MI Tech TV
MCWT Scholarship, Green Wolverines, Iowa Caucus App, Industry 4.0 Accelerator
ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV Monday Feb. 10, Jane Sydlowski, MCWT outgoing 2019 MCWT president, will provide details on a new MCWT scholarship fund for women. Dan Lohrmann will explore the question What Will
STEAM Education, STEAM Network, Cannabis Outlook, Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Heidi Raubenolt, Executive Director of Mercy Education Project, provides details on a $100,000 grant from Verizon For STEAM education for women in Detroit. Kate O’Hara will announce the STEAM Network for Entrepreneurs.
Conversation With Exec. Recruiter, Diva Tech Talk And MCWT, Concrete Toboggan Team, MI Pure Med Greenhouse
ROYAL OAK – On MITech TV Jan. 27, Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners kicks off a new monthly series “Conversations with an Executive IT Recruiter.” Kathleen Norton-Schock updates Diva Tech Talk and MCWT. Chris
Breaking News
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the
Ann Arbor Hosts Virtual Events To Gather Feedback On Sustainable Heating Program
ANN ARBOR - Missy Stults Phd, Ann Arbor's Sustainability and Innovations Director, provides details on
Report: Economy Flattening, Concerns Rise Over Employment Picture
GRAND RAPIDS -- West Michigan manufacturers continue to signal a slowing economy as Grand Valley
Scientists Make Massive Breakthrough On An Alternative To Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers have recently discovered a way to make an efficient battery out of zinc —
Free Sensi Magazine Launch Party Tuesday Night At Saint Andrew’s Hall
DETROIT - Join Jamie Cooper, Publisher of Sensi Magazine, on Tuesday night at Saint Andrew’s
Traverse City Company Launches Self-Service Survey For Cannabis, Hemp Market Research
TRAVERSE CITY—Leaf Traders, a company formed to develop the cannabis and hemp industry, announced the
Performix Group Helps Businesses Grow By Solving Major Challenges
NOVI – Performix Group has announced a suite of services designed to help business leaders
20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula
STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to
Study: Biofuels Increase, Rather Than Decrease, Heat-Trapping Carbon Dioxide Emissions
ANN ARBOR - In a new study from University of Michigan, co-funded by the American
Too Early To Say If A Study Will Be Needed To Expand Electric Generation In Upper Peninsula
LANSING - A spokesperson for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator said Thursday said it is
Nominations Open for Sustainable Business of the Year
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals
Upper Peninsula Energy Agreement Reached For Long-Term Electricity Supply
LANSING - An agreement has been reached between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group
Legal Shield Weak For Small Companies In Patent Cases
ANN ARBOR - Limited liability, separating owners from the debts and obligations of the company,
Walsh College Hosts Admissions Day July 23
TROY - Walsh College will host a special Admission Day for new and prospective students
Comcast Offers 2 Gbps Residential Internet Service In Michigan
PLYMOUTH - Imagine being able to download a 1 gigabyte movie in just 4 seconds.
Mcity Opens Amid Predictions It Will Usher In New Era Of Driverless Cars
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's Mcity, billed as the world's first controlled environment
Featured News
Shocking Video Shows What Earth Would Look Like If All The Ice Melted
DETROIT - People have been left divided over shocking footage which has revealed what will happen if all the ice on
Kent County To Survey Residents, Businesses On Broadband Access
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet service at their households and locations.
