MI Tech TV
Tech Entrepreneur Turns Movie Producer With Latest Film 18 1/2 Minutes
BIRMINGHAM - Long-time Detroit area technology entrepreneur Tel Ganesan has expanded his Kyyba tech business into Kyyba Films. On June 3 in Birmingham, he is hosting the hometown debut of his latest film, 18 1/2
VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains
ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying the vulnerabilities in VMware Workspace ONE Access (Access), VMware Identity Manager (vIDM), VMware vRealize Automation (vRA), VMware Cloud Foundation, and
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible Tokens, aka NFTs, are and what they mean for the future of finance and accounting. Electronic permanent records on the
Breaking News
MPSC Awards Nearly $21M In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will share nearly $21 million in grants across
Ohio Cannabis Sales Eclipse $87 Million In Less Than Two Months
COLUMBUS — Profits from sales of recreational marijuana are in the tens of millions, the
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Marijuana Legalization 2024
WASHINGTON DC – What is the Kamala Harris Cannabis Legalization Policy 2024? On Monday, Vice
DTE Energy Building Three Solar Parks Funded By MIGreenPower Program
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced that it has broken ground on three new solar parks
ITC Establishes Jon E. Jipping Annual Scholarship At Michigan Technical University
HOUGHTON – ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, has established an annual
Michigan CEO Survey: Economic Outlook For State Improves, Talent Remains Concern
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives say their economic outlook for both Michigan and the country
Mental Health, Workforce Development Top Priorities For Tegion’s County Leaders
SOUTHFIELD—The county executives of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties got together for a discussion Friday
Report: Economy Flattening, Concerns Rise Over Employment Picture
GRAND RAPIDS -- West Michigan manufacturers continue to signal a slowing economy as Grand Valley
Volkswagen, Toyota Coming For Tesla By Spending $170 Billion In EV R&D
DETROIT - The epic fight over who controls the future of the car industry is
Pipeline Expert Claims MPSC Downplaying Line 5 Tunnel Explosion Risk
LANSING - An oil and gas pipeline expert testifying in a permitting case involving Enbridge’s
Is Chrysler Ready To Launch Ford Mach-E Rival?
DETROIT - The storied Chrysler brand, now owned by Stellantis, is set to add a
Jim Saber: NextEnergy’s Year in Review
DETROIT -I hope that you are healthy, staying safe, and looking forward to the holidays!
MSP Trivalent Group Promotes Two To Vice President
GRANDVILLE - Managed Service Provider has named two long-time employees Vice Presidents to Business Development
Catalyst Education Awards Honor Southwest Michigan Educators
KALAMAZOO – Educators from Southwest Michigan were recognized last week with Catalyst Education Awards during
Early-Bird Special For Tickets To IoT TechConnect Expires Feb. 1
TROY - The early bird special to buy a ticket to attend IoT TechConnect April
Gongwer Unveils Text Alerts for Bill Tracking, Breaking News, Other Messages
LANSING - Gongwer News Service has launched new services that allow subscribers to receive bill tracking
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
Four20Post: Cannabis Updates From Cooper, Thompson: Virtual Benzina Conference, COVID Impact On Cannabis Jobs
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post live Aug. 5 at 1 pm, Rick Thompson from Jazz
FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products
WASHINGTON DC - Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
Featured News
Beaver Island Gets $10 Million For Green Ferry
CHARLEVOIX - For the second time in a year, Beaver Island has received funding for the construction of a new, eco-friendly
Michigan February Cannabis Sales $261.1 Million, Up 10 Percent From January
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in February totaled $261.1 million, up nearly 10 percent from the $242.8 recorded in January. Total
Report: Artificial Intelligence Could Lead To Human Extinction
WASHINGTON DC - AI may take your job in the somewhat near future — and it may eventually take human life, according to
Michigan
USAA Gives GreenPath $1 Million Grant To Help Military Families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was
Davco To Invest $3.5 Million In EV Components Unit, Create 20 Jobs
SALINE—Officials at the Davco business unit of Southfield-based Clarience Technologies announced that the company would
OneStream Tops $200 Million In Annual Revenue
BIRMINGHAM—OneStream Solutions, developers of corporate performance management software and services, announced that it had achieved
A First – Toyota Set To Dethrone GM As Leader In US Auto Sales
NEW YORK - Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for
USAA Gives GreenPath $1 Million Grant To Help Military Families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was
Davco To Invest $3.5 Million In EV Components Unit, Create 20 Jobs
SALINE—Officials at the Davco business unit of Southfield-based Clarience Technologies announced that the company would
OneStream Tops $200 Million In Annual Revenue
BIRMINGHAM—OneStream Solutions, developers of corporate performance management software and services, announced that it had achieved
A First – Toyota Set To Dethrone GM As Leader In US Auto Sales
NEW YORK - Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
Four20Post: Cannabis Updates From Cooper, Thompson: Virtual Benzina Conference, COVID Impact On Cannabis Jobs
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post live Aug. 5 at 1 pm, Rick Thompson from Jazz
FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products
