MI Tech TV
BuyMichiganNow New Features Including Events Calendar
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Diggs, founder of BuyMichiganNow.Com, updates new features on her Michigan business directory site and highlights some fun events scheduled for summer. https://youtu.be/G8OZqCBE4D4 BMN Founder Lisa Diggs Speaker, writer, and entrepreneur,
How President Biden Needs To Retaliate Against Russian Cyber Attacks
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon suggests several ways that President Biden can respond proportionately to the continued Russian ransomware and cyber hacks of US military and government networks. Those including outing Russian Premier
MRA Director Andrew Brisbo Talks Caregivers, Edibles, Consumption Lounges, Sales, Tribal Regs
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo joins the Four20 Post team to talk about adult-use and medical marijuana sales, attempts to drive caregivers out of the market, cannabis events that
Breaking News
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced
Ann Arbor Announces Green Business Challenge
ANN ARBOR - The City of Ann Arbor, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, announced
Scientists Create New Molecules That Can Absorb Carbon Faster Than Trees
EDINBURGH, Scotland - A new discovery could help to turn the tides in the war
Biden Administration Plans To Ease Marijuana Restrictions
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off
Employers Predict 3.9 Percent Wage Increases in 2022 – Highest Since 2008
DETROIT - The November survey from the Conference Board predicts a 3.9 percent jump in
As Lumber Prices Surge, Hemp Blocks Get a Closer Look
DETROIT - The cost of U.S. construction timber is skyrocketing, and a national concern is
Congress: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungements for Those with State-Level Cannabis Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation to incentivize
Michigan Motorists Get Auto Insurance Refunds Of $400 Per Vehicle
LANSING — The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will issue $3 billion in auto insurance refunds
MSPC Approves DTE Electric’s Amended Renewable Energy Plan
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved DTE Electric Co.’s amended renewable energy plan
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
Lawrence Tech, St. John Providence to Launch New Bachelor’s Degree In Nursing
SOUTHFIELD – St. John Providence and Lawrence Technological University have received state approval to establish
OST Hires Solution Architect For Data Center Solutions Projects
DETROIT - Open Systems Technologies has hired Stew Carless for its Detroit office. Carless joins
Michigan Strategic Fund Approves $200,000 Grant To Extend Train The Trainers
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund approved extended funding for “Train the Trainers,” a program
U-M Tech Transfer Created Record Number Of Licenses, Option Agreements In Fiscal 2016
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan created a record 173 license and option agreements
Featured News
Scientists Devised Way To Tell If ChatGPT Becomes Aware Of Itself
NEW YORK - Our lives were already infused with artificial intelligence (AI) when ChatGPT reverberated around the online world late last year. Since then, the generative
Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show strength with $1.2 billion invested into
Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Events For a2Tech360 Week Sept. 14-22
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has announced its events calendar for A2Tech360, featuring the spirit of innovation through experiences, conversations,
Michigan
Michigan House Considering Elliott-Larsen Change
LANSING - Under the radar, there are renewed legislative efforts to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil
Centrepolis Accelerator To Honor Top Clients In Online Ceremony Dec. 16
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will
Wyandotte Picks NC Provider For 10-gig Municipal Internet Service
WYANDOTTE—The city of Wyandotte has selected CommScope, a Hickory, N.C.-based communication network provider, to deliver high-capacity,
Detroit TV Stations Start Broadcasting ‘Nextgen TV
DETROIT—A new broadcast television standard that promises better picture quality and better sound, a signal
Michigan House Considering Elliott-Larsen Change
LANSING - Under the radar, there are renewed legislative efforts to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil
Centrepolis Accelerator To Honor Top Clients In Online Ceremony Dec. 16
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, will
Wyandotte Picks NC Provider For 10-gig Municipal Internet Service
WYANDOTTE—The city of Wyandotte has selected CommScope, a Hickory, N.C.-based communication network provider, to deliver high-capacity,
Detroit TV Stations Start Broadcasting ‘Nextgen TV
DETROIT—A new broadcast television standard that promises better picture quality and better sound, a signal
Upgrading The Driving Experience With Cutting-Edge Vehicle Tech
The best vehicle tech doesn’t just add gadgets—it changes how a car feels mile after
How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Build a Strong Case For You
According to Statista, the US detained around 1.8 million people in prison at the beginning
Understanding the Difference Between DUI and Public Intoxication
Did you know that every year, 316,032 Americans are arrested for being drunk? The FBI
Cannabis Edible Poisoning Among Children Going Sky High
DAYTON, Ohio - A decade ago, the Ohio Poison Centers received just 11 calls all year about
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
NASA Mars Rover Manager, Automation Alley Ken Rogers Tribute, COVID J&J Vaccine Analysis
ANN ARBOR - March will come in like a Lion when Thomas Zurbuchen, who leads the NASA team that landed Perseverance rover on Mars last month, joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on MITech
Kalamazoo Airport Partners With OptiMed To Test Passengers For COVID-19
KALAMAZOO. - Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has partnered with locally based OptiMed Health Partners to provide COVID-19 testing for arriving and departing passengers as well as members of the local community. The OptiMed COVID testing
Creating and Maintaining COVID 19 Social Bubbles
ANN ARBOR - World renown epidemiologist, Fred Brown, joins us again on MITech TV to update what people should do to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Doing so requires everyone to minimize contact with others
MiSTEM Playbook Pilot Funding Aims To Expand Education Across State
LANSING —The MiSTEM Network announced it will fund $100,000 in grants ($10,000 each) to STEM educators for usability testing of MiSTEM Playbooks that include real-world examples, advice, resources and best practices created by teachers, for
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Flying Taxis, Smart Braking, No-Dig Archaeology
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on AVs and EVs, Drones
Lear Buys Industry 4.0 Specialist InTouch Automation
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. announced the acquisition of Novi-based InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies
LG Buys Company That Makes User-Friendly Interactive Charging Stations
DETROIT - LG will acquire South Korean EV battery charger developer AppleMango, the conpany announced.
Turkey’s Newfound Cache of Rare Earths Could Supply the World’s EVs and More
NEW YORK -Turkey announced last week it discovered a massive rare earth reserve almost as
Digital and Mobile
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
Tech News Veteran Roush Master Of Ceremonies IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Matt Roush, Managing Editor University News Bureau, Director of Media Relations at Lawrence
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
Secure-24 Adds Compliance Elite, Executive Security Info Advisory To Managed Security Services Portfolio
SOUTHFIELD - Secure-24 is offering two new services, Compliance Elite and Executive Security Information Advisory
Despite Russian Hackers Best Efforts, National Election Results Will Be Accurate
WASHINGTON DC - Russian hackers are attempting to alter the outcome of the US national
Business and Finance
DeVos-Backed Private Equity Fund To Support Michigan Biz Owners Seeking An Exit
GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan capital investment fund that involves the family office for Doug and
CitySide Capital Network Offers Virtual Startup Deal Tank Feb. 23
BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures is launching a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch
Southwest Michigan First Announces Lee Chatfield as New CEO
KALAMAZOO - Lee Chatfield, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, has been named
Lakeshore Advantage Provides Educational Series For Diverse Businesses
ZEELAND – Lakeshore Advantage has released the Certify Your Business video series to offer education
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
