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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
LTU Offers Master’s Degree In Cardiovascular Perfusion
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, provides the back story on the new master's degree of perfusion that teaches students how to
Breaking News
WCC Hosts Career Fair February 12 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host approximately 70 employers at its Winter Career
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Ann Arbor Promotes Carbon Neutrality Through A2Zero
ANN ARBOR - The A2ZERO Home Energy Rebate program and Home Energy Advisor program are
Ohio Senate Bill Cuts Back Cannabis Legalization Progress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over
Public Service Commission Approves $92 Million Consumers Energy Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a more than $92 million increase in
Pew: Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Have A Cannabis Dispensary In Their County
WASHINGTON DC - Seventy-nine percent of Americans reside in a county that has at least
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Stellantis North America Executive Focused On Dealers In EV Transition
AUBURN HILLS - Leading a turnaround for General Motors in South America wasn’t magic, according
Does Charging An EV Cost Less Than Fueling A Vehicle With Gas?
NEW YORK - While gas prices have soared in the wake of Russia’s invasion of
Study: Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions For Pickup Truck Electrification Than Other Light-Duty Vehicles
ANN ARBOR—Major automotive manufacturers are ramping up production of electric trucks as a key strategy
Meijer Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement To Reduce Carbon Emissions
WALKER — Meijer Inc. has signed a 15-year contract to purchase output from a large-scale solar project
Quebec GM Factory Key To Michigan’s Future Building Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors will build a new factory in Quebec, Canada, as part of
5G Could Widen The Gap Between Haves And Have-Nots
SAN FRANCISCO - The next generation of wireless technology could bring many new benefits, but
How The Gongwer Election App Can Help You Come November
LANSING - Gongwer News Service/Michigan Report's 2018 Michigan Elections app puts our one-of-a-kind candidate database
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
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Michigan’s Biggest Cannabis Companies Want Hemp-Based Delta-8 Regulated
LANSING – A group of the state’s largest cannabis companies is lobbying the Michigan state
Hero Project To Serve Veterans Partners With Helping Friendly Hemp, Michigan Veterans For Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - We announce the Hero Project, our new charity to provide financial help,
Get Ready For Federal Marijuana Legalization With GMP Certification
WASHINGTON DC - Legalization is coming. Time to air-lock the doors. Marijuana and hemp cultivators
Featured News
Don’t Panic If You See Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan High-Voltage Lines
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from approximately May 28-June
UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused on automotive research and analysis, today
Game-Changing Research Unlocks New Wind Energy Potential
NEW YORK - When you consider today’s industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically known as a horizontal-axis wind turbine
Michigan
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
New Age Of Auto Theme For Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS — Automotive leaders and suppliers will discuss industry trends and the continuing challenges
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
New Age Of Auto Theme For Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 10
GRAND RAPIDS — Automotive leaders and suppliers will discuss industry trends and the continuing challenges
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Michigan’s Biggest Cannabis Companies Want Hemp-Based Delta-8 Regulated
LANSING – A group of the state’s largest cannabis companies is lobbying the Michigan state
Hero Project To Serve Veterans Partners With Helping Friendly Hemp, Michigan Veterans For Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - We announce the Hero Project, our new charity to provide financial help,
Get Ready For Federal Marijuana Legalization With GMP Certification
WASHINGTON DC - Legalization is coming. Time to air-lock the doors. Marijuana and hemp cultivators
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
The Rise of AI in Online Gaming: Transforming User Experience and Engagement
Online gaming has seen a remarkable evolution over the past few years, with artificial intelligence
4 Side Hustles That Fit Into Any Schedule
Source: Freepik In our competitive global world, everyone is doing something on the side. As
Advanced Technologies
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
GM Invests $10 Million In Floating Wind Turbines
DETROIT - General Motors has been deploying its GM Ventures arm to kickstart next-generation clean tech that supports its stake in
