MI Tech TV
LTU’s Detroit Center For Design + Technology Goes Virtual Due To Pandemic
DETROIT--In this segment of the M2TechCast/MITechNews.tv, Andrea Bogart, manager of Lawrence Technological University's Detroit Center for Design + Technology, talks about how the pandemic prompted the center to take a planned lecture and exhibit series
Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers
ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of
Four20Post: Michigan Cannabis Internet TV Show Focus On Security
ANN ARBOR - Welcome to the first Four20Post streaming video - aka Internet TV - show. Today we feature news from Rick Thompson and Jamie Cooper, plus interviews with Rudy Patros from Securatech and Kevin
Breaking News
Michigan Economic Forecast – Continuing Growth, But At A Slower Pace
ANN ARBOR - The end of the UAW’s Stand-Up Strike removes a major risk confronting
U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years,
EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform
BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging
Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7
THC123 – Cannabis Recruiting, Human Resources – Your Cannabis Back Office
ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella, CEO of THC123, explains how cannabis businesses can use his
Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Conference Aug. 18
ANN ARBOR - Benzinga VP Patrick Lane provides all the details about the BZCannabis Virtual
GVSU Economics Expert: West Michigan Is Back To Positive Numbers, For Now
GRAND RAPIDS — After four months of a gut-wrenching decline, the West Michigan industrial economy
AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May
EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis
Albion Solar Energy Product Maker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
ALBION — Patriot Solar Group LLC of Albion on Monday filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the
Sustainable Business Conference Focus On Climate Change, Clean Energy, Circular Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host the West Michigan Sustainable Business
Gas Mileage Up A Gallon Since Early ’90s
ANN ARBOR - Despite advancements in fuel-saving technologies over the last 25 years, on-road fuel
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Merges With Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has completed a merger with Michigan's Great
T-Mobile Fires Up Extended Range LTE Service In Michigan
DETROIT - The wireless provider T-Mobile says it has fired up its Extended Range LTE
North American International Auto Show Launches Mobile-Friendly Website
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show this week launched a completely redesigned mobile-focused website
LLamasoft Career Day November 19 – Twenty Positions Open
ANN ARBOR - LLamasoft will host a career day November 19 where attendees can learn
Rocket Fiber Now Offering $70 Gigabit Internet In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - In a way, it was appropriate: On a day when 50-mph wind gusts
Featured News
EMU High-Altitude Balloon Program Green Lighted By NASA For Eclipse Test
YPSILANTI–A new high-altitude weather balloon program at Eastern Michigan University has been selected to participate in the NASA-funded and Montana State University-led Nationwide
Ford Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Build LFP Battery Plant In Marshall
MARSHALL – Ford announced Feb. 13 it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering
Flo Debuts Fast Electric Vehicle Charger
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec–Flo, the Canadian electric vehicle charger manufacturer with a new production plant in Auburn Hills, has introduced Flo Ultra,
Michigan
35 Ways To Use Technology In Your Small Business
LANSING - Technology can help small business owners leverage limited capital in smarter and more effective
New Data Breach Bill Moves Amid Latest Ransomware Attack
LANSING - Consumers would have to be notified within 45 days if their "sensitive personally
MSU Launches Online Master’s Degrees In Engineering
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University College of Engineering announced the launch of its first two
UM Makes Esports Multiplayer Video Game Competition An Official Recreational Sport
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Recreational Sports department is joining numerous universities across the country
35 Ways To Use Technology In Your Small Business
LANSING - Technology can help small business owners leverage limited capital in smarter and more effective
New Data Breach Bill Moves Amid Latest Ransomware Attack
LANSING - Consumers would have to be notified within 45 days if their "sensitive personally
MSU Launches Online Master’s Degrees In Engineering
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University College of Engineering announced the launch of its first two
UM Makes Esports Multiplayer Video Game Competition An Official Recreational Sport
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Recreational Sports department is joining numerous universities across the country
Why the Play Regal Casino FAQ Helps Players
Introduction Let's face it, navigating the world of online casinos can sometimes feel like wandering
$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expires Sept. 30
DETROIT - A brand new, out-of-the blue Sept. 30 deadline to buy an EV could be
