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Automation Alley Becomes US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR - Tom Kelly, the president of Automation Alley, provides background on the Troy, MI.,-based group's new designation as the US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, a World Economic Forum initiative that advances research and
Melih Oztalay Gives Retailers Helpful E-Commerce Tips for the Holiday Season
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, returns to MITech TV to provide valuable e-Commerce tips for companies that want to improve their online sales during the Holiday season. The Economy for the
MITechNews, Global Auto Mobility Audience Survey – Your Business Could Win Free Ads
ANN ARBOR - MiTechNews and Global Auto Mobility have partnered on an auto and technology industry survey to find out what content our audiences want to read, see, listen to and support. One lucky company
Breaking News
Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating
Cooper Creative Provides Marketing Services For Business
GRAND HAVEN - In a candid and insightful conversation, we sit down with Jamie Cooper,
Hundreds Of Michigan Clean Energy Projects Never Get Funded
LANSING - Nationwide and in Michigan, clean power development has exploded, driven by renewables becoming
Scientists Transform Plastic Using Air To Create Useful Industrial Chemicals
NEW YORK - industrial chemical Scientists have developed a new method to break down plastic
Marijuana Banking Protections Removed From House Budget Bill
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. House Republicans have removed marijuana banking protections from a critical government
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
New Way To Convert Solar Energy Into Hydrogen For Renewable Fuel
NAGANO, Japan - Last month, Japanese researchers from Shinshu University in Nagano developed a two-step
Floating Solar Farm Ready To Produce Electricity In July
PORTUGAL - Europe’s largest floating solar farm is ready to generate 7.5 gigawatt-hours annually starting
Ann Arbor To Install 80 EV Charging Stations At Seven Parking Structures
ANN ARBOR – The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, in collaboration
Largest US Grid Operator Puts 1,200 Mostly Solar Projects On Hold For 2 Years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The nation’s largest electrical grid operator has approved a new process for
Cybernoor CEO Updates Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud – What You Need To Know
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari joins M2 TechCast once again to update key
Plex Systems Hires Hehl As Chief Sales Officer
TROY - Fred Hehl has been hired as chief sales officer for Plex Systems, which
BullsEye Telecom Offers VirtualTech Network Diagnostic Tool
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom is offering a comprehensive diagnostic testing product that analyzes network issues
ManagedWay Offers 100 Gbp Fiber Optic Service Direct To Customers
TROY - ManagedWay is offering 100 Gbp fiber optic service direct to its customers. One
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
Featured News
Michigan Marijuana Sales Remain Flat In June For 3rd Straight Month
LANSING – Michigan marijuana sales remained flat in June, although sales were up 6.9 percent from June 2023. Michigan marijuana dispensaries
Controversial Roadmap Put Forth By Conservative Climate Change Policy Makers
WASHINGTON DC – The "Conservative Climate Change Policy: 2025 Presidential Transition Project" is a controversial roadmap put forth by conservative policymakers.
New Breathalyzer Can Detect Recent Cannabis Use In Michigan
DETROIT - A Breathalyzer designed to determine whether someone is currently under the influence of cannabis is being used by employers
Michigan
Northpointe Bank Personalizes Consumer Banking Experience with Total Expert
GRAMD RAPIDS – Northpointe Bank, the largest national lender based in West Michigan,has begun using the Total
Macomb Community College Offers Hybrid Automated Systems Training Programs
WARREN - Macomb Community College has launched hybrid automated systems short-term training programs, allowing students
LTU President Dr Tarek Sobh Discusses The Future of Higher Education
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh is interviewed by Matt Roush about his
Report: Hottest Opportunities In the Entry-Level Remote Job Marketplace
BOULDER, Co. — According to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Northpointe Bank Personalizes Consumer Banking Experience with Total Expert
GRAMD RAPIDS – Northpointe Bank, the largest national lender based in West Michigan,has begun using the Total
Macomb Community College Offers Hybrid Automated Systems Training Programs
WARREN - Macomb Community College has launched hybrid automated systems short-term training programs, allowing students
LTU President Dr Tarek Sobh Discusses The Future of Higher Education
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh is interviewed by Matt Roush about his
Report: Hottest Opportunities In the Entry-Level Remote Job Marketplace
BOULDER, Co. — According to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
Ann Arbor’s Electric Patrol Car Pilot Reflects Growing EV Experiments Across Michigan Police Departments
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric
Ohio Bill Tightens Home Marijuana Grow Rules, Recasting Voter-Approved Legalization as SB 56 Heads to DeWine
COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Survey: West Michigan Economy Losing Momentum, Mirroring Economic Headwinds Facing Michigan, US
ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring
Advanced Technologies
Manufacturers’ 3Q Outlook Supply Chain Issues, Growing Workforce Needs, Rising Costs
WASHINGTON DC - The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the third quarter of 2022, which shows
Producing Hydrogen From Seawater
DETROIT - In her research on bone tissue engineering, Dr. Marta Cerruti has worked for years with graphene, a single sheet
Global Auto Mobility And MiTech News Partner On Industry 4.0 Survey
DETROIT - MITechNews.Com has partnered with Global Auto Mobility on an Industry 4.0 Survey that is intended to gauge interest in such areas
Smart Mobility Today Podcast: North American International Auto Show
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, stories included news about EVs, AI and horse health, a mobile
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
China Successfully Tests Technology That Can Transfer Solar Energy To Earth From Space
BEIJING, China - China has announced plans to bring forward the development of a ‘solar power plant’ capable of beaming energy to Earth from outer space. The ambitious project, developed by researchers at Xidian University in
MI-HQ Acquires EMU Building For Innovation Shared Workspace For STEM Companies
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Innovation Headquarters —an innovative life science and technology workspaces—has entered a purchase agreement for Eastern Michigan University’s former College of Business headquarters, the Gary Owens Building, in downtown Ypsilanti. The building
ASE Releases 2022 Michigan Compensation Survey Results – Salaries Rise 4 Percent
TROY – Low unemployment, sluggish labor participation, and unprecedented employee turnover appear to have accelerated the wages and salaries of local employers. Data from the most recent ASE compensation survey shows that overall wage growth,
New EV Battery Reaches 98 Percent Capacity In Less Than Ten Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - A northern California lithium-ion battery company has devised an electric vehicle battery that reaches a full charge in just over ten minutes. Enovix’s specialty is a silicon-anode lithium-ion battery it calls
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Detroit Auto Show Announces Mobility Global Forum Speaker Lineup
DETROIT – The Detroit Auto Show today announced the roster of speakers for the inaugural
Rivian CEO Opens Up About EV Charging Deal With Tesla
IRVINE, CA. - Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said his company’s upcoming EV charging partnership with
ACM, Block Harbor To Develop Cybersecurity At Auto Tech Center
YPSILANTI–The Detroit-based cybersecurity firm Block Harbor is joining the American Center for Mobility as its
Digital and Mobile
Michigan CyberPatriot Program Needs Industry Support To Survive
DETROIT - CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force
How To Set Up Amazon’s Alexa Guard Plus For Your Echo Smart Speakers And Displays
SEATTLE - Amazon recently launched Alexa Guard Plus, a premium subscription upgrade to the free Alexa
Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals
ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened
New Directions For An Old Robotics Toolbox
QUEENSLAND, Australia - For tens of thousands of students globally, over the last two decades,
Duo Security, CyberArk Expand Cybersecurity Packages
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security’s flagship zero-trust product – Duo Beyond – now integrates with
CNET Details How Russian Hackers Infiltrated The DNC Computers
WASHINGTON DC - In the months leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, Russian
Congress Upset Not Told Immediately About Spectre, Meltdown Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON DC - The US government wishes it had gotten the memo on Spectre and
Researchers Find Stolen Military Drone Secrets For Sale On Dark Web
WASHINGTON DC - Researchers from Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, say they found a cache
Business and Finance
Meet The Spring 2023 TechTown Retail Boot Camp Showcase Winners
DETROIT - On May 23, TechTown Detroit hosted its Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) Showcase to celebrate the graduates of RBC’s 14th cohort. Seventeen
Bamboo Detroit Tech Tuesdays Resumes June 6
DETROIT - Bamboo Detroit invites the tech community to come join the tech co-working company
TCNewTech Brings Disruptive Startups To Traverse City For Pitch Night June 6
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech has returned to featuring regularly scheduled programming with TCNewTech Pitch Night,
Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Showcase May 23
DETROIT - Join TechTown on May 23 to celebrate the hustle and hard work of
MCWT, Diva Tech Talk Updates Provided By Kathleen Norton-Schock
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins Matt and Mike for her monthly update on the
How To Pitch An Angel Investor: Mi Padrino CEO Interview
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, portfolio manager at Invest Detroit Ventures, talks about her panel
Panel Discussion: The New Business Of Cannabis, Hemp, CBD In Michigan
DETROIT - The legalization of recreational marijuana by Michigan voters last November created a huge
IoT Tech Connect Panel: How To Pitch An Angel Investor
ROYAL OAK - If you are an entrepreneur, how do you pitch an Angel Investor?
FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020
WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
