MI Tech TV
Epidemiologist Fred Brown: COVID-19 Testing Update
ANN ARBOR - If you want to know more about the status of testing for COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus, Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides all the details in this video interview. You are going to want
Has COVID-19 Changed Education, Canadians Answer PPE Call, PPE Supply Situation, COVID-19 Testing Update
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV, Tamara Shoemaker asks the question has COVID-19 has changed the future of education? David and Andrew Glover, co-owners of Windsor-based Harbour Tech, answered the call of the Canadian government
COVID-19 Update: How To Find C-Level Job, How Pandemic Changed Real Estate, How To Test Employees
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV June 1, at 2 pm Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners will talk about how C-level tech executives can find new jobs during the pandemic. At 2:15 - Kelly
Breaking News
Terrifying View Of What Earth Would Look Like If All Ice Melted Due To Global Warming
NEW YORK - Even as activists continue to face opposition-and even disdain-from climate deniers for
US Senator Says Cannabis Legalization Is Inevitable Despite Some Republican Opposition
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), one of the most vociferous cannabis supporters among U.S. senators,
Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation
Our Energy Landscape: Looking Ahead To 2024
NOVI – On the Nov. 27 episode of MITech TV, Kwafo Adarkwa, director of public
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Workgroup To Discuss Licensing, Taxes
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has scheduled on Sept. 21 a workgroup to discuss
Rick Thompson With Four20Post Cannabis News
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson of JazzCabbageCafe fame provides hot Cannabis headlines from across the
U-M Study: Facial Recognition Tech In Schools Should Be Banned
ANN ARBOR—Facial recognition technology should be banned for use in schools, according to a new
COVID-19 Forces Monroe Street Fair Organizers To Reschedule Event For 2022
ANN ARBOR - Monroe Street Fair Founder Charlie Strackbein announced this week on the event’s
Consumers Energy Customer Rates To See 4.2 Percent Increase
LANSING - Consumers Energy on Thursday announced a rate increase of 4.2 percent for all
Deadline To Speak At Green Chemistry, Engineering Conference Aug. 26
LANSING - Are you a leader in green chemistry and engineering? You are invited 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
Online Voting For Automation Alley Awards Now Open
TROY - Award finalists for the Automation Alley 15th Annual Awards Gala have been selected,
Dematic Offers New Order Fulfillment Solution
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic, a supplier of intra-logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers,
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
Featured News
Auto Hauler Exchange Launches New Online Marketplace
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that transforms the way shippers and carriers
J.D. Power Launches Online Ordering For New Car Sales Channel
TROY–The data and customer experience analytics firm J.D. Power announced its first entrée in Modern Retailing as a Service with the
LTU Dedicates One-Of-A-Kind Factory Automation Lab To Speed Industry 4.0
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new robotics and factory automation laboratory that the companies that helped create
Michigan
Whitmer Calls For More State Contracts For ‘Disadvantaged’ Businesses
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state to adopt policies to increase the
Credit Report Provider Adds False Identity Alert
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills-based 700Credit, LLC, the provider of credit reports and compliance, prescreening
LTU Grant, Joe Louis Demolition Among Projects OK’d By Michigan Strategic Fund
LANSING — A $100,000 grant for a manufacturing business incubator at Lawrence Technological University and a $10
New STEM Building At Michigan Tech Takes Step Forward
HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University officials announced Friday that the state Legislature has granted planning
Whitmer Calls For More State Contracts For ‘Disadvantaged’ Businesses
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state to adopt policies to increase the
Credit Report Provider Adds False Identity Alert
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills-based 700Credit, LLC, the provider of credit reports and compliance, prescreening
LTU Grant, Joe Louis Demolition Among Projects OK’d By Michigan Strategic Fund
LANSING — A $100,000 grant for a manufacturing business incubator at Lawrence Technological University and a $10
New STEM Building At Michigan Tech Takes Step Forward
HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University officials announced Friday that the state Legislature has granted planning
Medical Marijuana Sales In Ohio Falling As Adult-Use Pot Sales Rise
CLEVELAND - In 2024, Ohio eliminated the fee to buy a medical marijuana patient or
Cement Stabilization Techniques for Long-Lasting Soil
Soil properties can be improved by cement stabilization, which is a common method. It converts
Despite Legalization Of Adult-Use Cannabis In Ohio, 135 Ohio Cities Ban Pot Sales
COLUMBUS - In November 2023, 57% of voters in Ohio voted for Issue 2, a
Tribal Cannabis Compact Signed Between CRA And Bay Mills Indian Community
LANSING - In a historic development for cannabis policy and tribal sovereignty in Michigan, the
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Anstey Joins Genomenon As Vice President Sales, Business Development
ANN ARBOR - Genomic search company Genomenon has hired industry veteran David Anstey as Vice President of Sales. In his new role at Genomenon, Anstey is responsible for building out and leading the company’s sales
Monroe Public Schools Have New Weapon In Fighting Winter Illnesses
MONROE - The Monroe Public School District is better equipped to combat illness this cold and flu season after getting five new kiosks that feature cutting-edge tele-health technology. The kiosks are supported by a grant
BASF Partners With Michigan Science Center To Fund Kids’ Lab Programming
DETROIT – For the sixth consecutive year, BASF Corporation has partnered with the Michigan Science Center to deliver Kids’ Lab programming. Kids’ Lab is a BASF-branded hands-on science program tailored to engage students ages 4-12.