WASHINGTON DC - Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
JR Automation To Build Global Headquarters In Zeeland, Add 150 New Jobs
ZEELAND — JR Automation on Sept. 3, announced plans to build a new $72.8 million
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
Advanced Technologies
SME Names Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer
SOUTHFIELD — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz
Northwood VP To Serve On Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Board
MIDLAND – Northwood University is pleased to announce its provost and academic vice president has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s
123NET Continues Home Internet Rollout to Detroit University District
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET, best known as a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider for Michigan businesses, continues its residential
Workforce Strategies For Manufacturers April 14
GRABD RAPIDS - In the second of three webinars from The Right Place, The Center-West and MiBiz, learn how manufacturers are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing prescription drug costs and the price tags of similar products, under legislation that unanimously passed the Senate. In 2017, the state
Report: US Sea Levels Will Rise 12-Inches Over The Next 30 Years
DETROIT - A new report provides an alarming forecast for the US: Sea level will rise as much in the next 30 years as it did in the past 100 -- increasing the frequency of high-tide flooding,
Digital Whiteboards Transform Emergency Care: New Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient
Matt Roush Updates LTU’s Courses, Grants, and STEAM Programming
SOUTHFIELD - Matt Roush, Managing Editor of the Lawrence Technological University's News Bureau and Director of Media Relations, provides the latest details on the Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math programs at LTU. Graduates of
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Stellantis Won’t Ship Gas-Powered Cars To 14 States Unless Customer Orders One
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis, the parent company behind the Jeep brand, has stopped shipping gas-powered cars and
Change Your EV Battery In 5 Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO - One of the biggest pain points that comes with driving an electric
Rivian Remains On Track To Build 50,000 EVs In 2023
NEW YORK - Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive said Monday that its first-quarter deliveries were in
EV Tax Credits Latest Buzz In US Auto World
TROY - Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, known for the AutoTrader, Kelly Blue
Digital and Mobile
Northern Michigan University Cybersecurity Institute Gets New Partner
MARQUETTE—Officials at Northcross Group, a provider of cybersecurity and business management services, announced an academic
Deadline For Michigan Schools To Apply For Cyberpatriot Oct. 15
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who runs the Michigan cyberpatriot program, updates what's happening with
97 Adult Education Programs Get $13.6 Million From Education Department
LANSING - Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations
71 Percent of Students Fear Lower Grades Due To Sporadic Internet Access
WASHINGTON - Seventy-one percent (71%) of students who expect lower grades than usual while learning
Cybersecurity In Self-Driving Cars: U-M Releases Threat Identification Tool
ANN ARBOR - Instead of taking you home from work, your self-driving car delivers you
The Dark Side Of The Internet Of Things – Most Devices Are Easy To Hack
LAS VEGAS - While gadget makers see IoT devices powering our future, security experts view
No More Ransom Database Helps Those Compromised By Ransomware
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - No More Ransom is a joint effort by Europol, the Dutch police,
Unhackable Computer Under Development With $3.6 Million DARPA Grant
ANN ARBOR - By turning computer circuits into unsolvable puzzles, a University of Michigan team
Business and Finance
TCNew Tech Names Winners Of Reverse Pitch Competition
TRAVERSE CITY - In an evening full of firsts, TCNewTech puts five Michigan investors in
Hatch Detroit $100K Business Competition Finals July 21
DETROIT - The annual Hatch Detroit competition, to accelerate the growth of small businesses in
5 Top Tips For Starting A New Business
DETROIT - Starting a new business can be both exciting and daunting. You’re ready to
TCNewTech Reverse Pitch And Networking Event July 5
TRAVERSE CITY - Join the TCNewTech Community for our (Reverse) Pitch & Networking Event on
LTU, Detroit Church Launch Youth Business Pitch Competition For Faith-Based Organizations
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has partnered with Detroit’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to launch
Great Lakes Angels Offers Seminar On Angel Investing At Automation Alley
DETROIT - So you now are an accredited investor pulling down the big bucks and
Registration Open For TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp
DETROIT – Registration is open for TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp that supports businesses from pop-up
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT Happenings
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to M2 TechCast for her monthly update on her podcast,
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
Four20Post: Cannabis Updates From Cooper, Thompson: Virtual Benzina Conference, COVID Impact On Cannabis Jobs
ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post live Aug. 5 at 1 pm, Rick Thompson from Jazz
FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products
WASHINGTON DC - Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year
Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority
