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Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to strengthen its mission of supporting startups and small businesses in Southeast
So You Want To Be A Business Consultant And Start Your Own Business
ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate America they often tell anyone who will listen that they will become a business consultant. That's a tough way to
Oakland County Tech Collaboration Seeks To Network Auto Sector
TROY - Oakland County is creating three networking groups that focus on connecting and sharing tech assets for IT And Computer Services, Research, Engineering And Design, and Robotics Integrators, primarily in the auto sector. Joining
Breaking News
Michigan Angel Investors Expand Statewide Network as MCN Adds Lansing Group, Names New President
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s early-stage capital ecosystem continues to evolve as Michigan Capital Network (MCN) expands
Whitmer Takes Michigan’s $30B Defense Industry Global — With TACOM At The Core
Michigan’s defense and aerospace sector supports 160,000 jobs. A new strategy aims to capture more
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
Gordie Howe Bridge Dispute Raises Stakes for Michigan Trade, Manufacturing
Commercial trucks queue on the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. The Detroit-Windsor corridor carries
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
How The Expiration Of ACA Subsidies Impacts Michigan Business Owners
LANSING — Michigan business owners are entering 2026 facing a new and largely unavoidable cost
Michigan’s 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax Starts Jan. 1 As Dispensaries Brace For Margin Pressure In 2026
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is heading into 2026 facing a new cost layer that
What To Expect For Car Prices In 2026 — A Market Forecast For Tech-Savvy Buyers
ANN ARBOR - As 2025 winds down, the U.S. auto market carries over a mix
Ann Arbor Dioxane Pollution Plume From Gelman Sciences Named Superfund Site By EPA
ANN ARBOR - Some 40 years after it was first discovered, a plume of toxic
For The First Time, Rich Countries Now Get Half Their Electricity From Zero-Carbon Energy
WASHINGTON DC - Global emissions of planet-heating gas hit a record high last year, the
Michigan Introduces Milestone Law Requiring Utilities To Provide Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING - Michigan has upped its commitment to sustainable power by introducing a new state law that
Work Starting On 13,000-Acre Solar Farm In Northern Indiana
KNOX, Ind. — An Israeli company has started work to build a solar energy farm
Ohio Senate Bill Cuts Back Cannabis Legalization Progress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Featured News
Some Researchers Think Comet 3I/Atlas Is Covert Deadly Alien Technology
BOSTON - A small group of researchers believe 3I/ATLAS, hurtling towards Earth, is not a comet, but covert alien technology that
Strategic Partnership Formed To Accelerate Critical Technology Innovation
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization of new dual-use technologies that can
Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June, but down 4.5 percent from July
Michigan
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
How To Craft A C-Level Resume That Gets Noticed
DETROIT - If you're looking for a C-Level executive job, Gary Erickson, managing partner of
MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Launches For Michigan Municipalities
ANN ARBOR–The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League have
Michigan Educators, Parents Invited To Free Webinar About AI And K-12 Schools
LANSING–To celebrate National AI Literacy Day, Michigan Virtual is hosting an online webinar on Friday, April
With AV Challenge, Engineers Can Put Their Decision-Making Algorithms To The Test
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has issued a challenge to the developers of autonomous vehicle
Ohio Senate Bill Cuts Back Cannabis Legalization Progress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
Digital Transformation Costs 2026 Real Breakdown
Digital transformation projects in 2026 cost most mid-to-large companies $15–35 million from start to meaningful
Ugly Talk For Entrepreneurs Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Ugly Talk came to Detroit last month to feature established founders and operators
