MI Tech TV
Updates: Diva Tech Talk, MCWT, Comcast, Cannabis Conferences, 123Net Network Growth
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Oct. 14 - now MITech TV - Kathleen Norton-Schock update what’s happening with Diva Tech Talk and Michigan Council of Women In Technology. Michelle Gilbert updates the latest products
Detroit Influencers, Cyber Challenge, Cannabis Insurance, Benzinga Conference
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Oct. 7, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will talk about how Detroit has become a Hot influencer market. Kevin Hayes, Merit's CISO, will discuss the top 10 finalists named in the
More Golf, Cannabis Conference, Cannabis Water Treatment, Mobility Mondays
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast - Now MITech TV - Bruce Sizemore CEO of More Golf, talks about his Michigan-based speciality golf club manufacturing company. Thomas Tong talks about his Michigan Commercial Cannabis Conference
Breaking News
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Discovery Could Have Major Implications For EVs
Despite recent technological breakthroughs, lithium-ion battery recycling continues to vex scientists in several ways. Battery recycling remains an expensive process
Dormant Palisades Nuclear Plant Could Be Reactivated To Provide 5 Percent of Michigan’s Energy Needs
DETROIT - A company that tears down closed nuclear power plants wants to do in
US Could Generate 600 GigaWatts Of Clean Energy To Power 420 Million Homes
NEW YORK - The U.S. is poised to deliver 600 GW of new solar, wind,
Tech Trends With Keith Brophy April 27 Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Join West Michigan Tech Talent on April 27 in Grand Rapids for
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Grand Rapids, Detroit Among Top Superstar Metro Areas Nationwide
LANSING—In Reuters’ recent ranking of 378 metropolitan areas by how their share of national employment changed from
Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana
LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Thursday it is moving its medical program fee
GVSU Report: China Trade War Impacts West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - The trade war with China is catching up with the West Michigan
U-M Wins National Award For Campus Sustainability Excellence
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is one of eight institutions to receive the
Manufacturer A Pioneer In PACE Energy Financing
TROY - Lean & Green Michigan, the Detroit-based energy efficiency financial consultant, announced that Troy-based
Choice Of Longtime Oil Lobbyist As DEQ Chief Lambasted By Environmentalists
LANSING - Environmental groups and Democrats were quick Thursday to deride Gov. Rick Snyder’s choice
Deadline To Apply For $80,000 NextChallenge: Smart Cities Competition July 28
DETROIT - The deadline to apply for the $80,000 NextChallenge: Smart Cities competition is just
Featured News
Climate Cataclysms Awaits Humanity If Business As Usual Continues
NEW YORK - The World Economic Forum has released a new video warning of the cataclysmic consequences that anthropomorphic climate change
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will lower the cost
Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE are partnering with Charlie Strackbein of the Ann Arbor Street Fair
Michigan
Lawrence Tech President’s Symposium To Cover Future Of Transportation, Self-Driving Cars
SOUTHFIELD – Communities and society are profoundly affected by how efficiently, effectively, and safely people
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Dips
DETROIT — Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index decreased in June to a level of 118.8.
New Design Software From Altair
TROY — The engineering technology developer Altair Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTR) announced the release and immediate
Ann Arbor Drone Wind Industry Startup Opens Dutch Office
ANN ARBOR — SkySpecs, the developer of automated drone-based inspection for wind turbines, announced the
Lawrence Tech President’s Symposium To Cover Future Of Transportation, Self-Driving Cars
SOUTHFIELD – Communities and society are profoundly affected by how efficiently, effectively, and safely people
Comerica’s Michigan Business Index Dips
DETROIT — Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index decreased in June to a level of 118.8.
