MI Tech TV
EnjoyFlora, Free Cannabis Business Directory Launched By Michigan Marijuana Report
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of MIMarijuanaReport.Com, announces a free business directory open to any cannabis business, or business that supports cannabis businesses. He also talks about the Four20Academy that will launch in the
Conversion Rate Optimization and Other eCommerce Tips
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan, returns to provide the latest Business To Consumer eCommerce marketing tips, including the highly effective Conversion Rate Optimization marketing process. If you want
Last Minute Tax Advice For 2021 From Kroon & Mitchell CPAs
ANN ARBOR - Phillip Mitchell CPA, a partner in Kroon & Mitchell in Grand Rapids, provides a lot of last minute guidance on how you can reduce your 2021 taxes and maximize your retained profits.
Breaking News
ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Change In CEO At Bosch North America
FARMINGTON HILLS – There’s a change in the CEO position at Bosch in North America
Economic Data Shows How IT Sector Increasingly Powers U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON—Industries vary in the relative contributions they make to national economies, but even among advanced
Four20 Post Live Looks At Cultivator Licenses, Interim CRA Director
ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live Sept. 21 we celebrated the first day of
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director To Cannabis Regulatory Agency
LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director
Purchasing Managers Survey Shows Economic Slowdown
GRAND RAPIDS – Strong hiring trends, lower commodity prices and high demand for automobiles continue
Consumers Energy Plans To Stop All Coal-Fired Generation By 2025
JACKSON—Officials at Consumers Energy have announced a proposal to stop using coal as a fuel
Younger US Consumers Leading Way On Environmental Concern, Activism
NEW YORK - After a year of lockdowns and deprivation, a new GfK survey reveals
GM Bringing Ultium Battery Tech To Trains, Hydrogen To Planes
DETROIT - GM is setting out into both the train and aircraft world with its
Ford Buys Maker Of EV Charging, Fleet Management Software
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced the acquisition of Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging
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
Marijuana Security Operations Looking For Pros With Armed Security Skills
BAY CITY – Grady Emmons started Precision Risk Management Group in 2006 to provide such
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Approves Landmark Marijuana Legalization Bill
LANSING - The U.S. House Judiciary Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would effectively make
Michigan Cannabis Industry Leaders, CannaBiz Connection Co-Host Party Dec. 5
LANSING - The Lansing Radisson Hotel will be decked out in holiday glory as Michigan's
Michigan To Allow Some Marijuana Transfers, Sales Expected December 1
LANSING - Certain businesses will be permitted to transfer marijuana products on the medical side
Featured News
West Michigan’s Economy Continues To Experience Sluggish Growth
GRAND RAPIDS - Despite showing some modest gains, the West Michigan economy continued its sluggish pace through November, according to a
Hacker Shares Signs That Tell When Bad Guys Are Inside Your Phone
DETROIT - Cybercriminals may live in the shadows of the digital world, but a professional hacker has shared signs that they
Trillion Ton Iceberg Extending 40 Miles Breaks Away From Antarctica
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those piercing-cyan-blue beaches at vacation spots around
Michigan
Gov. Whitmer Announces State Will Open To Full Capacity June 22
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on
Small Business Summit With Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist
LANSING - While strong economic growth is predicted in Michigan over the coming months, sustaining
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Lands 3 Grants
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has landed three new grants to help
Lawrence Tech Wins Fourth Straight Title As Collegiate Champ Of Autonomous Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—After taking a year off due to the pandemic, it was back to form for
Gov. Whitmer Announces State Will Open To Full Capacity June 22
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on
Small Business Summit With Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist
LANSING - While strong economic growth is predicted in Michigan over the coming months, sustaining
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Lands 3 Grants
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has landed three new grants to help
Lawrence Tech Wins Fourth Straight Title As Collegiate Champ Of Autonomous Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD—After taking a year off due to the pandemic, it was back to form for
Marijuana Security Operations Looking For Pros With Armed Security Skills
BAY CITY – Grady Emmons started Precision Risk Management Group in 2006 to provide such
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Approves Landmark Marijuana Legalization Bill
LANSING - The U.S. House Judiciary Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would effectively make
Michigan Cannabis Industry Leaders, CannaBiz Connection Co-Host Party Dec. 5
LANSING - The Lansing Radisson Hotel will be decked out in holiday glory as Michigan's
Michigan To Allow Some Marijuana Transfers, Sales Expected December 1
LANSING - Certain businesses will be permitted to transfer marijuana products on the medical side
XRP Breaks Through Strongly, Siton Mining Attracts Global Investors To Join The Trend
HOUSTON, Texas - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trump's GENIUS Act, signaling a quiet
When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed
US Researchers Discover $8.4 Billion Treasure Trove Lying Around
AUSTIN - While America has long depended on China for rare earth elements, perhaps America’s
General Motors Bringing Back Bolt EV, Chevy’s Most Affordable Electric Car
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for
Advanced Technologies
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
Blockchain Promises To Remove Patient Data Silos
ANN ARBOR - Healthcare specialists increasingly view blockchain technology as a way to streamline the myriad Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) populating the industry.
