MI Tech TV
Skip Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Remains With MI Angel Fund
ANN ARBOR - Skip Simms was one of Ann Arbor SPARK's first employees when it was created a couple decades ago to provide business training and services to the Ann Arbor tech community, including engineers
If You Want To Pitch An Angel Investing Group, Or Become An Angel Investor, Watch This Interview
BIRMINGHAM - Angel Investors are a group of high net worth individuals who pool their money and invest in startups that have high growth potential. If your startup wants to attract investors, you need to
Rick French, CEO Of French/West/Vaughan, Explains Why He Purchased Birmingham-Based Millerschin Group
ANN ARBOR - Mobility and transportation focused Millerschin Group was acquired by French/West/Vaughan, an independently held PR, advertising and digital marketing agency. Terms were not announced. Joining Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on MITech TV
Breaking News
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ann Arbor Floats $12 Million In Bonds To Fund First Carbon-Neutral, Net-Zero Fire Station
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials have identified a funding solution to build the eco-friendly
MPSC Posts RFP For Nearly $5 Million In Renewable Energy And Electrification Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
Biden Administration To Loan $1.5 Billion To Restart Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant In Southwest Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion loan to restart
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Stellantis To Fire 400 White-Collar Workers To Remain Competitive In EV Market
OAK PARK - A mechanical engineer knew something was wrong when the rumor mill at work
Green Hydrogen Economy Depends On Electrolyzer
NEW YORK - Solar power depends on the solar cell. Wind power, the wind turbine.
MiSBF Webinar – Increasing Acceptance, Use Of Compostable Products In Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - Compostable and biodegradable products are an important part of many corporate and
Automakers Invest Billions In North American EV And Battery Manufacturing Facilities
ANN ARBOR - Automaker investment in battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing in North America
Biden Proposes Rule Requiring States, Cities To Set Transportation Climate Targets
WASHINGTON DC - A proposed rule released by the Biden administration Thursday would require states and cities
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide
NORTHVILLE - BuyMichigan Now is once again offering its Holiday gift guide online. Buy local
ITC Holdings Gives Michigan Tech University $75,000 To Renovate Engineering Center
HOUGHTON – Michigan Tech has received a $75,000 gift from ITC Holdings Corp. to support
DTE Energy Donates $10 Million To Help Low-Income Residents Pay Heating Bills
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced it is donating $10 million to four Michigan outreach agencies to
Edge Partnerships, Publicom Partner To Create Marketing, PR, Design, Digital Experience
LANSING – Edge Partnerships and Publicom have joined forces to create a new partnership that
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
1000 Turkey Giveaway – Rick Thompson From MINORML Explains
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, was on hand Saturday for the
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked To Growing Number Of Heart Attacks In Younger Adults
DETROIT - At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, a growing number of people
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Tested By Viridis Laboratories
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has identified inaccurate and unreliable results of products tested
Featured News
Cadillac Unveils The Sollei EV Concept
DETROIT - Cadillac introduced the SOLLEI concept, the ultimate design expression of a coach-built luxury electric convertible, at the Cadillac House
Anti-Aging Drug Boosts Lifespan By 25 Percent While Preventing Cancer And Gray Hair
Have you ever wished you could slow down the ticking clock of aging? Science might have come a smidgen closer to
MEDC Creates Michigan’s Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives
LANSING The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the
Michigan
LA Paints 1 Million Square Feet Of Roads With Solar-Reflective Paint To Battle Climate Change
LOS ANGELES - It’s no secret by now that cities run hotter than the countryside:
Rehmann Offers Back Office Help For Businesses In Michigan, Including Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - Rehmann is more than just a big accounting company, they also offer
The Latest Trend – Quiet Quitting
LANSING - Have you heard about the latest workplace trend? It’s called quiet quitting. It’s
LTU Offers Master’s Degree In Cardiovascular Perfusion
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering
LA Paints 1 Million Square Feet Of Roads With Solar-Reflective Paint To Battle Climate Change
LOS ANGELES - It’s no secret by now that cities run hotter than the countryside:
