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
Mental Health, Workforce Development Top Priorities For Tegion’s County Leaders
SOUTHFIELD—The county executives of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties got together for a discussion Friday
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
GVSU Economist: Marginal Growth Returns In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — After last month's dip, the pace of the West Michigan industrial economy
Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date
MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana
Poll: Job Satisfaction Climbs to Highest Level in Over Two Decades
NEW YORK -A nationwide survey conducted by The Conference Board shows that about 54 percent
Allied Universal Acquires Midstate Security
WYOMING - Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, has acquired Midstate Security – a fully
Creating The Green Home July 19 In Ann Arbor – Natch
ANN ARBOR - Green Homes, and in fact Green anything seems to be on forefront
U-M – Harmful Algal Bloom In Western Lake Erie To Be Less
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers and their partners predict that western Lake Erie
Energy Agency Issues Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap
LANSING — The Michigan Agency for Energy Tuesday issued a Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap, a collaborative
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum July Membership Meeting: HR And Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum meeting July 11 will feature Kenyatta Brame,
Featured News
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
ITC To Build New Interstate Power Lines From Indiana, Improve Michigan Service
NOVI – Michigan Electric Transmission Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., announced its intent to construct, own and
Michigan
UM Shares Driverless Shuttle Experience In New Case Study
ANN ARBOR — As global interest in driverless vehicle services grows, the University of 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
UM Shares Driverless Shuttle Experience In New Case Study
ANN ARBOR — As global interest in driverless vehicle services grows, the University of 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
Mushroom Bars: The Unexpected Fusion of Wellness and Indulgence
In recent years, an interesting trend has been observed in health food: mushroom bars. These
Title: The 7 Most Common Sustainability Mistakes in Event Planning and How to Avoid Them
Planning events isn’t easy, as there are lots of moving parts, endless details to pay
Teen Summer Unemployment Rate To Be Highest Since 2020
LANSING – The summer 2025 unemployment rate among Michigan teens is expected to average 15.8
A Natural Alternative To Ozempic That Doesn’t Cost Hundreds Of Dollars Each Month
BEJING - Scientists may have identified a way to naturally regulate blood sugar levels and
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
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
Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State To Expand Partnership In Patient Care
DETROIT –Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University announced Friday the organizations have signed a letter of intent to expand their long-term partnership and bring the two Detroit anchor institutions even closer together. This
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Democrats’ Electric Vehicle Push Could Give GM, Ford, Stellantis EV Sales Edge
WASHINGTON DC - Democrats’ effort to spur electric vehicle (EV) adoption has set off an
New Mobility Deployments and Thoughts on Infrastructure
DETROIT - I am excited to talk about a new round of real-world mobility deployments
The Holy Grail Is Here: A Stable, Solid-State, Lithium-Metal Battery
DETROIT - Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of most of today’s electronic devices, including electric
New Electric Vehicle Charging Research Could Allow Drivers To Power Their Cars As They Drive Highway
ITHICA, NY - What if you could charge your electric car while you were driving
Digital and Mobile
OnePlus Phones Can Be Hacked Through Testing Tool Called EngineerMode
SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers who get hold of some OnePlus phones can obtain virtually unlimited
Ann Arbor SPARK Hires Entrepreneurial Services Director For Mobility Programs
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director
State CISO Das Talks Highlights Of North American International Cyber Summit
ROYAL OAK - Rajiv Das, Michigan’s chief information security officer (CISO), provides the highlights of
Skypersonic Developing Drones For Indoor Use Inside Cages To Prevent Damage
ROYAL OAK - Skypersonic is a Rochester-based research and design engineering company providing autonomous systems
Home Depot Probes Possible Customer Data Theft
ATLANTA - Home Depot said Tuesday it is investigating "unusual activity" related to customer data
Hacker Cracks HealthCare.Gov Web Site, Plants Malicious Code
WASHINGTON DC - A hacker broke into part of the HealthCare.gov insurance enrollment website in
Big Lineup Of Government, Industry Speakers Set For Michigan Cyber Summit
DETROIT ? A huge line up of government, industry and academic speakers will soon be
Google Takes Steps To Show Its Cloud Data Is Protected
SAN FRANCISCO - Google is taking unprecedented steps to show its cloud, business, and education
Business and Finance
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
AI Replacing Human Headhunters? Executive Search Partners’ Erickson Says No Way
ROYAL OAK - I sensed a controversial story in an email I received predicting the demise
Monica Wheat Updates Techstars Startup Week Detroit – All This Week
ROYAL OAK - Startup Week Detroit Co-Founder Monica Wheat talks about her week-long entrepreneurial extravaganza
Personal Brand Experience Hosted By MidMichigan Innovation Center April 29
MIDLAND - After a 15 year career with a global corporation, Kris Marsh found herself
Macomb-Oakland University INCubator Adds 3 New Consultants To Executive-in-Residence Program
AUBURN HILLS - The Macomb-Oakland University INCubator has added three new companies to its Executives-In-Residence
HackWSU In May To Help Students Write Web-Based Software, Create Mobile Apps, Design Computer Programs
DETROIT - Tech-savvy students from high schools and universities across metro Detroit and Windsor will
aimWest Hosts 5:01 Social Mixer April 20 In Downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan technology networking group, aimWest, is hosting a free social mixer
