MI Tech TV
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
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
New York Times Ad Calls Out “Election Denier” UAW President Shawn Fain
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Center for Union Facts, a pro-business non profit, ran an advertisement
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
UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused
DEA’s Proposed Move To Reschedule Cannabis To Schedule III On Federal Register
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III
Report: Battery Energy Storage Systems Can Serve As Viable Transmission Assets To Upgrade Existing Power Grids
BOULDER, CO. - A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the benefits of storage as
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
CAR CEO Bailo, Peckham VP Terris Join Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Board
PLYMOUTH - Two new board members have joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center - Carla
Metro Wireless Offering A Host Of New Wireless And Satellite Internet Products
ROYAL OAK - What’s new with Metro Wireless? A lot according to CEO Dominic Serra.
Pure Michigan Wins Three Awards From Hospitality Sales, Marketing Association
LANSING - Pure Michigan was recognized by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Tuesday
New Online Order System Streamlines Event Services in Cobo Center
DETROIT - Cobo Center has launched a newly redesigned exhibitor and conference services online ordering
Sensi Golf Outing Friday Jamie Cooper Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper, Michigan Manager for Sensi Magazine, provides even more details about
Rick Thompson With Cannabis Headlines On Four20 Post
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis Activist Rick Thompson updates the latest cannabis news on Four20 Post.
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
Featured News
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Elections
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on upcoming U.S. elections and other political races around the
GM Drops Electric Vehicle Production Targets As Consumer Demand For EVs Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and adjusting the timing on its profit
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 the region’s economy continues to chug
Michigan
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
LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence
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
LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence
Sensi Golf Outing Friday Jamie Cooper Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper, Michigan Manager for Sensi Magazine, provides even more details about
Rick Thompson With Cannabis Headlines On Four20 Post
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis Activist Rick Thompson updates the latest cannabis news on Four20 Post.
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
How The Expiration Of ACA Subsidies Impacts Michigan Business Owners
LANSING — Michigan business owners are entering 2026 facing a new and largely unavoidable cost
From Viral Video to Viable Transport: Flying Cars and Detroit’s Next Mobility Test
ANN ARBOR - A dramatic new test-flight video released by a California aviation startup has
Michigan Loses $540 Million In Climate Grants As Investment Splits Between Canceled and Surviving Projects
LANSING — Michigan’s clean-energy economy is entering a more fragmented phase after the state lost
Michigan’s 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax Starts Jan. 1 As Dispensaries Brace For Margin Pressure In 2026
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is heading into 2026 facing a new cost layer that
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
Genomenon Raises $20 Million Series B Financing To Expand AI-Powered Genomic Data
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon Thursday announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round. The funds will expand the company’s commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub, which serves genetic testing
Summer Pandemic Outlook With Epidemiologist Fred Brown
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides guidance for spring and summer events for those who want to protect themselves from catching COVID and its various mutations. You can view all past video interviews at
Automakers Have Until 2026 To Incorporate Breathalyzers Into Vehicles
DETROIT - The Infrastructure Bill that passed Congress last fall contains a few stipulations in it that will affect the way you use your car. One is that rear-seat reminders will become standard to help
E.P.A. Targets Buses, Delivery Vans, Tractor-Trailers, To Tighten Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday proposed strict new limits on pollution from buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and other heavy trucks — the first time in more than 20 years that tailpipe standards have
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
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
Lapeer County Launches New Effort To Expand Broadband Access
LAPEER—The Lapeer County Broadband Committee has launched a new initiative to expand and improve high-speed
Notre Dame Prep, Okemos, Canton Win High School Cyber Challenge
ANN ARBOR—High school teams from across Michigan competed virtually in the finals of the Governor’s
PlanetM Gets New Mobility Testing Partner In Upper Peninsula
LANSING—PlanetM, the state of Michigan’s future mobility and electrification clearinghouse, is adding the Great Lakes
Connected Nation Offers Michigan Broadband Coverage Maps
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan, the state affiliate of the national high-speed internet promotion organization Connected Nation,
Application Deadline Jan. 16 For Women In Defense GRID Mentorship Program
TROY - The WID Michigan GRID Mentorship program is designed not only to assist WID
Flaws In Chip Design Could Make Computers, Smartphones Vulnerable To Hackers
SAN FRANCISCO - A newly discovered exploit in most modern processors could make your computer
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
Business and Finance
10 Most Common Business Documents Used In The Workplace
Business documents are a must for the company's well-being. Having well-organized company documentation helps you
Great Lakes Angels Fund, Birmingham Angels Invest In 5 Startups In December
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added five startups in December to
TechTown Detroit Elects Eight To Its Board Of Directors
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit has elected eight new talented business and community leaders to its
4 Ways To Improve Your Supply Chain With Supply Chain Management
We understand that supply chain management can be a complex process, but with our easy-to-follow
Shoptelligence Founder Khoury Talks AI-Interactive Style Platform
ROYAL OAK - Laura Khoury, CEO of Shoptelligence, explains her style discovery platform, which added
West Michigan Business Executive Named SBDC State Director
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state
Introducing The Techstars Mobility Class Of 2018
DETROIT - I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of Techstars Class 141 –
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
Sensi Golf Outing Friday Jamie Cooper Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Jamie Cooper, Michigan Manager for Sensi Magazine, provides even more details about
Rick Thompson With Cannabis Headlines On Four20 Post
ANN ARBOR - Cannabis Activist Rick Thompson updates the latest cannabis news on Four20 Post.
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
C3 Industries Expanding Grow, Doubling Provisioning Centers
ANN ARBOR - C3 Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ann Arbor.
