MI Tech TV
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
Cannabis Has An Employee Turnover Problem — Could Better Benefits Keep Budtenders From Leaving?
U.S. cannabis retailers face a staggering 54.6% budtender turnover rate, with nearly one in four
Michigan Has A 4.9% Unemployment Rate — So Why Can’t Businesses Find Workers?
Michigan has hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers. Small businesses say they still can't find
Trump Pushes Hemp Ban Past Midterms — Can A Lame-Duck Congress Save Michigan CBD?
Michigan hemp businesses have been given another month before sweeping new federal restrictions threaten many
Could USPS Ballot Confusion Be Used To Challenge A Close Michigan Election?
Michigan Election Watch | Part 2 Voting-rights attorney Marc Elias warns that uncertainty surrounding new
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
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 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
Summer Peak Electric Rates Return For Millions Of Michigan Residents
ANN ARBOR - On June 1, millions of customers served by DTE Energy and Consumers
Why Nearby States Can’t Always Rescue Michigan During A Major Power Emergency
LANSING - The debate over artificial intelligence data centers in Michigan has largely focused on
China’s Hydrogen Aviation Breakthrough Could Ripple Into Michigan’s Mobility Economy
DETROIT - China’s successful liquid hydrogen aircraft test is more than an aerospace milestone. For
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
Michigan CEOs Turn More Cautious on Economy, But Continue Investing and Hiring
DETROIT — Michigan's largest employers are growing more cautious about the economy, but they're not
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
The Risk Is Back: Renewed Middle East Fighting Threatens Michigan Drivers, Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR — Michigan drivers may not feel it immediately, but the latest flare-up in
Michigan Consumers May Be Changing How They Socialize. Could Cannabis Drinks Be Replacing Alcohol?
Industry survey suggests THC beverages are becoming an alternative to beer and wine as Michigan's
CRA Rules Update Hearing Explained On Michigan Marijuana Today
LANSING - This edition of Michigan Marijuana Today focused on the July 23 hearing hosted
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
Featured News
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
The Constitution’s Forgotten Ethics Rule: What Is an Emolument?
ANN ARBOR - Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, many are revisiting the
Michigan
Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital
Veteran Michigan Business Journalists Launch Boutique Executive Thought Leadership & Industry Visibility Agency
ANN ARBOR — As artificial intelligence floods the internet with generic content and shrinking attention
Michigan’s Auto Industry Is Quietly Transforming Into A Robotics Economy
DETROIT - Michigan may be on the verge of its next industrial transformation — and
Michigan Defense Industry Group STEM Scholarship Program Deadline May 29.
DETROIT - The National Defense Industrial Association Michigan Chapter is using a new STEM scholarship
Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital
Veteran Michigan Business Journalists Launch Boutique Executive Thought Leadership & Industry Visibility Agency
ANN ARBOR — As artificial intelligence floods the internet with generic content and shrinking attention
Michigan’s Auto Industry Is Quietly Transforming Into A Robotics Economy
DETROIT - Michigan may be on the verge of its next industrial transformation — and
Michigan Defense Industry Group STEM Scholarship Program Deadline May 29.
DETROIT - The National Defense Industrial Association Michigan Chapter is using a new STEM scholarship
Michigan Consumers May Be Changing How They Socialize. Could Cannabis Drinks Be Replacing Alcohol?
Industry survey suggests THC beverages are becoming an alternative to beer and wine as Michigan's
CRA Rules Update Hearing Explained On Michigan Marijuana Today
LANSING - This edition of Michigan Marijuana Today focused on the July 23 hearing hosted
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
Michigan Gas Hits $4.31, Diesel Tops $6 — What Gets More Expensive Next?