China Surpassed Europe In 2021 To Take Lead In Offshore Wind Power Race
BEJING, China - In 2021, new offshore wind power capacity tripled globally, owing to China’s rapid expansion, which is reshaping the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Amazon Announces Rocket Deal To Launch Its Own Satellite Internet Constellation
NEW YORK - Amazon is moving its business into the exosphere, with plans to deploy more than 3,000 satellites to beam internet connectivity all over the planet. On Tuesday, the company announced deals with three
Stanford Engineers Invent Solar Panel That Generates Electricity At Night
STANFORD, Ca, - Stanford University engineers have invested a solar panel that generates electricity at night. Led by engineer Sid Assaworrarit an ordinary solar panel outfitted with a thermoelectric generator was used to generate a small
New Sulfur Battery Promises 300 Percent More EV Range
BERLIN, Germany - German battery startup Theion is promising a new sulfur battery technology that could help mainstream electric cars offer 900 miles of range on a single charge. The best part? Compared to the
Scientists Dire Warning On Climate Change ‘Is Being Ignored’ Amid War And Economic Turmoil
LONDON, UK - Scientists fear that their last-ditch climate warnings are going unheeded amid international turmoil caused by the war in Ukraine, and soaring energy prices. The third segment of the landmark scientific report from
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Autonomous Trucks, Chinese Auto Industry, Robots, Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today focus is a lot on electric and autonomous
Chinese Solid-State Battery Maker Offers EVs 557 Miles Of Range
BEIJING - Chinese electric vehicle automaker NIO is set to introduce its highly anticipated 150
Toyota’s New EV Battery Provides 932-Mile Range In Only 10 Minutes Of Charging
TOKYO - Toyota, renowned as the world’s largest car company, has often been perceived as
Toyota to Build New Automotive Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Headquarters Near Saline, Expanding Electrified Vehicle Development
YORK TOWNSHIP – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. announced Thursday it will invest nearly $50
Digital and Mobile
Amazon Announces Upgraded Echo Frames Smart Glasses For Everyone
SEATTLE - Amazon has announced an upgraded model of its Echo Frames smart glasses, adding better sound
Getting A Properly Educated Workforce Is Vital For Michigan’s Future
DETROIT - This past summer I had the honor of being asked to join a
Cyberattack Triggered Global shutdowns For Steelcase, Potential To Delayed Shipments
GRAND RAPIDS — A recent cyberattack caused global operations for office furniture manufacturer Steelcase Inc. to shut
FBI: Hackers Stole Source Code From US Government Agencies, Private Companies
SAN FRANCISCO - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has sent out a security alert warning
Duo In Partnership To Curb e-Prescribing Fraud
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor cybersecurity provider Duo Security announced a partnership with DrFirst,
Ben-Gurion University Researchers Develop Software To Enhance Facial Recognition For Security, Augmented Reality
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that
Russian Twitter Bots Keep Up Attack After Florida Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO - After Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, thousands
Cybercrime Hurting Businesses To Tune Of $600 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO - A report Wednesday says cybercrime may now be costing businesses worldwide as
Business and Finance
How Digital Marketing Can Help You Achieve Sustainable Success In Business
Digital marketing has exponentially grown over the years and is revolutionizing how companies engage with
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
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
Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Succeeded By Flanagan
ANN ARBOR — Long time SPARK senior executive Skip Simms retired effective Dec. 31, 2022,
Paul Riser Jr. Named inaugural Director Detroit Urban Solutions
DETROIT - Paul Riser Jr. has been named the inaugural director of Detroit Urban Solutions,
MISBDC New State Director Collins Talks Helping Michigan’s Small Businesses Grow
ROYAL OAK - J.D. Collins, the new State Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center,
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
Canna Social Equity Fund Launched
MUSKEGON - Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins MITech TV Host Mike Brennan on May 3 to introduce
Michigan’s Biggest Cannabis Companies Want Hemp-Based Delta-8 Regulated
LANSING – A group of the state’s largest cannabis companies is lobbying the Michigan state
Hero Project To Serve Veterans Partners With Helping Friendly Hemp, Michigan Veterans For Cannabis
ANN ARBOR - We announce the Hero Project, our new charity to provide financial help,
Get Ready For Federal Marijuana Legalization With GMP Certification
WASHINGTON DC - Legalization is coming. Time to air-lock the doors. Marijuana and hemp cultivators
