MI Tech TV
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Talks About STEAM Training For Educators
ANN ARBOR - The week of July 20 Michigan MiSTEM Network and Grand Valley State University provided virtual Computer Science professional training for K-12 Michigan educators. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Jr., himself a technology professional,
Michigan Public Service Commission Provides Financial Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - MPSC Commissioner Dan Scripps provides details on the various financial economic programs available for economically disadvantaged Michigan residents impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. https://youtu.be/Y6nbYpwD4Zg Continuing its efforts to ensure appropriate assistance is available for Michigan’s energy
Update: Diva Tech Talk & Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Shock updates the latest happenings with the Michigan Council of Women In Technology and her own award-winning podcast, Diva Tech Talk. Diva Tech Talk is a specialized communication channel highlighting women
Breaking News
SAE Picks MAHLE System As Global Standard For Wireless EV Charging
PITTSBURGH - SAE International has chosen MAHLE’s positioning system as the global standard for wireless
LuxWall Gets DOE Funding To Accelerate Growth In Vacuum-Insulating Glass Manufacturing
YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies
Developments In Detroit’s Corktown To Bring Attainable Housing Options Near Ford’s Central Station District
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week announced three community revitalization projects that
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In November For Fourth Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in November totaled $260.5 million, down less than 1 percent
Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program Offered to Detroit Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic
DETROIT – LIFT opened its Operation Next advanced manufacturing certification program to employees of Detroit-area
Big Employers Contend State, Federal Economies To Stabilize In Next Six Months
DETROIT—In a reversal of second quarter trends, the leaders of Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state and federal
Comerica Economic Index Up In August, But Down For 2020
DETROIT - Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in August to a level of
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
MI Earth Day Fest Set For April 21-23, Moves To Larger Location
ROCHESTER - Along with the greening landscape, a sure sign of spring in Southeast Michigan
Erie Hack 2017: Innovation For Our Great Lake
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is one of several partners producing Erie Hack 2017: Innovation Around Our
Cobo Center Hosts Sustainable Brands Conference
DETROIT – Some 1,500 people from across the globe are expected to attend the Sustainable
U-M Central Power Plant Expansion To Reduce Emissions
ANN ARBOR - A new combustion turbine at the University of Michigan's Central Power Plant
Google Develops Prototype Star Trek-Style Button Communicator
SAN FRANCISCO – Google has developed a prototype wearable device that borrows heavily from the
ManagedWay’s Cloud Puddles Makes A Splash On Market
TROY - ManagedWay, a leading provider of cloud services, announced Tuesday that it’s launching a
STAHLS’ Opens New Sterling Heights Headquarters
STERLING HEIGHTS – When Chris Lawson was approached 18 months ago to become the chief
Oakland University Gets $5 Million Commitment From Alumni
AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University has received a $5 million commitment from Craig and Ann
Featured News
Study: Less Than 1 Percent Of Land In Lower 48 To Decarbonize US Power Sector
WASHINGTON DC - Critics of wind and solar routinely raise concerns about how much land would be required to decarbonize the
New UFO Docuseries Reveals Latest Details About The Unknown
NEW YORK - With news of three unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) being shot down throughout the North American continent, front and
Highest-Paying College Majors, Top Jobs In 2023 And Who’s Hiring Now
NEW YORK - Who’s hiring right now? That may seem like an odd question with all the headlines about layoffs and
Michigan
Holland Robotics Maker Sold To Hitachi For $1.4 Billion
HOLLAND – The New York City-based private equity firm Crestview Partners announced the sale of
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
New Judicial Management Software From ImageSoft
SOUTHFIELD—ImageSoft Inc., the document management software developer, has introduced CaseShare, software that serves appellate court
Whirlpool Sustainability Report: Reduced Emissions, Improved Efficiency
BENTON HARBOR—Whirlpool Corp. officials have released the company’s 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s
Holland Robotics Maker Sold To Hitachi For $1.4 Billion
HOLLAND – The New York City-based private equity firm Crestview Partners announced the sale of
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual
New Judicial Management Software From ImageSoft
SOUTHFIELD—ImageSoft Inc., the document management software developer, has introduced CaseShare, software that serves appellate court
Whirlpool Sustainability Report: Reduced Emissions, Improved Efficiency
BENTON HARBOR—Whirlpool Corp. officials have released the company’s 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, But 2 Board Officials Dissent
