MI Tech TV
Automation Alley Expands To Provide Manufacturing Innovation Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to talk about how the technology networking group has expanded from Southeast Michigan to the entire state to
Hemp And It’s 20,000 Uses Michigan’s Newest Cash Crop
ANN ARBOR - Leadership from the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan joins MITech TV co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush explore the legal world of growing hemp, a crop that can be used to make
John E Smith, CEO of Great Lakes Segway, Updates E-Bike Story
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Segway CEO John E. Smith joins MITech TV to talk about his new electric bicycles that retail in from about $2,500 to $4,500. The interview is conducted by Kathleen Norton-Schock
Breaking News
Rivian Opening Its Own Charging Network To All EVs
DETROIT - Rivian is following in Tesla’s footsteps with its decision to open its public
UAW Threaten Strike Feb. 23 At Ford’s Most Profitable Plant Day After CEO Said Unions Had Him Rethinking Factory Placement
DETROIT - One day after Ford CEO said union activity was making him reconsider where
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
July New And Existing Home Sales Turned The Corner
DETROIT - Sales of new homes increased in July, up by 1.0 percent to a
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,
Michigan Marijuana Sales Breaks Record In July
LANSING - Michigan marijuana sales broke another record last month with more than $171 million
Gage Cannabis Opens 10th Retail Location Near Flint
DETROIT - Gage Growth Corp. announced last week the opening of its 10th provisioning center
DTE Gas Announces 2050 Net Zero Goal To Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions
DETROIT - DTE Gas will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050
EGLE Solar Energy Program Wins National Award
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Michigan Solar Communities --
Great Lakes Advisory Board Re-Established By EPA Administrator
MUSKEGON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the re-establishment of the Great
Michigan Receives $35.1 Million To Help Struggling Households Pay Energy Costs
LANSING - The State of Michigan has been awarded more than $35 million in additional
Auto Supplier Martinrea International To Build R&D Center In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS – Martinrea International Inc. is building a 108,200 square foot technical center in
C/D/H To Host Halloween-Themed TechMash In Grand Rapids Oct. 26
GRAND RAPIDS - What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have
MI-Hunt App Provides Planning Options For Hunters, Outdoor Adventurers
LANSING - With fall hunting seasons under way in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources
Two Southwest Michigan First Leaders Finalists In Stevie Awards For Women In Business
KALAMAZOO - Jill Bland and Carla Winchester of Southwest Michigan First have been named Finalists
Featured News
U.S. Recovered Non-Human Biologics From UFO Crash Sites
WASHINGTON DC - Three military veterans testified in Congress' highly anticipated hearing on UFOs Wednesday, including a former Air Force intelligence
Report: Global Warming Could Trigger Collapse Of Gulf Stream Impacting Weather For Everyone On Planet
LONDON, UK - A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if the world continues to pump out
Both Democrats And Republicans Push For Disclosure Of Government Records On UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - In what could be bombshell testimony that leads to a greater push for publishing government documents, a key
Michigan
Priority Health First In Michigan To Offer Social Determinants Of Health Tracking
GRAND RAPIDS—Priority Health, the Grand Rapids-based health insurer, announced a pilot of new incentives for
New Student Tech Improves The ‘COVID Classroom’
GRAND RAPIDS—The Grand Rapids training company Become Unmistakable LLC has rolled out Student uMap, a
Ann Arbor Biosciences To Sell New COVID-19 Test – Up To 1M A Day
ANN ARBOR—Officials of Swift Biosciences, a developer of gene sequencing technology, and BillionToOne, a Menlo
Ypsilanti Gets 5G From T-Mobile
BELLEVUE, Wash.—T-Mobile, the mobile subsidiary of the German telecom company Deutsche Telekom that now includes
Priority Health First In Michigan To Offer Social Determinants Of Health Tracking
GRAND RAPIDS—Priority Health, the Grand Rapids-based health insurer, announced a pilot of new incentives for
New Student Tech Improves The ‘COVID Classroom’
GRAND RAPIDS—The Grand Rapids training company Become Unmistakable LLC has rolled out Student uMap, a
Ann Arbor Biosciences To Sell New COVID-19 Test – Up To 1M A Day
ANN ARBOR—Officials of Swift Biosciences, a developer of gene sequencing technology, and BillionToOne, a Menlo
Ypsilanti Gets 5G From T-Mobile
BELLEVUE, Wash.—T-Mobile, the mobile subsidiary of the German telecom company Deutsche Telekom that now includes
Vegasino’s French Conquest: Decoding an Online Gambling Success Story
