MI Tech TV
Michigan, Canadian Governments Update COVID-19 Plans; Brown Updates Pandemic In Michigan
ANN ARBOR – On MITech TV June 29, Canadian Consul General Joe Cromarte will outline his government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, will join
COVID 2020 App Can Predict Where Virus Will Spread
ANN ARBOR - Chris Malter from COVID 2020 talks about his new app that can be used to predict where the next virus hotspots will break out. He is interviewed by infectious disease expert Fred
Soter Creates Device To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds To Reopen Sports/Entertainment Venues
ANN ARBOR - Ari Reuben, and Larry Shattuck from Soter Technologies explains how their new screening device - similar in size to an airport metal screener - can measure in seconds four vital indicators on
Breaking News
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Likely By Next Year
WASHINGTON DC - A former Food and Drug Administration official says he’d be "shocked" if
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego
Traverse Legal Represents AirBnB Hosts In Battle Over COVID-19 Refunds
ANN ARBOR - Enrico Schaefer from Traverse Legal talks about how his firm is representing
iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency
iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt
ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is
AndCan Report: Cannabis Sales See Short-Term COVID-19 Spike
CHICAGO –Legal cannabis sales surged to new highs in some states even as COVID-19 caused record
Royal Oak’s Powerley Rolls Out Smart Home, Real-Time Electricity Usage App
ROYAL OAK — Powerley, the utility-led smart home technology pioneer, has introduced the next generation
Study: Electricity Demand Will Be Met In Lower Peninsula If Planned Projects Are Completed
LANSING - Current utility projects under way now should result in Michigan's electric reliability remaining
Michigan Tech Partners in Department of Energy Research Institute
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University is one of 85 partners in a US Department of
Examining Climate Resilience Topic Of Sustainable Business Forum Feb. 13
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon examining climate resilience
Comcast To Hire Nearly 400 In Michigan, Primarily In Call Centers
PLYMOUTH – If you want to handle questions from Comcast customers, the cable company has
Comcast Business Offers Voice Mobility Product For Small Business
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast Business has launch its Comcast Business Voice Mobility product, a new type
U-M Plays Role In Regional Big Data Hub
ANN ARBOR - A "big data brain trust" has been established by the National Science
WMU Part Of Team That Tunes Abundant Elements For Semiconductors
KALAMAZOO - In a world concerned about the dwindling supply and skyrocketing prices of rare
Featured News
Skilled-Trade Academy Offers Detroiters Jobs Doing Energy Efficient Home Repairs
DETROIT – DTE Energy has partnered with Walker-Miller Energy Services to launch the Energy Efficiency Academy. The Academy directly responds to
Michigan Business Leaders See High Demand For Talent
DETROIT – A quarterly economic survey released by Business Leaders for Michigan shows the state’s top executives have confidence in their
Tesla Price Cuts Trigger Similar Moves Among EV Competitors
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. -Last month, Tesla dropped its prices dramatically — up to 20 percent. Here's how the announcement is having ripple effects,
Michigan
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
Notre Dame Ups Equity Stake In Spider Silk Company
ANN ARBOR – Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announced a new agreement with one of its early
ACEC Michigan Honors State’s Top Engineering, Surveying Projects
LANSING – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) recently honored firms for engineering
MMTC Adds Three New Board Members
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announced the addition of three new members to
MDEQ To Sample Wells Near Grand Rapids Airport For PFAS
GRAND RAPIDS — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will sample 49
Notre Dame Ups Equity Stake In Spider Silk Company
ANN ARBOR – Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announced a new agreement with one of its early
ACEC Michigan Honors State’s Top Engineering, Surveying Projects
LANSING – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) recently honored firms for engineering
MMTC Adds Three New Board Members
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announced the addition of three new members to
Precision in Motion: How Servo Motors Are Powering the Next Generation of Smart Manufacturing
In an age where milliseconds and microns can define competitive advantage, precision isn't a luxury—it's
