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What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?
ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which
Electric Volkswagen Microbus Makes US Debut
ANN ARBOR - The much beloved Volkswagen Microbus is back this time as an all electric mid-sized vehicle that gets about 235 miles of range and yes, you can also camp in it. Paul
What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?
ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near Michigan? Executive Search Partners is offering one that pays around $300,000 a year at a $2.5 billion manufacturer in Indiana.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
General Motors Embraces Industry 4.0 Technologies To Improve Efficiencies, Cut Costs
DETROIT - Smart manufacturing and the rise of Industry 4.0 technology, which involves the integration of digital tech, automation, and data
Featured News
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nomination Deadline Extended To Nov. 14
LANSING - The deadline to submit nominations for Michigan Celebrates Small Business has been extended to Nov. 14. The awards categories
Report: West Michigan Economy Growing Again
GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again,
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Provide 100 Percent Renewable Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The Sustainable Energy Utility
Advanced Technologies
Project DIAMOnD 3D Printing Initiative Enhances Additive Manufacturing In Oakland County
TROY - Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation
Michigan Manufacturing Employing More Than 600,000 Workers Across the State
LANSING — Michigan is home to over 600,000 manufacturing workers employed by more than 12,000 companies, offering high-paying, successful career opportunities.
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and practices in place to mitigate the
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030?
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030? The rapid adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Phones
SAN FRANCISCO - In sci-fi shows like Westworld and The Expanse, characters use evolved mobile devices with sleek transparent designs that
Woodchuck Transforms Waste To Energy For Industries
GRAND RAPIDS - Woodchuck, a climate impact startup transforming waste to energy with the power of AI, today announced it is
AI and SEO: Shaping the Future of Content Optimization with Melih Oztalay
MITech TV with Melih Oztalay: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Businesses (AI and SEO) In today’s rapidly
Free AI upgrade From eGrowcery
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The food industry e-commerce software developer eGrowcery has announced new AI functionality on its platform, helping retailers build personalized experiences, sales, and
Science Tech
LTU Creates Healthcare Violence Reduction Center
SOUTHFIELD - Studies show more than 50 nurses in hospitals face violence from their patients each day. To address this issue, Lawrence Technological University has just created the Healthcare Violence Reduction Center. LTU has partnered
NASA Seeks To Bring Mars Invisible Oil Back To Earth
NEW YORK - The surface of Mars, when compared with its past, might have habitable conditions, but present-day Mars is a dry desert terrain. New results obtained from the NASA MAVEN mission are explaining the
EV Battery With 1,000-Mile Range?
BOSTON - A Massachusetts-based company has created a new electric vehicle battery that could provide 1,000 miles of range on a single charge, Fast Company reported. 24M Technologies, which spun out from MIT some time around 2015, combined
Partnership Brings High-Impact Tutoring To Michigan Schools
LANSING–Michigan Virtual, the provider of virtual learning services to K-12 education in Michigan, announced a partnership with the Stride Tutoring subsidiary of Herndon, Va.-based education services provider of Stride Inc. to bring tutoring to schools
UM Requires Proof Of COVID Vaccination, Or Negative Test, To Enter, Including Athletic Events
ANN ARBOR – If you’re planning to visit, work or attend an indoor athletic event at  the University of Michigan campus, you have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative-test results – or you
State of Michigan Releases New COVID Quarantine Guidance
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate) Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Omicron COVID Mutation Headed To USA – How Will It Impact the Nation’s Health?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to analyze the new COVID Variant that is sweeping South Africa. It's been dubbed Omicron. Brown says he suspects it already has arrived in the
Epidemiologist Fred Brown: If You Can’t Get Vaccinated By Thanksgiving, Wear A Mask Indoors
ANN ARBOR - Thanksgiving and year-end holidays are upon us. Whether you have had a Moderna, Pfizer or JnJ vaccine to date, please get a full three course dose before you go visiting or you
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such
MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23
ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this
Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such
Mobility
Global Electric Car Sales To Jump By 27% To More Than $1 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - Global electric vehicle adoption continues to grow despite skepticism surrounding charging infrastructure,
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
Global Electric Car Sales To Jump By 27% To More Than $1 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - Global electric vehicle adoption continues to grow despite skepticism surrounding charging infrastructure,
GM: EV Competition In China Driving Unstainable Price War
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying
GM Unveils Autonomous Electric Flying Car – Cadillac Of Urban Air Mobility
DETROIT - General Motors Co on Tuesday presented a futuristic flying Cadillac - a self-driving
UM Study: Self-Driving Cars May Induce People To Travel More, Negating Green Benefits
ANN ARBOR—The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and
Breaking News
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
Translucent Solar Window Panel Can Even Charge Itself With Artificial Electricity
DETROIT - Numerous sustainable energy sources have come onto the market, but photovoltaics remain the
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Opens The Second Annual Artist Design Contest
KALAMAZOO -Â Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week is celebrating its 15th year during the week of
Global Electric Car Sales To Jump By 27% To More Than $1 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - Global electric vehicle adoption continues to grow despite skepticism surrounding charging infrastructure,
Report: West Michigan Economy Growing Again
GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to
Ohio Dispensary Gears Up For Marijuana Sales After Election Win
HUBBARD, Ohio - Ohioans bought more than $143 million worth of marijuana in the first
MPSC Approves Natural Gas Rate Increase For DTE Customers
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS -Â Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Global Electric Car Sales To Jump By 27% To More Than $1 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - Global electric vehicle adoption continues to grow despite skepticism surrounding charging infrastructure,
Ann Arbor To Build Sustainable Energy Utility To Provide 100 Percent Renewable Energy
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor residents voted to authorize Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable
Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects Of Solar Farms
NEW YORK - The solar energy industry has long been portrayed as being at odds
State Launches Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator
DETROIT – The State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean
Secrets To Success In Ecommerce
DETROIT - Do you have an ecommerce business but struggle to find success? This is
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill
DISHER Joins AARP AgeTech Collaborative
ZEELAND —DISHER was just approved as a service provider of the AARP AgeTech Collaborative and
Survey Reveals That, Despite Public Perception, Most Workers Want To Be In-Person
SEATTLEÂ - A survey reports 7 in 10 employees do not want to work fully
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS -Â Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
 COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Michigan
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon
GM Backs Forge Nano To Improve EV Battery Life, Performance, And Safety
DETROIT - General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find
Researchers Reach Breakthrough In Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing
BERLIN - German engineers are working to provide electric vehicle batteries with a better home.
SAE Detroit To Talk Thermal Runaway Protection For EV batteries
SOUTHFIELD–The SAE Detroit Section will host a technical meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the San
New 2025 Tesla Price And Design Could Reset Electric Vehicle Market
NEW YORK - All signs point to a new low-cost Tesla in 2025. CEO Elon
GM Backs Forge Nano To Improve EV Battery Life, Performance, And Safety
DETROIT - General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find
Researchers Reach Breakthrough In Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing
BERLIN - German engineers are working to provide electric vehicle batteries with a better home.
SAE Detroit To Talk Thermal Runaway Protection For EV batteries
SOUTHFIELD–The SAE Detroit Section will host a technical meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the San
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS -Â Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
 COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
Zuckerberg And Meta Test Geothermal Energy In Data Centers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - In a momentous deal, Meta Platforms Inc. is stepping up its
Australian Plant Will Have 25 Million Solar Panels, 3,000 Wind Turbines To Produce Green Hydrogen
SYDNEY, Australia - The Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia is planned to be
Trump Killing The EV Tax Credit Hurts Trump Backer Elon Musk’s Tesla Too
DETROIT - When former President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the $7,500 electric
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBORÂ - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Digital and Mobile
Six Organizations Share $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge Grants
LANSING – Six organizations received $15 million in grants from the Michigan Office of Future
How Attackers Get Past Cybersecurity Phishing Defenses
DETROIT - Hackers are evading natural language processing detection capabilities used to filter out phishing
Michigan Cyber Summit Attracts More Than 700 Cybersecurity Experts
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss
New Round Of Cyberpatriot Training For Michigan Students Underway
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Cyberpatriot President Tamara Shoemaker's primary mission is to address the shortage
May Mobility Rolls Out Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle developers May Mobility, announced the launch of the Detroit Automated Driving Systems
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets State Mobility Prototyping Grant
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility
Chinese LiDAR Developer RoboSense Joins MCity To Help Drive Future Of Mobility
