makary, head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Market. Why Are Cannabis Companies Leaving The State?
TerrAscend's exit, cultivation facility closures and hundreds of lost jobs are raising questions about whether
Michigan Treasury Says It’s Too Early To Judge New 24% Marijuana Tax
LANSING — Michigan Treasury officials are pushing back against claims that the state's new 24%
Michigan Power Needs Rise as Wind Projects Face Opposition
ANN ARBOR - Michigan needs more power as renewable energy demand continues to grow across
EPA Declares Ann Arbor’s Gelman Dioxane Plume a Superfund Site After Decades of Groundwater Contamination
ANN ARBOR — After nearly four decades of environmental monitoring and legal battles, the U.S.
Scientists Warn Carbon Emissions Now Double Earth’s Safe Limit — What It Means for Michigan Industry
DETROIT - A new scientific analysis warns that humanity’s carbon emissions have already pushed far
Ann Arbor’s 2026 Electronics Drop-Off March 9-24
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities
Federal Cannabis Reform Could Create Winners And Losers. Will Ohio Overtake Michigan?
Michigan still dominates cannabis sales and attracts thousands of out-of-state shoppers every week. But Ohio's
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Featured News
America’s $39 Trillion Debt Is Becoming Impossible To Ignore — And Michigan Could Feel The Impact
WASHINGTON DC - The United States national debt is rapidly approaching an almost unimaginable milestone: $39 trillion. The number is so
Could Chinese EVs Crush Detroit?
Part 1 or a two-part series on the Chinese auto threat to Michigan. DETROIT - For generations, Detroit was the beating
From Newsroom To Boardroom: Veteran Journalists Launch AI-Enhanced Executive Ghostwriting Service
ANN ARBOR - In an age flooded with AI-generated content, authentic storytelling may be more valuable than ever For decades, veteran
Michigan
From Desktop to Dirt: MSU Puts Weather, Pest Data in Farmers’ Hands With New App
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched a mobile version of its long-running
Apple Icon Steve Wozniak To Deliver Keynote At GVSU’s Commencement Ceremonies
ALLENDALE — Steve Wozniak, a visionary in the field of personal computing and the technological
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
LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers
DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced
From Desktop to Dirt: MSU Puts Weather, Pest Data in Farmers’ Hands With New App
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched a mobile version of its long-running
Apple Icon Steve Wozniak To Deliver Keynote At GVSU’s Commencement Ceremonies
ALLENDALE — Steve Wozniak, a visionary in the field of personal computing and the technological
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
LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers
DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced
Federal Cannabis Reform Could Create Winners And Losers. Will Ohio Overtake Michigan?
Michigan still dominates cannabis sales and attracts thousands of out-of-state shoppers every week. But Ohio's
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Can You Fly With Medical Marijuana? TSA, Delta And Federal Law Don’t Give The Same Answer
DETROIT — Michigan cannabis consumers planning summer vacations are receiving conflicting signals about whether they
Cannabis Counsel Breaks Down Medical Marijuana Rescheduling
DETROIT - For years, state-legal cannabis companies operated under a unique federal tax penalty that
Why Your Next Restaurant Meal, Home Repair And Vacation Could Cost More This Summer
LANSING — If your summer vacation seems more expensive, your favorite restaurant raises prices again,
Spirit Flew 1.7 Million Detroit Passengers Last Year. Now Who Keeps Airfares Low?
DETROIT – Spirit Airlines carried more than 1.7 million passengers through Detroit Metropolitan Airport last
Federal Ban On Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Could Come By October
WASHIGTON DC - A ban on intoxicating hemp may not wait for the next U.S.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Advanced Technologies
Michigan’s White Collar Recession Has Started — And AI May Accelerate It
ANN ARBOR - For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered protection from the economic disruption that
AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?
ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While
GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready
DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to your car.” The Detroit automaker is
Agentic AI in Action: How One Operator Built 17 Websites to Fight a Hemp Industry Shutdown
ANN ARBOR — A new wave of artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots—and it’s already reshaping entire industries. It’s called agentic
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Agentic AI in Action: How One Operator Built 17 Websites to Fight a Hemp Industry Shutdown
ANN ARBOR — A new wave of artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots—and it’s already reshaping entire industries. It’s called agentic
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 in Detroit—are facing a growing and
AI ‘Oversight Gap’ Raises New Risks for Michigan Businesses as Workers Skip Reviewing Output
A new survey reveals many workers are using AI without reviewing the results—raising new risks for businesses as adoption outpaces oversight
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 communities has crowned its overall winner—signaling
Science Tech
Massive New Gold Discovery But The Mining World Has Heard This Story Before
BEIJING - Every few years, a gold discovery emerges with numbers so large they demand attention — even from an industry trained to be skeptical. China’s latest announcement fits that pattern. Geologists drilling beneath the
MCWT Executive Director Lori Koza Has Big Plans For Her Women’s Group
SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, is interviewed by long-time MCWT volunteer Kathleen Norton-Schock. Koza said 2026 will be a pivotal year. Her focus will
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
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
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.
Northern Michigan Sound Alarm Over Billions In Pending Medicaid Cuts
LANSING — Northern Michigan hospitals are sounding the alarm that billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid will force healthcare providers — especially those in rural areas — to make tough decisions about what services
Prescription Drug Could Prevent Up To 1 Million Cases Of Dementia Each Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virgina Health System (UVA Health) has revealed new research which indicates a prescription drug already being used to help suppress a virus affecting millions could now also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. What
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.
Northern Michigan Sound Alarm Over Billions In Pending Medicaid Cuts
LANSING — Northern Michigan hospitals are sounding the alarm that billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid will force healthcare providers — especially those in rural areas — to make tough decisions about what services
Prescription Drug Could Prevent Up To 1 Million Cases Of Dementia Each Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virgina Health System (UVA Health) has revealed new research which indicates a prescription drug already being used to help suppress a virus affecting millions could now also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. What
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM’s $6 Billion Bet on Gas Engines Could Save Michigan Jobs as EV Demand Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pouring more than $6 billion into U.S. manufacturing in just
GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready
DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to
$166B Tariff Refund Wave Begins—Michigan Manufacturers, Auto Suppliers Could See Windfall
Freight trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada
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
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
IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST,
The U.S. Digital Divide Is Shrinking, But Nearly 8 Million Households Remain Offline
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks how Americans live,
Cybersecurity Dashboard: Near-Real-Time Vendor Research with IT-Harvest
A cybersecurity dashboard can turn scattered market data into clear, actionable intelligence. In today’s rapidly
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban
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
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
IT Harvest Dashboard Tracks World’s Cybersecurity Companies And Products
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in
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
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
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
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Sends Mixed Signals As April Sales Rise But Industry Pain Deepens
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis industry delivered another paradox in April: total marijuana sales increased sharply
Ohio’s Marijuana Crackdown Could Send Even More Cannabis Buyers Into Michigan
COLUMBUS - A growing political battle in Ohio over marijuana legalization could end up benefiting
Federal Marijuana Shift Targets Medical Use—But Michigan’s $3B Recreational Market Sees Limited Change
WASHINGTON DC - A major federal shift in marijuana policy is underway—but for Michigan’s booming
The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Business and News
Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses
Convenient Ways to Increase Sales when Running a Business
If you feel as though you’re not quite reaching your sales potential as a small
The Forgotten Areas Of A Construction Business That Make You Lose Money
Source: Unsplash (CC0 License) Do you run a construction business? If so, you may question
MSU Federal Credit Union Unveils 2025-2026 Women of Sparta Cohort
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is proud to announce 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
Federal Ban On Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Could Come By October
WASHIGTON DC - A ban on intoxicating hemp may not wait for the next U.S.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala
GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into
State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports
SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its
New Community Transformation Fund Completes First Close Of Second Venture Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a statewide venture capital fund based in Grand Rapids,
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
