MI Tech TV
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV with co-hosts Mike Brennan from MITechNews.Com and Matt Roush from ESD's Technology Century to update all the summer happenings with the Michigan Council of Women in
MITech TV: MCWT, Power Outages, SIM Swapping, LTU Campus News
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Aug. 30, Kathleen Norton-Schock returned to update happenings with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Nick Dodge from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters discussed his organization’s demand
America’s Back Office And THC123 Provide HR Services And More
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella heads up risk management for America's Back Office, an HR, insurance, payroll outsourcing company that serves more than a thousand clients nationwide. He also heads up THC123 and MyCannaJobs, a
Breaking News
Where You Can Buy Legal Cannabis In Columbus – Perhaps Within Days
COLUMBUS - Ohio has started doling out its first recreational marijuana licenses, revealing where Ohioans may
Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop
CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional
GM Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
Ohio Receives 235 Recreational Marijuana License Applications
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received 235 applications thus far from businesses
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of
$237 Million Available From MEDC To Help Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING - In early June, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
SkySpecs Expands Wind Energy Asset Management Portfolio, Full-Time Employment
ANN ARBOR–Officials of SkySpecs, the provider of asset management for the wind energy industry, now has
VinFast Launches Three Self-Driving SUVs With Artificial Intelligence Features
HANOI, VIETNAM - VinFast has launched three new self-driving electric SUV models that use Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability 101 Virtual Lunch and Learn Meeting
EAST LANSING - A.J. Boggs & Company has a weekly “Lunch and Learn” program presentation
The Hot Battery Startup That Could Zap Tesla
WASHINGTON DC - Investors are enthusiastic about QuantumScape, developer of an electric-vehicle battery that promises
Purchasing Managers Index Shows Up Economy Heading Into New Year
DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index bounced back in December 2016, gaining 3.9
IBM Predicts Everything Will Learn – Computers To Get Smarter Through Interaction
SAN FRANCISCO - This year’s IBM 5 in 5 explores the idea that everything will
Dematic Adds Multishuttle Flex Automated Inventory Staging Buffer
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and
Worksighted Promotes Miller To Onboarding Manager
HOLLAND – Worksighted has promoted Jeremy Miller to onboarding manager for the new onboarding team
Featured News
Survey: West Michigan Economy Continues Slowing Trend
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is continuing to slow in part due to the recent United Auto Workers strike
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail for widespread electric vehicle adoption. Later
Scientists Predict In 2029 Earth Will Breach Key Warming Threshold
NEW YORK - In a little more than five years—sometime in early 2029—the world will likely be unable to stay below
Michigan
LTU Educator Wins University’s John G. Petty Community Champion Award
SOUTHFIELD—A chemist by education whose career has turned to firing up young people about the
Business Management Software Developer Buys Veterinary Practice Software Maker
ANN ARBOR—Officials at DaySmart Software, the developer of business management software for salon, spa, tattoo,
Future City STEM Judges, City Enthusiasts Sought For Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–DiscoverE, the organization behind National Engineers Week, is seeking volunteer judges for its Future
LTU Offers Summer Science Camp Prize In Competition Marking National Engineers Week
SOUTHFIELD—Middle school and high school students are invited to solve the technological challenges of tomorrow
LTU Educator Wins University’s John G. Petty Community Champion Award
SOUTHFIELD—A chemist by education whose career has turned to firing up young people about the
Business Management Software Developer Buys Veterinary Practice Software Maker
ANN ARBOR—Officials at DaySmart Software, the developer of business management software for salon, spa, tattoo,
Future City STEM Judges, City Enthusiasts Sought For Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–DiscoverE, the organization behind National Engineers Week, is seeking volunteer judges for its Future
LTU Offers Summer Science Camp Prize In Competition Marking National Engineers Week
SOUTHFIELD—Middle school and high school students are invited to solve the technological challenges of tomorrow
High Prices, Poor Marketing Slowing Growth Of Ohio Cannabis Market
