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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
Michigan Startup Competition Offers $2 Million In Funding To Early-Stage Companies
LANSING – Michigan entrepreneurs developing the next generation of artificial intelligence, defense, healthcare and advanced
Michigan Risks Falling Further Behind in Growing U.S. Hemp Economy
CRA rules under review July 23 could determine whether Michigan attracts hemp farming, processing and
CRA Alleges Michigan Cannabis Processor Illegally Transported Products To Massachusetts Before License Surrender
BANGOR, Mich. — Michigan cannabis processor Ground Control Michigan, doing business as GCM Waypoint, has
Powering Michigan’s Future: Whitmer Wants AI Data Centers To Protect Ratepayers. Consumer Advocates Say Voluntary Promises Aren’t Enough.
LANSING — As artificial intelligence companies race to build massive data centers across the country,
Analysis: The Gold Rush Is Over. Michigan Cannabis Is Becoming a Consumer Products Business
A Forbes profile of Lume CEO David Morrow highlights a broader transformation as branding, customer
Need FEMA Help After Michigan’s Spring Storms? Recovery Centers Are Now Open Across the State
LANSING — Michigan residents whose homes or businesses were damaged by April's severe storms, tornadoes
Ohio Wants To Know Who’s Buying Cannabis. New Survey Proposal Could Give Michigan Companies a Competitive Edge
COLUMBUS - For Michigan cannabis companies doing business in Ohio—or considering expansion there—a proposal moving
Michigan Keeps Creating Great Ideas. Why Do So Many Startups Leave?
New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
Arctic Feedback Loop Raises Michigan Economic Climate Risks
1. Arctic “Greening” May Accelerate Warming — With Economic Impacts Far Beyond the Tundra DETROIT
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
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends
WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has
Ohio Hemp Lawsuits Could Signal What’s Next For Michigan CBD Products, THC Drinks
COLUMBUS - The fight over hemp-derived THC products is moving from statehouses to courtrooms, and
Can You Fly With Medical Marijuana? TSA, Delta Disagree
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
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
Featured News
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’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
Michigan
WCC Spring Career And Internship FairMarch 25
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
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
WCC Spring Career And Internship FairMarch 25
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
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
Ohio Hemp Lawsuits Could Signal What’s Next For Michigan CBD Products, THC Drinks
COLUMBUS - The fight over hemp-derived THC products is moving from statehouses to courtrooms, and
Can You Fly With Medical Marijuana? TSA, Delta Disagree
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
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
Choosing The Wrong Medicare Drug Plan Could Cost Michigan Seniors Hundreds More In 2027
ANN ARBOR - Michigan seniors are about to hear a lot about rising Medicare Part
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
Heat Wave, AI Boom Push America’s Electric Grid Toward A Tipping Point. Is Michigan Ready?
ANN ARBOR—For weeks, Michigan residents have endured sweltering temperatures, high humidity and steadily rising electric
Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors
LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
Advanced Technologies
What Would It Take To Make Michigan America’s AI Arsenal?
WASHINGTON DC - As artificial intelligence and autonomous warfare reshape global defense, Michigan faces a new question: Can it compete for
Michigan Doubles Down On Mobility Innovation As AI, Robotics And Autonomous Systems Reshape Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is once again putting taxpayer-backed resources behind its effort to become the national center for next-generation mobility, autonomous
AI Layoffs May Not Be Delivering The Payoff CEOs Expected, Gartner Study Finds
ANN ARBOR - A new Gartner study is raising serious questions about one of corporate America’s biggest assumptions surrounding artificial intelligence:
AI Data Centers Are Creating a New Climate Challenge — And Michigan Could Be Part Of The Next Wave
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom is fueling an unprecedented global race to build massive data centers. But while most
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Data Centers Are Creating a New Climate Challenge — And Michigan Could Be Part Of The Next Wave
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom is fueling an unprecedented global race to build massive data centers. But while most
Michigan Is Racing To Retrain Workers Before AI Reshapes The Economy
LANSING - For decades, Michigan feared factory layoffs. Now economists, technology executives and workforce experts increasingly warn the next major employment
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
Science Tech
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.
