MI Tech TV
Ann Arbor SPARK Provides Services For Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Bill Mayer, VP of Entrepreneurial Services for Ann Arbor SPARK, talks about all the services and programs the Washtenaw County smart zone offers tech entrepreneurs and also very large tech companies. Mayer
What Is The Status Of COVID-19 Vaccines?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the status of the multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates in development around the world. Some very preliminary candidates could be available for very high risk people by year's end.
Bob Moore Financing Can Help Hemp, Cannabis Companies Grow
ANN ARBOR - Third generation financier Bob Moore can provide a variety of financing options for cannabis and hemp companies. He can finance purchase orders, Inventory, equipment, land, buildings and much more. To get a
Breaking News
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in
Defense Department Just Released A UFO Report
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence just released
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Surveys Reveal Significant Shifts in Consumer Behavior During Pandemic
TROY, N.Y. — The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how people shop, how much they
Michigan Marijuana Report To Launch Four20Post Streaming Video Channel July 8
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report is launching a cannabis-focused live streaming video show on
iHemp Hour – Barn Owl Drone Helps Hemp Farmers Find Male Plants
Join iHemp Michigan Thursday, July 2 Noon – 1pm Barn Owl Drone Meet Sarah &
Michigan Board Recommends Michigan Tech Lead Analysis Of Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline
HOUGHTON - The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board voted unanimously Monday to recommend Michigan Technological
Brennan Reports From Netherlands On Dutch Expertise Controlling Rising Sea Levels
ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast Co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he
ITC Offers Access For Bikers, Hikers To Transmission Trails In Canton, Novi, West Bloomfield
NOVI – Looking for different trails to hike or bike? Check out ITC’s network of
Renewable Energy Policy: Americans Support Net Energy Metering
ANN ARBOR - About three out of every four Americans support hotly debated net energy
3 LLamasoft Senior Managers Named To Pros To Know 2016
ANN ARBOR - LLamasoft announced Tuesday that three members of its senior leadership has been
Switch Confirms Construction Underway At Billion-Dollar Data Center Near Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - As reported last week by MIBiz.Com, construction is underway at SUPERNAP Michigan,
Gov. Snyder Proposes $10 Million To Replace Aging Voting Machines
LANSING - Replacing the aging optical scan machines acquired after the 2000 election fiasco in
MCWT Webinar Feb. 16 To Discuss Volunteering To Advance Your Career
SOUTHFIELD - During a webinar on Feb. 16, Rosemary Bayer, Michigan Council for Women in
Featured News
IRS And Treasury Issue Final Regulations On e-File For Businesses
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations amending the rules for filing returns
Car Companies To Charge Monthly Fees For Heated Seats — EVs Make It Easier
DETROIT - Pricey add-ons could start ruffling EV-buyer feathers — but automakers might struggle to survive without them, a new study
5 ChatGPT Alternatives You Can Try Right Now
NEW YORK - The growing public spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) has excited prospects for the future of the industry. Indeed,
Michigan
LIFT Gets $200,000 From Skillman For STEM education
DETROIT—Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a national manufacturing innovation center operated by the American Lightweight Materials
Texas Educator Named New Dean Of LTU’s College Of Arts And Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Srini Kambhampati has been named the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan
ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake
LTU Unveils eSports Arena
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has turned a former meeting room into a high-tech haven for video
LIFT Gets $200,000 From Skillman For STEM education
DETROIT—Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a national manufacturing innovation center operated by the American Lightweight Materials
Texas Educator Named New Dean Of LTU’s College Of Arts And Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Srini Kambhampati has been named the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
UM Study: Asian Carp Can Survive In Larger Areas Of Lake Michigan
ANN ARBOR—Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake
LTU Unveils eSports Arena
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has turned a former meeting room into a high-tech haven for video
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Gaming
Entrepreneurship and gaming may seem worlds apart, but on closer inspection, they share striking similarities.
Little Fixes That Save Big on Warehouse Overhead
Overhead costs in warehousing add up quickly and can eat into profits if left unchecked.
