MI Tech TV
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
MITech TV: Healthcare Innovation, AI For Vaccine Development, Sanitation Pods, Reopening America
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV May 18, Nathan Keiretsu, from Keiretsu Capital, describes the innovations in healthcare his company is funding. Andrew Satz, co-founder and CEO, talks about using Artificial Intelligence to speed vaccine
MITechTV: Branding And Film Making During Pandemic, U-M Tech Transfer, COVID-19 Risk Prediction App
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV today, Publicist Karrin Black talks about keeping your brand top-of-mind during the pandemic. Film writer Jeff Gross will discuss the changing landscape of film during our COVID-19 times. U-M
Breaking News
With No Other Bidders, Tropics Wins Right To Buy Skymint Pending Court Approval
LANSING - Skymint’s primary lender, Tropics, LP, submitted the winning bid to purchase Skymint at
Michigan CEOs’ Confidence In Economic Outlook Improves, But Inflation, Talent Shortages, Recession Remain As Risks
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Top Market Per Capita In Nation
DETROIT - Michigan is now the top marijuana market in the country — based on
UM Study: Record Numbers Of Adults Getting High And Binge Drinking
ANN ARBOR - Binge drinking and the use of marijuana and hallucinogens among adults ages
Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program Offered to Detroit Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic
DETROIT – LIFT opened its Operation Next advanced manufacturing certification program to employees of Detroit-area
Big Employers Contend State, Federal Economies To Stabilize In Next Six Months
DETROIT—In a reversal of second quarter trends, the leaders of Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state and federal
Comerica Economic Index Up In August, But Down For 2020
DETROIT - Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in August to a level of
Cannabis Caucus of Michigan’s Democratic Party Releases List of Candidate Endorsements
LANSING - Pro-cannabis candidates for election have been identified and endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Nominations Open for Sustainable Business of the Year
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals
Upper Peninsula Energy Agreement Reached For Long-Term Electricity Supply
LANSING - An agreement has been reached between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group
Panel: Governments Must Step Up Investment In Water, Sewer Infrastructure
CHICAGO - Governments at all levels must step up their investment in water and sewer
Michigan Tech Researchers Battle Aquatic Invaders
HOUGHTON - Researchers from Michigan Technological University have received grants to tackle Eurasian Watermilfoil and
Featured News
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
Pawl Steps Down As Chief Mobility Officer, Managing Director Named Interim
LANSING – On Friday the Whitmer Administration announced Kathryn Snorrason has been named Interim Chief Mobility Officer and head of the
Michigan NORML’s Rick Thompson With Cannabis News Jan 25 Edition
ANN ARBOR - Michigan NORML Executive Director Rick Thompson gives you the top cannabis news from Michigan and beyond in this
Michigan
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
Former Lt. Gov. Calley Named President Of Small Business Association Of Michigan
LANSING - Former Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley has been named president of the Small
Timely Year-End Tax Actions
LANSING - The alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to
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
Former Lt. Gov. Calley Named President Of Small Business Association Of Michigan
LANSING - Former Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley has been named president of the Small
Timely Year-End Tax Actions
LANSING - The alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to
Detroit Arsenal Upgrades To 3D Printing Missile Parts, Drones In Record Time
WARREN - Instead of welding tank treads by the thousands, the Detroit Arsenal in Warren is now
Straight Out Of Sci-Fi – Space Force Rushes to Complete First Orbital Carrier
WASHINGTON DC - As tensions escalate in the realm of space exploration, the U.S. Space
Research Study: Ohio School Principals Contend Pot Contributing To Decline In Students’ Health
Researchers at Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center surveyed Ohio’s K-12 principals last August
The Mitten State Hustle: Essential Tips for Side Businesses and Solopreneurs
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-parked-on-side-of-the-road-near-buildings-during-daytime-flC-jZUNWaQ Michigan’s entrepreneurial scene has grown significantly, providing opportunities for side businesses and solopreneurs
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
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
EPA Raising Vehicle Mileage Standards To Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON DC - The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced its final rule for greenhouse gasses
Motor Bella Taking Applications To Aug 16 For Mobility Startups
ANN ARBOR - Kathryn Snorrason, managing director for Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at
Troy EV Maker Electric Last Mile Solutions Inks Deal With Chinese Cargo Van Maker
TROY—Officials at electric vehicle maker Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. announced that the company has
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,
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
Home Depot Probes Possible Customer Data Theft
ATLANTA - Home Depot said Tuesday it is investigating "unusual activity" related to customer data
Business and Finance
Start Garden Pitch Competition Back After Year Off For COVID
GRAND RAPIDS - After taking a year off, Start Garden is bringing back a business pitch competition
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton-Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all things happening with the Michigan Council
HealthBar Hires Lomonaco To Lead Sales And Marketing
GRAND RAPIDS - HealthBar, a provider of custom healthcare services to consumers and businesses across
35th Michigan World Trade Week Virtual Business Conference May 5
GRAND RAPIDS - As the business community continues to find ways to overcome the challenges
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,
Business News
- Consumer Tech News (Jun 8-12): SpaceX Debuts On Nasdaq, Big Tech Faces Political Scrutiny & More
- Apple's iPhone Linked To Birth Rate, Steve Jobs' Impact On 'Toy Story' And More: This Week In Appleverse
- Ron Baron Calls Elon Musk A 'Mensch' After SpaceX Takes Off Following IPO: 'This Feels Like Day One'
- Consumer Tech News (Jun 8-12): SpaceX Debuts On Nasdaq, Big Tech Faces Political Scrutiny & More
- Apple's iPhone Linked To Birth Rate, Steve Jobs' Impact On 'Toy Story' And More: This Week In Appleverse
- Ron Baron Calls Elon Musk A 'Mensch' After SpaceX Takes Off Following IPO: 'This Feels Like Day One'
