MI Tech TV
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
ITC Energy Report: Grid Reliability
ANN ARBOR - Vinit Gupta, ITC-Holdings Vice President for Operations, explains how the high voltage transmission company that transmits electrical power to last-mile providers DTE and Consumers Energy, makes sure those lines remain secure even
Grid Reliability, NFTs, Summer Malware
On MITech TV today, Vinit Gupta, VP Operations, looks at Grid Reliability for ITC Energy Report. Enrico Schaefer brings us up to speed on NFTs. Richard Stiennon returns to update the latest cyber threats. What's
Breaking News
MPSC Posts RFP For Nearly $5 Million In Renewable Energy And Electrification Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for
Stainless Steel Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Green Hydrogen Production
HONG KONG - A breakthrough in stainless steel technology could revolutionize green hydrogen production, thereby
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered
Ohio Senate Republicans Target Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Senate Republicans want to scale back Ohio’s voter-backed recreational marijuana program--cutting home
C3 Industries Opens Its First Cannabis Dispensary In New Jersey
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor-based C3 Industries announced it is expanding its operational footprint with
Lakeshore Advantage Reports Major Economic Growth In 2023
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Allegan and Ottawa Counties, released its
25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium Set For March 7 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - The 25th Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium in Grand Rapids at the Van
$7,500 EV Tax Credit Available Before Tax Season
WASHINGTON DC - Consumers no longer have to wait to file their annual tax returns
Infrastructure Funding Could Push More Americans Into Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - President Joe Biden wants half the vehicles sold in the US to be
Grand Rapids Suburb Approves First Floating Solar Project In Michigan
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP — Grand Rapids suburb Plainfield Township will be the first community in the
Consumers Energy To Add Three Solar Farms, 375 Megawatts Of Power
JACKSON—Consumers Energy, the Jackson-based electric and gas utility, announced agreements to add almost 400 megawatts
Small Teams Driving Integration of Sustainability into Business
NEW YORK -As leaders at COP26 tackle climate change, a new report sheds light on
Gov. Snyder Proclaims Dec. 4-10 Computer Science Education Week
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed December 4-10 Computer Science Education Week in Michigan. To
eoStar Offers eGuide To Help Beverage Distributors Improve Business Processes
ROYAL OAK - ROYAL OAK - Paul Rutherford, President of Rutherford and Associates, creators of
CloudTech1 Lands Deal To Offer Satellite Backup-Internet Service To Businesses
ROYAL OAK - Businesses now have the power to bring today’s new communications applications to
Lightweight Vehicle Frame Popularity Leads To Funding For Low-Volume Production
PLYMOUTH - An innovative lightweight car frame was rolled out at the SEMA show a
Detroit OKs Recreational Pot Ordinance That Allows For Consumption Lounges
DETROIT - Adult-use cannabis dispensaries are finally coming to Michigan’s biggest city. Detroit City Council
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
Featured News
Ann Arbor Marks Bicentennial With Block Party And Much More
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s year-long celebration of the city’s bicentennial is shifting into high gear in May with more events planned
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced Thursday the Ann Arbor Green Business
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off the most severe classification of Schedule
Michigan
GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President For Student Affairs
ALLENDALE —Jennifer Hall-Jones has been named Grand Valley State University’s first vice president for Student
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
LTU’s Robofest Returns To In-Person Competition For 2022 With Environmental Theme
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition
Cooper Standard Announces Global Leadership Changes
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components,
GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President For Student Affairs
ALLENDALE —Jennifer Hall-Jones has been named Grand Valley State University’s first vice president for Student
Bollinger Cuts New Electric Work Truck Deal With EAVX
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, announced a strategic collaboration with EAVX to develop
LTU’s Robofest Returns To In-Person Competition For 2022 With Environmental Theme
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest robotics competition will return to in-person events for its 2022 competition
Cooper Standard Announces Global Leadership Changes
NORTHVILLE – Cooper Standard, a global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components,
Detroit OKs Recreational Pot Ordinance That Allows For Consumption Lounges
DETROIT - Adult-use cannabis dispensaries are finally coming to Michigan’s biggest city. Detroit City Council
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
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Automation Alley 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Focus On Industry 4.0
TROY – Automation Alley, a statewide consortium of thousands of Michigan manufacturers, announced its 2026
Oceans To Produce Clean And Constant Power For The World
NEW YORK - The discovery that oceans will power the world is rather interesting. Thus
Consumers Energy To Invest More Whan $13 Billion In Renewables, Distribution By 2029
JACKSON - Consumers Energy expects to spend $5.2 billion on renewables and $8.5 billion on
Advanced Technologies
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
How ITC Michigan Is Energizing Michigan’s Economy
ANN ARBOR - Simon Whitelocke, ITC Michigan president, returns to talk about how electricity transmission company is energizing Michigan's economy. Mr.
