MI Tech TV
Cannabusiness Seminar, Securatech, Griffin Secure Transport, Sensi Park Update
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Sept. 16, Attorney Travis Coperhaver from the Cannabis Legal Group will highlight their upcoming seminar “Cultivating A Successful Cannabusiness.” Rudy Patros Sr., owner of Securatech, will discuss setting up
Backstage Capital, Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference, Pros And Cons Of Open Source Software
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Sept. 9 - Now MITech TV - Monica Wheat, Managing Director Backstage Capital, updates progress at her accelerator. Michelle Richards, Executive Director Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, provides details
C3 Industries, Detroit FinTech Bay, MIVideoStudio, LTU Update
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Aug. 26, Joel Ruggiero, co-founder and chief horticulturist of C3 Industries, will announce 20 cannabis dispensaries statewide. Maissan Almaskati, chief executive officer of the FinTech Consortium in the United
Breaking News
March Madness Propelled Michigan Sports Betting Wagering By 20 Percent In March
LANSING - The Michigan Gaming Control Board released its March sports betting revenue report showing
Ben & Jerry’s Urges Gov. Whitmer To Grant Clemency For Cannabis Convictions
LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on
DTE Commissions Wind Park To Power 78,000 Homes
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced that Michigan’s largest wind park, Meridian Wind, is now operational.
Rivian Remains On Track To Build 50,000 EVs In 2023
NEW YORK - Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive said Monday that its first-quarter deliveries were in
Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference
ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Benzinga, a financial media outlet based in downtown Detroit, is hosting on Aug.
Business Leaders Predict Stable Growth For Michigan, Nation
DETROIT— A majority of Michigan business leaders expect to continue or boost their investment within
Survey: Half Of Employees Feel They Have Career; Half Just A Pay Check
CHICAGO - A new survey shows employees are split on how the feel about their
Design For Environment Webinar July 21 Aimed At Sustainability Program Professionals
LANSING - On July 21, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a webinar
Internet Advisor Podcast: Michigan Renewable Energy Fair This Weekend In Mason
DETROIT - Allan O’Shea, President CBS Solar and Co-Chair Michigan Renewable Energy Fair announces a triple play for renewable
Musk Seeks To Combine Tesla Motors With SolarCity – To Provide Clean Energy Products From Vehicles To Power Homes
SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk has proposed combining his electric-car and solar-energy companies, in a
M2 Techcast: NextEnergy CEO Provides Details On $100K NextChallenge
ROYAL OAK - The winner of NextChallenge: Smart Cities will be awarded up to $80,000
Featured News
Center for Automotive Research Announces New Board Chair
ANN ARBOR - The Center for Automotive Research is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board Chair to the CAR
Energy Department To Spend $100 Million On Concentrating Solar Power Program
WASHINGTON DC - Concentrating solar power has had a hard time getting off the ground in the US, but that is
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names 2022 Award Winners
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced awards recognizing the capital events that are fueling the growth of Michigan’s companies,
Michigan
Kraig Sends ‘Spider Silk’ Panels To U.S. Army For Ballistics Tests
ANN ARBOR — The future of body armor might be silk spun by silkworms that
January 2018 Michigan Meteor Provides Trove Of Scientific Insights
ANN ARBOR — On the night of Jan. 16, a meteor burst in the skies
Startup Offers App To Stop Expense Account Fraud
WASHINGTON TWP. — A suburban Detroit startup called Validu has introduced an app and software
American Center For Mobility CEO Departs – Replaced By MDOT Director Steudle
YPSILANTI TWP. — John Maddox, the initial president and CEO of the American Center for
Kraig Sends ‘Spider Silk’ Panels To U.S. Army For Ballistics Tests
ANN ARBOR — The future of body armor might be silk spun by silkworms that
January 2018 Michigan Meteor Provides Trove Of Scientific Insights
ANN ARBOR — On the night of Jan. 16, a meteor burst in the skies
Startup Offers App To Stop Expense Account Fraud
WASHINGTON TWP. — A suburban Detroit startup called Validu has introduced an app and software
American Center For Mobility CEO Departs – Replaced By MDOT Director Steudle
YPSILANTI TWP. — John Maddox, the initial president and CEO of the American Center for
Michigan CRA Director Warns State Legislature Cannabis Industry Under Strain And Needs Reform
