MI Tech TV
Dodge Charger Review, Gas Price Impact On Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein discusses his recent trip to the east coast where he tests drove several versions of the Dodge Charger - a muscle car - in the snow. He
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 Technology are celebrating it with lots of events. Kathleen Norton-Schock joins MITech TV to provide all the details. Events include:
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
DETROIT - In Michigan’s professional labor market, recruiters say the shift is to Artificial Intelligence is longer theoretical. Gary Erickson, managing partner of ExecSearch Partners, said artificial intelligence has quickly become a baseline expectation for
Breaking News
Trump Marijuana Shift Could Reshape Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Overnight—Here’s What Changes
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan’s multibillion-dollar cannabis industry—already under pressure from falling prices and tight margins—may
Supreme Court Hands Michigan Major Win in Line 5 Fight—But Bigger Questions Loom on Spill Risk, Economic Fallout
LANSING - Michigan just scored a significant legal victory in one of its most consequential
Raising Wages Isn’t Working—Here’s What Michigan Retailers Are Doing Instead
DETROIT - Michigan retailers don’t have a hiring problem. They have a retention problem. Hiring
$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
Who Pays to Fix Michigan’s Dams? The Answer May Be No One — At Least Not Yet
The 2020 Midland dam failures exposed the financial reality of Michigan’s aging infrastructure: when dams
Michigan 4/20: Inside MedsCafe’s Surge in Demand—And the Margin Squeeze Behind It
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis retailers are seeing a surge in traffic for the industry’s
Michigan Cannabis Tax Deadline Collides With 4/20 as Industry Faces Mounting Pressure
LANSING — April 20 is typically a day of celebration for the cannabis industry. But
Aging Dams, Rising Risk: Michigan Faces Growing Flood Threat
Floodwaters from the Muskegon River inundate park infrastructure downstream of Croton Dam on April 16,
Ford Resets EV Strategy, Shifts Focus to Hybrids, Profitability, and Energy Storage
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. has hit the reset button on its electric vehicle strategy,
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
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform
DETROIT - Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform as a new, independent initiative serving the
ITC Michigan Provides $290,000 To Support Area Food Banks During The Holiday Season
NOVI – ITC Michigan announced a donation of $290,000 across seven Michigan food banks, as
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning
Ohio Moves Toward Vertical Cannabis Expansion — Small Operators Could Finally Break Into Full Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the
Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
Featured News
Who’s Winning—and Losing—in Michigan’s Cannabis Market
This is Part 3 of our ongoing series on Michigan’s cannabis market transformation. ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a
What It Takes to Survive in Michigan’s Cannabis Market
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry is still growing—but it’s no longer easy. While total sales remain strong, falling prices and
Michigan Cannabis Shakeout: Falling Prices Are Reshaping the Market
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry continues to sell more product—but at lower prices. That dynamic is beginning to reshape the
Michigan
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading
AI’s Power Surge: What It Means For Michigan Industry
Artificial intelligence growth is increasing electricity demand across manufacturing, data centers and grid infrastructure in
Michigan Lawmakers Warn Data Center Boom Could Reshape Power Grid, Costs, And Local Control
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lawmakers are beginning to publicly grapple with a question that until
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading
AI’s Power Surge: What It Means For Michigan Industry
Artificial intelligence growth is increasing electricity demand across manufacturing, data centers and grid infrastructure in
Michigan Lawmakers Warn Data Center Boom Could Reshape Power Grid, Costs, And Local Control
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lawmakers are beginning to publicly grapple with a question that until
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning
Ohio Moves Toward Vertical Cannabis Expansion — Small Operators Could Finally Break Into Full Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the
Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
Is Big Tech Driving Your Electric Bill Higher? Michigan AG Takes Aim at DTE
LANSING - DTE Energy is asking Michigan regulators for nearly half a billion dollars more
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
Travel Do’s and Don’ts: Guide for Families
Source: Freepik.com A trip with your family can be full of joy. You get to
$5 Gas Could Slam Michigan—And A $300 Monthly Fill-Up Is Just the Beginning
ANN ARBOR — This is where inflation hits you first—and hardest. What if filling your