$500,000 Grant To Be Used To Develop 3D Medical Device Parts At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS — A $500,000 grant from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority will fund a 2 1/2-year program to use 3D printing technology to create medical device parts using medical grade materials
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Adds Deere CEO To Board To Harvest Autonomous Vehicle Expertise
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. has added to its board of directors John May, CEO of Deere
In 2021: Mobile Users Spend More Than $350 Million Daily On Games And Apps
DETROIT - Consumers continue to spend more on various mobile apps and games as the
Demand For All-Electric Vehicles In EU Triples In 2021
LONDON, England - European consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as focus turns to
Penske, Cox Automotive Launch Online Used Car Sales Platform
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—Ready to buy a used car entirely online? Bloomfield Hills-based Penske Automotive Group Inc.
Digital and Mobile
Report: Smart Speakers Set To Be Big Hit During 2017 Holiday Season
BINGHAM FARMS – The “Alexa Revolution” continues. Detroit-based research and consulting firms Jacobs Media Strategies
Report: 3.1 Million U.S. Jobs To Become Obsolete Due To Artificial Intelligence Tech
WASHINGTON DC - According to the Council of Economic Advisors, approximately 3.1 million jobs will be
MSU Professor: Transparent Solar Is Wave Of The Future
EAST LANSING — See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive
Automation Could Add $1.1 Trillion To Global Economy In Next 10 Years
LONDON — Technological advances such as automation could increase global GDP by more than $1.1
Russian Hackers Exploit Bug In Microsoft Windows OS
SAN FRANCISCO - Russian hackers have exploited a bug in Microsoft's Windows operating system in
Google Security Engineers Crack Secure Socket Layer Encryption With Poodle
SAN FRANCISCO - Older Web technology continues to be dogged by revelations that show how
CIOs Discuss IT Trends, Tech Careers For Women At Detroit Summit
DETROIT - Technology leaders from some of America?s largest corporations gathered Sept. 23 with more
Apple Issues Fix For Shellshock, aka Bash, Bug
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has issued a fix for Shellshock, aka Bash, a bug that
Business and Finance
Inductive Intelligence To Represent Michigan AT SBDC Client Showcase In DC
GRAND RAPIDS – Inductive Intelligence, nominated by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, has been
Michigan Angel Fund Portfolio Includes 4 Women-Founded Technology Companies
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund has invested in four women-founded technology companies -
Huron Capital Adds Smart Building Company To Portfolio
DETROIT – Huron Capital announced its building automation and energy services platform, Albireo Energy, has
Norton-Schock MCWT New President, Diva Tech Talk New Podcasts
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins Matt and Mike on M2 (Squared) TechCast again to
Attention Detroit Entrepreneurs: ABC’s Shark Tank Hosting Casting Call May 16 At Grand Circus
DETROIT - Metro Detroit entrepreneurs will get a shot at appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank,
aimWest Explores Green Technology May 18 At Grand Rapids Event
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is going green on May 18 to delve into the topic
An Introduction To The Entrepreneurial Support Ecosystem In Michigan
AUBURN HILLS - Do you have a high-tech startup? How about an early-stage, growth-based business?
Keynote Speakers Announced For The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - James Flynn, managing director of New York City-based Deerfield Capital Management, and