New Design Software From Altair
TROY — The engineering technology developer Altair Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTR) announced the release and immediate
Ann Arbor Drone Wind Industry Startup Opens Dutch Office
ANN ARBOR — SkySpecs, the developer of automated drone-based inspection for wind turbines, announced the
Indiana AG Urges Legislature To Reconsider Bill That Legalizes High-Potency THC Products
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has urged Indiana lawmakers to reconsider a bill
Utilizing Aerial Mapping for Land Management and Soil Erosion Prevention
Effective land management is essential for sustainable development and environmental conservation. As our global population
Michigan Startup Backed By Amazon’s Bezos Seeks To Transform Affordable EVs
TROY - What if you could walk into your driveway, snap your fingers, and convert
State Launches Home Energy Rebate Program For 15,000 Residents
LANSING - Up to 15,000 Michigan residents could see lower home energy costs thanks to
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Esperion Sees Positive Results From Final Study On Cholesterol-Buster
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc., the Ann Arbor-based pharmaceutical developer, announced positive results from the final Phase 3 test of its lead drug candidate, bempedoic acid. The company said a global, pivotal Phase 3
West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round
HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund of Ann Arbor. The additional capital will go to support new product development and to acquire inventory
Genomenon Partners With Rare Genomics Institute
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon announced today that they will donate Mastermind Genomic Search Engine licenses to the entire team of clinical scientists at Rare Genomics Institute to accelerate their work for patients with rare diseases. Rare Genomics Institute (RG)
New DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment
EAST LANSING - A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people’s height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Stephen
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
AdaSky Brings High-Grade Thermal Imaging To Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Bill Grabowski, head of North America for ADASKY thermal cameras, joins MITech
Auto Tech: Lunewave Radar Helping Driverless Vehicles See The Road Ahead
ANN ARBOR - John Xin, CEO of Lunewave Radar, talks about Lunewave’s proprietary Luneburg lens
J.D. Power: When It Comes To EV Apps, Kia Smokes Tesla
TROY—Electric vehicle owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app
Report: Half Of Americans Say EVs Instrumental In Fighting Climate Change
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — A new report contends majority (52 percent) of U.S. residents agree that
Digital and Mobile
Lightweight Vehicle Frame Popularity Leads To Funding For Low-Volume Production
PLYMOUTH - An innovative lightweight car frame was rolled out at the SEMA show a
IgniteCast Provides Cutting Edge Video Training, Harvest Company Knowledge
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean talks to his new business partner,
Actual Reality – UM Initiative Paves The Way For Graduate Certificate In Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality
ANN ARBOR - Augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality. AR, VR, MR. Today, these are
OnePlus Phones Can Be Hacked Through Testing Tool Called EngineerMode
SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers who get hold of some OnePlus phones can obtain virtually unlimited
Sept. 15 Cyber Awareness Luncheon Focus On Hot Issues In Cyber
KALAMAZOO ? The next Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon on Sept. 15 will focus on Hot
Same Malware Used To Hack Target Compromised Home Depot
SAN FRANCISCO - The same malware that hacked the accounts of Target customers late last
Data-Leakage Problems Found In Instagram, Vine, Nimbuzz, OoVoo, Voxer
SAN FRANCISCO - By sniffing out the details of network communications, University of New Haven
Hacker Cracks HealthCare.Gov Web Site, Plants Malicious Code
WASHINGTON DC - A hacker broke into part of the HealthCare.gov insurance enrollment website in
Business and Finance
July 13 Deadline To Apply For $50,000 Hatch Detroit Contest
DETROIT – If you’re a entrepreneur, dreamer or innovator in metro Detroit, you only have
West Michigan Medical Device Startup Gets $3 million Investment
GRAND HAVEN — JSJ Corp. has invested $3 million in a startup company that wants to commercialize
New Economy Initiative Awards Grant To LTU For Growth Of Small Manufacturers, Hardware Startups
SOUTHFIELD – The New Economy Initiative has awarded a one-year grant of $40,000 to the
PocketNest Fintech Startup Helps Investors Manage Their Financial Plans
ROYAL OAK - PocketNest is a Detroit-based fintech company built for people who are...people. Its
Internet Advisor: Automation Alley’s Tom Kelly Provides First Quarter Highlights
DETROIT - Tom Kelly is the COO and director of entrepreneurship for Automation Alley, Michigan’s leading technology
Deadline Extended To May 6 For DTX Launch Detroit
DETROIT - The deadline for DTX Launch Detroit has been moved back to May 6.
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund,
Personal Brand Experience Hosted By MidMichigan Innovation Center April 29
MIDLAND - After a 15 year career with a global corporation, Kris Marsh found herself