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
iHemp Hour July 9: Retailing CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Advanced Technologies
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance
AI’s Power Surge: What It Means For Michigan Industry
Artificial intelligence growth is increasing electricity demand across manufacturing, data centers and grid infrastructure in Michigan. DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence is
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 roughly one-quarter of U.S.-Canada trade. DETROIT
Laid-Off Tech Workers Are Asking: Did AI Really Take My Job? — And What That Means for Michigan
ANN ARBOR - As layoffs continue to ripple through the tech sector, a growing number of displaced workers are asking a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Development Put Michigan At A Crossroads As Lawmakers, Industry And Residents Clash Over Growth And Impact
ANN ARBOR -Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Michigan’s economic outlook, but the debate in Lansing is no longer just about algorithms
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should not be worried about whether artificial
NVIDIA Targets Autonomous Vehicle Bottlenecks As Michigan Pushes Toward Reasoning-Based AI
LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles have been “five years away” for more than a decade. Despite billions invested by automakers, suppliers,
What It Takes to Bring Semiconductor Manufacturing To Michigan
ANN ARBOR—The United States invented the semiconductor industry, built the first transistors, and powered the digital age—then gradually outsourced large-scale chip
Science Tech
UFO Disclosure And The Vatican: Why Alien Speculation Keeps Circling The Holy See
ANN ARBOR - As governments, scientists, and defense agencies revisit unexplained aerial phenomena, one institution keeps getting pulled into the conversation: the Vatican. Recent tabloid coverage tying remarks by Vatican scientists to Pope Leo XIV
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
Comet’s Approach To Earth On Dec. 21 Revives Debate Over Alien Technology
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar comet passing through the inner solar system this month is drawing global attention — and reigniting a familiar debate over whether such objects could be more than natural space debris.
June 9 Virtual Detroit Town Hall Focuses On COVID Vaccination Education For Persons With Disabilities
DETROIT – On June 9, the Detroit Urban Solutions will present a virtual Town Hall about COVID vaccination education and information aimed at persons with disabilities. The 12:15 pm zoom event was created by the
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand And Prices Continues To Drive Uncertainty
LANSING - As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021 than they were a year ago, but overall projections on energy supply and
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Why IT Is Important For You To Get A COVID Vaccination
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to talk about why it is so important to get vaccinated for COVID-19. He also provides details on treatments available should you get the COVID
Why Patient-Centered Care is the Best Marketing Strategy for NPs
Healthcare has long been structured around efficiency, standardization, and institutional priorities, but in recent years, patient-centered care has emerged as the gold standard. This approach prioritizes individual patient needs, values, and preferences, leading to a
Scientists Unlock the Secret to Supercharged Cancer-Fighting T Cells
PITTSBURGH - Researchers have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy by developing a way to grow T cells in the lab that live longer and fight cancer more effectively. They identified flaws in traditional methods, where sugar-rich growth
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
Why Patient-Centered Care is the Best Marketing Strategy for NPs
Healthcare has long been structured around efficiency, standardization, and institutional priorities, but in recent years, patient-centered care has emerged as the gold standard. This approach prioritizes individual patient needs, values, and preferences, leading to a
Scientists Unlock the Secret to Supercharged Cancer-Fighting T Cells
PITTSBURGH - Researchers have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy by developing a way to grow T cells in the lab that live longer and fight cancer more effectively. They identified flaws in traditional methods, where sugar-rich growth
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Job Cuts Surge to Nearly 20,000 — Auto Transition, Tariffs and AI Reshaping Workforce
LANSING — Michigan recorded nearly 20,000 job cuts in January, one of the highest totals
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Michigan Job Cuts Surge to Nearly 20,000 — Auto Transition, Tariffs and AI Reshaping Workforce
LANSING — Michigan recorded nearly 20,000 job cuts in January, one of the highest totals
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Wise Systems, WaveSense Win PlanetM Awards At Automobili-D
DETROIT – PlanetM, the state accelerator for the Michigan mobility industry, handed out two awards
MCity To Access Autonomous Vehicle Safety Before Road Tests
