MI Tech TV
ITC Holdings Customer Service Provides Answers To Your Questions
NOVI - On MITech TV May 15 we discussed ITC’s role in the community working with the public, stakeholders and customers and learn more about the structures it oversees. Cynthia Stump, ITC Regional Manager for
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is an amazing tool that when used in the right hands may streamline so many
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Her big news this month is a new MCWT Executive Director, Orletta Caldwell who
Breaking News
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge
Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
LANSING - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted)
Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically
LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world
Ohio Republicans, Despite Voters Choice To Legalize Cannabis, Seek THC Restrictions, Higher Prices
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the
ITC Decorates Transmission Towers With Holiday Lighting
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most
Trump Uncertainty Driving “Better Buy Now:” Cox Automotive Report
DETROIT - Forget a “December to remember.” For car buyers and dealers, it’s already been
Ohio May Put Restrictions On Intoxicating Hemp
COLUMBUS - Three proposed bills are now afloat in the Ohio state legislature that would
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Oct. 26 Explores How Great Lakes Leading In Climate, Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum as it leads a discussion on how
REPORT: Michigan Clean Energy Jobs Grew 6% in 2021 To 119,853 Workers
LANSING – Clean energy businesses in Michigan added more than 6,300 new workers in 2021.
Shyft Group Wins Pre-Order For Blue Arc EV Delivery Vans
NOVI - Blue Arc EV Solutions, a new brand of Novi-based Shyft Group, has announced
Ann Arbor Making EV Drivers Pay For Power At Downtown Chargers
ANN ARBOR — After a decade of providing free charging for EVs at downtown parking
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
If You Are Planning Michigan Cannabis Events, Sparx & Recreation Wants To Help You Promote Them
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
Featured News
iHemp Michigan Now Offering Cannabis Credit Card
GRAND HAVEN - iHemp Michigan is now offering CBD stores and Cannabis dispensaries a way to increase business sales by offering
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nomination Deadline Extended To Nov. 14
LANSING - The deadline to submit nominations for Michigan Celebrates Small Business has been extended to Nov. 14. The awards categories
Report: West Michigan Economy Growing Again
GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again,
Michigan
Meijer First Retailer To Run All-Electric Tractor-Trailer Trucks In Cold Climate Areas
GRAND RAPIDS—Meijer Inc., the retail chain, announced that it had deployed two of the first
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets Grant From Breakthrough Energy Partners
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $125,000 grant from the Kirkland, Wash.-based Breakthrough
Google Debuts End-To-End Encryption For Gmail
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google announced on Friday that it's adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to
LTU Hosts High School Students Dec 16 For DECA Business Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is hosting the DECA challenge Friday Dec. 16 on the
Meijer First Retailer To Run All-Electric Tractor-Trailer Trucks In Cold Climate Areas
GRAND RAPIDS—Meijer Inc., the retail chain, announced that it had deployed two of the first
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets Grant From Breakthrough Energy Partners
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $125,000 grant from the Kirkland, Wash.-based Breakthrough
Google Debuts End-To-End Encryption For Gmail
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google announced on Friday that it's adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to
LTU Hosts High School Students Dec 16 For DECA Business Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is hosting the DECA challenge Friday Dec. 16 on the
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
If You Are Planning Michigan Cannabis Events, Sparx & Recreation Wants To Help You Promote Them
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
What Games Are on the GameZone Platform
The GameZone platform serves as a centralized digital hub where casino-style games, slot experiences, and
7 Technology-Driven Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth
Business growth these days feels different. It's not just about a big marketing push anymore.
Security At Speed: Protecting Instant Transactions From Algorithmic Fraud
Instant financial settlement has become the defining operational requirement of digital finance in 2026. From
Laid-Off Tech Workers Are Asking: Did AI Really Take My Job? — And What That Means for Michigan
ANN ARBOR - As layoffs continue to ripple through the tech sector, a growing number
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is
World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant To Store 9 Million Tons Of CO2 Annually
ICELAND - The NextGen CDR Facility, a collaboration between the Swiss carbon finance consultant South Pole and the Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi
AI Sector To Become Trillion-Dollar Market By 2030
UNITED KINGDOM - As the potential for artificial intelligence to transform industries becomes more apparent, and market growth projections rise, trust
Mega US Factory Could Produce Enough Lithium To Power Millions Of EVs
ALBEMARLE, NC - For the past few decades, Nirvana has been the dominant supplier of “lithium” in America, but now it
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Scientific Prediction: Death Optional In Next 23 Years
DETROIT - The dream of eternal life is certainly as old as humanity. In fact, we have come a little closer to it over the years, as medical advances and improvements in circumstances have already significantly extended
New York City UFO Sightings Increase In 2022
NEW YORK - The National UFO Reporting Center reports that purported alien-ship sightings in the Big Apple ticked up 4 percent this year — and for the first time New Yorkers submitted pics to the
DOE Conducts Successful Nuclear Fusion Experiment Opening Door To Clean Energy Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major scientific breakthrough decades in the making was announced Dec. 13 when the first controlled fusion experiment in history produced more energy than the laser energy used to create it at
MIT Engineers Solve Mystery On Path To Smaller, Lighter Batteries
BOSTON - A discovery by MIT researchers could finally unlock the door to the design of a new kind of rechargeable lithium battery that is more lightweight, compact, and safe than current versions, and that
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Michigan Tech, Portage Health Foundation Form Community Health Partnership