Rehmann Offers Back Office Help For Businesses In Michigan, Including Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - Rehmann is more than just a big accounting company, they also offer
The Latest Trend – Quiet Quitting
LANSING - Have you heard about the latest workplace trend? It’s called quiet quitting. It’s
LTU Offers Master’s Degree In Cardiovascular Perfusion
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
1000 Turkey Giveaway – Rick Thompson From MINORML Explains
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, was on hand Saturday for the
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked To Growing Number Of Heart Attacks In Younger Adults
DETROIT - At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, a growing number of people
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Tested By Viridis Laboratories
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has identified inaccurate and unreliable results of products tested
Despite Policy Shifts, Auto Stocks Surge As Detroit 3 Report Robust Sales
DETROIT - General Motors and Ford, plus foreign-owned Stellantis, which owns the Chrysler, Dodge and
Comet Now Listed As Potential Planetary Threat
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has just launched a new mission to keep tabs on a
Report: Four Tic-Tac UFOs Surface In Pacific Ocean
LONDON - A U.S. Navy officer linked to the top-secret military installation tied to countless
Blockchain Transparency Or Revolutionizing Online Casino Game Fairness Through On-Chain Audit Logs
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital gambling, the integration of blockchain technology has emerged
Advanced Technologies
Old Coal Power Plants Repurposed To Generate Clean Energy
NEW YORK - Across the United States, coal-fired power plants are shutting down for good. In the last twenty years, over
NASA Releases Picture Of Earth Taken By NOAA-21 Satellite
WASHINGTON DC - The vibrant turquoise seas of the Caribbean and a murky blanket of smog covering parts of Northern India are
Electric Vehicles Getting Solid-State Battery – Less Expensive, Safer
DETROIT - QuantumScape, a start-up battery company that produces batteries for electric vehicles, delivered its prototype to a number of automakers.
Startup Launches Reflective Balloons Into Stratosphere To Manipulate Climate
BOSTON - A startup claims it has launched weather balloons that may have released reflective sulfur particles in the stratosphere, potentially
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Study: Web-Based Tools Can Help Great Lakes Region Plan For Potential Influx Of Climate-Change Migrants
ANN ARBOR - Communities in the Great Lakes region need to start planning now for a future that may include “climate migrants” who leave behind increasingly frequent natural disasters in other parts of the country.
Data Science: U-M Partners With Google To Offer Job-Ready Tech Skills Program
ANN ARBOR - A new flexible online training program on data science will prepare job-seekers in Michigan and beyond to quickly enter one of the fastest-growing labor markets and advance their careers. onThe University of
Climate Cataclysms Awaits Humanity If Business As Usual Continues
NEW YORK - The World Economic Forum has released a new video warning of the cataclysmic consequences that anthropomorphic climate change will trigger over the next century if humanity's addiction to fossil fuels is not
Are Aliens Real? Video Proof Revealed
DETROIT - One of the most fascinating questions in the world is, are aliens real? Opinions vary, and there is no public answer to this. Yet, through scientific research, expert opinion, and government testimony, the
UpcomingMedical Device Matchmaking Event Netherlands-America Economic Mission
GRAND RAPIDS - The Right Place and Honorary Dutch Consul, Paulus Heule,will host a Dutch delegation of business leaders in West Michigan with the goal developing business relationships between West Michigan and the Netherlands. As
MichBio: Women Building Success In Biosciences
ANN ARBOR - The inaugural Women Building Success in Biosciences on June 9 - featuring accomplished women from a variety of bioscience backgrounds - is aimed at fostering conversations and creating connections. MichBio
Preparing For New UDI And Labeling Requirements
WARENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio - The FDA has established a unique device identification system to adequately identify medical devices through their distribution and end use. When fully implemented, the label of most devices must include a
WSU Scientists Develop New Screening Tool To Differentiate Tuberculosis From Lung Disease Sarcoidosis
DETROIT - Researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine have developed a novel screening tool that can differentiate between sarcoidosis and tuberculosis antigens. It could lead to earlier reliable diagnosis and treatment of
UpcomingMedical Device Matchmaking Event Netherlands-America Economic Mission
GRAND RAPIDS - The Right Place and Honorary Dutch Consul, Paulus Heule,will host a Dutch delegation of business leaders in West Michigan with the goal developing business relationships between West Michigan and the Netherlands. As