$25 Million In Grants Awarded To Going PRO Talent Fund To Support Worker Training In Michigan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award $25 million in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants to 449 businesses across the state. Businesses will
25,000 Bronze And Copper Coins From 2000 Years Ago Discovered
FRANCE - Archaeologists in northeastern France have uncovered an ancient neighborhood beneath the town of Senon, where they found three ceramic jars filled with Roman coins. The hoard is huge, numbering at least 25,000 bronze
$200,000 In Grants Awarded To Nonprofits To Support COVID-19 Recovery
LANSING – The Michigan Community Service Commission announced $200,000 in grant awards to nonprofit organizations to aid COVID-19 response and recovery. The Michigan Community Service Commission will partner with 13 organizations to launch the Michigan
Tax Credit Available For COVID-19 Vaccinations
LANSING - The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and
If You Are Under 50, You Still Are Vulnerable To COVID 19
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the state of COVID infection in the United States and provides charts that show anyone under age 50 - even if they have been vaccinated - are at
MDHHS Extends Epidemic Order, Strengthens Mask Requirement For Children
LANSING - On Aprii 16, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) extended its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order. The Order – which preserves the strongest public health order in the Midwest – is
Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart
NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered
PhotoniCare Announces A First Close Of $4.6 Million In Series B Financing
GRAND RAPIDS – PhotoniCare Inc., has secured $4.6 million in Series B financing, formed a manufacturing partnership with Gentex Corporation for its first-in-class, FDA-cleared OtoSigh Middle Ear Scope. PhotoniCare also finalized the relocation of its
Healthcare Providers Can Purchase GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs From ELP At A Substantial Discount Compared To The Competition – Guaranteed
ANN ARBOR - Eleusis Partners, LLC (ELP) has announced their company has contracted with a well-established U.S compounding pharmacy to offer Wellness Centers, Weight Loss Clinics, Dr’s offices and Healthcare Institutions the GLP-1 injectable drugs
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart
NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered
PhotoniCare Announces A First Close Of $4.6 Million In Series B Financing
GRAND RAPIDS – PhotoniCare Inc., has secured $4.6 million in Series B financing, formed a manufacturing partnership with Gentex Corporation for its first-in-class, FDA-cleared OtoSigh Middle Ear Scope. PhotoniCare also finalized the relocation of its
Healthcare Providers Can Purchase GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs From ELP At A Substantial Discount Compared To The Competition – Guaranteed
ANN ARBOR - Eleusis Partners, LLC (ELP) has announced their company has contracted with a well-established U.S compounding pharmacy to offer Wellness Centers, Weight Loss Clinics, Dr’s offices and Healthcare Institutions the GLP-1 injectable drugs
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
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
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
Rising Gas Prices, NY Auto Show, March Auto Sales Update From Paul Eisenstein
ANN ARBOR - Long-Time auto journalist Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV to update gasoline prices,
Einride, Ericsson, Telia Partner On 5G To Bring Autonomous, All-Electric Vehicles To Market
JONKOPING, Sweden - The installation of Einride’s autonomous electric transportation system will be the first
MSU Campus Transforming Into Advanced Mobility Ecosystem
EAST LANSING – Michigan State University is transforming its 5,200-acre campus into a live, connected
Digital and Mobile
SensCy CTO Explains How Third Party Cyber Risk Can Bring Your Network Down
ANN ARBOR - Every 38 seconds, a supplier, vendor, or consultant experiences a cyberattack. According
Change Your Browser Settings Now Due To Massive Security Risk
NEW YORK - A new warning has just been issued for Chrome and Edge users,
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
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
Chinese Electric Motorcycle Self-Balanced Two-Wheeled Robot That Can Ride By Itself
LAS VEGAS - CES 2023 will be kicking off in a few days and we’ll
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
Spyware On Thousands Of Android And iPhones Harvesting Personal Information
NEW YORK - Hundreds of thousands of Android users, as well as several thousand iPhone
Amazon AWS Accounts For 33 Percent Of Global Cloud Infrastructure Service Market
SEATTLE - The cloud computing market has recorded tremendous growth to emerge as a billion-dollar
The U.S. Is Considering Digital Dollars To Jump On Crypto Currency World Trend
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of
123NET Launches Project OVERCOME To Bridge Digital Divide In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Dan Irvin explains how his company, 123NET, has partnered with the Detroit
Blockchain Based Data Management Used to Create Sustainable Food Systems
TROY - The global ethical food market is expected to grow to $728 billion by
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
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Use CRO to generate incremental desired results over time. This will cost you much less than trying to drive more traffic to your website. Website conversions has become a key topic for businesses. Competition
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Tom Lawrence, Mr. YouTube, To Share Knowledge April 29 At IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK - Tom Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Technology Services, talks about his panel at IoT Tech Connect on April 29 that will show how local entrepreneurs are using social media to extend their reach,
Offers And Promotions On Social Media Don’t Influence Millennials
WASHINGTON - There is a generational difference in the content that influences people to visit a company's website from social media, a new survey contends. Images are more likely to persuade millennials to click through
Proven Ways For Auto Dealerships To Attract Customers To Their Store
BIRMINGHAM, MI - Dealerships continue to struggle attracting local consumers to their stores with the increase in marketing channel competition. The problems range from other brand competition to competition from within the brand. Other sources
Business and Finance
How Modern Dental Software Helps Practices Grow Faster
It’s no surprise that technology is being implemented in all facets of business and operations.
For $625,000, You Can Buy A Piece Of Hell In Michigan
The quirky Livingston County tourist destination known for novelty weddings, souvenir shops and “Hell freezes
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
Michigan Credit Union Uses AI Deepfake Detection to Stop Fraud Calls
LANSING - A Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) deployed AI powered deepfake detection
How To Find Top-Tier Suppliers
Unsplash - CC0 License Finding and locating top-notch suppliers is a perennial problem for many
5 Ways Digital Ads Are More Powerful Than You Think
Unsplash - CC0 License Business leaders are always looking for alternatives to digital ads. However,
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
Walter Pat’s Baker Cafe Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT - Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe was crowned the winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch
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
Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors
LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10
iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
LANSING - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program,
Applications Open For Adult Education Grants For Certification Or Degree Completion
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced the launch and
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
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