MI Tech TV
Centrepolis Accelerator First Year Report
ANN ARBOR - Dan Radomski, who manages the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, recaps the first year for one of Michigan's only hardware accelerators, including some new wrinkles that will be added - spoiler
COVID Vaccine Update With Epidemiologist Fred Brown
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown discusses both the failures and successes in developing COVID-19 vaccines not only in the United States, but around the world. He also speculates on whether President Biden can achieve
Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update the latest segments of her podcast, called Diva Tech Talk, and to update some events from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. You
Breaking News
Could Automation, Electrification Of Long-Haul Trucking Reduce Environmental Impacts?
ANN ARBOR—A new University of Michigan study finds that automation and electrification of long-haul trucking
Benzinga Announces Sports Business Event With Unprecedented Athlete Access
DETROIT - Benzinga announced an upcoming Sports Business Titans event, a powerhouse gathering designed to
Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth For Washtenaw County Through 2026
ANN ARBOR - Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through
Report: Cannabis Industry Employs More Than 440,000 Full-time Workers
DENVER -The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 23,000 new jobs in 2023 and now employs
Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan
MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in
ABKO Labs MRA Certified To Test Adult-Use Cannabis Products
WARREN - ABKO Labs this week was certified by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency to
MRA Recalls Cannabis Products Over Chemical Contamination
LANSING- The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a health and safety bulletin Friday due to a
Small Business Grants For Startups And Struggling Businesses
DETROIT - Small business grants can offer a boost for new businesses just getting off the
DTE Energy Breaks Ground On Natural-Gas Fired Blue Water Energy Plant
EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP - DTE Energy broke ground this week on a $1 billion natural-gas plant
AGs In 22 States Urge Federal Appeals Court To Reverse Roll-Back Of Net Neutrality Rules
WASHINGTON DC - Late Monday, attorneys general of 22 states and the District of Columbia
Report: 122,000 Michigan Residents Work In Clean Energy Industries
LANSING - More than 122,000 Michigan residents now work in clean energy industries in every
Federal Judge Rejects Trump EPA Regs Lessening Ballast Water Dumping Regs In Great Lakes
DETROIT - A U.S. District judge in South Carolina has held the federal Environmental Protection
Breen Named Digital Media Specialist At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD - Brian Breen has been named digital media specialist in Lawrence Technological University’s Office
Avaya User Group Michigan Chapter Meets May 17 At Eagle Eye Golf Club
BATH TOWNSHIP - Don't forget to register for the May 17 International Avaya User Group Michigan Chapter
U-M Appoints New Dean Of School Of Information
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan Professor Thomas Finholt has been appointed dean of the
Apple Working On 3D Touchscreen That Simulates Textures
CUPERTINO - 3D Touch is all well and good, but future Apple devices may incorporate
Featured News
Report: Only 24.4 Percent Of U.S. Cannabis Businesses Are Profitable
LONDON, UK - Whitney Economics, a cannabis economics data, consulting and research firm, has published its second annual Cannabis Operator Sentiment
New Technology Helps EVs Drive In Ultra-Cold Temperatures
DETROIT - The improvement in the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries has extended their range significantly, but one major hurdle stands
Stellantis Won’t Ship Gas-Powered Cars To 14 States Unless Customer Orders One
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis, the parent company behind the Jeep brand, has stopped shipping gas-powered cars and other vehicles to 14 states in
Michigan
ACEC Presents Awards At Annual Gala
LANSING—The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan named Livonia-based OHM Advisors its Large Firm
Davenport University First To Earn Michigan Performance Excellence Award
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has been selected as a 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence Award recipient by Michigan
Van Andel Institute To Sponsor K-12 STEM Education Conference
GRAND RAPIDS—The Van Andel Institute for Education announced that it would host “Science on the
Esperion Gets FDA OK For Another New Cholesterol-Buster, Offers Financial Update
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Nexlizet, a combination
ACEC Presents Awards At Annual Gala
LANSING—The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan named Livonia-based OHM Advisors its Large Firm
Davenport University First To Earn Michigan Performance Excellence Award
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has been selected as a 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence Award recipient by Michigan
