MI Tech TV
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, will be changing its programming by using a different streaming video platform that will provide more interactivity to not only
Michigan Venture Capital Association 20th Anniversary Report
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022 with a new report on the state of Venture Capital in Michigan. Details are provided by MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian
Scalable Revenue Operations For Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Technologist Ernie Butcher joins Matt and Mike on MiTechTV to talk about his new business venture that will offer scalable operations for small businesses. In a nutshell, instead of hiring a full-time
Breaking News
Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan
COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of
Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Livingston County
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK announceD that work is officially underway on Strategic Site
Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”
DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the
Michigan CEOs’ Confidence In Economic Outlook Improves, But Inflation, Talent Shortages, Recession Remain As Risks
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Top Market Per Capita In Nation
DETROIT - Michigan is now the top marijuana market in the country — based on
UM Study: Record Numbers Of Adults Getting High And Binge Drinking
ANN ARBOR - Binge drinking and the use of marijuana and hallucinogens among adults ages
General Motors Outlines Ultium-Based BEV Rollout Plan For H2 2023
DETROIT - General Motors announced recently that during the second half of 2023, it will
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum April 18 Webinar Protecting Great Lakes
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Meijer at 1 p.m. on Monday,
Volvo, Porsche, And BMW Want To Stop Using Carbon Fiber
DETROIT - Carbon fiber is arguably the most popular way of increasing rigidity and strength
UN Report Calls For Substantial Reduction In Global Use Of Fossil Fuels To Avoid Worst Climate Change
WASHINGTON DC - The United Nations’ climate change panel is calling for a “substantial reduction”
DTE Grant To Revitalize Wetlands, Strengthen Fisheries, Advance Urban Environment, Fund Conservation Fellowship
DETROIT – The DTE Energy Foundation today announced it has awarded $1 million to The
Plex Systems To Introduce App That Provides Extension To Plex Manufacturing Cloud
DETROIT – Plex Systems will introduce an app that works as a seamless extension of
U-M, Great Lakes Health Connect Collaborate To Battle Opioid Abuse
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Health Connect is collaborating with the University of Michigan Acute
Supported Intelligence Unveils AI Smart Speaker Application
ANN ARBOR – Supported Intelligence on May 15 unveiled its voice-enabled artificial intelligence application at
Auto Supplier Kiekert Doubles Production Capacity At Wixom Plant
WIXOM – Auto supplier Kiekert is moving its manufacturing operations to a new 41,000 square
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
Featured News
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs over 440,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will unveil a special edition of the
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a 15.7 percent increase compared to March
Michigan
Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions
NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
A Guide for Sustainable Business And Collective Action Webinar March 24
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum & Grand Valley State University Professor of
Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers
ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech
Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions
NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion
New U-M Study Assesses Impact Of Automation On Long-Haul Trucking
ANN ARBOR—As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are
A Guide for Sustainable Business And Collective Action Webinar March 24
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum & Grand Valley State University Professor of
Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers
ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
Fed: US Witnessing Early Stages Of AI-Driven Job Displacement
ST. LOUIS - According to a St. Louis Fed study released last month, the U.S.