Improving Profits as a Laundromat Owner
Image credit Laundromats are a great example of a recession-proof business. They are a service
Scientists Caution Communities Worldwide Face Rising Sea Levels That May Be Irreversible
Coastal communities around the globe are at a greater risk than ever after a grim new
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
California 3D Printer Maker Gets Michigan Reseller
VENTURA, Calif.—The 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D announced an expansion of its distribution into Michigan through a partnership with Delray Systems, a Rochester-based reseller of 3D pinter technology. The network expansion is part of Nexa3D’s ambitious plan to address
Dearborn Company To Mass-Produce Coronavirus Test Swabs With 3D Printers
DEARBORN—EnvisionTec, a manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, is proud to announce they have successfully completed a clinical trial to use the EnvisionTEC 3D printed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing. EnvisionTEC, as
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Provide $2.95 Million For Telemedicine
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund and several funding partners are coming together to provide $2.95 million to help 61 Michigan providers and safety net organizations ramp up telehealth efforts, which can help patients
Thumb Filter Maker Converts To Coronavirus PPE With State Help
LANSING–National Filters Inc., an industrial filter manufacturer located in Harbor Beach in Michigan’s Thumb, is retooling and purchasing new machinery to produce healthcare equipment critical to COVID-19 relief efforts with support from the Michigan Strategic
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
If 800-Volt Architecture Is The Holy Grail Of EVs, Why Do So Few Carmakers Use It?
DETROIT - Electric vehicles will take over the world, but before they do this, they
MPSC Approves Pilot Program To Expand Electric Vehicle Chargers In Upper Peninsula
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved tariff changes and the creation of an
Buried In Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Is A Mandatory Backdoor Kill Switch For Your Car
DETROIT - One of the most concerning things we've heard so far is the revelation
Mary Barra: America’s Launching Pad For An All-Electric Future
DETROIT - Nearly 20 years ago, when I had the privilege of being the plant
Digital and Mobile
Cyber Risk Insurance – Does Your Company Have The Right Plan In Place?
LANSING - How does your company use technology in its day-to-day operations? If you are
Duo Security Names Welch President, COO
ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor cybersecurity products and services developer Duo Security has named
U-M Researchers Building System To Keep Confidential Data In Trustworthy Hands
ANN ARBOR—When news of the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, 87 million Facebook users
North Korea is using Microsoft, Apple, Samsung tech in cyberattacks
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers at Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, said in a report Wednesday
2015 Cyber Security Summit Presentations Now Online
DETROIT - If you missed the 2015 North American Cyber Security Summit on Oct. 26
In 2015, Hacking Had a Lot In Common With Horror Flicks
SAN FRANCISCO - 2015's hacks, exploits and breaches are the stuff of horror movies. Regardless
Internet Advisor: Ed Rudel Explains Poison Downloads
DETROIT - Ed Rudel has been helping our listeners solve their problems for nearly 20 years.
Internet Advisor: Richard Stiennon “There Will Be Cyberwar”
DETROIT - Richard Stiennon has been a frequent guest on the Internet Advisor when it comes
Business and Finance
Pitch Club Michigan Offers Mobility Contest: Deadline To Apply July 28
DETROIT - Pitch Club Michigan is excited to announce a special Mobility themed event, happening
$100,000 Hatch Detroit Workshop Set For Bamboo Detroit Tonight
DETROIT - The $100,000 Hatch Detroit competition is hosting a workshop tonight starting at 6
Applications Open For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT – Applications are will now be accepted to compete in the $1 million Accelerate Michigan
Airfoil Group Signs Nine New Clients
ROYAL OAK—Airfoil Group announced nine new clients for project and retainer work: AthenasOwl, GTA, The
Six Early-Stage SE Michigan Companies To Share $375,000 From Innovation Fund
WARREN – Six early-stage companies from Oakland and Wayne counties will receive $375,000 in funding
M2 TechCast: MISBDC’s Brophy Interviews Test4Time Founder – Automated Reward Systems For Youngsters To Learn Math
ROYAL OAK - Test 4 Time is an automated reward system for youngsters learning mathematics.
SpringGR: Springboard To Entrepreneurial Success In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - SpringGR is all about turning ideas into thriving businesses. Launched in 2014,
Nancy Benovich Gilby: U-M School Of Information Entrepreneurship Director Gets High Marks From Students, Colleagues, Benefactors
ANN ARBOR – Jeff Zhang, an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in the School