The online gambling world is a dynamic arena, and few stories are as compelling as
Live Casino at Yabby Casino: Getting the Feel of a Real Casino
Imagine the thrill of a real casino – the clatter of chips, the dealer's crisp
Litecoin (LTC) Holders Flock to BAY Miner, Easily Earn $32,556 a Day
LONDON, UK – BAY Miner, an established cloud mining provider, has released a new mobile
Experts: Ohio Cannabis Pricing Headed Down This Year
COLUMBUS - Cannabis consumers in Ohio are paying $210 for an ounce of weed on
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
State Of Michigan Celebrates Female Roles And Opportunities In STEM Careers
LANSING —In an effort to recognize the important contributions and efforts of women in STEM across Michigan and raise awareness about the gender disparities and barriers that persist for women and girls across STEM fields,
COVID Vaccine Update – How Employers Can Protect Employees, Customers
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who is working with many US states and world nation states as an infectious disease expert, updates the latest news on the vaccines, potential vaccination times, and what employers
State Projecting July-August Vaccination Start For ‘Everyone Else’ Category
LANSING - If you’re not a senior, a frontline essential worker or someone with a health issue, you may not get a COVID vaccine until July or August at the earliest, according to the state’s
Vaccine Optimism Boosts 4Q20 Citizens Business Conditions Index In Michigan
DETROIT – The national Citizens Business Conditions Index posted a second consecutive quarter of gains as optimism fueled by COVID-19 vaccine announcements and increased election certainty began to outweigh concerns about spiking pandemic cases. The national
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM, Microvast Partner To Build EV Tech Factory, Offer 700 New Jobs
DETROIT - General Motors and battery manufacturer Microvast are partnering to develop new electric vehicle
Revolutionary Twin-Fuel H2 Engine Could Slash Diesel Emissions
SYDNEY, Australia - Mankind are in a desperate race to halt our rampant carbon emissions
Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range
SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only
Canadian Based FLO To Build EV Chargers In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in
Digital and Mobile
Newest Cyber Range Hub Located At Northern Michigan University
MARQUETTE—Northern Michigan University, Merit Network Inc. and the Michigan Defense Center unveiled the latest addition
Security Mentor Lohrmann’s Panel At IoT Tech Connect: Should IoT Be Regulated?
DETROIT - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor will moderate a cybersecurity panel on April 29
Plante Moran’s Das Talks Cybersecurity Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Rajiv Das, a principal at Plante Moran, will discuss his cybersecurity panel at
Comcast Business’ Gramlin Talks Smart Cities Technology At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Brad Gramlin, Comcast Business Heartland Director of Sales, talks about his participation April
Cyberattacks – No One Is Beyond Reach
ANN ARBOR - Take a tip from one of the world’s best known hackers, Kevin
Internet Advisor: Russia Is Deep Inside The American Political Process
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon is an internationally recognized expert on Cyber Security and published author.
New Educational Partnership Seeks To Boost Pool Of Scarce Cybersecurity Workers
DETROIT - Thousands of people will receive cybersecurity training next year, thanks to a new
Misspelled Malwarebyte Is A Ransomware Website
SAN FRANCISCO - Magicians are always coming up with new ways to trick people, and
Business and Finance
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Updates
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the latest news, events and competitions from the Michigan
MCWT Signature Gala Goes Virtual
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s 14th annual Signature Gala went virtual—one more
Small Business Association of Michigan Creates Guide To Navigate COVID Work Situaitons
LANSING – To aid with the transition to remote work, the Small Business Association of
Business Leaders For Michigan Hires Donofrio To Succeed Rothwell As CEO
LANSING- Business Leaders for Michigan hired of Jeff Donofrio to succeed Doug Rothwell in leading
Deadline For Startup Boost Applications At Bamboo Detroit Sept. 26
DETROIT - Detroit has been chosen as one of a handful of cities to host
Grand Angels Forms Kalamazoo Affiliate To Invest In Southwest Michigan Tech Startups
KALAMAZOO - Grand Rapids-based Grand Angels, one of the state's most active angel investor groups,
Pitch Club For Startups And Entrepreneurs
LANSING - Kyyba Xcelerator, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit will launch Pitch Club, a mentoring
With Lots Of Money Stashed, Private Equity Players Poised For Significant Investment Activity
GRAND RAPIDS - Private equity investors have more capital to deploy today than they have
