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Detroit Based Plug Zen Offers Wired And Wireless EV Charging Stations
ANN ARBOR - Plug Zen is a Detroit-based start-up that launched to develop EV charging solutions that charge electric vehicles both wired and wirelessly. Co-Founder Q Johnson joins MITech TV co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt
Michigan Marijuana Report, SBAM Form Strategic Partnership
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report, Edited and co-founded by MITechNew Editor and Publisher Mike Brennan, has formed a strategic partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan. What that means is sponsors of MIMarijuanaReport.Com
Michigan Central Hub Of State’s Mobility Evolution
ANN ARBOR - In February, Michigan Central – a mobility-focused innovation district connecting innovators with Fortune 500 companies, government entities and others – announced new commitments with the state of Michigan, the city of Detroit
Breaking News
Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self Charging
BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says
Ohio May Put Restrictions On Intoxicating Hemp
COLUMBUS - Three proposed bills are now afloat in the Ohio state legislature that would
Michigan Partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS Electric Trucks
In a groundbreaking initiative, Michigan partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS electric trucks, aiming to
Ohio Cannabis Prices On Downward Slope Since Legalization In August.
COLUMBUS - The price of cannabis has gradually dropped since the launch of recreational sale
Survey: West Michigan Economy Continues Slowing Trend
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is continuing to slow in part due to
US House Members Reintroduce Legislation Repealing Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives, led
Pentagon Launches UFO Site For Those With Firsthand Knowledge
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Defense launched a new website Tuesday to report government
New Study Reveals Health Risks Of Fungi In Cannabis Products
NEW YORK - A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical
Michigan Is Clean Energy Leader In Upper Midwest With 7 Percent Of Electricity From Wind
DETROIT - Michigan is a clean energy leader in the Upper Midwest footprint of the
DTE Energy To Cease Use Of Coal At St. Clair County Plant Two Years Earlier Than Planned
DETROIT – DTE Energy announced that it is ceasing all coal use at its Belle River
Innovative Energy Solutions Earn State And National Recognition For City of Dearborn
DEARBORN – Millenium Energy Company announced that its HVAC Infrastructure & Energy Initiative has been
DTE Energy To Help Businesses Electrify Their Fleets
DETROIT — DTE Energy announced that its electric vehicle charging program, Charging Forward, is now
University of Michigan Endowment Swells To $10.9 Billion
ANN ARBOR - New investments through the Victors for Michigan fundraising campaign and a strong
Automation Alley Integr8 To Feature Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Technology
DETROIT - Automation Alley is hosting a global conference focused on Industry 4.0 technologies on
Grand Rapids Chamber Names 2017 EPIC Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday announced the winners of
Lawrence Livermore National Lab Goes Live With ImageSoft Accounts Payable Software
SOUTHFIELD - Paperless account payable solutions provider ImageSoft announced that the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
Featured News
Stellantis To Fire 400 White-Collar Workers To Remain Competitive In EV Market
OAK PARK - A mechanical engineer knew something was wrong when the rumor mill at work began to spin: layoffs were incoming.
Another Reason To Take Viagra: May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new study provides more evidence that sildenafil (Viagra) which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) may help protect
Scientists Find ‘Switch’ That Stops Immune System Attacking Healthy Cells
NEW YORK. - Our immune system is talented at telling the difference between the chemistry of our own body and that
Michigan
Third Quarter Robot Orders Put 2021 On Track For Record Year
ANN ARBOR—Strong robot sales in the third quarter of 2021 bring the total number of
Tourism Industry Recognized At Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference On Tourism
DETROIT – At the 2021 annual Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, travel industry leaders
Southwest Michigan Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum November 12
KALAMAZOO - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will meet for the 10th Southwest Michigan
Auto Engineering Expertise on Display At LTU Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Under a spectacular sunny sky on a crisp autumn afternoon, students from Lawrence Technological University
Third Quarter Robot Orders Put 2021 On Track For Record Year
ANN ARBOR—Strong robot sales in the third quarter of 2021 bring the total number of
Tourism Industry Recognized At Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference On Tourism
DETROIT – At the 2021 annual Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, travel industry leaders
Southwest Michigan Sustainability Issues Legislative Forum November 12
KALAMAZOO - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will meet for the 10th Southwest Michigan
Auto Engineering Expertise on Display At LTU Grand Prix
SOUTHFIELD—Under a spectacular sunny sky on a crisp autumn afternoon, students from Lawrence Technological University
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
Exploring How Data and Design Are Powering the Next Wave of Online Fun
The online entertainment world is changing fast. Behind every sleek website, exciting game, and interactive
Self-Serve Drink Dispenser ROI — How Fast Can You Turn a Wall Into Revenue?
