GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids’ economy continued to slump in August, according to data gathered by a Grand Valley State University researcher. In his August survey of local firms and purchasing managers, GVSU’s Brian Long said the lingering effects of tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration continue to ripple through West Michigan companies. “Depending
ANN ARBOR - Should the shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven along the shores of Lake Michigan get restarted? Two nuclear energy experts state an emphatic NO. Joining Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech TV are Arnie Gundersen who appears frequently on CNN as a nuclear energy authority, and Kevin Kamps from BeyondNuclear.org.
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to accommodate the will of the voters when it comes to recreational marijuana, but local cannabis lovers said new regulations are not what Ohioans voted for in 2023. While visiting the new welcome center at Lake Loramie State Park, Ohio Gov.
FARMINGTON HILLS - Astemo Americs will invest $95 million to develop a new regional headquarters complex in Wixom, where the company plans to hire 200 new employees, including 150 engineers. This initiative is in response to the increasingly complicated software requirements that arise with automotive industry advances in autonomous driving and electrification, the company said
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some of its graduate degree programs. Christopher Stefani, chief of staff at LTU, joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech TV to provide details. The Buell Building, at the hub of LTU, is undergoing a major refurbishment to change the
COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through an exclusive partnership with Riviera Creek, a leading cultivator in the state. “This partnership is about merging legacy with innovation,” said Brian Kessler, Chairman of the Board of Riviera Creek. “Riviera Creek’s commitment to clean, consistent cultivation aligns perfectly with
STAMFORD, Conn. - The still nascent Artifical Intelligence technology continues to pose implementation challenges, KPMG said. The primary obstacles to agent deployment include technical skills gaps, workforce resistance to change and system complexity, according to a report on the findings. Gartner predicts that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event exploring the intersection of AI technology and design on Sept. 25 during Detroit Month of Design. A unique panel discussion titled “Designing with Intelligence: An AI Collection of Speculative Objects,” will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the
DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000 grant to assist mobility companies in Michigan with their internship programs. Awarded by the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation and MichAuto, the grant is designed to develop future workforce by creating more internship opportunities and providing students the skills to be
KOREA - Hyundai will soon be adding a new vehicle to its lineup, and it’s unlike anything we have seen before. As the world scrambles to look for alternative energy solutions and resources for the sake of a sustainable future for the planet, the passenger vehicle industry has soared with the production of alternative engines.
