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
Aquinas College Wins First Place In Food Organics Category in The “Campus Race to Zero Waste
GRAND RAPIDS – Aquinas joined more than 2.7 million college students and staff across the
New York Times Ad Calls Out “Election Denier” UAW President Shawn Fain
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Center for Union Facts, a pro-business non profit, ran an advertisement
Don’t Panic If You See Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan High-Voltage Lines
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a leading independent non-profit organization focused
MCMA Furious As MRA Authorizes Cannabis Microbusiness License Expansion
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association is calling on state leaders to address the Michigan
Michigan Marijuana Report Partners with Small Business Association of Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report has formed a strategic partnership with the Small Business
Cannabis Jobs In Michigan Grew By 72 Percent in 2021, Third Behind California And Colorado
SEATTLE - Cannabis sales in Michigan shot up 81 percent in 2021, reaching $1.79 billion
Consumers Energy Foundation Put Your Town On The Map Competition
JACKSON—The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back the Put Your Town on the Map pitch
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
Enbridge Hires Tunnel Contractors, Eyes Fall ’21 To Start Construction
LANSING - Enbridge has hired the contractors it needs to build the underground Straits of
Eastern Michigan University Hosts STEM Conference For Middle School Girls Nov. 4
YPSILANTI – For every 100 jobs in information technology, information assurance and cyber security, only
U-M Names Trosvig First IT Vice President, CIO
ANN ARBOR - Kelli Trosvig will become the University of Michigan's first vice president for
U-M Researchers Study Dendrites – Suspected Of Causing Smart Phone Battery Fires – To Create Batteries That Could Store 10 Times More Energy
ANN ARBOR - Dendrites, whiskers of lithium that grow inside batteries and can cause fires
Windstream To Provide Optical Wave Service To ManagedWay Data Centers
TROY - Windstream will provide optical Wave services to ManagedWay, connecting select data centers in
Featured News
22 State Attorneys General Call On Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill That’s Heading To Senate Floor
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general, including Michigan AG Dana Nessel, has called on Congress to pass
Innovation Could Power EV Batteries For 3,000 Miles On A Single Charge
DETROIT - For anyone who has gone on a long road trip across any number of Midwestern states (especially before the
Toyota Triples Electric Vehicle Production Target, 600K Units In 2025
DETROIT - Shortly after revealing its high-tech next-generation electric vehicle production line in Japan, Toyota has now shared an ambitious plan
Michigan
Lawrence Tech, Providence Establish Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Program
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University announced that it will launch a two-year master’s degree program in physician
Huron County Launches Effort To Expand Internet access, Improve Speeds
BAD AXE—The Huron County Economic Development Corp. and the recently formed Huron County Broadband Committee
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
Lawrence Tech, Providence Establish Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Program
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University announced that it will launch a two-year master’s degree program in physician
Huron County Launches Effort To Expand Internet access, Improve Speeds
BAD AXE—The Huron County Economic Development Corp. and the recently formed Huron County Broadband Committee
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
EV Sales Spiking As $7,500 Tax Credit Set To End On Sept. 30 Thanks To Trump
DETROIT - Analysts say sales on EVs have been strong as some buyers push to
Vendors Complain Stargazer Festival Had Lax Security, Inadequate Facilities, Difficult Conditions
WAVERLY, Ohio — Hundreds of marijuana enthusiasts and vendors descended upon Waverly’s riverbank in July
Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at
GVSU Report: Tariffs, Higher Rates Slowing West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan
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Science Tech
Survey: Half Of Americans Say They Will Receive COVID-19 Vaccine When Available
NEW YORK—A groundbreaking “Back-to-Normal Barometer” survey for the first time finds that half of Americans say that they will receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available for them to receive it. Driving this lack
COVID 19 Healthcare Update: CDC Recommendations For Reopening Schools
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt and Mike again to explain the CDC's new recommendations for reopening schools. He also discusses updates on vaccine efficacy and distribution timetables. Trained as a medicinal biochemist,
XlerateHealth In Flint Seeks Applicants For July Health Startup Cohort
ANN ARBOR - Sabastian Alvim from Flint's XlerateHealth said his accelerator is seeking applicants from healthcare startups and early stage companies to participate in its July cohort. Only six companies will be selected. But here
VibeTech Partners With Metal Components To Make Portable Vibration Therapy Device
ANN ARBOR - Jeff Leismer, the CEO of VibeTech, a Wisconsin-based vibration rehabilitation therapy, is now working with Metal Components of Grand Rapids, MI., to build a portable version of its therapeutic device that can
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric Cars Have Already Beaten Hydrogen-Power Vehicles
LONDON, UK - Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric
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
Average Price For New Vehicle Tops $48K – Get All The Details From Michelle Krebs At Cox Automotive
DETROIT - Really? The average price for a new vehicle is now a record $48,000,
LG Buys Company That Makes User-Friendly Interactive Charging Stations
DETROIT - LG will acquire South Korean EV battery charger developer AppleMango, the conpany announced.
Digital and Mobile
RJ King Moderates Electric Vehicle Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
ROYAL OAK - RJ King, Editor of DBusiness, will moderate the electric vehicle track at
CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna featured in M2 TechCast ahead of Detroit’s IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK – Pulse Secure CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna appeared as the lead guest on the
Spin Dance Offers IoT Symposium May 6 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - The journey to a successful IoT strategy is not without its challenges,
IoT Tech Connect Track: Technology as a Service
ROYAL OAK - IoT Tech Connect co-Producer Rick Beckers talks about the track his company,
Internet Advisor: Gen. Stone Details Upcoming Cyber Security Summit In Detroit
DETROIT - Brigadier General Michael A. Stone, Assistant Adjutant General for Installations, Michigan Army National Guard joins
October Proclaimed As Michigan’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month – $26.5 Million Stolen From Michiganders So Far This Year
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed October as Michigan’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, to be
Cyber Summit Releases Speaker List – Defense Department Deputy CIO Headlines
DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2016 released on Friday its list of
Could Hackers Highjack The 2016 Presidential Elections?
WASHINGTON DC - The 400-pound hacker Donald Trump warned about Monday night during the presidential
Business and Finance
Masco Creates $50 Million Venture Capital Fund To Fund Home Improvement Innovations
LIVONIA—Masco Corp. announced the establishment of Masco Ventures, which will invest in companies that advance
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
Challenge Detroit Announces New Class Of Fellows, Host Company Partnerships
DETROIT – Challenge Detroit, a yearlong leadership development program dedicated to attracting and retaining talent
Oakland County Launches 1 Million Cups to Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs
PONTIAC - Oakland County on Sept. 13 will join a program founded by the Kauffman
U-M Researcher Gets NSF Award To Study Technology Entrepreneurship
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researcher Silvia Lindtner has received one of the first
West Michigan Venture-Backed Companies Contribute To Growth In Tech Startups
ANN ARBOR - In the last three years, there has been a 20 percent increase