Ohio State Budget Excludes Voter-Backed Pot Social Equity And Jobs Program
COLUMBUS - With the passage of the state budget and lawmakers going on recess until
New Mobile App Launched By SWL Miner Is Undoubtedly Big News! Helping Investors Achieve Daily Passive Income In A Stable Way
As the cryptocurrency market continues to develop, users are increasingly demanding convenient and flexible mining
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Grand Valley State University To Coordinate K-12 Computer Science Education
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University will lead coordination of K-12 computer science education in the state under an agreement reached with a key curriculum provider. The partnership with Code.org, a nonprofit computer science organization
New UM study: Lake Huron A Crucial Part Of Controlling Toxic Lake Erie Algal Blooms
ANN ARBOR—A new study from the University of Michigan asserts that targets to reduce phosphorous outputs from the Detroit area to control toxic blooms of cyanobacteria in Lake Erie are unrealistic if the phosphorous inputs
New Genetic Research Software From Genomenon
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based genetic research software developer Genomenon Inc. announced the release of version 2.0 of its Mastermind software. The genomic search engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by
Still Last Among Big Cities, Detroit Gains Big In Math On National Test
DETROIT - The nation’s education report card finally contains a sliver of good news for Detroit.Fourth-graders in the city district scored significantly higher this year on the math section of a rigorous national progress exam
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford, Google, City of Detroit, State Of Michigan Partner To Build Mobility Center In Cork Town
DETROIT – Michigan Central is launching a public-private partnership with the state of Michigan and
Ford Says It Will Generate $45 Billion From EV Delivery Vans, New Services
SONOMA, Calif.— Selling vehicles is just the first step in Ford's plans to make money
Ford, Walmart To Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co., Walmart, and a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based autonomous vehicle company called Argo AI are
West Michigan Startup Plans Subscription-Based Home Battery, Electric Vehicle Charging System
GRAND HAVEN — A West Michigan-based startup in the early stages of raising capital wants
Digital and Mobile
J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Data Plans Magic Elixir For Wireless Quality, BYOD Not So Much
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Unlimited data plans are the magic elixir for wireless network quality, while
Ford Driving Skills For Life Combines VR And Simulation To Train Teen Drivers
ROYAL OAK - For the past 15 years, Ford Motor Company has run what it
Cybersecurity Update: 2018 Cybersecurity Attacks Will Be Worse, More Sophisticated Than 2017
ROYAL OAK - When you look at 2018, most cybersecurity experts predict the cybersecurity attacks
Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews To MC IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott
TROY - Michigan Science Center President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will serve as Mistress
Online Tech Hosts Business Continuity, IT Disaster Recovery Workshop
WESTLAND - Join on Online Tech Feb. 17 for a Business Continuity and IT Disaster
Registration Is Open For IIA, ISACA Spring Conference
DEARBORN - The Detroit Chapters of the IIA and ISACA are proud to co-sponsor the
Health Insurer Anthem Hacked By Chinese – 80 Million Records Stolen
WASHINGTON DC - Anthem, the No. 2 health insurer in the US, revealed Wednesday that
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting: How Contemporary Military Strategies Impact The Business Cyber Security Realm
LIVONIA - A new reality in information security has developed that it is now a
Business and Finance
IoT Tech Connect Panel: Getting Better Connected – Social Media Business Promotion Secrets Revealed
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean will moderate a panel discussion during
Benzinga, Skyhook In New Deal For Location Data
DETROIT—The Detroit-based financial information services provider Benzinga announced a collaboration with Skyhook, a consumer location
IoT Tech Connect Tracks Explained: IoT 101, Angel Investors, Social Media, Futuristic 3D Technology
ROYAL OAK – On M2 Techcast April 1 the focus is on the IoT Tech
StartupNation CEO Sloan To Help Judge China-Government Backed InnoSTARS Competition
DETROIT - Jeff Sloan, Co-Founder and CEO of StartupNation, has agreed to help judge the
DTX Launch Detroit Coming Out Party Aug. 4 At TechTown
DETROIT - The DTX Launch Detroit teams have been working hard for the past 10
Mason County Offers Start-Ups $50,000 In Funding – If It Is Based In Mason County
LUDINGTON - Mason County is offering entrepreneurs with viable business ideas or those who run
Design Action Lab, Bamboo Detroit Collaborate On Project Aimed At Solving Policing Violence
DETROIT - A group of community-minded people in Detroit are focusing this summer on how
Record $2 Billion Augmented, Virtual Reality Investments In Last 12 Months
SAN FRANCISCO - Pokeman Go isn’t the only breakout Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality success this
