MI Tech TV
Context, Not Content, Says Terry Bean, Digital Marketing Expert
ANN ARBOR - Long-time digital marketing guru Terry Bean has fine tuned his business to focus on helping companies develop the correct context for their target audience rather than correct content. So what's the difference
Cyberwar Warning From Russia, Cyber pro Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Will cyberwar by the Russians in Ukraine spread to the United States and the rest of the countries opposing Russian's unprovoked war against Ukraine? Not yet, said cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, publisher
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
Breaking News
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month
COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in
Ohio Black Women-Owned Cannabis Company To Achieve 100% Vertical integration
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement
Michigan Gets $22.2 Million To Advance Michigan-Backed Clean Hydrogen Hub
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2
Ohio With 123 Dispensaries Looks To License More To Keep Up With Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able
IRS And Treasury Issue Final Regulations On e-File For Businesses
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations
Cannabis Events By Jamie Cooper, March 1 Edition
GRAND HAVEN - Sensi Magazine's Jamie Cooper provides details on upcoming cannabis events, including the
Cannabis News With Rick Thompson, March 1 Edition
FLINT - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides the latest cannabis business news. Stories
Whitmer’s Tax Reform Plan Passes Senate, But $180 Rebate Checks Remain In Doubt
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tax reform plan passed the Senate on a party line
Erie Hack – Cleveland Water Alliance Kicks Off Innovation Competition To Solve Lake Erie’s Challenges
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Water Alliance has launched Erie Hack 2021, a bi-annual competition to
WMSBF October Forum – Living Building Challenge
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host an in-person luncheon discussing next-generation
DTE Energy Moves Forward With Community Solar Project In Washtenaw County
DETROIT - DTE Energy is moving forward with a plan to build its first MIGreenPower community
Holt Installs Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations at Delhi Township Hall
HOLT — The Delhi Township Downtown Development Authority has installed public electric vehicle fast charging
Local PR Pro DeVilling Joins Finn Partners’ Detroit Office As Senior Partner
DETROIT - Longstanding public relations professional Mike DeVilling has left his boutique agency to join
Phenometrics Upgrades Computer-Controlled Photo Bioreactor System
LANSING – Phenometrics has developed a new LED light that will benefit scientists who need
Nest Comes Knocking Again With Smart Doorbell, Security System
SAN FRANCISCO - It's been more than two years since Nest entered a new product category, but
Auxiom Moves To New Headquarters In Sterling Heights Defense Corridor
STERLING HEIGHTS - IT Managed Service Provider Auxiom has relocated its headquarters from Madison Heights
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.
Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain
ROYAL OAK - Cannabis Educator and Advocate Nikki Lawley talks about how using cannabis helped
Featured News
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’ bones. And now there’s scientific research
U.S. Workforce Has More Employees Over 65 Than Ever Before, Could Drive Profits
CALIFORNIA - The graying of the U.S. workforce is gaining momentum. A Pew Research survey found nearly a fifth of Americans age 65
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with $240,289,360 for adult-use sales, and just
Michigan
GVSU Researcher: West Michigan Economic Recovery Continues To Flatten
GRAND RAPIDS — Pent-up supply demand has been satisfied causing the West Michigan economic recovery
J.D. Power: Many New Car Owners Don’t Intend To Ever Use New Vehicle Tech
TROY—Car buyers say that new vehicle technologies are a major factor in car buying decisions.
J.D. Power: Larger Businesses See Improved Wireless Service, Performance
TROY—Satisfaction among large enterprise and medium business wireless customers has reached all-time highs, according to
Lawrence Tech IGVC Team Receives RoboNation 2021 Self-Drive Champions Banner, $3,000 Award
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Autonomous Campus Transport team, four-time defending champion in the Self-Drive category of
GVSU Researcher: West Michigan Economic Recovery Continues To Flatten
GRAND RAPIDS — Pent-up supply demand has been satisfied causing the West Michigan economic recovery
J.D. Power: Many New Car Owners Don’t Intend To Ever Use New Vehicle Tech
TROY—Car buyers say that new vehicle technologies are a major factor in car buying decisions.
J.D. Power: Larger Businesses See Improved Wireless Service, Performance
TROY—Satisfaction among large enterprise and medium business wireless customers has reached all-time highs, according to
Lawrence Tech IGVC Team Receives RoboNation 2021 Self-Drive Champions Banner, $3,000 Award
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Autonomous Campus Transport team, four-time defending champion in the Self-Drive category of
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.
Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain
ROYAL OAK - Cannabis Educator and Advocate Nikki Lawley talks about how using cannabis helped
Astemo To Build Regional Headquarters In Wixom, Hire 150 Engineers
FARMINGTON HILLS - Astemo Americs will invest $95 million to develop a new regional headquarters
Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Brand Now Available In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through
Report: Agentic AI Deployment Accelerates Despite Risks
STAMFORD, Conn. - The still nascent Artifical Intelligence technology continues to pose implementation challenges, KPMG
Advanced Technologies
GM Eyes Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Generators, Charging Stations
DETROIT - General Motors is finding new markets for its hydrogen fuel cell systems, announcing that it will work with another
Battery Breakthrough Provides Five Times The Driving Range Of Lithium-Ion At A Lower Price
ANN ARBOR - Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new battery technology that could create electric vehicle batteries
Blockchain Based Data Management Used to Create Sustainable Food Systems
TROY - The global ethical food market is expected to grow to $728 billion by 2025. One company, TrustBix, is using
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 invest $3.5 million at its Saline
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Former Astellas Pharma VP Joins MMS As Advisor Of Biostatistics, Submissions Planning
CANTON – MMS Holdings – a data-focused CRO – announced this week the addition of Kevin Chartier, Ph.D., as Principal Advisor of Biostatistics and Submissions Planning. Chartier will work with the biostatistics team across MMS global operations to support Sponsors with complex studies and submissions. Bringing more than
Epidemiologist Fred Brown: If You Can’t Get Vaccinated By Thanksgiving, Wear A Mask Indoors
ANN ARBOR - Thanksgiving and year-end holidays are upon us. Whether you have had a Moderna, Pfizer or JnJ vaccine to date, please get a full three course dose before you go visiting or you
National STEM Day Explained By LTU’s Sibrina Collins
ANN ARBOR - Sibrina Collins, Director of the Marbuger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University highlights National STEM Day at middle schools in Southfield and Detroit, where students built circuits with LED lights. https://youtu.be/3c1CX6O7UGU
Survey: Nearly 60 Percent Of Americans Unlikely To Travel For Thanksgiving Or Christmas
WASHINGTON DC - While rising vaccination rates against COVID-19 have increased travelers’ comfort levels, most Americans are still opting to stay home this holiday season, according to a new national survey commissioned by the American
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, EV Charging, Robots, Mobility In Detroit, Artificial Intelligence
DETROIT - This week’s stories focus on EVs, EV charging, Robots, Mobility in Detroit, and
Detroit Book Depository Building New Home For Ford Mobility Lab
DETROIT - Inside the refreshed shell of an 87-year-old building in Detroit that’s been wracked
Ford Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Build LFP Battery Plant In Marshall
MARSHALL – Ford announced Feb. 13 it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s
Chinese-Made EV Can Travel 640 Miles On A Single Charge
BEIJING, China - With more and more Americans switching to electric vehicles — EVs now
Digital and Mobile
Future Mobility: Limiting The Spread Of Disease Through Bacteria, Virus Resisting Materials
ANN ARBOR - The future of personal mobility likely includes a greater reliance on shared
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps Still Scheduled For Late July, August
DETROIT - We are all in this together and we pray you are all safe
Zoombombing: What It Is, How To Prevent It In Zoom Video Chat
SAN FRANCISCO - Video-conferencing software Zoom has been drawing attention from researchers and journalists lately for
Moving Your Business Online In This Pandemic Age
ROYAL OAK - Justin Marhsall, an SEO expert with Brave River, explains what businesses need
Congress Wants To Fix IoT Security Problems For The Federal Government Only
WASHINGTON DC - Congress wants to fix the notorious security problems associated with the Internet
Survey: Michigan Has Nearly 7,000 Cybersecurity-Related Job Postings
DETROIT - Michigan has nearly 7,000 cybersecurity-related job postings, a new study shows, while 39
What’s Next For Microchip Implants?
GRAND LEDGE - The mainstream media is full of stories this week about a Wisconsin
Ransomware Hackers Now Offer Customers Service, Outsourced Resources
LAS VEGAS - Hackers behind some of the most notorious ransomware around are taking some
Business and Finance
MSU Conquer Accelerator Accepting Applications For 10-Week Startup Training
EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 6th and running
Two Business Delegations From Finland To Visit Houghton-Hancock In May Seeking Opportunities
HOUGHTON, MI - FinnZone announced two separate delegations from Finland will be arriving in the
Biden Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access To Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden Administration announced impactful reforms to the Small Business Administration's Community
38 Companies Honored For Growth By Saginaw Future
SAGINAW - Saginaw Future honored 38 developments announced in 2021 valued at nearly $278 million. More
4 Finalists Named For Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest – All Four Foodies
Pictured above, Nezaa Bandele – Paradise Natural Foods. DETROIT – The public has spoken and Friday
Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semi-Finalists For $250,000 Contest
DETROIT – Ten retail concepts have made the semi finals of the Hatch Detroit Contest
TiECon Detroit 18 – Tel Ganesan Tells You Everything You Need To Know
ROYAL OAK - TiECon Detroit 18 is coming this October with a new one-day format
Deadline To Register For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Competition Aug. 15
ROYAL OAK - Are you a Michigan entrepreneur who has grown a great company that
Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren
WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a
Coronavirus Could Accelerate US Cannabis Legalization
WASHINGTON DC - As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face
Bratic To Build 5 Million Sq. Ft. Cannabis Grow Center Near Battle Creek
ROYAL OAK - Stevan Bratic of Bratic Enterprises talks about his 5 million sq. ft.
Former Nurse With Traumatic Brain Injury Used Cannabis To Relieve Pain
ROYAL OAK - Cannabis Educator and Advocate Nikki Lawley talks about how using cannabis helped