Digital Business Forcing Infrastructure Services From the Cloud Beyond The Edge
EGHAM, U.K. — Digital business initiatives are forcing infrastructure service providers to expand their offerings beyond edge computing technologies in order
Why Bakkt Is A Game Changer For Cryptocurrency
NEW YORK – The much-hyped Bakkt, the brainchild of the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, called the Intercontinental
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
MIOSHA Encourages Employers To Follow Updated CDC Guidance To Contain Spread of COVID-19
LANSING - MIOSHA is strongly encouraging Michigan employers to follow recently updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines due to the Delta variant of COVID-19. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is much more contagious,
Career Changers Seek Better Work-Life Balance, Ahead of Better Pay: FlexJobs Survey
BOULDER, CO. – Sixty-eight percent of respondents in a FlexJob Survey would consider changing careers, and an additional 19 percent would consider changing careers for an amazing opportunity. Only Five percent say they are happy
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Self-Driving Car Tech Could Power Humanity’s Return To The Moon
NEW YORK - A half century later, humans are finally returning to the Moon. At least,
This EV From Scotland Takes Off-Road To Another Level
GLASGOW, Scotland - The Munro Mk 1 is an all-electric off-road vehicle, designed and built
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
Benzinga Sells Majority Stake For $300 Million – CEO Jason Raznick Explains How Money Used
ANN ARBOR - Benzinga Founder and CEO Jason Raznick announced in October that he had
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations Close Nov. 22
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations are open once again for second
Rockbridge Growth Equity Acquires Protect Environmental
DETROIT – Louisville-based Protect Environmental, an environmental consulting company, has been acquired by Rockbridge Growth
TechTown To Receive $400,000 Federal Grant
DETROIT - The US Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is awarding TechTown
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
MISBDC Small Business, Big Threat Cybersecurity Program Updated
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest concerns for businesses. In 2015,
Six Finalists Named By Kyyba Innovations For $50,000 IoT Pitch Competition
TROY - Six finalists have been named by Kyyba Innovations to compete for a $50,000
What Does $20 Buy At IoT Techconnect April 4 At The Troy Marriott? All Access And Two Meals
TROY – What does $20 buy you at IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy
Marijuana Security Operations Looking For Pros With Armed Security Skills
BAY CITY – Grady Emmons started Precision Risk Management Group in 2006 to provide such
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Approves Landmark Marijuana Legalization Bill
LANSING - The U.S. House Judiciary Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would effectively make
Michigan Cannabis Industry Leaders, CannaBiz Connection Co-Host Party Dec. 5
LANSING - The Lansing Radisson Hotel will be decked out in holiday glory as Michigan's
Michigan To Allow Some Marijuana Transfers, Sales Expected December 1
LANSING - Certain businesses will be permitted to transfer marijuana products on the medical side
