MI Tech TV
Discovery Center of McComb County Training Industry 4.0 Students
ANN ARBOR - Dusty Welsh, executive director for The Discovery Center of McComb County in Mount Clemens, is seeking the help of companies developing Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies to provide guidance on exactly what types
Women In Defense Michigan Chapter Offering STEM Scholarships To Women
ANN ARBOR - Maura Rylander, the scholarship coordinator for the Women in Defense Michigan Chapter, provides details on STEM scholarships available to women in the defense industry or those that want to join the defense
Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator Launch Monica Wheat Provides Details
ANN ARBOR - Monica Wheat talks about the launch of the new Tech Stars Equitech Accelerator and a variety of other private equity finance and entrepreneur startup activities she's involved with in Detroit in this
Breaking News
Ohio’s Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Off To Special Start
COLUMBUS - Dozens of medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio on Tuesday began selling adult-use marijuana
Ohio vs. Michigan: Is There A Difference In Cannabis Prices?
MONROE - With Ohio beginning recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, the topic of product prices between Ohio
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
As The Regulated Marijuana Industry Wraps Up 2022, Companies Fine-Tuning Strategies For New Challenges 2023 Will Bring
LAS VEGAS – As the regulated marijuana industry wraps up the 2022 business year, companies
MPSC Approves DTE Electricity Rate Increase – Cost Residential Customer 71 Cents More Each Month
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today authorized DTE Electric Co. to implement a
More Tech Innovation Needed In Cannabis, Hemp Industries
ANN ARBOR - Thomas Lavigne, the managing partner of Cannabis Counsel, one of the oldest
Five U.S. Great Lakes Ports Receive Steel Shipments In October, Outbound Grain Remains High
WASHINGTON DC – The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership announced the tonnage report for traffic through
EV Maker Inks Deal With Italys Pininfarina For Design
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials of Farmington Hills-based Hercules Electric Vehicles announced it has signed a strategic agreement
Stellantis To Build Electric Ram 1500, Dodge Muscle Car In 2024
DETROIT - Stellantis announced Thursday that it would begin production on a battery-electric version of
Ford F-150 Hybrid Can Recharge All-Electric Vehicles In An Emergency
DETROIT - A Ford F-150 Hybrid can charge electric cars that have run out of juice.
Monday, July 12: Annual Meeting 2021 – Regional and State Progress on Sustainability Goals
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host its Annual Member Meeting on
SmartOffice Video Surveillance Product Helps Businesses Deter Crime
ROYAL OAK - Comcast has rolled out new video surveillance product for businesses and Jeffrey
Quality Precast To Build Manufacturing Plant, Add 20 New Jobs
ALAMO TOWNSHIP – Kalamazoo-area manufacturer Quality Precast announced it will construct a 25,000-square-foot production facility
Cobo Center To Spend $2 Million On Broadband Network Updates
DETROIT - Cobo Center is getting an additional $2 million technology upgrade that includes the
U-M Unveils Tuition Guarantee For Michigan Students With Family Income Of Up To $65,000
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan will launch a new financial aid program for
AndCan Index: September Demand Flat For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING —According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
As Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Develops, State Pushes Back Against Unlicensed Operators
DETROIT - As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing
Michiganders Bought $3.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana In First Two Weeks Of Legalization
LANSING - During the first two weeks of December, residents bought more than $3 million
Featured News
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Virtual Pitch Session Jan. 30
KALAMAZOO - Join Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Jan. 30 at 9 am for an online pitch event via the Microsoft Teams virtual
Startup Application For April 17 DEI UnDemo Day Opened For Underrepresented Founders
ANN ARBOR — Renaissance Venture Capital will host its third Spring DEI UnDemo Day on April 17 and is now accepting
Where Marijuana Is Adult-Legal In United States In 2024
WASHINGTON DC - 2023 was a relatively quiet year for marijuana legalization. It was only Ohio that successfully legalized the recreational use
Michigan
Kornbluh Assumes Role As Wayne State University Provost
DETROIT - Mark L. Kornbluh, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the College
T-Mobile Provides West Michigan Towns With 5G Service
BELLEVUE, Wash.—Officials at the wireless carrier T-Mobile announced areas in and around the city of
Manufacturers: Creators Wanted
WASHINGTON DC – The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the
Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grows
DETROIT - Each year EntryPoint releases a deep dive look at Detroit's ecosystem as well
Kornbluh Assumes Role As Wayne State University Provost
DETROIT - Mark L. Kornbluh, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the College
T-Mobile Provides West Michigan Towns With 5G Service
BELLEVUE, Wash.—Officials at the wireless carrier T-Mobile announced areas in and around the city of
Manufacturers: Creators Wanted
WASHINGTON DC – The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the
Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grows
DETROIT - Each year EntryPoint releases a deep dive look at Detroit's ecosystem as well
AndCan Index: September Demand Flat For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING —According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
As Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Develops, State Pushes Back Against Unlicensed Operators
DETROIT - As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing
Michiganders Bought $3.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana In First Two Weeks Of Legalization
LANSING - During the first two weeks of December, residents bought more than $3 million
Battery Maker Natron Energy Runs Out Of Money
HOLLAND, MI — A California-based battery startup is shutting down its Michigan operations after running
The Tech Behind Accurate and Efficient Lab Management
Managing a modern laboratory is no small task. From handling vast amounts of data to
Study: Aliens Disguised As Humans Or Living In Secret Bases Underground On Earth
BOSTON - Extraterrestrials are already here on Earth, disguised as humans or living in secret
Ford EV Sales Up 19 Percent In August As Buyers Rush To Beat Sept. 30 Tax Credit Deadline
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by
Advanced Technologies
FinTech Consortium, Detroit FinTech Bay Launch Partnership With UM Finance Center
DETROIT – Fintech Consortium and Detroit FinTech Bay have launched a partnership with the Center for Smart Infrastructure Finance at the
Detroit FinTech Bay To Share Space At TechTown With Detroit Blockchain Center
DETROIT – Detroit FinTech Bay announced that it will welcome the Detroit Blockchain Center as a resident within its space in
Wayne State, Amesite Partner To Offer Professional Certificates In AI And Blockchain
ANN ARBOR - Amesite has partnered with Wayne State University on a new online professional certificate programs to advance knowledge and
Blockchain Voting Offers Security, Transparency And Efficiency
ANN ARBOR - As concerns mount about possible Russian interference in U.S. elections, blockchain technology appears to be getting a second
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Names Neel Hajra CEO
BRIGHTON - The Michigan Health Endowment Fund named Neel Hajra its next chief executive officer. Hajra comes to the Health Fund after serving since 2015 as CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. “We
BlueWillow Biologics Sees Positive Results From Phase 1 Trial Of Anthrax Vaccine
ANN ARBOR—BlueWillow Biologics Inc., a privately held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing intranasal vaccines, announced positive interim results from the Phase 1 clinical trial of BW-1010, its next-generation intranasal anthrax vaccine candidate. BW-1010 combines BlueWillow’s patented technology,
With Legalized Marijuana, Has Your Organization Rethought Its Drug Testing Policies?