Integr8 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition: Deadline To Apply April 7
TROY - New to Automation Alley's Integr8 in 2022, Michigan businesses with a manufacturing facility in the state and less than
Biden May Use Defense Production Act To Prioritize Mining Of Battery Materials
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is drafting an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to alleviate shortages of key
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Stryker To Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications For $3 Billion
KALAMAZOO - Stryker announced on Thursday a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform for digital care coordination and communication strategy, offering a portfolio that is complementary to
UM Requires Proof Of COVID Vaccination, Or Negative Test, To Enter, Including Athletic Events
ANN ARBOR – If you’re planning to visit, work or attend an indoor athletic event at the University of Michigan campus, you have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative-test results – or you
NASA To Let International Space State Burn Up In Atmosphere
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. - NASA is scaling back its presence in low-Earth orbit as the government focuses on sending humans back to the moon and, eventually, to Mars. As part of that transition, the space agency wants to
State of Michigan Releases New COVID Quarantine Guidance
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate) Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Change Your EV Battery In 5 Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO - One of the biggest pain points that comes with driving an electric
Automakers Are Gearing Up To Get Ahead Of EV And Hydrogen Trends
DETROIT - The automakers are gearing up to produce new electric and hydrogen fuel cell
EV Tax Credits Latest Buzz In US Auto World
TROY - Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, known for the AutoTrader, Kelly Blue
CerebrumX Gets Investment From BlackBerry Ivy Innovation Fund For Auto Info
NOVI–CerebrumX Lab Inc. an automotive data services and product provider, has announced a strategic investment
Digital and Mobile
WOW Adds Internet Video In Detroit, Chicago, and Evansville, Ind.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Officials at WideOpenWest Inc., which does business as WOW Internet Cable & Phone announced
Priority Health Provides Members Free Access To Personal Health Companion
GRAND RAPIDS—Priority Health has introduced a new customer benefit—Brook, a personal mobile health companion that
An Israeli Blockchain Startup Claims It’s Invented an ‘Undo’ Button for BTC Transactions
TEL AVIV, Israel - Kirobo, a two-year-old Israeli blockchain startup, announced on Tuesday that it
Michigan CSO Named As Presidential Candidate Biden’s Senior Security Advisor
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan’s chief security officer, Chris DeRusha, has a new job - he’s
State’s Cybersecurity Efforts Nab National Awards From CIO Association
LANSING – Michigan took two top honors in the annual state IT awards competition sponsored
Snyder Proclaims October Michigan Cybersecurity Awareness Month
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed October as Michigan’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, to highlight
Lohrmann Backgrounds Equifax Hack – Why It Happened, What’s Next?
ROYAL OAK - Cyber security pro Dan Lohrmann explores the Equifax data breech, and explores
US Signal Offers Enhanced Disaster Recover As A Service
GRAND RAPIDS - US Signal has enhanced its disaster recovery as a service offering to
Business and Finance
SBAM Survey: Higher Costs, Supply Shortages Hurting Michigan’s Small Businesses
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small
3 Uses of Technology in the Food Industry
DETROIT - The food industry has experienced some turbulent times in the last few years.
The 2022 Comerica Bank Hatch Detroit Winner Is Little Liberia
DETROIT - Little Liberia was named the winner of the $100,000 2022 Comerica Hatch Detroit
How Can I Get Out of Debt In California
ANN ARBOR - Living in California has to be one of the most expensive states
Accelerate Michigan Names 24 Semi-Finalists For $1 Million Startup Competition
DETROIT - Twenty-four semi-finalists were named Wednesday to compete in the $1 million Accelerate Michigan
Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding
DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health
Marshall Plan For Talent Gets 88 Submissions In Phase 1 Of $100 Million Challenge
LANSING - More than 800 businesses, educators and community organizations have committed to pursuing Marshall
Winning Futures Gets $150,000 Grant From Dresner Foundation For Workforce Prep
WARREN - Winning Futures announced a two-year $150,000 grant award from the Vera and Joseph
Detroit OKs Recreational Pot Ordinance That Allows For Consumption Lounges
DETROIT - Adult-use cannabis dispensaries are finally coming to Michigan’s biggest city. Detroit City Council
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