COLUMBUS - Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use
XRP Volatility Intensifies, Making It Difficult To Make A Decision. OPTO Miner Cloud Mining Provides A Solution That Is Independent Of Market Conditions
XRP has recently regained its spotlight, driven by regulatory and market forces . With the
Toyota Launching All-Electric Version Of Highlander SUV
TOKYO - Toyota announced that it is launching an all-electric version of the Highlander, one
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MDHHS Extends Epidemic Order, Strengthens Mask Requirement For Children
LANSING - On Aprii 16, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) extended its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order. The Order – which preserves the strongest public health order in the Midwest – is
Michigan COVID Pandemic Exploding Public Gathering Discouraged Until Fall
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to explain why the COVID-19 cases in Michigan have exploded, far more than any other state. One explanation is Michigan is a big snow skiing state and many
Looking For A CIO? Executive Search Partners Can Help Your Company Find A Great Fit
ANN ARBOR - If your company needs a top-flight Chief Information Officer, Executive Search Partners can help you find one. All the senior partners are former CIOs, including Gary Erickson, the Managing Partner, who explains
STEM Forward Offering $3,000 Match For Hiring Michigan-Based Intern For Your Company
ANN ARBOR - Calling all startups and mid-sized companies looking for STEM student interns! STEM Forward is offering a $3,000 match for hiring a Michigan based intern for your company. Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
The Shyft Group Completes Acquisition of XL Fleet
NOVI - North American specialty vehicle manufacturing company, The Shyft Group, announced it has successfully
Chinese Electric Motorcycle Self-Balanced Two-Wheeled Robot That Can Ride By Itself
LAS VEGAS - CES 2023 will be kicking off in a few days and we’ll
Toyota Secures Huge Lead in Solid-State Batteries To Release a Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO, Japan - Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota Motor is by far the leading holder
Challenges Facing California’s Plan To Ban Internal Combustion Engines In 13 Years
SACRAMENTO, Ca. - California will require all new cars, light trucks and SUVs sold in
Digital and Mobile
WatchGuard Names Former Trivalent Group North America Partner Of Year
TROY – The former Trivalent Group, now part of Rehmann, has been named North American
Survey: 77 Percent Of Transport, Auto Organizations Hit With IoT-Focused Cyberattack
DETROIT - A new survey shows 77 percent of organizations in transport and automotive markets
3D Printing Manufacturer Gets FDA Clearance For Heart Procedure Help
PLYMOUTH — Materialise, the Belgian developer of software and services for the 3D printing industry
Dominic Serra Announces Metro Wireless Expansion Into Metro Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Metro Wireless President Dominic Serra joins Matt and Mike on M2 Techcast
Red Level’s Coffey – Nearly Half Of Small Businesses Fall Victim To Cyberattack
ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Microsoft Solutions Manager for Red Level, talks about cyberattacks
M2 TechCast: Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann Explains October Hack That Brought Down Internet
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann explains how the Dedicated Denial of Service attack
Mobile Monday Michigan Cybersecurity Jobs Event Nov. 14 To Be Streamed On Facebook Live
TROY – So many people wanted to attend Mobile Monday Michigan’s Nov. 14 event on
Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community
Business and Finance
COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan
LANSING - SBAM has developed a COVID-19 preparedness and response template, consistent with recommendations by
MCWT Summer Camps, Golf Outings, Connections
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the latest events listings for the Michigan Council of
MCWT Names Melanie Kalmar its ‘Woman Of The Year In Technology’
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Melanie Kalmar its “Woman of the
Start Garden Pitch Competition Back After Year Off For COVID
GRAND RAPIDS - After taking a year off, Start Garden is bringing back a business pitch competition
Wayne State To Debut Innovation Hub Nov. 15
DETROIT - On Nov. 15, Wayne State University will launch the Wayne Innovation Hub to
Aquaro Histology Gets $9.8 Million Series A Round From California Venture Capital Firm
ANN ARBOR - Aquaro Histology announced Thursday it has completed a $9.8 million Series A
Jool Health Lands $4.5 Million Investment For Health Care Software Developer
ANN ARBOR - A software company that wants to use artificial intelligence to take workplace
MCWT Names Cisco’s Alison Gleeson Woman Of Year In Technology
DETROIT- The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Alison Gleeson its “Woman of the Year
