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Annual TEDx Returns To Detroit And Takes Attendees Inside The Talk
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit is gathering the region’s leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists in Detroit for a one-day event of storytelling, collaboration and connection on Wednesday, November 12th at the Durfee Innovation Society.
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan, where he's covering the Japan Mobility Show. He talks about the popular and very tiny Kei Cars, about the hybrids
IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping organizations identify coverage gaps and redundancies in seconds. Mike Brennan of MITechNews recently reconnected with longtime
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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
Wealth, Taxes, and the Cost of Debt: Why Billionaires Are Calling For Higher Taxes — and What Trump’s Tax Cuts Have to Do With It
ANN ARBOR - A growing number of millionaires and billionaires are publicly urging governments to
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Social Security Nears Funding Cliff as Washington Delays Fixes
WASHINGTON DC — The clock is ticking on the nation’s most important retirement program, and
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
West Michigan Economy Remains Soft Heading Into 2026, Lagging State and National Momentum
GRAND RAPIDS - As 2026 approaches, new survey data suggests the West Michigan economy continues
Community Listening Sessions Open This Month on Proposed High-Voltage Transmission Line
NOVI - Mid-Michigan residents will have a limited but meaningful opportunity this month to shape
Social Security’s Clock Is Ticking Faster — And Michigan Seniors And Businesses Could Feel the Impact
ANN ARBOR - Social Security’s financial outlook is worsening, raising the prospect of benefit reductions
California’s Green Oil Production Threatened After Trump Revokes Funding
LOS ANGELES - Despite California’s Hydrogen City facing a huge storm with industrial reality hitting
Tech Breakthrough Could Transform How The World Produces Hydrogen
SOUTH KOREA - A team of researchers in South Korea has just taken a massive
Woodchuck Partners With Barton Malow To Transform Wood Waste Into Clean Energy
GRAND RAPIDS – Woodchuck announced that it has partnered with Barton Malow to divert wood
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
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.
Porsche Adopts In-Car Gaming With AirConsole
ZURICH, Switzerland - AirConsole is a pioneering in-car gaming platform that turns ordinary rides into shared
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
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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
Michigan’s Auto Industry Pivots to Energy Storage As Data Centers Strain The Electric Grid
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s auto industry is quietly becoming part of the energy business. As electric vehicle sales growth slows and
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
Michigan
AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer Internship – Zorp Video MVP
ANN ARBOR - Zorp Video is an innovation-driven platform that helps organizations capture, manage, and
Michigan $1.47 Billion High-Speed Internet Funding Plan
Michigan $1.47B High-Speed Internet Investment Connects Homes as the state moves forward with its largest
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer Internship – Zorp Video MVP
ANN ARBOR - Zorp Video is an innovation-driven platform that helps organizations capture, manage, and
Michigan $1.47 Billion High-Speed Internet Funding Plan
Michigan $1.47B High-Speed Internet Investment Connects Homes as the state moves forward with its largest
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
How Auto Accident Lawyers Navigate Insurance Disputes
Insurance disputes rarely feel fair from the outside. After a crash, most people expect the
Why Experience Matters in Serious Truck Accident Cases
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the busy corridors of I-40 and I-85, North Carolina
How Legal Strategy Shapes Outcomes in Serious Auto Injury Cases
Michigan is defined by its sprawling highways, manufacturing corridors, and year-round traffic that keeps the
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
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
Advanced Technologies
AI Marketing in 2026: Why Visibility Will Belong to AI-Ready Companies
The December 3, 2025, edition of MITechTV featured Michigan business leader and digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, in
LIFT Launches Programs For Advanced Materials Challenge
DETROIT – LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced it
Tribally Owned Company Acquires Grand Rapids Plant
OTEGO, MI – Safari Circuits, a subsidiary of Waséyabek, has acquired the former LaCroix Grand Rapids manufacturing plant. Previously, the facility
Richard Stiennon’s New Book Explores How AI Security Is Reshaping Digital Defense
Artificial intelligence is not just changing business workflows or creative tools - it is reinventing cybersecurity itself. In the latest MITechTV
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Turn The AI Skills Gap Into An Opportunity For Growth
LANSING - Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the workplace. However, while 72% of U.S. hiring managers say their company
If You Want Top CIO Job, You Need To Be Proficient At Artificial Intelligence
ANN ARBOR - If you are looking for a senior level job in Information Technology - such as Chief Information Officer
Study: Artificial Intelligence Chatbots May Be Developing Their Own Survival Drive
DETROIT - AI chatbots may be developing their own "survival drive" by refusing commands to shut themselves down, an AI safety
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI
Science Tech
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series of updates on the mysterious "interstellar object". The event will take place at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
Want To See 3I/ATLAS For Yourself? Virtual Telescope Project Online Nov. 19
WASHINGTON DC - Tune in on Nov. 19 to witness detailed telescopic views of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it races headlong away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system, courtesy of a
Want To Live Forever? Elon Musk Might Make It Happen He Says
NEW YORK - It might sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk didn't flinch when asked whether Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, could one day house a human mind. At
China, U.S. Target Moon In Race For Trillion Dollar Energy Source
Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources located beyond Earth. Both China and the U.S. are scrambling to gain control of a vast helium-3 deposit. Now that the
Nearly $11 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds Available For Michigan
LANSING - The Biden administration on Monday opened up its request line for some $350 billion in funds to help state, county and local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly $11 billion available
COVID Update: Michigan Battling Virus Surge – New Normal Not Until Fall
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates his latest COVID-19 models that take into account the surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan and warns that the new normal may not begin until fall, rather than
MDHHS Updates Testing Requirements For Long-Term Care Facilities
