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Traverse City New Tech Pitch Night Winner MeetingMaker

TRAVERSE CITY - In an effort to expand the inclusiveness of the event, TCNewTech opens its platform to non-tech and tech companies alike to pitch their startups to a robust TCNT audience. Five startups competed to win $500 by audience vote. Jodie Schanhals, President and Founder of MeetingMaker, LLC, won the audience’s vote after delivering the evening’s final pitch. The MeetingMaker App that Jodie developed is a mobile app helping individuals in recovery and/or required to attend court-mandated meetings. The MeetingMaker mobile app "reimagines accountability"

By |2022-08-14T17:43:27-04:00August 14th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

Why Hire an Attorney to Evaluate Your Case in Distracted Driving Accidents?

DETROIT - Auto accidents are on the rise, and a lot of it has to do with distracted driving. Distracted driving is when someone is using a cellphone or other electronic device while driving. It’s not just texting and driving that’s a problem; even talking on the phone can be dangerous.  A study by the

By |2023-06-26T08:48:51-04:00August 14th, 2022|Guest Columns|

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brisbo To Head Up LARA Bureau of Construction Codes

LANSING – In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will assume a new job in mid-September as Director of the Bureau of Construction Codes at LARA. Brisbo, who is on vacation this week, was not available for comment. But Robert Leddy, communications director for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who appointed Brisbo to

By |2022-08-09T15:55:06-04:00August 9th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Biden Signs CHIPS Act Into Law – Will Help Detroit Automakers Sell More Vehicles

WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law Tuesday morning, sending $52.7 billion to processor manufacturers over the next five years in an effort to help the United States reclaim its semiconductor industry prowess. It also will help move to customers Detroit-made vehicles on storage lots missing microprocessors. The legislation has already

By |2022-08-09T14:35:09-04:00August 9th, 2022|Auto Tech, Politics, Politics/Government|

Bratic Energy Offers EV Charging Pods Not Connected To Electric Grid For Commercial Customers

BRIGHTON – Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage as consumers seek to break their dependence on expensive gasoline and also create a smaller carbon footprint. But can an electric grid that’s already strained under increased demand from manufacturing, indoor horticultural and overtaxed Internet data centers still be able to charge tens of millions of

By |2022-08-09T12:04:36-04:00August 9th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, mitechtv|

iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming

ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, will be changing its programming by using a different streaming video platform that will provide more interactivity to not only its guests, but also the viewing audience. iHemp Michigan President Dave Crabill announces the changes in this video interview. To

By |2022-08-08T15:09:08-04:00August 8th, 2022|Hemp, Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Michigan Venture Capital Association 20th Anniversary Report

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022 with a new report on the state of Venture Capital in Michigan. Details are provided by MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian in this interview with Mike Brennan and Matt Roush. To read the full report, click on MichiganVCA.Org https://youtu.be/RQKQDRHdG5Y

By |2022-08-08T14:36:45-04:00August 8th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

5 Financial Habits For A Secure Future

DETROIT - Financial stability is a necessary prerequisite to survive in today’s economy. Factors such as student loans and other debts can significantly impact financial savings. Therefore, appropriate financial habits are important for a secure future.  Financial literacy is one of the most effective strategies to close the gap between wealth creation and economic growth.

By |2023-12-01T11:46:35-05:00August 8th, 2022|Business|