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Tesla Plans To Build Robotaxis And Robots, Not Electric Vehicles
NEW YORK - With the exception of the struggling Cybertruck, Tesla hasn’t released an entirely
What Sets Apart Tongits Offline From Online And How to Adapt
The shift of Tongits from its offline roots to the digital realm has sparked immense
Advanced Technologies
Smart Mobility Today – EVs, AI, Drones, Autonomous Mobility
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, we focused on Detroit’s automakers, space, industry 4.0, machine computing, and
Texas A&M Receives $3.74 Million For 3D-Printed Hempcrete Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - A plan from Texas A&M University researchers to 3D print new resilient buildings using hempcrete has the
A Shortage Of Tritium Fuel May Leave Fusion Energy At Starting Gate
DETROIT - Last year, the Canadian tritium fueled an experiment at JET showing fusion research is approaching an important threshold: producing
Princeton Scientists Develop First Perovskite Solar Cell With 30 Year Lifespan
PRINCETON, N.J. - Princeton Engineering researchers have developed the first perovskite solar cell with a commercially viable lifetime, marking a major
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Biden Administration Offers Plans To Build Four Carbon-Capture Facilities
WASHINGTON DC - A week ago, the US Department of Energy announced the latest program to come out of the bipartisan infrastructure funding package that was passed last year. In this case, the money is going
West And Midwest Power Grid At Risk Of Failure This Summer, Report Warns
DETROIT - The U.S. West and Midwest could be facing grid failure this summer, according to a Summer Reliability Assessment by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. In its seasonal reliability assessment for the summer of
Photovoltaic Sanitary Water Heater Offered By Belgium Startup
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Belgian startup Wanit has developed a solar water heater that purportedly reduces the cost of domestic hot water by 85 percent. The PV water heater solution includes a main dual tank and
The Future Of Desalination? Selective Membrane For Purifying Saltwater
DETROIT - Water scarcity is a growing problem around the world. Desalination of seawater is an established method to produce drinkable water but comes with huge energy costs. For the first time, researchers use fluorine-based
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Ford’s New EV SUV Called Personal Bullet Train — Challenge Tesla
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Company is attempting to make more waves in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
TOKYO - Toyota Motor will receive a roughly $853 million (120 billion yen) subsidy from
Digital and Mobile
Solarwinds Hacked By Russians – Cybersecurity Experts Break It Down
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon provide details on how the
How We Can Be Manipulated Into Sharing Private Information Online Revealed In A Study by Ben-Gurion University Researchers
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Online users are more likely to reveal private information based on how
NIST Issues Reports That Raise Challenges To IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
WASHINGTON DC - As the Internet of Things grows to connect an amazing diversity of
Russians Hack US Government Including National Nuclear Security Agency
WASHINGTON DC - Russian intelligence agency reportedly carried out a sophisticated cyberwar attack that struck
Report: Russian Malware Infects Half Million Routers, Network Devices In 54 Countries
SAN FRANCISCO - More than half a million routers and network devices in 54 countries
Duo Report Reveals Spike In Workers On Unsecured Networks
ANN ARBOR — Duo Security, the Ann Arbor-based provider of cybersecurity products and services, has
If You Do Business In Europe, European Union General Data Protection Regs Apply
ROYAL OAK - If you have a business that sells to clients in the European
Facebook Disabled 583 Million Fake Accounts During First Three Months Of 2018
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Facebook released its Community Standards Enforcement Report said the social network disabled
Business and Finance
CitySideVentures Offers Funding, Investment Opportunities
BIRMINGHAM - If you are a tech startup looking for seed funding, or if you
Fast EV Charging Using Natural Gas Offered By Entrepreneur Stevan Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Serial entrepreneur Stevan Bratic, owner of Bratic Enterprises, has developed an electric
Ann Arbor SPARK Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together with Tech Homecoming Event
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect
Ann Arbor SPARK Awards $200,000 During Invest360 Pitch Competition
ANN ARBOR - As part of its a2Tech360 week-long series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK
Akervall Technologies Named 2019 Michigan SBDC Best Small Business Of Year
SALINE - Akervall Technologies has been selected the 2019 “Michigan SBDC Best Small Business of the
Backstage Ventures Seeks To Invest In Startups Founded By People Of Color, Women, LGBT
ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat introduces her Backstage Accelerator for people of color, women and
UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging
UM Student Startups Win More Than $100,000 In Funding
ANN ARBOR – Student startups at the University of Michigan took home more than $100,000
Four20Post: Exploring The MRA Recommendations For Higher Taxes To Fund Social Equity
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Jan. 27 at 1 pm, we’ll explore recommendations from the
Michigan Marijuana Report Audience Growing Rapidly
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, updates how much the
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
































