An unused wall can become a steady revenue stream. Self-serve drink dispensers let venues pour
How GPU Servers Are Used For AI Projects
From ChatGPT’s unsettling human-like prose to mind-bogging artworks generated by the likes of Midjourney, artificial
Oak Mining: Build Your Legacy in the Digital Future
As blockchain technology develops, cloud mining platforms like Oak Mining provide a simplified way for
Advanced Technologies
Feven Zylstra To Establish Innovation Center To Develop Smart Manufacturing Principals
GRAND RAPIDS - Feyen Zylstra announced the company has been chosen to establish an Innovation Center by the Clean Energy Smart
42 Percent Of Michigan Workers Jobs Are At High Risk Of Automation
DETROIT - According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Oxford University, 42 percent of U.S. workers are at
The U.S. Is Considering Digital Dollars To Jump On Crypto Currency World Trend
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of its currency, one better suited for
New Energy Report Focuses On ITC Building GRID To Meet Growing Electrical Demand
ANN ARBOR - ITC Michigan is the middle business between electric utilities and consumers of electricity - households and businesses. Simon
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Wareologie Pivots To Portable Parallel Bars For People With Disabilities
ANN ARBOR - Gina Adams founder of Wareologie, a magnetic button for people with disabilities, pivoted into developing portable parallel bars, what she describes as a game-changer for acute care, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, mobile
NASA Introduces Class Of 10 New Astronaut Candidates
HOUSTON - NASA on Monday inaugurated 10 new astronaut candidates who could walk on the moon within the next decade, or carry out research on the International Space Station. The new astronaut candidate class is
Climate Scientist Warns Countries Going To Start Geoengineering Earth – Consequences Could Be Disastrous
WASHINGTON DC - Surprise: It’d actually be much cheaper to artificially change the world’s climate than you probably think. So cheap, in fact, that one scientist believes that some countries might soon geoengineer the planet in response to
United First Airline To Operate Passenger Flight Using 100 Percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel
CHICAGO - United Airlines operated the aviation industry's first-ever passenger flight using 100 percent non-petroleum-based SAF. The flight flew from Chicago O'Hare to Washington D.C. carrying over 100 travelers, including United CEO Scott Kirby. The
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
China’s SAIC Group To Offer Car With Solid-State Battery For Longer Range
BEIJING, China - China's largest carmaker SAIC Group expects to see its first model with
Solar Panel-Powered Vehicles Provide “5,700 Miles Free Each Year”
DETROIT - With the increasing number of people buying electric vehicles very year, many have
May Mobility Launches Third Generation Autonomous Driving System
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous driving developer May Mobility has launched its third-generation autonomous driving system, which the
Study: Electrical GRID Can Not Accommodate Rapid Growth Of EVs
DETROIT - With many Americans looking to make the change from gas-powered vehicles, experts are
Digital and Mobile
Education In The Age Of Pandemic
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who head up the Michigan Cyberpatriot program, talks about how her
Walsh Master’s Degree In IT Ranked No. 2 In Nation
TROY — Walsh has ranked no. 2 on the list of Top 20 Master’s in
IBM To Withdraw From Facial Recognition Market Out Of Profiling Fears
SAN FRANCISCO - IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing from the general-purpose facial recognition market, saying
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Takes Steps To Stem Identity Theft
LANSING - The Unemployment Insurance Agency today provided Michigan consumers with resources to help protect
Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
Auxiom Hosts Free Cybersecurity Seminar For Business Sept. 12 At Bamboo Detroit
DETROIT - An educational event to show small to medium-sized businesses how to protect their
White House Approves Plan To Turn US Cyber Command Into Its Own Military Unit
WASHINGTON DC - The White House has approved a plan to turn the US Cyber Command into
Business and Finance
Zapier Report: The Future Of Work
DETROIT - The pandemic changed the way we work, and as the work-from-home lifestyle became
Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love
DETROIT – Small Business Advocate Creates The Summer Experiences You Love Crawford may be best-known
Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an
32 SBDC Clients And SBDC Southeast Region Earn Recognition
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received multiple awards at the
Toma Detroit Wins $250K Grand Prize In Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT – Toma Detroit will serve fresh, locally sourced simple yet sophisticated cocktails and foods
Deadline To Apply For $1 Million Fintech Challenge August 30
FARMINGTON HILLS - Have a Fintech startup that needs investment capital? The $1 million Fintech
Kalamazoo Launches 1 Million Cups To Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
KALAMAZOO - Kalamazoo soon will be the newest home of a national program to engage,
Grand Angels Seeks To Create $25 Million Investment Fund
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels plans to launch its third venture capital fund, seeking $15 million to
AndCan Index: Demand For US Legal Cannabis Products Rebounds In April
EAST LANSING - Demand for legal cannabis products in the United States rebounded in April
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