ANN ARBOR - Michigan motorists are getting hit with another cost shock just as the
Michigan Could Ban Kids Under 14 From Riding E-Bikes On Roads, Sidewalks And Trails
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers are moving to restrict children from riding electric bicycles on public
Building Resilient IT Infrastructure for Modern Businesses
Image Credit: Unsplash A business's digital setup is the backbone of all modern operations. Everything,
Michigan’s 50 Hottest Jobs Through 2034: You May Not Need A Four-Year Degree
AI, health care, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades dominate Michigan's new Hot 50 forecast —
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
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
Ohio THC Ban Slams Breweries — Michigan Cannabis Industry on Alert
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s ban on THC beverages is hitting breweries hard—and raising new concerns for
Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court
COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on
Advanced Technologies
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
Oracle Seeks Michigan Tax Break for $43 Billion Saline AI Data Center
State Tax Commission will decide whether to approve 12-year property tax incentive for project expected to anchor Michigan's AI ambitions SALINE
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
Oracle Seeks Michigan Tax Break for $43 Billion Saline AI Data Center
State Tax Commission will decide whether to approve 12-year property tax incentive for project expected to anchor Michigan's AI ambitions SALINE
Science Tech
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 beyond what researchers consider a safe operating limit for the planet—raising new questions about the economic and industrial transition now
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz, a new coworking and collaboration space in Detroit’s Corktown district. As part of the broader Michigan Central innovation district, this
Health Insurance Costs Are Jumping In 2026 — Here’s How The Lapse of ACA Tax Credits Is Hitting Michigan Families and Employers
ANN ARBOR - Health care costs are climbing sharply in 2026, and Michigan households are feeling the impact from two directions at once: employers are budgeting for higher benefit costs, while many individuals buying their
Trump UFO Disclosure Talk Resurfaces as U.S. Military Admits Some UAPs Remain Unexplained
WASHINGTON DC - Speculation is again circulating that Donald Trump may eventually release details about classified briefings he received on unidentified flying objects — now officially labeled Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) — a topic the
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
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
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
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
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
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Mobility
Michigan Has $28 Billion Riding On EVs — But Buyers Are Turning To Hybrid
Wood Mackenzie Says Oil Shocks Could Accelerate Global EV Adoption As Detroit Confronts A Very
Michigan’s Auto Industry Can’t Win By Tariffs Alone. It Must Match China Speed: Center For Automotive Research Report
Industry leaders meeting in Ann Arbor say AI, faster engineering and streamlined decision-making—not just trade
Michigan Has $28 Billion Riding On EVs — But Buyers Are Turning To Hybrid
Wood Mackenzie Says Oil Shocks Could Accelerate Global EV Adoption As Detroit Confronts A Very
Michigan’s Auto Industry Can’t Win By Tariffs Alone. It Must Match China Speed: Center For Automotive Research Report
Industry leaders meeting in Ann Arbor say AI, faster engineering and streamlined decision-making—not just trade
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
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
Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix
BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most
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
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
Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix
BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most
New Year, New Cyber Hacks
BIRMINGHAM - New Year, New Cyber Hacks, says Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, a cybersecurity
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
IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST,
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)
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
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
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
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
The Value Of Specialist Equipment When Running A Construction Business
In construction, investing in specialist equipment can provide a great deal of value to a
Tech Advancements Needed For Human Explorers To Leave The Solar System
Unsplash - CC0 licence Humanity has always dreamed of going to the stars, but it's
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Applications Open For $100,000 Hatch Detroit Competition
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit and Comerica Bank have announced the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, a
Detroit’s New Tech Grant Highlights Bigger Problem: Michigan Startups Struggle To Get The Capital They Need To Grow
DETROIT - Detroit’s launch of a new microgrant program aimed at helping small businesses adopt
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
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
Ohio THC Ban Slams Breweries — Michigan Cannabis Industry on Alert
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s ban on THC beverages is hitting breweries hard—and raising new concerns for
Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court
COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on
Europe’s New Border Rules Could Disrupt Michigan Business Travel
DETROIT - For Michigan’s auto industry, travel to Europe isn’t optional — it’s operational. Executives,
Michigan Retail Owners: If You’re Constantly Rehiring, This May Be Why
ANN ARBOR — If you run a retail business in Michigan, you already know the
ChannelSales.PRO Expands Marketing Offerings To Include Video-As-A-Service
DETROIT - Channel Sales .PRO has expanded its offerings to now include what CEO Rick
Workforce Stability Becoming A Priority For Cannabis Retailers
DETROIT — Cannabis dispensaries across the United States are facing a growing workforce challenge: retaining
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