WASHINGTON DC - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept short-term interest rates at a level
1,000-Foot Mega-Tsunami Wave Could Batter California
SAN FRANCISCO - One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has hit off Russia's sparsely
How Emotions Can Potentially Wreck Your Investment Portfolio
Image credit Well, it starts with a tweet, or a YouTube/ TikTok clip, or potentially
The Orbital Dilemma: Ethics of Scanning Eyes to Prove You’re Human
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is it okay to scan my eye just to prove
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
LTU students look to solve future problems in federal ‘Grand Challenge’
SOUTHFIELD—Four Lawrence Technological University students won top prizes in a federally sponsored research competition to help solve some of the “Grand Challenges” of civilization in the 21st Century. The Grand Challenges of Engineering program was
Flint’s Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy To Be Purchased By OptumRx
FLINT—Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, will be purchased by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based OptumRx, the pharmacy care business of Optum, a unit of the health insurance giant United Health Group,
Artificial Intelligence Specialist The No. 1 Job Of 2019 Paying $140,000 — Hiring Growth 74 Percent
NEW YORK - What is the No. 1 fastest growing job since 2015? Artificial Intelligence Specialist — typically an engineer, researcher or other specialty that focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence, figuring out things
Survey Reveals Negative Perception, Lack of Awareness Of Trade Schools And Careers
WASHINGTON DC – Young Americans would rather work in a coffee shop than in a high-paying trade, according to a new national survey that reveals an alarming stigma around trade schools and careers. The survey,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Has a New Weapon Against Tesla With All Electric Cadillac Lyriq SUV/Crossover
DETROIT - How to challenge Tesla's hegemony in electric vehicles? Most carmakers have been seeking
Ford Just Secured Patent On Game-Changing Manual Transmission Tech
DETROIT - A newly-discovered patent plan from Ford Motor Company could be a game-changer, as
Michigan Ranks 41st For Electric Vehicle Friendliness
DETROIT - Michigan ranks 41 out of 50 states for factors that make it easier
Chipmakers To Carmakers: Time To Get Out Of The Semiconductor Stone Age
DETROIT -When it comes to the electronic circuits that power our everyday lives, the automobile
Digital and Mobile
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Capacity At DTW
DETROIT - AT&T announced it has boosted its mobile internet capacity around Detroit Metropolitan Wayne
Russian Twitter Bots Keep Up Attack After Florida Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO - After Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, thousands
Cybercrime Hurting Businesses To Tune Of $600 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO - A report Wednesday says cybercrime may now be costing businesses worldwide as
Global Smartphone Sales Decline For First Time Since 2004
EGHAM, United Kingdom - For the first time since 2004, smartphone sales to consumers declined
Anthem Attack Includes Some Blue Cross, Blue Shield Clients
SAN FRANCISCO - You don't have to be a direct customer of Anthem to have
FBI Offering $3 Million Reward For Arrest Of Russian Hacker
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is offering a $3 million reward for information leading to
IT Resource Hosts March Madness IT Security In The Business Place Event
COOPERVILLE - IT Resource is hosting its annual March Madness event March 19 to explore
Did US, UK Spy Agencies Hack SIM Cards Used In Mobile Phones?
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Did the US and UK hack their way into SIM cards used
Business and Finance
MI Marijuana Report Publisher Keelan Moderates Business Of Cannabis Panel
ROYAL OAK - Dan Keelan, publisher of the Michigan Marijuana Report, talks about a panel
THC123 Sponsors Legends Of The Green Conference May 11-12 In Flint
ROYAL OAK - THC123 President Anthony Sabatella talks about his business that provides employment opportunities
Green Produces Legends Of The Green In Flint May 11-12 – Cannabis Pioneers Meetup
ROYAL OAK - Adam Scott Green is producing the Legends of the Green conference May
Grand Circus, Facebook Partner On Coding Bootcamp Scholarships
DETROIT – Grand Circus, Michigan’s leading technology training institute, in partnership with Facebook announced the
O2 Investment Partners Puts Money Into CCSI Networks
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - O2 Investment Partners announced Thursday that it has made a significant investment
Proposed $100 Million Public-Private Partnership Would Seed New Michigan VC Funds
GRAND RAPIDS - The trade group for venture capitalists in Michigan wants to form a
New Statewide IChallengeU 2017 Competition To Be Sponsored By Baker College
JACKSON - IChallengeU, which invites high school students to develop solutions to real-world business problems,
Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Create 20-Percent Angel Investment Tax Credit
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers last week introduced legislation to restore a state angel investment tax
