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
Biden Says DOJ Officially Moving To Reschedule Marijuana To Schedule III
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is officially moving to reclassify marijuana
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency Recalls Flavor Galaxy’s Infused Pre-Rolled Joints
LANSING- Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency is recalling infused pre-rolled joints made by the Hazel Park-based
Michigan’s April Cannabis Sales Top $275 Million, Down $10 Million From March
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported Wednesday that $278,546,443 in marijuana and marijuana products
Benzinga Sports Business Coverage On NFL Draft Week
DETROIT - Financial news reporting service, Benzinga, has expanded its coverage to include financial news
Detroit City Distillers Offering Paczki Day Vodka Online Orders Feb 11
DETROIT - Paczki Vodka, made with real Paczkies made in Detroit, will be going on
West Michigan Businesses Rebounding, But Slow Down Later When Interest Rates Rise
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but Grand
GM’s U.S. Hourly Workers Could Get $10,250 In Profit-Sharing Checks For 2021
DETROIT - Come their Feb. 25 paychecks, approximately 42,500 U.S. hourly workers at General Motors
Top 10 Successful People Who Smoke Cannabis In 2022
DETROIT - Weed, marijuana, cannabis, the “devil’s lettuce,” reefer madness, are all relatively well known
What Democratic Presidential Candidates’ Plans Mean For Michigan Environment
ANN ARBOR - Democrats competing in Michigan’s March 10 presidential primary are touting environmental plans
Enbridge Wins Another Round Over Dana Nessel In Michigan Line 5 Tunnel Fight
LANSING — Enbridge Energy Inc. can proceed as planned with construction of an underwater tunnel
How To Weigh In On Michigan’s Proposed Limits On PFAS In Drinking Water
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy this week is beginning
State Of Michigan Offers Grants Up To $70,000 For EV Fast Chargers
LANSING - Public or private organizations can apply for up to $70,000 each toward the
IT Professional Services Company C/D/H Named As Top 200 Microsoft Partner
GRAND RAPIDS - C/D/H, an IT professional services company with offices in both Grand Rapids
Nov. 17 At Automation Alley – Game Changing Cloud Technology In The Manufacturing Industry
TROY - On November 17 at 11 am at Automation Alley CloudTech1.Com will be showing
Inforum’s Downs Named National Director At Dandelion – Community Projects Agency
DETROIT - Rachele Downs, long-time Vice President of Entrepreneurial Strategies at Inforum, has been hired
Gongwer Debuts News Service Website Facelift
LANSING - As part of the rollout of the redesigned Gongwer News Service website, Gongwer
Featured News
Wireless Energy Transmission Closer To Reality Thanks To DARPA
WASHINGTON DC - The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the main contractors chosen for the first
Mercedes Unveils EV With Longer Range Than Any Tesla As China Threat Grows
NEW YORK - Mercedes-Benz Group AG unveiled an electric vehicle with a longer range than any Tesla Inc. model on the market as the German luxury-car
James Webb Telescope Spots Potential Signs Of Alien Life
WASHINGTON DC - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential traces of dimethyl sulfide, a chemical only known to be
Michigan
New WIN Report: Employment Opportunities On The Rise In Q3 2020
DETROIT—In a year of coronavirus crisis and record unemployment, positive signs are being seen in
Gov. Whitmer Wants ‘Lame Lame Duck’ Session
LANSING - If the Legislature isn’t going to put some type of mask mandate into
TC Utility First To Get Greener Circuit Switcher From Siemens
TRAVERSE CITY—The municipal utility Traverse City Light & Power has installed the first circuit switcher
With a COVID Vaccine on the Horizon, Should Your Organization Require Employees to Get Vaccinated?
LANSING - Last week, Pfizer announced it has a Coronavirus vaccine with a reported 90%
New WIN Report: Employment Opportunities On The Rise In Q3 2020
DETROIT—In a year of coronavirus crisis and record unemployment, positive signs are being seen in
Gov. Whitmer Wants ‘Lame Lame Duck’ Session
LANSING - If the Legislature isn’t going to put some type of mask mandate into
TC Utility First To Get Greener Circuit Switcher From Siemens
TRAVERSE CITY—The municipal utility Traverse City Light & Power has installed the first circuit switcher
With a COVID Vaccine on the Horizon, Should Your Organization Require Employees to Get Vaccinated?
LANSING - Last week, Pfizer announced it has a Coronavirus vaccine with a reported 90%
Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care
DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why?
How to Ensure Success in the First Year of Your Consulting Business
Starting a consulting business can be an exciting opportunity and (let’s be honest) scary challenge,
Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Small Business Development Center Expands Services to Aid COVID-19 Recovery
LANSING — The Michigan Small Business Development Center has expanded its no-cost services to reflect the needs of small businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses in all 83 counties in
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Fast EV Charging Using Natural Gas Offered By Entrepreneur Stevan Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Serial entrepreneur Stevan Bratic, owner of Bratic Enterprises, has developed an electric
Tesla Building Unique R&D Lab In Southfield
SOUTHFIELD - Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance
$26,000 Solar Car Will Debut This Year
SAN DIEGO - California startup Aptera has purchased a factory for its solar cars — and
Alibaba Special: $4,500 Flat Electric Truck
BEIJING, China - When it comes to fun and wacky electric vehicles, the undisputed titans
Digital and Mobile
Rehmann To Host Free Cybersecurity Conference May 9 At Troy Marriott
ROYAL OAK - Rehmann Chief Digital Officer and Vice Chairman James Carpp joins Matt and
InnoSTARS Opens Competition To Any IoT Company Interested In China Market
DETROIT – A few changes have been made to the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that
Inventor Dean Kamen To Keynote Plex IIoT Conference
TROY—Plex Systems, the Troy-based developer of manufacturing management software, announced that inventor and entrepreneur Dean
Huawei Slams US For Accusations Telcom Company Provides Backdoor To China Spying
BEIJING - Huawei slammed the US for having "a loser's attitude" Friday as it reported revenues
Google Offers $200,000 Bounty To Anyone Who Can Hack Nexus 6P, 5X Phones
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google has launched its Project Zero Security Contest that will award
Report: Half Of Devices In Healthcare Sector Susceptible To Malware, Ransomeware
ANN ARBOR - In a study of 250,000 mobile devices, PCs and Macs used in
CloudTech1 Sept. 21 Free Lunch And Learn: Network Security
ROCHESTER HILLS – Join CloudTech1 University at its Education Center on September 21st at 11am
iPhone 7 – Does It Protect User Privacy?
CUPERTINO, Ca. - What more can Apple say to convince customers it's protecting their personal
Business and Finance
Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals
ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened
MCWT Seeks Nominations For Women Of The Year In Tech
SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its fifth Woman of
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update the latest segments of
Midwest Venture Showcase Accepting Applications From Startups Seeking $500K or More. Really.
ANN ARBOR - David Brophy, a University of Michigan business professor, started the Michigan Grown
Detroit Civil Engineering Company Gets Visit From SBA Administrator
DETROIT - Jim Foucher, a vice president and co-founder of RBV Contracting, was a little
11 New Startups Join TechStars Mobility Detroit
DETROIT - The third class of Detroit’s Techstars Mobility was announced last week, welcoming a
Feedback-Seeking CEOs Boost Business Performance
ANN ARBOR - For chief executive officers who want to boost their company's bottom line,
Pitch n’ Pontiac, Momentum Biz Plan Competition Offer Cash Prizes For Startups
DETROIT - Calling all startups and small businesses, Michipreneur has found more pitch opportunities that
