MI Tech TV
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.
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns in December to provide all the details about Michigan Council of Women in Technology events, scholarships, and more recapping 2021 and looking forward to 2022. For more information, click
CitySide Ventures Provides Tips For Startups
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver from CitySide Ventures talks about what his angel groups can do for Michigan startups. He is associated with several, including Birmingham Angels and the GreatLakesAngels Fund. You can get more
Breaking News
GVSU Research Shows West Michigan Economy Slowing
GRAND RAPIDS - While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears
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
Cannabis Headlines With Rick Thompson
ANN ARBOR - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson provides cannabis headlines on Four20 Post
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
DTE Energy To Bring Additional Renewable Energy To More Customers In Michigan
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced June 9 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved the company’s
Shyft Group To Offer All-Electric Built Class 3 Chassis For Medium-Duty Trucks
NOVI– The Shyft Group, Inc. plans to bring to market an all-electric purpose-built Class 3
West Michigan Sustainable Business Hires Wesley Watson As New Engagement Manager
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business has hired Wesley Watson as its new Engagement
Ford Gets Deal With Net-Zero Parts Supplier
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced the launch of a new “net zero automotive program” with West
Business Analytics Provider DataFactZ Fills Jobs, Adds New Partnerships In 1Q
NORTHVILLE – DataFactZ, a business analytics company, continued to expand, adding new clients, announcing new
Michigan State Courts Choose ImageSoft’s eFiling, eDocument Management System
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan State Court Administrative Office has chosen ImageSoft’s eFiling and electronic document
Amazon Debuts Echo Show – Alexa Smart Speaker With Built-In Touchscreen Video Phone
SEATTLE - Amazon on Tuesday revealed its newest device, the Echo Show, its first smart
Comcast Offers Xfinity xFI Wi-Fi – Access Via Mobile App, Website, Voice Remote
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast has launched Xfinity xFi, a personalized Wi-Fi experience that provides a simple
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
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
Featured News
Electric Versus Gasoline Vehicles: Is EV Ownership Competitive In Your Area?
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. University of Michigan researchers
Michigan Offers Green And White Water Wonderland Plate, Enhanced Security Driver’s License
LANSING – Your can order your green and white "water wonderland" license plate on Jan. 27. Plus next time you renew your
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there
Michigan
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
EMU Gets $1 Million Gift From Auto Entrepreneur Jack Roush To Support Math, Auto Programs
YPSILANTI—Eastern Michigan University announced the receipt of a $1 million gift from automotive entrepreneur Jack
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
EMU Gets $1 Million Gift From Auto Entrepreneur Jack Roush To Support Math, Auto Programs
YPSILANTI—Eastern Michigan University announced the receipt of a $1 million gift from automotive entrepreneur Jack
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
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
Arctic Ice Pack Melting At Alarming Rate Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - 2024 was the hottest year on record, and new research has shown
JR Automation To Build Global Headquarters In Zeeland, Add 150 New Jobs
ZEELAND — JR Automation on Sept. 3, announced plans to build a new $72.8 million
Fed: US Witnessing Early Stages Of AI-Driven Job Displacement
ST. LOUIS - According to a St. Louis Fed study released last month, the U.S.
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Advanced Technologies
Blockchain Platform Swytch Rewards Environmental Sustainability
AUSTIN, Texas – For the past three decades, national governments throughout the world have sought to reduce carbon dioxide gas emissions
Blockchain Startup Makes Vermont First State To Embrace Crypto Currency For Land, Public Records Payments
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont has a law on the books that supports the development of blockchain businesses, the first state
New York VC-Backed Blockchain Company Building 37,000 Acre Wind Farm In Sahara
DAKHLA, Morocco - Soluna, a blockchain company, is building a 37,000 acre wind farm in the Western Sahara, one of the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Esperion Boosts Sales Of Cholesterol-Busting Drugs
ANN ARBOR—The pharmaceutical firm Esperion Therapeutics Inc. feported a rise in sales of its novel cholesterol-reducing drugs in the second quarter ended June 30 but still posted a loss as efforts to boost the drug’s
Ann Arbor SPARK Gets $2.4 Million To Expand Broadband
ANN ARBOR - Phil Santer from Ann Arbor SPARK explains the $2.4 million in Federal money awarded to build 20 miles of underground fiber optic cable, connecting downtown Ann Arbor and downtown Ypsilanti with critical
Michigan Education Budget Awards $6 Million To SME PRIME Schools Initiative
SOUTHFIELD - The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part of the approved School Aid Fund Budget (PA 48 of 2021) crafted with bipartisan support from the Michigan Legislature. The
MMS Holdings Names Two Executive Vice Presidents
CANTON – Life Sciences company MMS Holdings Inc. has appointed Kelly J. Hill to Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations and Strategy and Michelle Gayari to Executive Vice President of Global Operational Excellence and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
EV Downside, Intelligence Field, Robots Fighting Climate Change, Drone Rescue
DETROIT - This week’s show includes some news about the downsides of an EV, an
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
Toyota Debuts Prius Hybrids Amid Skepticism Of Its EV Strategy
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite
Digital and Mobile
Richard Stiennon Publishes 2020 Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, has published his latest Security
Three Michigan University Startups In Deep Learning, Augmented Reality, Robotic Process Automation Get $250,000
DETROIT - The Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing has awarded $250,000 to three projects that
Three Detroit Startups Receive Cash Prizes At TechTown’s Start Studio Showcase
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit announced Friday that the creator of Skilled-Tec, a mixed and augmented
Davenport University Expands Employment Guarantee Program To Include Cyber Defense
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University is expanding its employment guarantee program to students earning a
Clinton Township Requires High-Crime-Potential Businesses To Install Security Cameras By Oct. 1
CLINTON TOWNSHIP - Business owners in this community of some 100,000 people will be required
Your Internet Browser History For Sale Thanks To Congress – Are VPN’s The Solution?
WASHINGTON DC - Your internet service provider can sell your browsing history to the highest
DOE Report: Power Outage By Cyberattack Threat To Critical Defense Infrastructure
ROYAL OAK - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017,
Walsh College Offers Nation’s First Auto Cybersecurity Course Starting April 4
TROY - Walsh College is offering a Fundamentals of Automotive Cybersecurity course in this upcoming
Business and Finance
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
TCNewTech Pitch Night Vets Three Pitches, Awards $500 To Winner
TRAVERSE CITY - FirstIgnite was the audience favorite at the TCNewTech pitch event earlier this
West Michigan Venture Capital Firm Raises $7.2 Million To Invest In Health Care Startups
HOLLAND - A West Michigan venture capital firm closed last week on $7.2 million of
MISBDC Director Brophy Resigns To Return To Private Health Tech
GRAND RAPIDS - Keith Brophy, who had served as State Director of the Michigan Small
Inforum’s InGAGE Interviews Vaugahn Industry’s Learning-On-The-Job CEO Novak
ROYAL OAK - Inforum InGAGE’s Tember Shea interviewS Katie Novak, President and CEO, Vaugahn Industries
Diva Tech Talk? MCWT? Kathleen Norton-Schock Tells All
ROYAL OAK - What’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and with the Michigan Council of
Marijuana Regulatory Agency To Allow Medical Provisioning Centers To Adult-Use
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Wednesday that adult-use marijuana retailers who also hold
Ann Arbor Has 3 Shops Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana
ANN ARBOR - Michiganders may be flocking to Ann Arbor Dec. 1st The State of
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