LANSING - ASE continues to get member inquiries about substance abuse testing and policies. A recent article by the Washington Examiner says interest in relaxing strict employer policies against employee marijuana use is going on
FlexDex Surgical Completes $13 Million Financing To Develop Next Generation Advanced Laparoscopic Devices
BRIGHTON – Medical device maker FlexDex announced Monday it has completed a $13 million Series AA funding round for next generation advanced laparoscopic devices. The financing will be used to fund development of the Company’s
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Tesla Cyber Attack Defense Fails, Hackers Win Model 3 At Event
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla has been hacked at the Pwn2Own hacking event, and the hacking
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.
The Chevy Bolt A Red Hot Deal – Until March
DETROIT - The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek
Lear To Build $112 Million Expansion In SE Michigan, Traverse City EV Components
GRAND RAPIDS - Tier 1 automotive supplier Lear Corp. plans a $112.5 million expansion at three
Digital and Mobile
Walled Lake Fintech Company Connects To Twilio Real Estate Software
WALLED LAKE—Continuity Programs Inc. announced a new software feature connecting its mortgage customer relationship management
Altair Buys Spanish-Born Electromagnetics Supplier
TROY - Altair announced the acquisition of newFASANT, offering leading technology in computational and high-frequency
Submissions Open For AutoMobili-D Awards In Partnership with NAIAS June 10
LANSING – PlanetM, in partnership with the North American International Auto Show’s mobility showcase, AutoMobili-D, Powered by PlanetM,
Streaming Wars Spill Into CES 2020 As Media Nabs The Spotlight
LAS VEGAS - Every year, CES draws the tech-obsessed to gawk at fancy televisions and off-the-wall gadgets. This year,
How Cybersleuths Decided Russian Hacked The DNC And Impacted US Election
WASHINGTON DC - It was a bombshell. Operatives from two Russian spy agencies had infiltrated
Smartphone Security Hole: ‘Open Port’ Backdoors Widespread
ANN ARBOR- A sweeping study of an internet communication mechanism common in mobile devices has
Applications Now Open For Women In Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense, an organization for women in the
Red Level Security Expert Explains How Businesses Can Keep Networks Safe
ROYAL OAK - Mark Dreyer, a Senior Consultant at Red Level, just returned from a
Business and Finance
The Best Business Tech Upgrades For 2022
DETROIT - Are you looking to make tech upgrades in the new year? The new
Michigan Capital Network Expands To Saginaw, Midland With Addition Of BlueWater Angels
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan Capital Network has further expanded its angel investment network across the state with
Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids Virtual Pitch Night Dec. 8
GRAND RAPIDS - Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids will be hosting its virtual pitch night Dec.
FlexJobs Names 50 Virtual Companies Thriving on Remote Work
BOULDER, Co. – A recent FlexJobs survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents prefer a
DEVELOP(her) Scholarship To Send 10 Women To Grand Circus Coding Bootcamps
DETROIT - Grand Circus announced its third round of DEVELOP(her) in three years, supported by
MVCA Report: Dollar Amount Down, But Investments Up
ANN ARBOR — Investments were up, but the dollar volume was down. That was the
Investments In VC-Backed Companies On Pace For Record Year
SEATTLE, WA – Investment into venture-backed companies is already on pace to experience another record-breaking
Venture Capital Funding Up 4 Percent – Artificial Intelligence Companies Set Record
NEW YORK – While funding to Venture-Capital backed companies in the United States during the
AndCan Index: September Demand Flat For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products
EAST LANSING —According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the
Is Coca-Cola Planning On Marketing A CBD Extract Version In Canada?
ATLANTA - Is Coke planing on entering the burgeoning cannabinoid medicinal market with an infused
As Michigan’s Recreational Cannabis Market Develops, State Pushes Back Against Unlicensed Operators
DETROIT - As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing
Michiganders Bought $3.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana In First Two Weeks Of Legalization
LANSING - During the first two weeks of December, residents bought more than $3 million