5 Best CPR & First Aid Certification Providers Reviewed (2025)
If you are a healthcare provider, parent, coach, or even a caregiver, CPR as well
CEOs Admit Millions Of White-Collar Jobs Will Be Replaced By Artificial Intelligence
LONDON - The worst kept secret in the world of artificial intelligence is that yes, AI is coming for
Missed Bitcoin’s Surge? Join BTC Miner Cloud Mining and Seize the Next Thousand-Fold Wealth Opportunity
The cryptocurrency market has seen explosive growth, with Bitcoin surging over 300% from 2020 to
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Tonya Matthews To MI-STEM Council
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Wayne State University Director of STEM Learning Innovation and Associate Provost for Inclusive Workforce Development Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D., to the Michigan STEM (MiSTEM) Advisory Council. Matthews is
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 Innovation Institute, announced that it has received a $200,000 grant from The Skillman Foundation. The grant will help Detroit-area youth
Genomenon Partners With Chinese To Sell Mastermind Genomic Search Engine
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, Inc., and Shanghai Shanyi Biological Technology Co., Ltd have formed a partnership to provide Genomenon’s leading Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical laboratory customers in China. Genomenon’s Mastermind is a genomic
GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot. The program will begin September
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
May Mobility Gets $83 Million Funding Round
ANN ARBOR—May Mobility, developers of autonomous vehicle technology, has closed a Series C round of
Ford, ADT Create Joint Venture To Combine Vehicle Security With Artificial Intelligence
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. announced a joint venture with the security services provider ADT called Canopy that
Eaton’s Offers Range Of Differentials For electric Vehicles
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group has launched an extensive lineup
How To Double Electric Vehicle Charge Points Overnight? EV Charge Point Sharing!
DETROIT - There are currently around 39,000 public electric vehicle charge points available in the
Digital and Mobile
J.D. Power Study: Could Social Media Get Better Response From Wireless Carriers?
COSTA MESA, Calif - Could social media be realizing its true calling as the ultimate customer
Mobile Monday Detroit To Hear CES, NAIAS Recaps From Michiganders Who Attended
DETROIT – As is always the case, January is a busy month in terms of
WOW Now Offering Gigabit Internet In Metro Detroit
DETROIT — The cable TV, internet and phone provider WOW, formerly known as Wide Open
What To Do When Your Smartphone Tells You A Ballistic Missile Is Headed Your Way
HONOLULU, Hawaii - In mid-January Hawaiian residents and visitors received a text that warned a
Cybersecurity Reforms Now Top Priority For Obama Administration
WASHINGTON DC - Cybersecurity reforms are now a top priority of President Barack Obama. Whether
Online Tech Hosting Free Diaster Recovery Workshops In Indy, Detroit
DETROIT - Online Tech is hosting free Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery workshops in Indianapolis
7 Reasons Security Pros Fail – And Keys To Success
LANSING - You've probably heard the phrase, "Failure is the key to success." But are
Sony Hackers Were Sloppy, FBI Chief Says
WASHINGTON DC - The head of the FBI says the hackers responsible for Sony's data
Business and Finance
Backstage Capital Managing Director Wheat To Judge InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT - Monica Wheat, Managing Director of Backstage Capital, has joined the judging panel for
Akervall Technologies Named 2019 Michigan SBDC Best Small Business Of Year
SALINE - Akervall Technologies has been selected the 2019 “Michigan SBDC Best Small Business of the
Backstage Ventures Seeks To Invest In Startups Founded By People Of Color, Women, LGBT
ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat introduces her Backstage Accelerator for people of color, women and
UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition
DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging
Motor City Connect July 12 – West Side – On The Border
NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people
Report: Michigan’s Economy At Crossroads – More Investment Needed In Innovation, Entrepreneurship
LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
SBAM Recognizes Leaders, Volunteers At Annual Meeting
LANSING - Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof was recognized on June 23 at the Small
5X5 Night Comes To Holland To Offer Entrepreneurs $5000 In Seed Capital
HOLLAND - A popular pitch competition pioneered by Rick DeVos, the founder of Grand Rapids