Van Andel Institute To Sponsor K-12 STEM Education Conference
GRAND RAPIDS—The Van Andel Institute for Education announced that it would host “Science on the
Esperion Gets FDA OK For Another New Cholesterol-Buster, Offers Financial Update
ANN ARBOR—Esperion Therapeutics Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Nexlizet, a combination
Strategic Partnership Formed To Accelerate Critical Technology Innovation
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Launches Chatbot That Leverages AI To Provide Info For Michigan Workers, Employers
LANSING - Navigating unemployment insurance just got easier in Michigan. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June,
Huge US White Gold Deposit Could Produce 5,000 Tons Annually
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
How The Pandemic Impacts School Reopenings
ANN ARBOR - Our infectious disease expert Fred Brown returns to talk about how schools can safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: It will be very challenging. Connect with me using: [email protected] LION
Free Online IT Training Offered For Detroiters
DETROIT–ExperienceIT, the collaborative group of IT-focused employers and workforce agencies in downtown Detroit, has announced that its fall 2020 training cohort will be held virtually. The free program, scheduled to begin Sept. 22, is open
State Launches College Town COVID-19 Workplace Safety Program
LANSING - In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as students return to Michigan college and university communities, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will host a series of webinars
Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program Helps People Control Blood Sugar While Sheltering From COVID
LIVONIA - With coronavirus infection rates fluctuating throughout the United States, millions of people with Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels remain at elevated risk for serious complications from the disease. In response,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Ford Ends Lease Buyout Option For Electric Vehicles
DEARBORN - Ford has just ended the option given to Ford electric vehicle customers to
Quebec GM Factory Key To Michigan’s Future Building Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors will build a new factory in Quebec, Canada, as part of
Plug Zen Launches Get Charged Up Campaign To Empower Climate Change At Community Level
DETROIT – Plug Zen, a Black-owned Detroit startup focused on delivering an adaptive, cost-effective EV
Digital and Mobile
Gartner Report: Internet Of Things Top Tech Trends Through 2023
BARCELONA, Spain - Gartner Inc. published a report this week that highlighted the top strategic
Augmented Reality (AR) for Manufacturing Workshop
SOUTHFIELD - Mirari, the leader in 3D and Big Data Visualization for Automotive, Aviation and
Duo Security Achieves Federal Certification Milestone
ANN ARBOR — Duo Security, the Ann Arbor technology security provider, announced its entrance into
Cadillac Students Win Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge
DETROIT - Students from Cadillac High School on Oct. 29 were crowned champion of Gov.
Internet Of Things Makes Ransomware Big Business For Cyber Criminals
WASHINGTON DC - A report published Thursday looks at how the growing network of Internet-connected
Michigan Cyber Range Hub Opens At Macomb-Oakland University
AUBURN HILLS - Michigan's Cyber Range, hosted by Merit Network, will have a new hub
ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Student Night March 1
TROY - Join the Detroit Chapter of ISACA on March 16 at the Michigan State
Internet Advisor: Richard Stiennon Talks RSA Conference, Project Cumulus
Richard Stiennon, chief Analyst at IT-Harvest and an internationally recognized security expert joined us to give
Business and Finance
Report: 1,322 Michigan Angels Invested $73.6 million
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan “angel investor” community released its 2019 annual research report, showing an increase
Quicken Loans Provides $25K To Launch Rebrand Cities Digital Accelerator
DETROIT - The Quicken Loans Community Fund has partnered with the City of Detroit and
TechTown Doubles Small Business Impact With Latest Funding Round
DETROIT - The TechTown Stabilization Fund closed with 347 grantees receiving a total of $575,000 in
2020 Midwest Venture Virtual Showcase to Feature Sixty Companies Seeking Investments
ANN ARBOR – Organizers of the 2020 Midwest Venture Showcase, a partnership between the Midwest
Michigan State University Foundation Launches $5 Million Venture Fund
LANSING - The Michigan State University Foundation announced the formation of its new, $5 Million
mophie To Expand Southwest Michigan Operations, Create 65 Jobs
KALAMAZOO - Smart phone battery case manufacturer mophie will expand its Texas Township distribution operation
Michigan State University’s Conquer Accelerator Accepting Applications For Summer 2017 Cohort
EAST LANSING - The Conquer Accelerator program at Michigan State University is accepting applications for its Season Two
ACE 17 Entrepreneurial Event Headed Back To Westin Southfield Hotel Jan. 26
SOUTHFIELD — The Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship 2017, better known as ACE ’17, will be