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised its epidemic order for COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities across the state to reflect current guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Under changes to
Fred Brown COVID Vaccine Update – Johnson & Johnson
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan again to update the latest pandemic news. In this video interview, he discusses the COVID vaccines, including the one made by Johnson &
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
Miracle Drug Shrinks Cancer Tumors
LONDON - A breakthrough cancer treatment plan could be a "cure" for a death sentence form of the disease. An experimental new treatment being pioneered by Dr Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer specialist at University College
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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 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
Mobility, Auto Industry To Create 100,000 Jobs – Six Times More Than College Graduates
DETROIT – Self-driving and electric cars will help create more than 100,000 mobility industry jobs
65 Mobility Startups To Showcase Products, Services At NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT – Sixty five mobility startups from 10 countries will be exhibiting during the press
Digital and Mobile
CyberPatriot Teaches Students How To Become Cybersecurity Pros
DEARBORN - CyberPatriot is a program aimed at grade school students that teaches them the
123NET And Peninsula Fiber Network Complete Major Fiber Installation
SOUTHFIELD- 123NET and Peninsula Fiber Network LLC announced completion of construction on an approximate 130-mile
U-Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Program Recognized As Center For Excellence By NSA
DETROIT—The cost of cybercrime is expected to reach epic proportions in 2025 to the tune
Cybersecurity Pro Dan Lohrmann Updates Threats From DeepSeek, DC Federal Employee Firings
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at
Harman, American Center For Mobility In New Partnership
NOVI–Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced a new collaboration
Smart Mobility Today: Power, Emissions, Moon Dust, Drones, Melting Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, we focused on power, emissions, cooling the Earth
Detroit Arsenal Awards $24 Million To Develop New Military Vehicle Technology
DETROIT ARSENAL— The National Advanced Mobility Consortium asked their membership of defense contractors to provide
Pawl Steps Down As Chief Mobility Officer, Managing Director Named Interim
LANSING – On Friday the Whitmer Administration announced Kathryn Snorrason has been named Interim Chief
IT Harvest Adds AI To Mine Its Extensive Cybersecurity Company Database
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon has built an extensive database of more than 4,000
2024 Cybersecurity Recap, And Look Ahead At 2025
ANN ARBOR - As 2024 comes to an end, cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest
2024 Cyber Review: Trump Re-Election Eclipses AI and Ransomware Stories
2024 was a year with growing ransomware attacks, accelerating use of artificial intelligence (for good
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
WASHINGTON DC - Timing is everything. Just as Apple’s adoption of RCS had seemed to signal
123NET Continues Home Internet Rollout to Detroit University District
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET, best known as a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider
Self-Driving Vehicles Could Overwhelm Current Data Center Capacity
DENVER - Auto manufacturers are making unprecedented investments in electric vehicles in response to consumer
12.2 Percent Of Michigan Households Rely on Cell Data for Internet, 13th Highest in U.S.
DETROIT - The COVID-19 pandemic will have many lasting effects on society, culture, and the
Eaton County Council Seeks To Improve Broadband Across The County
EATON COUNTY – After more than four months of research, the Eaton County Broadband Communication
Website Future Planning For Business Webinar Downloadable Materials
On November 12, 2019, SmartFinds Marketing announced its website future planning webinar "Website Future Planning Webinar Discusses Strategy, Security and Budget For Business". The webinar was conducted on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 9:00 AM
Website Performance and Technology Strategy For 2020
BIRMINGHAM - As we head into 2020, many changes have taken place in the world of digital marketing and website performance. These include separating your website’s services, designing with 5G in mind, user experience (UX),
TEDxDetroit Returns Nov. 6 At Masonic Temple – Tech, Entertainment, Design
DETROIT – TEDxDetroit is focused on the latest in the worlds of technology, entertainment and design – and sharing with strong ties to Detroit - a fresh batch of speakers and performers steal the show
GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September
June 18 Webinar: Convert Website Visitors To Leads And Sales With Powerful Results
BIRMINGHAM – SmartFinds Marketing will be hosting a webinar June 18 at 9 am to educate business owners on how to make their websites more effective to existing website visitors. The webinar will be presented
Melih Oztalay SmartFinds Webinar June 18 – Social Media Training For Business
ROYAL OAK - Melih Oztalay, president of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, announces a free June 18 webinar that will teach businesses on the Internet how to more effectively use social media marketing. https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e173-melih-oztalay-smartfinds-webinar
Business and Finance
Invest Detroit Secures $55 Million in New Markets Tax Credits From $10 Billion Federal Program
DETROIT — Invest Detroit has been awarded a $55 million allocation through the federal New
Should You Be Outsourcing? How to Identify What to Outsource
Image credit Outsourcing, a time-tested strategy, has been a cornerstone of business growth for many
Cleaning Up Business Finances In 2026
If your business finances feel like a junk drawer - receipts everywhere, mystery charges, and
Organizers Move to Overturn Ohio’s Marijuana Law as SB 56 Raises Red Flags for Dispensaries and Consumers
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates have launched a statewide campaign to overturn Senate Bill 56
Organizers Move to Overturn Ohio’s Marijuana Law as SB 56 Raises Red Flags for Dispensaries and Consumers
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates have launched a statewide campaign to overturn Senate Bill 56
Weak Dollar Reshapes Michigan’s Business Landscape Heading Into 2026
ANN ARBOR — The U.S. dollar’s steep decline in 2025—its worst annual performance in nearly
Most Important Business Objectives to Focus On
If you are running a business without any clear objectives, you will not have any
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Targets New Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Charitable Foundation Fund
DETROIT – Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million gift to the Strategic Neighborhood Fund.
Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC) has given student innovators
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years,
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Could States Simply Ignore The Federal Hemp THC ban?
COLUMBUS - Regulated cannabis interests are celebrating the end of the Farm Bill “loophole” that launched
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
