MI Tech TV
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton-Schock
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology has a busy summer of activities planned, including golf outing in Southeast and West Michigan. Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview.
Hero Project To Help Military Veterans, MRA License Holders Meet Social Equity Requirements
ANN ARBOR - Anton Harb Jr. is a US Army Veteran who served in Iraq. He, like many of his fellow veterans, suffered from PTSD and also overcame cancer from the burn pits. He has
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
Breaking News
Updated Wuling Bingo 2024: GM Challenges BYD Seagull
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with
America To Produce New Type Of Energy In 2027
The White House released its latest update on America’s decarbonization strategy, and many people and
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Moves To Ban Diluting Agent Used In Vape Carts
LANSING - Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is moving to ban a diluting agent used in vape
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
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
Dutch Group To Open Large-Scale Hemp Processing Facilities In Indiana
OUDE PEKELA, Holland - Dun Agro Hemp Group, Inc., the American corporation of the leading
Traverse City’s Dunegrass Launches Campaign Promoting Cannabis Tourism
TRAVERSE CITY - Cannabis is now an industry emerging alongside tourism in Northern Michigan. One
21 Michiganders Selected For First Environmental Justice Advisory Council
DETROIT - Twenty-one Michiganders have been selected to the state’s first Michigan Advisory Council for
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
Red Level Hosts Webinars To Explain How Schools, Libraries Can Tap $5.2 Billion E-Rate Digital Upgrade Program In 2017
NOVI - $5.2 Billion. That is how much money is up for grabs with 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
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
Connected Nation Michigan Provides Answers To Telehealth Questions
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan officials say they’re offering free telehealth resources to help individuals and families
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
Connected Nation Michigan Provides Answers To Telehealth Questions
LANSING—Connected Nation Michigan officials say they’re offering free telehealth resources to help individuals and families
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
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Brand Now Available In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through
Report: Agentic AI Deployment Accelerates Despite Risks
STAMFORD, Conn. - The still nascent Artifical Intelligence technology continues to pose implementation challenges, KPMG
Future Of AI In Art And Design Topic of Sept. 25 Lawrence Tech Event At DIA
SOUTHFIELD —Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event
UD-Mercy Gets $125,000 Grant To Create Internships For Mobility Companies
DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000
Advanced Technologies
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
Continental Receives $1.6 Billion Order For Semi-Dry Brake System
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter
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
Ford Ends Lease Buyout Option For Electric Vehicles
DEARBORN - Ford has just ended the option given to Ford electric vehicle customers to
$26,000 Solar Car Will Debut This Year
SAN DIEGO - California startup Aptera has purchased a factory for its solar cars — and
Digital and Mobile
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
Robotic Farming Latest Roush Enterprises Venture
LIVONIA—Self-driving robots are coming to the world’s farms. At least, that’s the goal of a
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
Apple Issues Urgent Security Update For OS X and Safari
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple issued an urgent security update on Thursday for OS X and
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
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
Co-Working Space Bamboo Detroit Adds Another Floor In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - Blogger turned entrepreneur Amanda Lewan announced this week that she has signed a
Toyota Launches AI Ventures To Provide Early-Stage Financing To Tech Startups
LOS ALTOS, Ca. - Toyota Research Institute will invest an initial $100 million to launch
Business News
- Eric Jackson Thinks AI Is Eroding Software Giants And The Pain Will Only Intensify In 6–12 Months: 'They're Overcompensating…'
- Citizens Financial Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
- ChatGPT And Copilot Are Becoming Americans' First Stop For Medical Questions— But Trust Still Lags
- Eric Jackson Thinks AI Is Eroding Software Giants And The Pain Will Only Intensify In 6–12 Months: 'They're Overcompensating…'
- Citizens Financial Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
- ChatGPT And Copilot Are Becoming Americans' First Stop For Medical Questions— But Trust Still Lags
