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Gilbert Family Foundation Invests $300,000 To Train Detroit’s Next Generation Of Manufacturing Workers

A $300,000 Gilbert Family Foundation investment will help Detroit-based LIFT introduce 600 students to advanced manufacturing and train at least 30 adults in skilled trades, including welding, robotics and CNC machining. DETROIT — A $300,000 investment from the Gilbert Family Foundation will help Detroit-based manufacturing innovation institute LIFT expand training programs designed to prepare students

By |2026-10-29T15:06:52-04:00October 29th, 2026|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Michigan Venture Capital Leader Calls For More State Investment To Keep Entrepreneurs, Jobs In Michigan

MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian urges Michigan's next governor and Legislature to strengthen support for venture capital and angel investors as the organization honors its 2026 award winners. DETROIT — Michigan attracted $1.44 billion in venture capital investment during 2025, nearly double the previous year's total. But the state's next governor and Legislature need to

By |2026-10-27T16:20:52-04:00October 27th, 2026|Business, Economy, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Life Circles Helps 550 West Michigan Seniors Stay Home Instead Of Entering Nursing Homes

MUSKEGON — As Michigan's population ages and families struggle with rising nursing home costs, a West Michigan healthcare organization is helping hundreds of older adults remain in their homes while receiving comprehensive medical care. In an interview on MITechTV, Phil McPherson, Director of Program Integrity and Chief Compliance Officer at Life Circles, explains how the

By |2026-10-20T15:53:32-04:00October 20th, 2026|Life Sciences, mitechtv|

GM Launches 30 Under 30 Program As Auto Industry Faces Shortage Of Skilled Technicians

DETROIT — General Motors is launching a national program to recognize outstanding automotive service technicians under age 30 as the auto industry confronts a persistent shortage of skilled workers and increasingly complex vehicle technology. The new GM Automotive Service Technicians 30 Under 30 initiative will honor 30 young professionals who demonstrate technical expertise, leadership, customer

By |2026-10-14T13:41:26-04:00October 14th, 2026|Auto Tech, ESD, mitechtv|

Trump’s AI Czar, Cyberwar Threats And New Documentary — Richard Stiennon On MITech TV

BIRMINGHAM - What will President Trump's AI Czar mean for Michigan's technology industry, data centers, jobs and cybersecurity? And how vulnerable are America's hospitals, power grids and businesses to foreign cyberattacks? Michigan cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder and chief research analyst at IT-Harvest, joins MITech TV to discuss two major developments affecting Michigan and the

By |2026-10-13T17:28:20-04:00October 13th, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Trump Threatens 50% Canada Auto Tariffs Jan. 1 — LTU Expert Warns Michigan Could Pay The Price

DETROIT — President Donald Trump has threatened to double U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and automotive parts to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027 — a move a longtime General Motors executive warns could hammer Michigan automakers and suppliers, threaten jobs and ultimately make vehicles more expensive. Warren Browne, a former global General Motors executive

By |2026-10-07T16:21:06-04:00October 7th, 2026|ESD, Government/Politics, mitechtv, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

How to Increase Online Visibility: Content Is King, but Consistency Is King Too

For more than two decades, businesses looking to increase online visibility have heard the same digital marketing mantra: “Content is King.” The principle remains valid. Companies need useful content to demonstrate expertise, answer customer questions, establish credibility, and give prospective buyers a reason to pay attention. But businesses wanting to increase online visibility face a

By |2026-10-01T16:38:10-04:00October 1st, 2026|Digital Marketing, mitechtv|

The Channel Crew Helps Technology Companies Build Partnerships That Drive Sales

LAKE ORION - Rick Beckers, CEO of The Channel Crew, joins MITech TV to discuss how his company helps technology vendors build and expand the partner networks they need to reach business customers. The Channel Crew is a channel sales and marketing consultancy that connects technology vendors with trusted advisers, including managed-service providers, cybersecurity firms,

By |2026-09-22T18:10:08-04:00September 22nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

NeuroAIgent Builds A ‘Central Brain’ To Give Businesses Control Of Their AI Knowledge

DETROIT - As businesses increasingly use artificial intelligence, two questions are becoming critical: Can AI systems find the company online, and who controls the information those systems use? Robert Skinner of Michigan-based NeuroAIgent joined MITech TV to discuss how the company is helping businesses prepare for an AI-driven economy—from improving their visibility in AI-generated answers

By |2026-09-22T15:53:06-04:00September 22nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

Why Are Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan Power Lines? ITC Explains

NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan now through Nov. 13, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of vegetation management and maintenance needs of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission and Michigan

By |2026-09-17T11:03:56-04:00September 17th, 2026|Clean Update, mitechtv|