MI Tech TV
COVID-19 Health Update: Now 2 Vaccine Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, our epidemiologist, discusses the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that have been introduced in the past week. The Moderna Therapeutics candidate may be able to get into mass production faster than
Pfizer Vaccine Could Be Available For High Risk People In January
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who works with states, nations and transition teams, evauluates not only the Pfizer vaccine announced earlier in November, but also 170 plus other vaccines in development. He remains
AirBnB Class Action Lawsuit Update With Attorney Enrico Schaefer
ANN ARBOR - Traverse Legal Principal Enrico Schaefer updates the latest news on the class action lawsuit he has filed against AirBnb on behalf of hosts who allege they have been cheated out of deposit
Breaking News
Survey Reveals That, Despite Public Perception, Most Workers Want To Be In-Person
SEATTLE - A survey reports 7 in 10 employees do not want to work fully
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
Fall For A Veteran – Focus OF HeroProjectUSA Org
ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan, publisher of Michigan Marijuana Report, and Secretary of the Hero
Lake Superior State Partners With Cambium Analytica To Support Cannabis Studies
SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State University has secured a long-term partnership with Cambium
Can You Be Fired For Off Duty Marijuana Use Even Where It’s Legal?
DETROIT - Marijuana is becoming legal in many states around the country. It is still
Canada’s TerrAscend To Buy Detroit-Based Gage Cannabis In $545 Million Deal
TORONTO, Can. - In what appears to be one of the first big cannabis consolidations
GM To Offer 20-Plus Electric, Zero-Emission Vehicles By 2023
WARREN - General Motors is going all-in on electric and zero-emission vehicles. Last week the
Michigan Businesses Snap Up $400,00 In Rebates, Grants To Cut Energy Bills
LANSING – Businesses and non-profit organizations across Michigan are snapping up $400,000 in rebates and
Solar Car Race: Live Coverage Begins Soon
ANN ARBOR - In a bullet-shaped car powered by the sun, the nation's top solar
Washington Customer Chooses Detroit Company’s Standing Water Reduction System
DETROIT — Parjana Distribution LLC says its proprietary drainage technology is being used by a
Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Wins 3 Adrian Awards
LANSING - The Pure Michigan marketing campaign was honored this week with a gold and
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
Featured News
June Is Here And With It Higher Electricity Costs Across Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Just in time for summer temperatures in Michigan, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy upped on June 1 electricity
NASA Releases Video Of Unidentified Orb Flying In Middle East
WASHINGTON DC - A group of experts studying UFOs convened by Nasa live streamed a presentation of their findings on Wednesday.
Solar Panel-Powered Vehicles Provide “5,700 Miles Free Each Year”
DETROIT - With the increasing number of people buying electric vehicles very year, many have wondered whether they can pair them
Michigan
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Remains Soft
GRAND RAPIDS - There are no signs of an impending recession, but the West Michigan
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
ESD To Host Info Session On Urban STEM Teaching Project
DETROIT–The Metro Detroit Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence will host an information session Tuesday, Dec.
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Falls Slightly In September
DETROIT–Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index declined slightly in September to a level of 118.1
GVSU Economist: West Michigan Economy Remains Soft
GRAND RAPIDS - There are no signs of an impending recession, but the West Michigan
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
ESD To Host Info Session On Urban STEM Teaching Project
DETROIT–The Metro Detroit Teaching Residency for Urban Excellence will host an information session Tuesday, Dec.
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Falls Slightly In September
DETROIT–Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index declined slightly in September to a level of 118.1
LTU New Programs, Astemo Regional Headquarters, Environmentalists Opposed To Palisades Restart
On MITech TV Sept. 8, Christopher L. Stefani, LTU chief of staff, updates the latest
Beat the Dealer with Data: How AI is Revolutionizing Blackjack Strategy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is literally everywhere at the moment. Even gadgets that don’t make sense
ITC Conducting Helicopter Inspection Of Transmission Lines In September
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Arctic Ice Pack Melting At Alarming Rate Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - 2024 was the hottest year on record, and new research has shown
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Michigan Insurers Waive Copays, Deductibles For COVID-19 Tests, Treatment
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues
ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Auto Expert Michelle Krebs Updates EVs, Insane Auto Prices
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive, which publishes AutoTrader.Com and KellyBlueBook.Com, joins Matt
China Is Racing To Control The Global EV Supply Chain
DETROIT - Competition between the United States and China in the realms of electric and
Volkswagen, Toyota Coming For Tesla By Spending $170 Billion In EV R&D
DETROIT - The epic fight over who controls the future of the car industry is
Is Chrysler Ready To Launch Ford Mach-E Rival?
DETROIT - The storied Chrysler brand, now owned by Stellantis, is set to add a
Digital and Mobile
Report: Russian Malware Infects Half Million Routers, Network Devices In 54 Countries
SAN FRANCISCO - More than half a million routers and network devices in 54 countries
Duo Report Reveals Spike In Workers On Unsecured Networks
ANN ARBOR — Duo Security, the Ann Arbor-based provider of cybersecurity products and services, has
Comcast Offers xFIPods To Spread WiFI Coverage Throughout The Home
DETROIT – Comcast on Tuesday announced the national availability of xFi Pods, small adaptive pods that
If You Do Business In Europe, European Union General Data Protection Regs Apply
ROYAL OAK - If you have a business that sells to clients in the European
U.S. Senate Passes Controversial Cybersecurity Legislation
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Senate easily passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at bolstering the
Snyder Monday Hosts 4th North American International Cyber Summit
DETROIT - Governor Rick Snyder will host the fourth North American International Cyber Summit at
FCC Attorney Headlines Grand Rapids Cyber Security Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Federal Trade Commission Attorney Christopher Panek is the keynote speaker at
7 US Companies Hacked By Chinese Since Promise Not To Attack US
WASHINGTON DC - Seven US companies have been attacked by government-associated Chinese hackers in the
Business and Finance
How To Make Money By Starting A Business
DETROIT - Most businesses are started because somebody, at some point wanted to make money.
New Video Series: Conversations With An Executive Recruiter
ROYAL OAK - MITechNews is kicking off a new video series with former CIO Gary
Business Leaders For Michigan Top Ten Talk Feb. 3
Business Leaders for Michigan to host first Top Ten Talk Event in Lansing Feb. 3
XLerateHealth Partners With U-M to Bring Biomedical Commercialization Program to Flint
FLINT - XLerateHealth, a Louisville, KY-based healthcare startup accelerator, has partnered with the University of
Opportunity Detroit Tech IT Training Networking Event at Vertical Detroit on Oct.6
DETROIT - Join Opportunity Detroit Tech on October 6 between 5-7pm at Vertical Detroit for an upcoming
Mobile Monday Lansing Reviews WWDC and Google I/O 2016
LANSING – Every year Google and Apple host developer conferences that serve as a platform
M2 TechCast: Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates News From MCWT, Plus Interviews Philanthropy Services Founder
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock talks about lots of news, including Diva Tech Talk, Michigan
Great Lakes Angels Vets 4 Tech Startups Oct. 6 In Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS - Great Lakes Angels is offering accredited investors the opportunity on Oct. 6