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna told state lawmakers this week that
Michigan Innovation Fund Gives $60 Million To Help State’s Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund Board officially established the Michigan Innovation Fund on Tuesday,
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
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Marburger STEM Center Update With Executive Director Collins
ROYAL OAK - What is the Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University? Executive Director Sibrina Collins explains in this segment of M2 Techcast. In September, the STEM Center celebrates is third anniversary. It was
MSU Researchers Create Synthetic Biological Devices To Treat Chronic, Uncured Diseases
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University engineering researchers are working to create ‘synthetic biological-devices’ inside the cells of mammals that will enable new treatments for chronic and uncured diseases. A cross-disciplinary team of biomedical and
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 $2.36 million investment from Invest Michigan, Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center, and 33 private angel investors. Fifth Eye develops real-time
Genomenon Wins Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research Grant
ANN ARBOR - Genomic Data Search company Genomenon has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research grant by the National Institutes of Health. The amount was not disclosed. The grant will be used
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Congress To Revamp Up Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up
Ford’s Outstate Expansion Plans Leaves Michigan Economic Development Leaders Alarmed
GRAND RAPIDS - A statewide organization of economic development leaders is sounding alarms following Ford Motor
Toyota’s Acquisition Of Lyft’s Self-Driving Unit Bolsters Automation Ambitions
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp will acquire Lyft Inc's self-driving technology unit for $550 million,
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
Digital and Mobile
Mobile Monday Detroit Dives Into Marketing Of Mobile Apps Nov. 13
DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the marketing of mobile apps and the convergence
MTAM Member OST Named A 2017 IoT Innovator By CRN
GRAND RAPIDS - OST, a member of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, has been
Michigan Senate May Let Wireless Facilities To Collocate – Streamline Digital Infrastructure
LANSING - Telecommunications industry representatives told Michigan lawmakers Thursday legislation to cap permit fees for
U.S. Senators Unimpressed With Facebook, Google, Twitter Efforts To Staunch Russian Misinformation Campaign
WASHINGTON DC - Facebook, Google and Twitter came to Capitol Hill to argue they're ready to fight
Anonymity App Secret Victim Of Hacker Attack
SAN FRANCISCO - Anonymity app Secret and an independent security consultant are coming clean about
September 17 Joint ISACA & ISSA Chapter Meeting
DEARBORN - ISACA and ISSA Detroit chapters are hosting a joint meeting on Sept. 17
OU INC Talks Data Breeches And Offers Support For STEM Entrepreneurs
AUBURN HILLS - In the wake of the Target and Neiman Marcus data breaches, new
Does Alma Mater Matter For Tech Pros? Not So Much, Says CIO In Survey
DETROIT - Seventy-one percent of chief information officers said they prioritize skills and experience over
Business and Finance
TiECon Detroit Coming Back In October On New Day, New Location
FARMINGTON HILLS - TIECon Detroit is coming back in October 2018 on a new day
EntryPoint Seeks To Fill Gaps In Funding, Talent, Research For Entrepreneurs
ROYAL OAK - Emily Heintz, Associate Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, has spent
The Inside Story On TechTown’s Purchase Of The NextEnergy Center
ROYAL OAK - Wayne State University bought the NextEnergy Center, the state of Michigan’s advanced
Michigan Tech Innovation Hub Awards $200K To Applied Advanced Materials Projects
HOUGHTON - Four technologies from universities across Michigan that demonstrate commercial potential in applied advanced
M2 TechCast: Inforum’s Downs Interviews Alchemie’s CEO Winter Developer Of Educational Games For Higher Education
FERNDALE - Rachele Downs, vice president of Entrepreneurial Strategy for Inforum, joined M2 TechCast co-Host
Medar Gets Business Accelerator Funds To Develop Eye Testing Technology
AUBURN HILLS - The Macomb-OU INCubator has been awarded $22,240 to provide accelerator services to
Deadline To Enter DoD Technology Competition April 19
ANN ARBOR - The deadline to enter the $125,000 2016 Center For Manufacturing Sciences Technology
Report: Detroit Ranks Second In Nation In Number Of Women-Owned Business Growth
DETROIT - Detroit is ranked second in the nation in the number of women-owned businesses