Oil Companies Are Making Billions Per Day—While Americans Pay the Price at the Pump
ANN ARBOR - Americans are now paying hundreds of millions of dollars more every single
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
Advanced Technologies
Moon’s Surface Contains Key Ingredient For Producing Clean Limitless Energy
BEIJING - China has discovered a crystal from the Moon made of a previously unknown mineral, while also confirming that the
$2.5M Funding For Michigan Animal Agriculture Research
EAST LANSING — More Than $2.5M In New Funding To Support Michigan Animal Agriculture Research. 1. The Role Of MSU In
Apple’s Free Message Via Satellite Works Like iMessage
CUPERTINO, Calif. - It’s no secret Emergency SOS via satellite has been a great success for Apple. Ever since it launched back
Harvard Study: Aliens May Already Live On Earth
BOSTON - A new study by Harvard social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ChatGPT Could Transform Politics
PARIS, FRANCE — The AI bot ChatGPT has passed exams, written poetry, and deployed in newsrooms, and now politicians are seeking it
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is
AI Sector To Become Trillion-Dollar Market By 2030
UNITED KINGDOM - As the potential for artificial intelligence to transform industries becomes more apparent, and market growth projections rise, trust
Microsoft’s Bing AI Threatens Users Who Provoke It
SEATTLE - People are flocking to social media in horror after a student revealed evidence of Bing's AI 'prioritising her survival
Science Tech
A Leap Forward In Prostate Cancer Treatment
NEW YORK - A study led by Daniel Spratt, M.D., Vincent K. Smith Chair in Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center demonstrates the safety and efficacy of a novel oral hormone therapy, relugolix,
MCWT Offers Program For Female First-Line To Middle Managers Seeking To Elevate Their Success
SOUTHFIELD - ELEVATE is an Michigan Council of Women In Technology member benefit for current and former first-line to middle managers. This 6-week program is uniquely combined with peer group exchanges and senior leader speakers
Researcher Develops Mug-Sized Water-Purification Device
AUSTIN - A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin has developed a mug-sized device that can clean water using only a small jolt of electricity. The device could be used to help get drinking water to
MIT Develops Battery-Free Tech That Draws Energy From Environment
BOSTON - Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have invented a device that operates without a battery or a plug — and sans dirty energy. "We have provided an example of a battery-less sensor
Genomenon Completes $2.5 Million Financing Round
ANN ARBOR — Genomenon announced that it has completed a $2.5 million equity financing round. Company officials said the financing will expand Genomenon’s commercial reach with clinical diagnostic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. Genomenon connects
Medical Device Manufacturer Closes $8 Million Series C Round
KALAMAZOO - Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions LLC, the developer of a device to improve patient safety during a heart procedure, closed on $8 million in capital raised to support clinical trials and production. The Series C capital
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Genomenon Completes $2.5 Million Financing Round
ANN ARBOR — Genomenon announced that it has completed a $2.5 million equity financing round. Company officials said the financing will expand Genomenon’s commercial reach with clinical diagnostic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. Genomenon connects
Medical Device Manufacturer Closes $8 Million Series C Round
KALAMAZOO - Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions LLC, the developer of a device to improve patient safety during a heart procedure, closed on $8 million in capital raised to support clinical trials and production. The Series C capital
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Trump Kills Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandate, But EVs Won’t Go Away
DETROIT - President Donald Trump pledged to revoke the so-called electric vehicle mandate, and an
Hydrogen-Powered Truck Smashed World Record, Only Emits Water
WASHINGTON, DC – Hydrogen-powered trucks are making significant strides in the world of clean transportation.
