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Renaissance UnDemo Days 2022 Opens Applications
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital DEI UnDemo Day® will bring together some of the region’s top early-stage companies and technologies for a virtual event with venture capital investors from around the country. Chris Rizik,
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 Whitelocke, the ITC Michigan president, joins MITech TV to kick off an educational series,
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Launches Connex Michigan To Strengthen Industry 4.0 Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri,
Breaking News
Register Now for Ann Arbor’s First Household Electronics Takeback Event with Electronics Waste Refurbisher and Recycler, Comprenew
ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is
BMW, Ford, Honda Vehicle-Grid Integration Joint Venture Begins Operations
NEW YORK–BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they
Nearly 7 Out of 10 Economists Surveyed By Wall Street Journal Deem Trump Worse For Inflation Than Harris
WASHINGTON DC - The Wall Street Journal published a survey on Monday that reported that when
September Michigan Cannabis Sales $266.9 Million, Down 10 Percent From August
LANSING - After record-breaking Michigan August cannabis sales, September sales plunged nearly 10 percent, the
Executive Search Partners Provides Tips For How To Look For A Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, joins Matt Roush and
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Michigan
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in
ITC Establishes Jon E. Jipping Annual Scholarship At Michigan Technical University
HOUGHTON – ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, has established an annual
Michigan CEO Survey: Economic Outlook For State Improves, Talent Remains Concern
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives say their economic outlook for both Michigan and the country
Greenhouse Gas Levels Are The Highest Ever Seen — And That’s Going Back 800,000 Years
WASHINGTON DC - Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere that contribute to climate change are
League Of Conservation Voters Asks “Why Can’t Utilities Keep The Lights On?”
ANN ARBOR - Nick Dodge, spokesman for the League Of Conservation Voters, asks the question
MPSC Chair Dan Scripps On Next Steps To Keep Electricity On In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Public Service Commission Chair Dan Scripps talks about the problems DTE
Report: 2020 Clean Energy Jobs Top 113,400 In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Cory Connolly, Vice President at Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, talks about
Heat-Conducting Plastic Could Lead To Lighter Electronics, Cars
ANN ARBOR - Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including
LIFT OFF Webinar Series To Feature Lightweighting And Manufacturing
DETROIT - A webinar series featuring small companies and the innovations they are working on
Buy Three Months Of Ads At MITechNews.Com, Get The Fourth Month Free
ANN ARBOR - If you’ve wanted to try advertising on MITechNews.Com, now is the time
Comcast’s New Wireless Service Coming to Eight Xfinity Stores in Michigan
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced that Xfinity Mobile, a new wireless service designed for the way people use
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
MMFLA and MRTMA License Issuance Process Amended: Licenses Effective Upon Payment
LANSING - The purpose of this bulletin is to amend the process by which applicants
Featured News
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
Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon
LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen new applications and could end this
$7,500 EV Tax Credit Available Before Tax Season
WASHINGTON DC - Consumers no longer have to wait to file their annual tax returns to get a tax break for
Michigan
Shoulder Innovations Moves Headquarters To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS—Shoulder Innovations Inc., a developer of shoulder replacement devices, announced a move to a
C3 Accelerator Showcases Client Companies In Online Event
SOUTHFIELD—The C3 Accelerator, a program of the Centrepolis Accelerator manufacturing business incubator established by Lawrence
LTU Engineering Professor Wins Early Career Award To Study Preventing Electrical Accidents
SOUTHFIELD—Ahmed Al-Bayati, assistant professor of civil and architectural engineering at Lawrence Technological University, has been
The Great Job Mismatch
LANSING - With all who are unemployed and those who are actively looking for a
Shoulder Innovations Moves Headquarters To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS—Shoulder Innovations Inc., a developer of shoulder replacement devices, announced a move to a
C3 Accelerator Showcases Client Companies In Online Event
SOUTHFIELD—The C3 Accelerator, a program of the Centrepolis Accelerator manufacturing business incubator established by Lawrence
LTU Engineering Professor Wins Early Career Award To Study Preventing Electrical Accidents
SOUTHFIELD—Ahmed Al-Bayati, assistant professor of civil and architectural engineering at Lawrence Technological University, has been
The Great Job Mismatch
LANSING - With all who are unemployed and those who are actively looking for a
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
MMFLA and MRTMA License Issuance Process Amended: Licenses Effective Upon Payment
LANSING - The purpose of this bulletin is to amend the process by which applicants
Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a natural gas rate increase for
Universal EV Chargers Debuts $15 Flat-Rate Fast Charging
CHICAGO - EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per
Kentucky Grow Harvests First Pot Crop, Gov. Says A Whole Lot More Coming
LOUISVILLE - A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis,
AI May Achieve Singularity Within The Next 3 Months
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models (LLMs) that have now
Advanced Technologies
Experts: Few Manufacturers Paying Attention To Looming Cybersecurity Requirements
GRAND RAPIDS - Manufacturers that supply the defense industry will need to adhere to a new set of uniform cybersecurity standards
Industry 4.0 Campaign Launched To Support West Michigan Manufacturers
ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage, with support from partners at The Right Place, Greater Muskegon Economic Development, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, and
Adrian Grenier Attends CoinGeek Conference As Panelist About Achieving Green Bitcoin
DETROIT - Adrian Grenier, who is an actor most popularly known for his roles in HBO’s The Entourage, Netflix’s Clickbait and
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 the recently released J.D. Power 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Plant-based meat was all the rage. Now plant-based seafood is taking the spotlight
NEW YORK - Companies like Beyond Meat Inc and Impossible Foods are seeing strong sales. Earlier this year, Target launched its own line of 30 vegan food options. Even giant Tyson Foods Inc is getting in
Michigan Health Care Providers Ask Congress: Improve Access, Affordability Of Lifesaving Vaccines For Seniors
LANSING - Six leading organizations advocating for improved public health and patient care are asking Congress to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable residents by eliminating vaccine co-pays that seniors are required to pay through some Medicare
Climate Projections For Year 2500 Show An Earth That Is Alien To Humans
NEW YORK - There are many reports based on scientific research that talk about the long-term impacts of climate change — such as rising levels of greenhouse gases, temperatures and sea levels — by the
Rock Dust Could Put A Drain On Atmospheric Carbon — Will This Technology Work?
