MI Tech TV
Google Branding, COVID-19 Testing App, Curbside Cannabis Delivery, Coronavirus Mitigation Scorecard
ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV March 23, Justin Thomas from Google will explain how to get your brand to stand out on the Internet. Russell Schindler from SampleServe will discuss his test sample app
Coronavirus Mitigation, Lightening Strike Tech, Cannabis Health, Battle Creek Grow Facility
ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV March 16, Coronavirus Expert Frederick Brown will discuss steps that need to be taken now to mitigate the pandemic. Victor Koppang from EMPDefense will describe his technology that provides
Davenport College, US Signal, American Center For Mobility, Michigan Tech Expo
ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV March 2, Davenport President Richard Pappas announces his college is the recipient of the 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence Award. Carrie Borchers and Amanda Regnerus from US Signal discuss the
Breaking News
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
AI-Made Deepfake Political Ads Targeted By Michigan Lawmakers
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes in
Defense Department Just Released A UFO Report
WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence just released
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
Cannabis Sales Strong During First Month Of COVID-19 Business Recession
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
Panic-Buying, Pot Delivery, Social Distancing: What’s Next For Cannabis During COVID-19 Crisis?
CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal
Clean Energy Roadmap Identifies 3000 Companies In Michigan, Northeast Ohio That Could Create Cleaner Technologies
DETROIT - In a new report, more than 3,000 companies in Michigan and Northeast Ohio
Toyota Delays Launch of Plug-in Prius Prime
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Co. is delaying the start of production for its new plug-in model,
Republicans Increasingly Noncommittal On Global Warming
ANN ARBOR - The number of Americans who believe there is no evidence of global
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Golf Outing Aug. 16 Supports Green Leaders
GRAND RAPIDS - For the past 11 years, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has supported future
Featured News
Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Succeeded By Flanagan
ANN ARBOR — Long time SPARK senior executive Skip Simms retired effective Dec. 31, 2022, and was succeeded by Mike Flanagan
Solar Car Can Drive For Months Without Need To Recharge
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - The Dutch company Lightyear has just announced that its Lightyear 0 model is being manufactured. The Lightyear 0 can
$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022
DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are announced so often that — even
Michigan
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
Online Tech Acquires Neverfail’s Global Cloud Infrastructure Business
ANN ARBOR — Online Tech, the Ann Arbor-based cloud IT services provider, announced it had
Internet Data Security Provider Censys Lands $2.6 Million In Seed Funding
ANN ARBOR — Censys Inc., the provider of Internet security data, announced a $2.6 million
Ford’s Corktown Project Gets State Aid, Leads $1 Billion In Expansions
LANSING – The state of Michigan has approved a $209 million tax break over 30 years for
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
Online Tech Acquires Neverfail’s Global Cloud Infrastructure Business
ANN ARBOR — Online Tech, the Ann Arbor-based cloud IT services provider, announced it had
Internet Data Security Provider Censys Lands $2.6 Million In Seed Funding
ANN ARBOR — Censys Inc., the provider of Internet security data, announced a $2.6 million
Ford’s Corktown Project Gets State Aid, Leads $1 Billion In Expansions
LANSING – The state of Michigan has approved a $209 million tax break over 30 years for
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
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
Mary Barra: America’s Launching Pad For An All-Electric Future
DETROIT - Nearly 20 years ago, when I had the privilege of being the plant
Infrastructure Funding Could Push More Americans Into Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - President Joe Biden wants half the vehicles sold in the US to be
GM To Spend $35 Billion On EVs And Autonomous Vehicles Up 30 Percent By 2025
DETROIT — General Motors said it will increase spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $35
Ford Buys Maker Of EV Charging, Fleet Management Software
DEARBORN—Officials at Ford Motor Co. announced the acquisition of Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging
Digital and Mobile
Top 10 Finalists Named For NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT – The envelopes have been opened and the top 10 finalist for the second
Construction Begun On WMU’s Grand Rapids Manufacturing Lab
GRAND RAPIDS - Construction has begun at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids regional location for
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,
Apple Publishes List Of iOS 8 Security Upgrades
CUPERTINO - Apple published a long list of iOS 8 security changes on Wednesday as
Some UIA Debit Cards Possibly Breached, LARA Says
LANSING - Customers who used Unemployment Insurance Agency debit cards at Home Depot between April
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
Business and Finance
VerteCore Wins $500,000 Grand Prize At Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
DETROIT - VerteCore, a startup that has developed affordable, mobile decompression for instant spine relief,
MI Innovation Alliance, SAE Host Quarterfinals Of Global Automotive & Mobility Challenge
DETROIT - MI Innovation Alliance and SAE invite anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship to
MSU Wins 2018 Prize For Outstanding Contributions To Venture Creation
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University has received 2018’s Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Center’s prize for
Smart Factory Tour Brings 8 French Startups To Detroit Nov. 15
DETROIT – Smart Factory, a French business accelerator program, is coming to Detroit on Nov.
Internet Advisor: MI-SBDC’s Cochrane Talks Tech Initiatives On West Side Of State
DETROIT - Sandra Cochrane is a full-time Technology Business Consultant for the MI-SBDC. In this
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,