2024 Auto Industry Recap With Paul Eisenstein
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in a
Future Of Renewable Vehicle Fuel Is Nitrogen, 700 Times More Powerful Than Hydrogen
DETROIT - There’s an up-and-coming player in the renewable fuel scene, and many people may
Tesla Files Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s Auto Franchise Sales Law – Wants To Sell Direct
LANSING - The showdown between Tesla Motors Incorporated and the state about whether the company
The Debut Of The Automobility: Reimagining Transportation 2016 Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Transportation is changing at a faster rate than at any time in
Digital and Mobile
PSN Technology Provides Managed Services, Including Cybersecurity Protection
ANN ARBOR - Philipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, a managed service provider in Livonia,
Never-Before-Seen Malware Infected Hundreds Of Linux, Windows Devices
DETROIT - Researchers have revealed a never-before-seen piece of cross-platform malware that has infected a
Almost 40 Percent Of Businesses Lose More Than $100,000 Per Cyberattack
DETROIT - Successful cyberattacks can cause significant financial losses and harm to businesses. According to
State Cyber CSO Jayson Cavendish Updates Michigan Cyber Summit Oct. 27
LANSING - State of Michigan Chief Security Officer Jayson Cavendish joins Matt and Mike on
Mass Spyware Campaign Targets Thousands Of ICS Computers Worldwide
WOBURN, MA - From January to November 2021, Kaspersky experts uncovered a new piece of
Cyber Experts Express Growing Alarm Over Apache Vulnerability
WASHINGTON DC - A vulnerability in a widely used logging platform uncovered late last week
Study: 73 Percent Of Phishing Sites Impersonate Microsoft Product-Related Login Pages
DETROIT - Cybercriminals always target software or websites which many people use. By exploiting found
Blumira Names Jim Simpson Chief Executive Officer
ANN ARBOR – Blumira, a cybersecurity provider of automated threat detection and response technology, announced
Controversy Looms Over FCC Net Neutrality Comments Submitted With Stolen IDs
SAN FRANCISCO - Net neutrality may be dead, but questions remain about how seriously the Federal
California Lawmakers Gut Net Neutrality Bills Under Pressure From Big ISPs
SACRAMENTO - California will not be the poster child for the nation's strongest set of
Comcast Offers xFIPods To Spread WiFI Coverage Throughout The Home
DETROIT – Comcast on Tuesday announced the national availability of xFi Pods, small adaptive pods that
Supported Intelligence Unveils AI Smart Speaker Application
ANN ARBOR – Supported Intelligence on May 15 unveiled its voice-enabled artificial intelligence application at
Business and Finance
BAY Miner Lets BTC, SOL, XRP Users Earn $16,777 Daily as Crypto Surges Past $110K
AI-powered cloud mining offers hands-free crypto earnings as BTC nears all-time highs, making it easier
BAY Miner AI Cloud Mining Helps BTC, SOL, DOGE Holders Earn $35,992 Per Month
BTC approaches $110K, ETH ETF approval boosts market sentiment, BAY Miner achieves stable monthly crypto
Invest Detroit Moves Into Jefferson Hub As Anchor Tenant, Now Leasing
DETROIT - The redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown Detroit has
Delta Air Lines Considering Adding Seat-Back Gambling On Its Flights
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines is considering a surprising new partnership that could bring in
4 Latest Trends In The Automotive Industry 2024
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4 Tips for Growing Your Auto Repair Shop
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Why Playing It Safe with Business Rules and Regulations is a Smart Move
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Let’s face it: navigating business rules and regulations is
Great Ways You Can Use Technology to Improve Your Brand
When you are trying to improve your modern business, it is important to look at
FlexJobs Names 50 Virtual Companies Thriving on Remote Work
BOULDER, Co. – A recent FlexJobs survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents prefer a
Is the Office Dying? Of Those Who Quit During the Pandemic, One In Four Did For Flexibility To Work From Anywhere
New York - As many companies wonder why their workplaces remain ghost towns, a new
Dykema Survey Shows M&A Activity At 17 Year High
ANN ARBOR - Tom Vaughn, co-leader of Dykema’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, highlights the results
Four Student Projects Win Ford College Community Challenge Grants
DETROIT - Four of 10 Ford College Community Challenge annual grants were awarded to Wayne
Herman Miller To Acquire Competitor Knoll Dor $1.8 Villion
ZEELAND — Herman Miller Inc. plans to buy competitor Knoll Inc. in a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal that will
Telecommunications Association Of Michigan Names New VP Of Public Policy
LANSING—The Telecommunications Association of Michigan announced that Joelle Demand has joined the organization as its vice president
Pure Michigan Regional Advertising Campaign Launches
LANSING – As travelers look ahead to sunny days and warmer temperatures, the award-winning Pure
West Michigan VR/AR Company Solves Head-Mounted Display Issues
GRAND RAPIDS - IMMY Inc. — originally formed in 2002 in Detroit — is developing
Business News
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- 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