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University has entered into a community health partnership with the Portage Health Foundation. The partnership combines both organizations' missions, existing strengths and financial resources to create a collaboration focused on improving
MichBio U Hosts Webinar To Help Medical Device Makers Enter Emerging Markets
ANN ARBOR - MichBio U on July 28 will host a webinar to help its medical device makers enter key emerging markets quickly. China has most likely passed from "emerging" status into a "must enter"
Cutting Edge Drug Discovery And Development In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - The Cutting Edge, Drug Discovery and Development in Michigan Symposium Sept. 9-10 will showcase drug R&D activities at the state's research universities and discuss the development, funding, partnering, and commercialization of new
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Michigan Tech, Portage Health Foundation Form Community Health Partnership
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University has entered into a community health partnership with the Portage Health Foundation. The partnership combines both organizations' missions, existing strengths and financial resources to create a collaboration focused on improving
MichBio U Hosts Webinar To Help Medical Device Makers Enter Emerging Markets
ANN ARBOR - MichBio U on July 28 will host a webinar to help its medical device makers enter key emerging markets quickly. China has most likely passed from "emerging" status into a "must enter"
Cutting Edge Drug Discovery And Development In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - The Cutting Edge, Drug Discovery and Development in Michigan Symposium Sept. 9-10 will showcase drug R&D activities at the state's research universities and discuss the development, funding, partnering, and commercialization of new
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Chinese LiDAR Developer RoboSense Joins MCity To Help Drive Future Of Mobility
ANN ARBOR–Officials at the Chinese LiDAR (lasar radar) developer RoboSense (2498.HK) announced its membership in Mcity, a public-private
GM To Reintroduce Hybrid Vehicles In North America Amid Dealer Demands
DETROIT - In what one analyst called the "best GM conference call in years," General
Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year,
Thousands Of Car Dealers Pen Letter To Biden Asking Him To Slow EV Rollout
NEW YORK - In a public letter to President Biden, 3,882 car dealers spread across
TU-Automotive Awards Nominations Now Open
LONDON, England - Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2016 TU-Automotive Awards that acknowledge
Carmakers Wary Of Sharing Data Collected From Connected Cars With Technology Partners
LONDON - Having your house broken into is a harrowing experience. Researchers being able to
Digital and Mobile
Apex Digital Solutions Enters Key Partnerships to Expand Security Capabilities
SOUTHFIELD — Apex Digital Solutions announced the expansion of its Aegis security services portfolio through
Detroit Internet Exchange Receives Non-Profit Designation
SOUTHFIELD - After several years of planning, the Detroit Internet Exchange has been granted tax-exempt
How President Biden Needs To Retaliate Against Russian Cyber Attacks
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon suggests several ways that President Biden can respond
Calling All GAMIC, Start-Up Automotive And Mobility Companies To Exhibit At Motor Bela
PONTIAC - This September 21 and 22, the Motor Bella Startup Exhibit Area will be
Report: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Errors Pose Enormous Financial Risks For Businesses Worldwide
EAST LANSING – Economist Patrick Anderson in May presented findings at an International conference that
Secure-24 Names New Chief Marketing Officer
ANN ARBOR—Secure-24, a provider of managed cloud services, IT operations, and applications hosting, announced that
Cybersecurity Provider VDA Labs To Open Headquarters in Metro Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Cybersecurity provider VDA Labs announced it will establish its headquarters in Plainfield
High School Hackers Sought For Lake Erie Hack
DETROIT - Erie Hack is inviting all high school students to compete for $1,600 in
Business and Finance
Should Your Company Use Software To Monitor Its Team?
Pexels. CCO Licensed. It’s possible to monitor your employees without physically shadowing them or watching
Can You Automate Security For Your Office Team?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s not uncommon for employees to suggest that yes, they understand
The Essentials of Protecting Staff in a Laboratory Environment
Image from Pixabay - CC0 License Maintaining safety in the workplace is crucial. This is
Email Marketing That Works: 5 Proven Techniques to Achieve Higher Engagement
Image: Freepik Today, email marketing is one of the most powerful tools you have to
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative To Provide $10 Million Grants For COVID Recovery
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund board has approved a $10 million grant program to help meet
Detroit’s Own Rachel Konrad Now PR Boss At Impossible Foods
ANN ARBOR - Former Free Press Auto Writer Rachel Konrad reflects on a 25-year communications
AirBnB Class Action Lawsuit Update With Attorney Enrico Schaefer
ANN ARBOR - Traverse Legal Principal Enrico Schaefer updates the latest news on the class
Nine Years After The Litecoin Fork: A Look Back
DETROIT - Nine years ago, almost to the day, Litecoin was formed after a fork
XLerateHealth Partners With U-M to Bring Biomedical Commercialization Program to Flint
FLINT - XLerateHealth, a Louisville, KY-based healthcare startup accelerator, has partnered with the University of
MVCA Names Beringea’s Michael Gross Chairman
NOVI – As the voice of the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community, Michigan Venture Capital
Benzinga Founder Jason Raznick Tells the Backstory on Founding his FinTech Company
ROYAL OAK - Jason Raznick, founder of Benzinga, a FinTech News organization, explains its origins,
Google Picks Invest Detroit’s VC Unit To Help Startups In Michigan
DETROIT–ID Ventures, the venture capital arm of Invest Detroit, the non-profit that supports business and
DTE Energy Announces Seven Senior Executive Promotions
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced seven senior executive rotations and promotions aimed at developing key
Winning Futures Howard Elected President National Black M.B.A. Detroit Chapter
WARREN - Bryan L. Howard Sr., program facilitator at Winning Futures, was recently elected by
Report: Advanced Manufacturing Employment In 2018 Highest Since 2005
DETROIT – Advanced manufacturing employment reached its highest point in 2018 since 2005, marking the
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
Business News
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- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
