Blog

MITech TV: CitySide Ventures 2020 Recap, Safety Of COVID-19 Vaccines

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV at 2 pm Dec. 14, David Weaver, chief investment officer for CitySide Ventures, recaps a year in which the angel group invested $1.39 million in 18 early-stage startups. Then Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who is working with states and nation states, reviews the safety of the various COVID-19 vaccines

By |2020-12-13T16:36:41-05:00December 13th, 2020|Podcasts|

CitySide Ventures Invest $1.39 Million In 18 Early-Stage Startups

BIRMINGHAM - CitySide Ventures announce Birmingham Angels, formed in 2019, invested $1.39 million in 18 early-stage companies. Among the companies, the group is invested in Commando Lock, REZA, Cask & Kettle, FanLabel, Adlore, Inc., BioSense, FanLabel, Life Magnetics, Pathware, SampleServe, Junction AI, DanceFight, BrandXR, Alerje, Clicktivated, FixMyCar, PassiveBolt and SpeedSize. David Weaver, City Side chief

By |2020-12-20T16:00:05-05:00December 13th, 2020|Guest Columns|

Securatech Installs COVID-19 Monitoring Stations To Prevent Virus From Entering Your Business

ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a face mask before they are allowed to enter your business. More information at www.securatech.com. https://youtu.be/AywVjkMlmqI   Securatech is offering a

By |2020-12-14T08:53:03-05:00December 13th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

Centrepolis Accelerator To Honor Top Clients In Online Ceremony Dec. 16

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will name the winners of its first-ever Centrepolis Accelerator Client Awards in an online ceremony Wednesday, Dec., 16. Some 24 Centrepolis clients have been nominated for awards in five categories. To register to view the 9 a.m. awards ceremony, visit this link.

By |2020-12-13T16:07:02-05:00December 13th, 2020|ESD|

2020: The Year the COVID-19 Crisis Brought a Cyber Pandemic

OKEMOS - Ask almost anyone what the top global story was for 2020, and they will likely start with the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is much more to this story. 2020 will also be remembered as the year that security events exploded and cyberincidents transformed society in numerous ways. The magnitude (breadth, depth and height)

By |2020-12-13T14:53:32-05:00December 13th, 2020|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

420Post: Special Guests MRA Director Andrew Brisbo, Sensi Park’s Steve Bratic

ANN ARBOR - Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo provides a recap of the first 12 months of legal adult-use cannabis in Michigan. Sensi Park co-developer Steve Bratic offers deep discounts on leases, build-outs and even charitable donations for customers at the proposed five million square foot grow facility in Battle Creek. https://youtu.be/pfrBbZBuo6Y Bratic, the

By |2020-12-13T14:45:22-05:00December 13th, 2020|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Epidemiologist Fred Brown Shares Booklet for Government Officials On How To Disperse Vaccines

ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, who is working with states and nation states as a COVID-19 consultant, just completed a booklet he's sharing with government officials on how to disperse the virus vaccines now approved for public use. You also can view Fred's slide decks that illustrate his research and suggested remediations. If you want

By |2020-12-12T15:39:06-05:00December 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

BuyMichiganNow Offers Great Holidays Gifts Made In Michigan

ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, who started BuyMichiganNow.Com during the previous recession, says buying Michigan-made products is more important than ever during the pandemic times. She offers a wide assortment of Holiday Gift ideas on www.BuyMichiganNow.Com. Check it out under the Holiday tab. Buy Michigan Now is a campaign dedicated to highlighting Michigan-based businesses and

By |2020-12-12T14:11:00-05:00December 12th, 2020|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

MDHHS Announces Priority Groups For COVID-19 Vaccination

LANSING - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials Friday provided additional information about COVID-19 vaccination plans for Michigan, including priority groups for vaccination administration, the vaccine development and safety process and where Michiganders can find more details.   Yesterday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended approval for one of the

By |2020-12-11T19:39:58-05:00December 11th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Solar-Powered Electric Car That ‘Never Needs Charging’ Sells Out In 24 Hours

SAN FRANCISCO - The makers of a $26,000 solar-powered electric car that they claim never needs charging have sold out the first batch within 24 hours. California based startup Aptera describes its three-wheeled car as “the world’s first Never Charge solar electric vehicle”, and boasts a range of up to 1,000 miles (1,600km). “Aptera leverages breakthroughs

By |2020-12-11T19:28:22-05:00December 11th, 2020|Auto Tech|