ANN ARBOR–Officials at the Chinese LiDAR (lasar radar) developer RoboSense (2498.HK) announced its membership in Mcity, a public-private
LTU Professor, Alumnus Use Digital Fabrication To Cut Cost Of New Home Construction
SOUTHFIELD - A Lawrence Technological University architecture professor Scott Shall and his onetime student Breck
How Attackers Get Past Cybersecurity Phishing Defenses
DETROIT - Hackers are evading natural language processing detection capabilities used to filter out phishing
Michigan Cyber Summit Attracts More Than 700 Cybersecurity Experts
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss
New Round Of Cyberpatriot Training For Michigan Students Underway
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Cyberpatriot President Tamara Shoemaker's primary mission is to address the shortage
Cybersecurity Hacks Everywhere – Richard Stiennon Provides Details On MITech TV
BIRMINGHAM - Richard Stiennon, the author of the Cybersecurity Yearbook series, joins MITech TV to
Metronet Connects Grand Rapids Residents To Fast Fiber-Optic Network
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at the Evansville, Ind.-based data service provider Metronet announced that residents and businesses
Ottawa County Partners With 123NET To Install 380 Miles Of Internet Fiber
HOLLAND - Ottawa County has hired 123NET to construct 380 miles of additional fiber to
Peninsula Fiber Network Activates Statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 Updates
MARQUETTE - Peninsula Fiber Network in collaboration with its core system service provider, INdigital, is
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
Ann Arbor’s Icon Interactive Acquires Australian Digital App Studio
ANN ARBOR - Icon Interactive, a digital marketing agency, has acquired Hydric PTY, a digital
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
TrialAssure Releases Anonymize DS To Automate Clinical Trail Data
CANTON - TrialAssure – a software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools –
OptimizeRx Buying Health Care Software As A Service Company
ROCHESTER–OptimizeRx Corp., which provides digital customer communication services to the pharmaceutical industry, announced plans to
How to Boost Your Website UX to Increase Conversions
User experience (UX) is everything in the digital marketing world. Yes, I know you've heard it all before—content is king, SEO is vital, yadda, yadda, so isn't this just another instance of a popular
A Match Made in Heaven – How to Get Website Visitors to Convert
The whole purpose of most company websites is to bring in new customers, increase awareness of your products and services, and establish the company in the industry or marketplace. A successful website is one
6 Essential Web Marketing Metrics a CEO Should Know
President Harry S. Truman frequently used the phrase "the buck stops here," and over the years it has come to apply to leaders in practically every sphere of life. As a CEO, you carry
Triple Your Sales by Making 4 Simple Website Tweaks
Running your business is one thing, but making it generate enough revenue to achieve your goals can sometimes be a challenge. That’s why you have a website, but unless it’s delivering enough leads, it’s
4 Critical Conversion Tactics for Capturing More Leads
It's a true saying that "without marketing, you'll have no market." No customers, no market share, and no profits. Marketing activities alone won't do the trick, though. Your efforts must be effective, otherwise you
4 CRO Tactics that Increase Website Leads
The whole point of having a website is to get leads you can turn into sales, but it’s a fact of life that what we want and what we get are often two different
Business
Your 2024 Home Safety Gadgets Checklist
Home safety gadgets might seem like something you don’t need. But with so many things
Amazon Prime Day 2024: How October Prime Days Differ from July’s Event
Birmingham, MI - October 7, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joins us
Practical Ways to Enhance Skills and Career Development
In today’s competitive job market, continuous skill enhancement and career development are crucial for professional
Core Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Company’s Security Mandate
As a modern business owner, you need to come up with some of the best
Applications Open For Next Start Up Incubator At WCC
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered
Registration Is Open For A2Tech360 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 is a week of events celebrating Ann Arbor’s
TEDx Returns To Detroit September 18th
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit features the best and brightest minds sharing their passion, insights, and ideas
What Executive Level Jobs Are Available This Fall?
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, returns to MITech TV
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBORÂ - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months
COLUMBUS -Â Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout
Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump
DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority
Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned
COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you
Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8
 COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s
- In-Depth Examination Of 9 Analyst Recommendations For CoStar Gr
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- La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Retail Segment Delivered Sales Up 3%; Board Approves 10% Increase to Quarterly Dividend
- DT Midstream Announces $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Strategic Midwest FERC-Regulated Natural Gas Pipelines
- Ensemble and Independence Health System – Butler Area Announce Strategic Revenue Cycle Partnership
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