Cannabis And Hallucinogen Use New Normal Among Young Adults
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased
Michigan
Being A Woman Business Owner
LANSING - Today in the United States, women business owners are gaining ground like never
General Dynamics Gets $383 Million Stryker Upgrade Deal
STERLING HEIGHTS - The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $383 million
Kraig Finalizing First Shipment Of Genetically Engineered Silkworms
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it is finalizing the first
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Being A Woman Business Owner
LANSING - Today in the United States, women business owners are gaining ground like never
General Dynamics Gets $383 Million Stryker Upgrade Deal
STERLING HEIGHTS - The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $383 million
Kraig Finalizing First Shipment Of Genetically Engineered Silkworms
ANN ARBOR — Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it is finalizing the first
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Survey Shows Strong Support For 20% Small Business Deduction
LANSING – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business shows broad,
Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider
SOUTHFIELD — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon
Why Website Accessibility Is the Next Big Tech Mandate for Businesses
For years, businesses treated website accessibility as a compliance checkbox, or even worse, as an
Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4.8% in First Quarter 2025
STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025,
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
Michigan Science Center Lands Sun, Earth, Universe – NASA, NISE Production
DETROIT - A new exhibition has landed at the Michigan Science Center Sun, Earth, Universe, a collaboration between NASA and the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net), is designed to engage audiences in the
Michigan Science Center Offers Free Admission Days This Winter
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is ready to inspire curious minds of all ages with free general admission days this winter. General admission includes access to more than 250 amazing hands-on exhibits, live stage
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Eaton Debutes EVK Series Bussmann Series Fuses For Electric Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD - Power management company Eaton debuted its eMobility business has introduced the EVK Series,
Report: Michigan Could Get Left Behind In Mobility Unless Changes Made
LANSING – The future of mobility is here and unless Michigan makes critical investments now the
Tesla Phases Out Radar Sensors, Shifts To Camera-Based Autopilot
DETROIT - Tesla updated its website to announce that Model 3 and Model Y cars
The New Ford F-150 Lightning Is Not The Inexpensive Electric Vehicle We’ve Been Waiting For
DEARBORN - Ford’s electric version of America’s most American pickup truck, the F-150, is here.
Digital and Mobile
The CIO Should Report To The CISO
BIRMINGHAM - Since the role of CISO was invented by Citibank in 1995 there have
57 Mobility Startups To Showcase Auto Tech At NAIAS AutoMobili-D
DETROIT – The North American International Auto Show announced Thursday that 57 automotive technology startups
Program Guides Robots Towards Human-Like Ways To Collaborate
HOUSTON – Like toddlers, robots can use a little help as they learn to function
Stiennon Leaves Blancco To Resume Private Cybersecurity Practice
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon rejoined M2 TechCast after leaving Blancco Technology Group
Apple Supporting Encryption Standard Secure Sockets Layer 3.0
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple said Wednesday it will stop supporting the encryption standard Secure Sockets
GRRCon Blends Mix Of IT Professionals, Hackers At Cyber Security Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Information Security and cyber hacking were the focus of this year?s GRRCon,
Duo Security Says FIDO Ready Product Support Fast IDentity Online
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security announced its FIDO Ready products now support the Fast IDentity
ISACA Detroit Chapter Fall Seminar: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop
DEARBORN - The Detroit Chapter of ISACA is hosting a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop in November
Business and Finance
TiECon Detroit 18 – Tel Ganesan Tells You Everything You Need To Know
ROYAL OAK - TiECon Detroit 18 is coming this October with a new one-day format
Deadline To Register For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Competition Aug. 15
ROYAL OAK - Are you a Michigan entrepreneur who has grown a great company that
Fifth Eye Gets $2.36 Million Investment Lead by Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center
ANN ARBOR - Fifth Eye Inc., a digital health predictive analytics company, has received a
Great Lakes Angels Creates $18 Million Investment Fund
ROYAL OAK - Great Lakes Angels, one of the first angel groups in Michigan, now
M2 TechCast: CloudTech1 University Debuts May 18 In Rochester Hills
FERNDALE - On May 18, Rick Beckers introduced CloudTech1 University, an evalution of the business
M2 TechCast: Naturalicious Founder Jimmere Builds $1 Million Hair Care Empire In 3 Years
FERNDALE - Gwen Jimmere of Naturalicious is the first African American woman in history to
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR - Thirty-six early-stage and growth companies representing life sciences, IT, and technology have
Grand Circus Offers DEVELOP(her) For Women In Detroit, Flint To Learn Programming Skills
DETROIT - Grand Circus, a tech training institute in Downtown Detroit, is launching a new free