MichBio: Women Building Success In Biosciences
ANN ARBOR - The inaugural Women Building Success in Biosciences on June 9 - featuring accomplished women from a variety of bioscience backgrounds - is aimed at fostering conversations and creating connections. MichBio
Preparing For New UDI And Labeling Requirements
WARENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio - The FDA has established a unique device identification system to adequately identify medical devices through their distribution and end use. When fully implemented, the label of most devices must include a
WSU Scientists Develop New Screening Tool To Differentiate Tuberculosis From Lung Disease Sarcoidosis
DETROIT - Researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine have developed a novel screening tool that can differentiate between sarcoidosis and tuberculosis antigens. It could lead to earlier reliable diagnosis and treatment of
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Former Ford CEO Has Blunt Warning For Electric Vehicle Industry
DETROIT - The strike against Ford may be over, but the company's electric vehicle woes
Stellantis Announces Four Electrified Pickups For North America Including A Hydrogen-Powered Model
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is looking to grow its commercial vehicle business thanks to a
Hyundai Opens Safety Test Lab In Superior Township
SUPERIOR TWP.–Hyundai Motor North America and Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. have opened a $51.4
Tesla $25,000 ‘Mystery Model’ Sending Shock Waves In EV Industry
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla may yet again change the game in the world of electric
Driver’s Licenses For Self-Driving Cars?
ANN ARBOR - Just like people, self-driving vehicles should be required to pass a licensing
10th Annual LTU RoboParade Celebrates Halloween Oct. 24
SOUTHFIELD - Students from elementary through high school will demonstrate their ability to design, program
Digital and Mobile
Baker College Gets $25 Million Grant To Implement Augmented Reality Curriculum
OWOSSO – Baker College has received a $25 million grant from EON Reality to launch a
Russian-Based Ransomware Attack Shuts Down East Coast Fuel Pipeline
ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Chief Information Security officer Dan Lohrmann, now a vice president
How Wynn Resorts are Taking on the US iGaming Market
DETROIT - Wynn Resorts is one of the major developers and operators of casino and
Nation’s Power Grid Ripe for Ransomware, Other Cyberattacks
WASHINGTON DC - Last week, the Biden administration launched a 100-day plan to strengthen the
Project Raven – US Mercenaries Working For UAE To Hack Enemies – Stiennon Tells All
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon takes a deep dive into Project Raven -
WMU To Offer Online IT Security Certification Program
KALAMAZOO —Western Michigan University plans to launch an online program designed to improve the ability of
Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Makes His 2019 Predictions
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Security Officer for the state
Shutdown Threatens Even More Government Websites
WASHINGTON DC - The government shutdown, now in its 25th day, continues to affect the
Business and Finance
Pitch Black Grand Rapids Offers Pitch Contest For Black Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS – On the heels of National Black Business Month, the Michigan Small Business
Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28
DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show
Women Entrepreneurs, Empowering Tech Startups
BIRMINGHAM - The Birmingham Angels are calling all women technology-based entrepreneurs, angel investors, and aspiring
Holland Software Developer Gets Investment, New CEO From NYC Private Equity Firm
HOLLAND—Seaport Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm, announced that it has made a
Grand Ventures Leads Investment Round In California Fintech Firm
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Ventures led an investment round in CRE Simple Inc., an Oakland, Calif.-based fintech firm
Ann Arbor Spark Sets Recruitment ‘Tech Homecoming’ For Thanksgiving Eve
ANN ARBOR—The night before Thanksgiving is Michigan’s biggest bar night, with college students and young
24 Semi-Finalists Named For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT - Twenty-four semi-finalists were announced Monday for the 10th annual Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
1000 Turkey Giveaway – Rick Thompson From MINORML Explains
FLINT - Rick Thompson, Executive Director of Michigan NORML, was on hand Saturday for the
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked To Growing Number Of Heart Attacks In Younger Adults
DETROIT - At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, a growing number of people
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Tested By Viridis Laboratories
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has identified inaccurate and unreliable results of products tested
