MI Tech TV
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
Miss Michigan Attends MCWT Golf Outing To Promote STEAM
LAKE ORION - Miss Michigan Melissa Beyrand attended the Michigan Council of Women In Technology golf outing on July 25 to help promote one of her passions, supporting other women who want to build careers
Breaking News
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA
HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy,
Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2
WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made
Ohio’s Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Off To Special Start
COLUMBUS - Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
Study: Carbon Footprint Gap Between Rich And Poor Expanding
LONDON, England - Wealthy people have disproportionately large carbon footprints and the percentage of the
Meijer To Reduce Absolute Carbon Emissions By 50 Percent By 2025
GRAND RAPIDS - Meijer is looking to outpace science-based climate targets by making a big
Consumers, GM Plan To Power Auto Plants With 100 Percent Clean Energy
JACKSON—Consumers Energy and General Motors today announced a new pledge to power Michigan automotive plants
Tesla Could Get 15 Percent Bump In Range From New Batteries
DETROIT - Tesla has spent several years hyping its next-generation batteries and it appears that
America’s Back Office And THC123 Provide HR Services And More
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella heads up risk management for America's Back Office, an HR,
Michigan Marijuana Sales Breaks Record In July
LANSING - Michigan marijuana sales broke another record last month with more than $171 million
Gage Cannabis Opens 10th Retail Location Near Flint
DETROIT - Gage Growth Corp. announced last week the opening of its 10th provisioning center
Michigan Marijuana Retailers Spread Across Michigan, Room For Expansion Remains
EAST LANSING - New geographic analysis by experts at Anderson Economic Group shows that, after
Featured News
1 Million Stellantis Cars Recalled After Software Malfunction
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis recalled more than 1 million vehicles in the U.S. for a software issue that may prevent rear-view
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill in second from a compact station
Major Shift In Global Climate Patterns Unfolding, Federal Forecasters Say
NEW YORK - What had been a potent "super" El Niño is now officially over, federal forecasters announced Thursday. They also said
Michigan
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.
Fifth Eye Wins FDA Approval For Patient Safety Software
ANN ARBOR—Fifth Eye, a medical software startup developing real-time clinical analytics, announced that the U.S.
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.
Fifth Eye Wins FDA Approval For Patient Safety Software
ANN ARBOR—Fifth Eye, a medical software startup developing real-time clinical analytics, announced that the U.S.
America’s Back Office And THC123 Provide HR Services And More
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella heads up risk management for America's Back Office, an HR,
Michigan Marijuana Sales Breaks Record In July
LANSING - Michigan marijuana sales broke another record last month with more than $171 million
Gage Cannabis Opens 10th Retail Location Near Flint
DETROIT - Gage Growth Corp. announced last week the opening of its 10th provisioning center
Michigan Marijuana Retailers Spread Across Michigan, Room For Expansion Remains
EAST LANSING - New geographic analysis by experts at Anderson Economic Group shows that, after
Michigan Lawmakers Warn Data Center Boom Could Reshape Power Grid, Costs, And Local Control
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lawmakers are beginning to publicly grapple with a question that until
Advanced Manufacturing Trends In Michigan
Advanced manufacturing is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Across technology-driven regions such as Michigan,
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
Why Using Data Leads to Better Financial Decisions For Businesses
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Technology is starting to shape how businesses make their
Advanced Technologies
Solar-Powered Device Can Suck Carbon Dioxide Out Of Atmosphere
SYDNEY, Australia - A solar-powered device capable of sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere just secured a $700,000 contract to move
Windows Could Become Active Solar Panels
DETROIT - An emerging technology will allow skyscrapers to generate their own power has taken another step forward, with researchers in
It’s Not Too Late To Learn About Cryptocurrencies
DETROIT - Every time the crypto market is in the news for any reason, there is a discussion about whether it’s
LG Buys Company That Makes User-Friendly Interactive Charging Stations
DETROIT - LG will acquire South Korean EV battery charger developer AppleMango, the conpany announced. LG will create "fully-featured" charging stations