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Mcity autonomous and connected vehicle testing center announced
Digital and Mobile
US Signal Invests In Detroit Metro Data Center And Expands National Footprint
GRAND RAPIDS - US Signal announced a major expansion of its platform, with new investments
New Round of Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grants Opens
LANSING - The State of Michigan announced the launch of the next round of the
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
EVs AVs, 6G, AI, Satellites Blocking View Of Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast includes news about EVs and AVs, 6G
EV Downside, Intelligence Field, Robots Fighting Climate Change, Drone Rescue
DETROIT - This week’s show includes some news about the downsides of an EV, an
Drivers In Michigan Can’t Stop Scooping up Used Chevy Equinox SUVs
DETROIT - Consumers are definitely driving their cars longer than ever before. And today’s vehicles
Smart Mobility Today: Ford, EV Workforce, H2 Flight, Tomatoes, Hubble Pic Problems
DETROIT - This week’s show includes lots of Ford news, an effort to grow the
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
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Offers Two Summer Cybersecurity Camps For Students
DEARBORN - In this video interview, Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan CyberPatriot program, said
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
Merit, MSU Joint Recipients Of $10.5 Million Grant To Connect Michigan Internet Pathways
EAST LANSING - Merit Network and Michigan State University are joint recipients of a $10.5 million National
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible
123NET Adding 128-Mile Fiber Route From Southfield To Bay City
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced Monday a 128-mile new route for its fiber network that will
Ingham County Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Survey On Broadband Access
INGHAN COUNTY - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey
What You Need To Increase Leads and Sales From Your Website
Summary: Creative design and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) work together. Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Understand how to use "white space" as a
The Power of Website Design And Conversion Rate Optimization
Summary: The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are important factors in CRO Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Remove distractions and keep
Moving Your Business Online In This Pandemic Age
ROYAL OAK - Justin Marhsall, an SEO expert with Brave River, explains what businesses need to do to create an effective online presence when COVID-19 prevents live customers from walking in your door. https://youtu.be/dFybZ0sWHPA
Should I Reduce My Marketing Budget Due To Coronavirus? Spoiler Alert: NO
LONDON, England - With the events and hospitality industry on its knees, and millions of businesses forced to operate remotely and the economy in decline, the coronavirus has a lot to answer for. Yet, despite
Top 7 Marketing & Advertising Trends In 2020
DETROIT - For years, companies have fine-tuned their SEO in the hopes of appearing on the first page of a Google search. Now, it may not matter. The most recent figures show that 61.5% of mobile
GVSU Battle Creek Outreach Center Underwritten By W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
BATTLE CREEK — Leaders from Grand Valley State University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools will discuss their collaborative impact to increase regional access to educational support resources during a grand opening event
Business and Finance
Three Important Elements for Digitizing Your Business in 2026
Fifteen years ago, embracing digital technology was an option for businesses. In 2026, this isn’t
Keeping The Tech In Shape In Your Business
For pretty much any business that you might be running today, you need to make
How Michigan SMEs Can Bring Their Tech Systems Into The Modern Age
Image - Pixabay CC0 Regardless of the industry or sector, all Michigan businesses now
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
What Can You Do To Take Your Business To The Next Level?
Link Image - CC0 License What can you do to take your business to the
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
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading
When You Need Access To Your Company’s Data, These Are The Steps To Take
When you or your team members need to access your company’s data and other essential
Co-Working Space Bamboo Expands To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Bamboo — a co-working company with other locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor
Hatch Detroit Down To Top 4 Startups Trying To Win $100,000
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is back for its 13th consecutive
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
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
iHemp Hour July 9: Retailing CBD Products
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning
Ohio Moves Toward Vertical Cannabis Expansion — Small Operators Could Finally Break Into Full Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the
Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
