MI Tech TV
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.
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
Breaking News
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries
How Earth Would Look If All The Ice Melted?
NEW YORK - We learned last year that many of the effects of climate change
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
Where Energy Meets Policy: Collaboration And Alignment Are Keys To Planning Success
NOVI - In the August 19 episode of MITech TV, we were joined by Tony
Tom Crawford Named CFO At Ann Arbor SPARK
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK announced that Tom Crawford has been contracted to serve
FDA May Enact CBD and delta-8 THC Regulatory Recommendations Within Months
WASHINGTON DC - Food and Drug Administration officials said they are taking steps to announce a plan
Retirement Reforms, Marijuana Changes Meet Veto Pens
LANSING - Lame duck legislation that mostly tightened public employee retirement options or made tweaks
U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Top $72 Billion By 2030, Says Leading Researcher
NEW YORK - U.S. cannabis sales is estimated to rack up a whopping $57 billion
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
Electric Truck Company To Showcase Delivery Vehicle At FedEx Expo
TROY—Officials at Electric Last Mile Inc. announced Monday that a working prototype of the Urban
New Michigan Legislation Would Expand Commercial Clean Energy Financing Program
LANSING - A financing tool that helps businesses fund clean energy and energy efficiency projects
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
Jonathan Massey New Dean Of U-M Architecture School
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Massey, dean of architecture and professor at California College of the
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
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
Shango Cannbis Brand To Open Lapeer Center Dec. 13
LAPEER – The Shango cannabis brand is teaming up with prominent Michigan businessman Adnan “Andy”
Michigan Marijuana Report Offering Free December Ads For 2020 Sponsorships
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report (www.mimarijuanareport.com) is looking forward to a huge year
The Hemp Law Group Updates Clients On Ever Changing State, Federal Regulations
ANN ARBOR – In December 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, and with
Featured News
Build Like A Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 27
MIDLAND –Build Like A Girl is coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region Feb. 27 to introduce young women, in grades
Development Of Hydrogen-Fueled 4-Stroke Engine Underway For Zero Emission Vessels
OSAKA, Japan – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd, is developing a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels
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
Michigan
The Post Pandemic Workplace: Remote Employees and Requirements
LANSING - As we begin to pass by the pandemic and bring back workers to
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
The Post Pandemic Workplace: Remote Employees and Requirements
LANSING - As we begin to pass by the pandemic and bring back workers to
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
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
Shango Cannbis Brand To Open Lapeer Center Dec. 13
LAPEER – The Shango cannabis brand is teaming up with prominent Michigan businessman Adnan “Andy”
Michigan Marijuana Report Offering Free December Ads For 2020 Sponsorships
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report (www.mimarijuanareport.com) is looking forward to a huge year
The Hemp Law Group Updates Clients On Ever Changing State, Federal Regulations
ANN ARBOR – In December 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, and with
Penalties for Sex Crime Convictions
As of August 2024, 795,066 people are currently listed on sex offender registries across the
Portable Terminal Services: Flexibility and Efficiency for On-the-Go Payments
In a world where customer expectations demand both speed and convenience, portable payment terminals empower
Top Strategies for Playing Slots with Free Spins
Getting free spins is awesome, but do you know how to make the MOST of
What Should You Do If You Get Scammed by Any Company Online?
Falling for an online scam sting. Whether it’s a fake shop that never delivers, a
Advanced Technologies
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
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
GR Infusion Therapy Company Recruiting Patients For COVID-19 Research Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Infusion Associates, a provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion therapy, has begun recruiting patients across Michigan for an international COVID-19 study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Alongside the international
Wayne State Establishes Center To Prepare For Next Pandemics
DETROIT - Wayne State University has established a new center to study and combat infectious diseases and to prepare for future pandemics. The Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases builds on the university’s experiences in
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
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
New Entrepreneurship Certification, $25,000 Venture Challenge Program Accepting Applications
YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University is launching a brand new Certificate in Entrepreneurship & $25,000
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
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
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
Shango Cannbis Brand To Open Lapeer Center Dec. 13
LAPEER – The Shango cannabis brand is teaming up with prominent Michigan businessman Adnan “Andy”
Michigan Marijuana Report Offering Free December Ads For 2020 Sponsorships
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Marijuana Report (www.mimarijuanareport.com) is looking forward to a huge year
The Hemp Law Group Updates Clients On Ever Changing State, Federal Regulations
ANN ARBOR – In December 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, and with
