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TechStars Detroit Accelerator – Everything You Need To Know With Managing Director Monica Wheat
DETROIT - TechStars Detroit Accelerator is accepting applications and will be hosting an accelerator online presentation Thursday April 28. You can register for this free event at https://hopin.com/events/jpmc-inside-a-techstars-accelerator In this video interview with Monica Wheat,
Shields Up Homeland Security Program Aimed At Thwarting Cyber Attacks
ANN ARBOR - Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber incidents, particularly in the wake of Russian's invasion of Ukraine. Dan Lohrmann, a cybersecurity experts from Presidio, provides details on the
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
Breaking News
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales At 6 Month Mark: 123 Dispensaries Sell $255 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Six months into legal recreational sales in Ohio continue to rise steadily,
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Ann Arbor Promotes Carbon Neutrality Through A2Zero
ANN ARBOR - The A2ZERO Home Energy Rebate program and Home Energy Advisor program are
Ohio Senate Bill Cuts Back Cannabis Legalization Progress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over
Fourth Straight Month Of Economic Growth Reported For West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates
Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really
SEATTLE - DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with
Michigan Surpasses California In Number Of Cannabis Products Sold
SACRAMENTO - In March, Michigan surpassed California in products sold, a report from SFGate contends. While
Ohio Now Accepting Recreational Marijuana Applications: When Will Sales Begin?
COLUMBAS, Ohio - Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational customers
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
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
420Post: Terrapin Care Station, Gage Social Equity Program
ANN ARBOR - On the Dec. 16 edition of Four20Post, Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects
Featured News
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
SETI Scientist Says Announcement Of Alien Life Could Be Imminent
One of the world's foremost experts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) believes that with the help of the James Webb
Michigan
LTU Bringing Back Grand Prix Nov. 6 For Student-Designed Race Cars
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Blue Devil Motorsports teams are bringing back their annual autumn Grand Prix
American Battery Solutions Adding 75 Jobs At Expanded Michigan Innovation Center
LAKE ORION—American Battery Solutions Inc., the Lake Orion-based maker of lithium ion batteries, announced an
Robot Orders Surge 67 Percent To Pre-Pandemic Levels
ANN ARBOR—Officials at the Ann Arbor-based Association for Advancing Automation, robot orders in the second
Altimetrik Appoints Two Top Execs To COO, CTO
DETROIT – Altimetrik has appointed Henk Vliestra to the role of Chief Operating Officer, and
LTU Bringing Back Grand Prix Nov. 6 For Student-Designed Race Cars
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Blue Devil Motorsports teams are bringing back their annual autumn Grand Prix
American Battery Solutions Adding 75 Jobs At Expanded Michigan Innovation Center
LAKE ORION—American Battery Solutions Inc., the Lake Orion-based maker of lithium ion batteries, announced an
Robot Orders Surge 67 Percent To Pre-Pandemic Levels
ANN ARBOR—Officials at the Ann Arbor-based Association for Advancing Automation, robot orders in the second
Altimetrik Appoints Two Top Execs To COO, CTO
DETROIT – Altimetrik has appointed Henk Vliestra to the role of Chief Operating Officer, and
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy
MARSHALL – Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common
This Is How Marijuana Could Go Federally Legal In 2021
WASHINGTON DC - It might sound like a bit of a pipe dream to think
420Post: Terrapin Care Station, Gage Social Equity Program
ANN ARBOR - On the Dec. 16 edition of Four20Post, Jamie Cooper from Sensi Connects
Own Best iPhone Fax App Scene Now
Mobile Faxing Hits Peak Convenience Best iPhone fax apps command attention now with powerful pocket
Modern V6 Engine Engineering Reflecting on the Next Phase of Automotive Innovation
The car world is obsessed with extremes. Electric motors are silent and instant. Massive V8s
Change Orders Destroy Contractor Profits
Change orders are where many contractors watch their profit margins disappear. A client wants to
Press Release Marketing in the AI Era: How SmartPress Helps B2B Brands Earn Real Visibility
Press release marketing has changed dramatically in the last few years, and in 2026, it
Advanced Technologies
Quantum Charging Could Charge Electric Vehicles In 10 Minutes
ANN ARBOR - While we’ve come to accept this as a fact, it pays to work towards eliminating the problems that
Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions
NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion of Ukraine has some Russian banks
Automation Alley Integr8 May 10 Includes Manufacturing Pitch Competition
TROY - Elevating the conversation on the future of manufacturing, Automation Alley is taking its signature Industry 4.0 conference, Integr8, to
6-8 Percent Of Market Revenue Comes From RaaS for Mobile Robotics In Logistics
DETROIT - RaaS is becoming an increasingly popular option, especially for mobile robotics in logistics. In the research for IDTechEx's newest
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
COVID Holiday Updates With Epidemiologist Fred Brown – Spoiler Alert No Big Parties
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's happening nationally with the COVID virus, also updates on vaccines, plus his take on whether it is safe to host house parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving
NORML Responds to Studies Identifying Link Between COVID and Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis
CLEVELAND - Fully vaccinated persons with a clinical diagnosis of cannabis use disorder (CUD) possess a greater risk of COVID breakthrough infections than do to similar controls, according to data published in the journal World Psychiatry. Researchers with
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Chevy Bolt EV To Overtake Ford Mustang Mach-E In Sales
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt EUV makes a strange rival to the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Ford CEO Channels Musk And Says Next Electric Truck Will Drive Itself While You Sleep
DEARBORN,- In Elon Musk-like fashion, Ford CEO Jim Farley made bullish claims about self-driving tech
Digital and Mobile
BGN Technologies Debuts All-Optical Stealth Encryption Technology
TEL AVIV – BGN Technologies, the technology-transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel,
Rocket Fiber To Be Acquired By Everstream To Become Part of Midwest Network
DETROIT – Rocket Fiber entered into an agreement last week to be acquired by Everstream, an
American Center For Mobility Breaks Ground On Event Center
YPSILANTI – The American Center for Mobility broke ground at its Willow Run site on
Backed By $5 Million Investment, UV Angel Advances New Technology
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with
Brennan Tells WJR Internet Advisor Listeners About Cyber Week In Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews, was formally invited by the Israeli
US-Israel Form Bilateral Cyber Working Group To Thwart Hackers More Quickly
TEL AVIV, Israel - A senior official in the White House announced Monday at the
Washtenaw Community College Offers Cyber Degree In Partnership With Eastern Michigan University
ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP – Washtenaw Community College this fall will offer an associate degree in
MITechNews.Com To Provide Complete Coverage Of Cyber Week 2017 In Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cyber Week 2017, one of the most important annual cyber events
Business and Finance
The Future of CDN: CacheFly Stands Ready to Serve Amidst Industry Upheavals
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - CacheFly CDN solves a very important technology for businesses. In
Michigan Awards $18 Million To Support High-Tech Startups
LANSING - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced four Michigan nonprofit organizations will receive initial
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
Two European-Built Hydrogen Buses Each Achieve Up To 650 Mile Range
BELGIUM - Two bus manufacturers have unveiled prototypes of hydrogen-powered buses with record-breaking ranges of
Five MSU Student Startups Launched In 10-Week Conquer Accelerator Program
EAST LANSING — Five student startups from Michigan State University kicked off on June 3
TiECon Detroit Coming Back In October On New Day, New Location
FARMINGTON HILLS - TIECon Detroit is coming back in October 2018 on a new day
EntryPoint Seeks To Fill Gaps In Funding, Talent, Research For Entrepreneurs
ROYAL OAK - Emily Heintz, Associate Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, has spent
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
Comcast To Provide Multi-Terabit Network Capabilities To Little Caesars Arena, The Detroit District
DETROIT – A multi-year technology partnership with Comcast will deliver multi-terabit network capabilities to Little
Michigan Tech Researcher Gets MEDC Funding To Drive Business Acceleration
HOUGHTON - Two projects involving Michigan Tech researchers and small companies are among 20 that
State Tax Breaks Propel $561 Million In New Investments For Flint, Lansing, Livonia
LANSING — More than $561 million in new investment with 1,500 jobs and two community
AT&T Expands 1-Gig Internet Connection To Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T Inc. says it has expanded its 1-gigabit internet connection service to more
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
