MI Tech TV
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
The Future Of Renewable Vehicle Fuel Is Nitrogen
DETROIT — The future of renewable vehicle fuel is nitrogen, 700 times more powerful than
Detroit Auto Show Preview With Glenn Stevens From MICHAuto
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show, for the first time in 5 years, has returned
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
Poll: Majority Of Americans Have Tried Marijuana And Say It Should Be Legal
WASHINGTON DC - Most adults acknowledge having consumed cannabis and six in ten say that
Survey: West Michigan Economy Shows New Orders, Production Rising
GRAND RAPIDS - A survey of West Michigan businesses and managers conducted by a Grand
June 3 – Buchanan – Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association Scramble
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with
UM Forecast: Oakland County Economy Will See 1% Annual Job Growth Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - For Oakland County, most of the pandemic-fueled recession is in the rearview
Congress To Revamp Up Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up
ITC Michigan Works With Utilities To Keep Electricity Flowing
ANN ARBOR - ITC Michigan President Simon Whitelocke joins MITech TV co-hosts Mike Brennan and
Ford’s Outstate Expansion Plans Leaves Michigan Economic Development Leaders Alarmed
GRAND RAPIDS - A statewide organization of economic development leaders is sounding alarms following Ford Motor
Michigan Legislative Bills Would Create Uniform, Statewide Taxable Value For Wind Turbines
GRAND RAPIDS - Statewide legislation introduced this month hopes to resolve a years-long dispute between
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
March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a 15.7 percent increase compared to March
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation rechargeable batteries capable of more than doubling
LEAD Prep Academy, Washtenaw CC Sign Agreement To Educate Student-Athletes
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred
Michigan
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
LIFT To Develop Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase For Industry 4.0 In Detroit
DETROIT – LIFT announced that it has begun developing a Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase
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
LIFT To Develop Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase For Industry 4.0 In Detroit
DETROIT – LIFT announced that it has begun developing a Digital Twin Smart Factory Showcase
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
A New Leap in Workplace Efficiency: From Manual to AI PPT
By 2026, AI has evolved from just an assistant to the backbone of workplace productivity.
Important Things to Think About Before Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another individual or company, to handle particular business activities
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
Steps Airports Take to Make Passenger and Cargo Flow Smoother
Airports can feel crazy sometimes. Lines everywhere. People rushing. Bags rolling in all directions. But
Advanced Technologies
Ford Divides Company Into 3 Units, Adding Ford Model e For EVs
DEARBORN - Ford CEO Jim Farley is dividing up company operations, creating three separate automotive business units that include its existing commercial
Eaton Introduces ePowertrain Business Unit As Integrated Powertrain Solution For EVs
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus
Ambassador Bridge Blockade Cost Nearly $300 Million In Auto Industry Losses
DETROIT - The weeklong Ambassador Bridge blockage that was cleared up Sunday cost Michigan and Ontario automakers and their workers $299.9
Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest
DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The
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
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
Car Companies To Charge Monthly Fees For Heated Seats — EVs Make It Easier
DETROIT - Pricey add-ons could start ruffling EV-buyer feathers — but automakers might struggle to
Harman, American Center For Mobility In New Partnership
NOVI–Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced a new collaboration
Digital and Mobile
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
Zoom Ride Begins Service At Detroit Metro Airport March 1
DEARBORN – Zoom Ride, a new Michigan-based ride share, will begin services at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Internet Coverage Of Terror Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann discusses physical attacks, including Manchester, England, where 22
Business and Finance
UM Private Equity Conference Introduces Investors To Startups
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is hosting its annual Private Equity Conference Oct.
10 Steps To Start Your Own Business Like A Pro
DETROIT - Starting a business, even on a small scale, is no small responsibility. This
Amazon Prime Day 2023: The E-Commerce Event and How You Can Thrive
BIRMINGHAM - Amazon is hosting its semi annual Prime Days again on Oct. 10-11. So
Saginaw Hiring Mixer Set For Oct. 26 To Connect Career Seekers With Employers
SAGINAW - Great Lakes Bay for a business is hosting a casual networking experience on
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
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
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
Comcast Connects More Than 13,000 Low-Income Detroiters Through Internet Essentials
DETROIT - On Wednesday, Comcast Corporation announced that its Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest
Baker College Receives NSF Grant To Boost Michigan’s Photonics Education
FLINT TOWNSHIP – Baker College has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant of nearly
Business News
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- 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