WASHINGTON DC - Faced with the daunting task of rapidly curbing global warming to reduce the most devastating effects of climate change, humanity finds itself confronted with something akin to a “bathtub” problem: Just because
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Rivian Remains On Track To Build 50,000 EVs In 2023
NEW YORK - Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive said Monday that its first-quarter deliveries were in
Michigan Groups Urge State To Boost Clean Mobility Investments
LANSING – A cross-section of Michigan organizations applauded a U.S. plan to curb transportation pollution
Auto Hauler Exchange Launches New Online Marketplace
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that
Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad
ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for
Digital and Mobile
What Will We Learn from the Iowa Caucus App Fiasco
LANSING - Sometimes, it takes an unexpected headline story with perceived crisis-level impacts to get
Industry 4.0 Accelerator Launches With Automation Alley, Lean Rocket Lab, Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD —An Industry 4.0 Accelerator program—the first of its kind in the U.S.—is launching in
Report: Inside Cybersecurity Remediation Cost Organizations $11.45 Million
SUNNYVALE, Calif - Organizations spent $11.45 million annually on Insider cybersecurity threat remediation that took
Third Annual Michigan CyberPatriot Celebration
DETROIT - While the January weather might be cold, the folks at the Michigan CyberPatriot
NSA’s Alleged Leaker Got Tripped Up By A Secret Printer Feature
WASHINGTON DC - On Monday, the National Security Agency contractor was charged in a Georgia
Online Tech’s Lumsden Explains Why The WannaCry Ransomware Attack Worked
ROYAL OAK - The WannaCry ransomware attack in May targeted hundreds of thousands of computers
Michigan CIO Behen To Take Private Sector Job After Departure On June 16
LANSING - David Behen, who has served as Director of the Department of Technology, Management
WannaCry Ransomware Attack Explained By Red Level’s Coffey
ROYAL OAK - What was the WannaCry ransomware attack all about? What impact did it
Business and Finance
How Businesses Can Save Time And Boost Productivity
DETROIT - Two common goals made by businesses is to save time and boost productivity.
MCWT Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all things Michigan Council
The 4 Main Types Of Control Systems In Industrial Automation
DETROIT - There are many different control systems in industrial automation, but they all serve
Comcast Offers RISE Funding To Racially, Ethnically Diverse Women-Owned Small Businesses
PLYMOUTH - Comcast Corporation has expanded its Comcast RISE program to all women-owned businesses nationwide,
The Inside Story On TechTown’s Purchase Of The NextEnergy Center
ROYAL OAK - Wayne State University bought the NextEnergy Center, the state of Michigan’s advanced
Michigan Tech Innovation Hub Awards $200K To Applied Advanced Materials Projects
HOUGHTON - Four technologies from universities across Michigan that demonstrate commercial potential in applied advanced
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Founder David Brophy – The Back Story
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium just concluded its 37th year in mid
Foodstand Mobile App Helps Turn Health Eating Habits Into Challenges
ROYAL OAK - Foodstand helps teams and individuals turn the basic principles of healthy eating
Congressional House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The House Veterans Affairs Committee said Thursday that it passed two pieces of legislation
The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit Postponed Due To Coronavirus
DETROIT - Due to the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Coronavirus Prompts Rescheduling Annual April Ann Arbor Monroe Street Fair To Fall
ANN ARBOR - In light of the news surrounding COVID-19, Charles Strackbein, founder of the
MMFLA and MRTMA License Issuance Process Amended: Licenses Effective Upon Payment
LANSING - The purpose of this bulletin is to amend the process by which applicants
