MI Tech TV
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Update with Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology - MCTW.Org - is hosting several summer computer camps for grade-school girls as well as its annual golf outing on July 25 at the Indianwood
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of executive hires, Kelly Garety as Director Of Sales and Strategic Development and Jamie Cooper as Director of Marketing. Kelly previously
Canadian Based FLO To Build EV Chargers In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills, a $3 million investment that is expected to create 133 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in Michigan in
Breaking News
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13
A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned
Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October
COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2
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
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 Cannabis Sales Set Monthly Record In July Topping $275 Million
LANSING - Cannabis legal sales in Michigan in July leaped 6.1 percent from June to
Your Michigan Driver’s License On Your Smartphone
LANSING - Soon your driver’s license or state identification card could be something other than
SpaceX Launch Misidentified As UFO In LA Skies
LOS ANGELES - America has UFOs on the brain after the congressional hearing regarding the
Scientists Accidentally Stumble On ‘Holy Grail’ Of Batteries For Electric Vehicles
PHILADELPHIA - Scientists have come across an unexpected way to commercialize a breakthrough form of
Energy Waste Reduction Saves Michigan More Than $1.3 Billion
LANSING - Energy waste reduction programs saved the state almost 1.6 million megawatt hours (MWh)
Utility Energy, Home Energy Marketplace To Grow By 15 Percent CAGR By 2030
BOUNDER, CO.– According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, utility energy marketplace revenue, in
EV Start-up Progress Report: Who Will Make It and Who Won’t
DETROIT - Tesla and legacy automakers are building the EV revolution, but does it leave
Michigan’s MiBid Launches Enhanced Online Auction Website
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget launched an enhanced website that
U-M To Offer Online Master’s Degrees In Applied Data, Public Health, Construction Management
ANN ARBOR - Online learners may soon have three new University of Michigan master's degree
AT&T Offering 1 Gig Fiber Connections In Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western
LAFCU Investment In Autobooks Provides Business Owners With Software To Better Manage Funds
LANSING - LAFCU’s investment in Autobooks, a Detroit-based financial technology company, has paved the way
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team on Wednesday announced it will
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Featured News
LEAD Prep Academy, Washtenaw CC Sign Agreement To Educate Student-Athletes
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of a newly introduced model. Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based
Lost Underwater City Could Rewrite History Of Civilization
INDIA - The vestiges of what many believe to be a lost, ancient civilisation have been discovered off the coast of western India.
Michigan
Groundspeed Expands Leadership Team, Doubles Number Of Insurance Carriers
ANN ARBOR – Groundspeed has hired three key executives in the past few months: Vishal
LAFCU Accepting Entries For 2022 Write To Educate Scholarship Essay Contest
LANSING — LAFCU is now accepting entries for its unique 2022 Write to Educate Essay
EV Charging Startup Expanding Into Training Green Power Workers
DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging
Flagstar Bank Accepting Applications For Fintech Accelerator Program
TROY—Flagstar Bank has announced that applications are now open for its third MortgageTech Accelerator program.
Groundspeed Expands Leadership Team, Doubles Number Of Insurance Carriers
ANN ARBOR – Groundspeed has hired three key executives in the past few months: Vishal
LAFCU Accepting Entries For 2022 Write To Educate Scholarship Essay Contest
LANSING — LAFCU is now accepting entries for its unique 2022 Write to Educate Essay
EV Charging Startup Expanding Into Training Green Power Workers
DETROIT—As electric vehicle fever hits the U.S. auto market this year, Veyha, an EV charging
Flagstar Bank Accepting Applications For Fintech Accelerator Program
TROY—Flagstar Bank has announced that applications are now open for its third MortgageTech Accelerator program.
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team on Wednesday announced it will
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
Can You Legally Smoke Pot In Public In Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marijuana became legal to use recreationally in Ohio in December 2023, a month
A2Tech360 Shines A Light On Tech In Ann Arbor And Ypsilanti
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK, the smart zone in Ann Arbor, is hosting from
Hackers Hit Stellantis, IT-Harvest Cybersecurity Dashboard, A2 360 Preview
Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News discusses hackers attacking Stellantis, the end of the EV tax credit
Antarctica Ice Melting Quickly Posing Threat To Climate And Ecosystems
NEW YORK - In the face of unprecedented and rapid environmental changes in Antarctica, scientists
Advanced Technologies
Limitless Electric Power By The End Of Decade Now Possible
LONDON, UK - Scientists have been scrambling to crack the code to harness nuclear fusion, which has been hailed as a “holy
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center To Merge U.P., Traverse City Offices
PLYMOUTH - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center plans to merge its regional offices in the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City later this
SME And Women In 3D Printing Join Forces To Build Diverse Manufacturing Workforce
DETROIT — Industry leaders SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP), a global
Tech Pioneer Warns Of Alien Invasion
DETROIT - An alien species is headed for planet Earth and we have no reason to believe it will be friendly.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
DTE, Lyft Partner To Make Electric Vehicles More Accessible
DETROIT— DTE Energy, a clean energy leader in Michigan, announced a partnership with Lyft to incentivize drivers in its electric service territory who purchase or lease an electric vehicle for use on the Lyft network.
Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So
DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent of household income taking care of loved ones. Caring for family members has always
GVSU, Samaritas Partner To Develop Intensive Seniors Immersive Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley's College of Health Professions has partnered with Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids to develop an immersive program where students will interact with seniors on a daily basis. This pilot
GVSU Gets $1 Million To Expand Medical Device Institute
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University received $1 million in federal appropriations to expand its applied Medical Device Institute (aMDI) and provide new technologies that will better serve the medical innovation industry while expanding
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: EV Driving Range, Flying Cars, Robotic Conducting
DETROIT - This week’s stories focus on Smart Mobility Today is on advances in EV
Stellantis Launches EV Charging Service Despite Having ZERO EVs In The US
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis has unveiled its latest offering for electric vehicle (EV) owners: Free2move
Sila EV Batteries Achieve 20 Percent Increase In Range Per Charge
ALAMEDA, CA - If your electric vehicle could charge in less time than it takes
New Clean Fuel Could Bring Cars Powered By Sunshine
CAMBRIDGE, UK - The researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, harnessed the power of photosynthesis
Digital and Mobile
Survey: Companies 3 Times More Willing to Hire Remote Workers Anywhere in US or World
NEW YORK - With remote work becoming the new normal for many, more companies are
Brom Stibitz Michigan CIO On “A” Grades From Digital States Survey
ANN ARBOR - The State Of Michigan again earned "A" grades from the Center for
Duo Report Finds Changing Security Landscape As Pandemic Forces Remote Work
ANN ARBOR—A new report on the growing shift to remote digital work from Duo Security,
Addalingua To Roll Out Immersive Language Products For Remote Education
HOLLAND—Addalingua LLC announced it will debut on Dec. 1 a new series of dual language
IoT Cybersecurity – Caston Thomas From InterWorks Explains The Ins And Outs
ROYAL OAK - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks Technology, has taken the lead on developing
Cybersecurity Update: 2018 Cybersecurity Attacks Will Be Worse, More Sophisticated Than 2017
ROYAL OAK - When you look at 2018, most cybersecurity experts predict the cybersecurity attacks
Duo Security Announces Record-Breaking Year, Tops $100 Million Revenue
ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity company Duo Security said it topped $100 million in annual recurring
Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and
Business and Finance
Terry Bean Produces TEDxDetroit 2022 At the Detroit Music Hall Oct 26
DETROIT - Terry Bean, who created Motor City Connect and built it into 10,000 followers,
Bamboo Business Bash Sept. 28
ROYAL OAK - Join Bamboo Detroit for inspiring discussions with leaders in technology, business, and
Inaugural Michigan Tech Week Coming to Detroit’s Gem Theatre Oct. 12 and 13
DETROIT — Detroit’s iconic Gem Theatre will host the state’s first Michigan Tech Week Oct.
TCNew Tech September Pitch Contest Winner Spotter
TRAVERSE CITY - Vishnu Mano, President and Founder of Spotter, won the audience’s vote after
Michigan Marijuana Report To Cover Business Of Cannabis Sales In Michigan
ROYAL OAK - Long time media personality Dan Keelan announces on M2 TechCast that he's
Inductive Intelligence To Represent Michigan AT SBDC Client Showcase In DC
GRAND RAPIDS – Inductive Intelligence, nominated by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, has been
Michigan Angel Fund Portfolio Includes 4 Women-Founded Technology Companies
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund has invested in four women-founded technology companies -
Huron Capital Adds Smart Building Company To Portfolio
DETROIT – Huron Capital announced its building automation and energy services platform, Albireo Energy, has
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) social equity team on Wednesday announced it will
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Gage Cannabis Opens Latest Michigan Adult-Use Provisioning Center In Lansing
LANSING – Gage Cannabis Co. is now offering adult-use recreational marijuana sales at its Lansing
Four20 Post Interview: Stormy Simon, Former CEO High Times Magazine
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects interviews cannabis advocate Stormy Simon, former CEO