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Augusto Joins Alliance To Advance Healthcare Interoperability
GRAND RAPIDS - Augusto reports it is the first West Michigan-based software company to join InterOp.Community, a new nation-wide alliance offering open source sandboxes to advance healthcare Interoperability. A sandbox is a virtual environment that
UM Report: Lockdowns During Early Pandemic Saved Lives, But Not Go-To Strategy Moving Forward
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. pandemic lockdown in 2020 caused a $2.3 trillion economic downturn and split the nation politically, and now some European nations are locking down again as Omicron surges through the global population. But
GVSU Expands Tuition-Free Program To Qualified Michigan Students
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University leaders have expanded a tuition-free program that opens its doors to any qualified Michigan student who wants to enroll at the university. The Grand Valley Pledge awards full undergraduate
‘Don’t Look Up’: UM Scientists Comment On Movie’s Climate Message
ANN ARBOR - In the new Netflix movie “Don’t Look Up,” two actors playing fictional Michigan State University astronomers discover a comet on a collision course with Earth and struggle to convince people to take
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Nikola Lands $58.2 Million To Build Hydrogen Stations To Fuel Heavy Commercial Vehicles
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Nikola was granted a total of $58.2 million from various regulatory agencies
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
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
Ford, Bedrock And Bosch Exploring Automated Vehicle Parking Technology In Detroit
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected
Richard Stiennon Describes The Latest Cybersecurity Threats
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins MITech TV once again to update the
School Is Starting Bridging Broadband Gap Massive Problem
SAN FRANCISCO - When the coronavirus pandemic forced California schools to close in March, the West
US Begins $1 billion Quantum Computing Plan To Best Adversaries
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Energy's five quantum computing centers, housed at US national
U.S. Senators Unimpressed With Facebook, Google, Twitter Efforts To Staunch Russian Misinformation Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Facebook, Google and Twitter came to Capitol Hill to argue they're ready to fight
Justice Department Finds 6 Russian Government Officials’ Fingerprints On DNC Hack
WASHINGTON DC - The investigation into Russian meddling has gotten closer to finding the culprits
How Can Small, Medium Businesses Protect Themselves From Cyber Attack?
ROYAL OAK - How can Small and Medium Businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks? Learn
Why The U.S. Government Banned Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software From Use By Federal Agencies
ROYAL OAK - Cyber security expert Dan Lohrmann explains the backstory on the recent ban
Business and Finance
3 Great Ways To Improve Your SEO Strategy And Rank
Image Credit: Myriam Jessier from Unsplash. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a sure-fire way to
4 Ways To Boost Small Business Revenue
Increasing revenue is a key priority for small business owners. Effective marketing and advertising campaigns
Essential Fleet Management Tips For Efficiency And Profitability
Managing a fleet of vehicles is a complex and dynamic challenge, especially in today's fast-paced
How To Have A Better Online Business
When your business has an online presence you want to put your best digital face
Wayne State Business Students To Vie For $1,750 In Elevator Pitch Contest
DETROIT - Wayne State University business students will head to Detroit’s iconic Guardian Building on
Grand Rapids Chamber Presents EPIC Awards
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Chamber announced its EPIC Award winners this week that
Report: 56 Percent Of Venture Capital In Michigan Invested In IT Startups
ANN ARBOR - A new report released this week show 56 percent of venture capital
Survey: Today’s Digital Nomad Married Female Gen Xer In Writing, Education, Admin
BOULDER, CO. - The average digital nomad is a married female Gen Xer who is
Worldwide PC Shipments Decline In 4Q – 13th Quarterly Decline In A Row
STAMFORD, Conn. - Worldwide PC shipments declined 2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017,
Submissions Now Open For 2018 Enlighten Award
TROY - The 2018 Enlighten Award, which recognizes achievements in weight education across the automotive
Dematic Sells Nypro Automatic Guided Vehicle System For Pharma Manufacturing
GRAND RAPIDS - Automated supply chain software marker Dematic has landed a new client, Nypro,
Ann Arbor Tech Hub, Cohoots, Announces Managing Director
ANN ARBOR - Cohoots, the new tech hub community and co-working space in downtown Ann
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
